Monica is a Yoga Instructor, Licensed Massage Therapist, mixologist, and small business owner living in St. Petersburg, FL. In 2015, Monica completed her 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India. Her journey with UYF commenced in the Spring of 2018 as she began teaching middle school students in the underserved communities of St. Pete. Her practice and her teachings are all centered around the message of self-love. She often begins and ends her classes with a thought provoking question for her students to carry with them and apply towards the complicated situations life throws their/our way. The goal here is for every student to walk away with greater confidence in who they are and a deeper knowledge of their physical bodies. Monica’s small business, strength + shanti LLC, includes: therapeutic massage, yoga, and her handcrafted natural body care products. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Cultural Anthropology with a minor in Latin American Studies.