hi! my name is briana. welcome to light waves yoga. i’m a certified yoga instructor (ytt200 and yin). 

i found yoga at a time when work was consuming too much of my energy. at first, yoga was a tool to relax my mind, then i realized how healthy it was for my body, and eventually i felt how it helped me connect deeper with my own spirit. prioritizing time to be present with myself through yoga quickly became a special routine close to my heart.

after years of practicing, i decided i wanted to teach. i realized i was pregnant the second week of my teacher training. i completed my certification through my first trimester - it was an eye-opening experience to learn how to teach while pregnant. 

the types of yoga i teach are practices that have done wonders for my wellbeing.

• vinyasa to yin yoga is my favorite form of practice as it balances our energy of "doing" with our energy of "being" - we apply effort, and then we rest deeply all within one class.

• prenatal & postnatal yoga is important to me after experiencing the grounding power of practice firsthand throughout pregnancy. also, i wish there were classes around me at a time when i needed them most; i feel drawn to helping mothers in a sacred season of life safely start or continue their yoga practice. 

my purpose in teaching yoga is to create a space for people to learn how to access the well-being that is always available through practicing, and to build a more intimate relationship with their own spirit. 

if this resonates, i look forward to connecting with you at a class!

with love & light, 

briana <3

booking 🗓️

• click the "book a class" button and fill out the form to sign up for a class

• you'll receive an email confirmation after submitting the form

• i'll text you before your first class with everything you need for a relaxing practice, and if the weather ever gets in the way, i'll let you know by 6:00 AM so you can sleep in :)

• for the prenatal/postnatal class: prenatal participants must be at least 12 weeks along 

before class 🌅

• bring your yoga mat and plenty of water - for beach yoga, i usually wear long leggings, bring a towel, water, sunscreen, bug spray, and skip a yoga mat :)

• arrive 10-15 minutes early to give yourself a moment to settle in

• bathrooms and free parking are available at both locations

• bring $20 venmo or cash, collected before we get started

where to go 📍

• vinyasa to yin is located on coquina beach between lifeguard towers 6 & 7 across from the coquina north boat ramp; park in the roadside beach parking lot (north of the main coquina beach parking lot - look for a blue 2004 toyota camry): 1507 Gulf Dr S, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217

• prenatal & postnatal is located indoors; the nest at robinson preserve: 840 99th St NW, Bradenton, FL 34209

your hour to let go 🍃

• show up exactly as you are

• listen to your own body

• exist in the moment free of expectations

• zero pressure to keep up with anything, ever - do whatever your body needs, this is time you have reserved for yourself

• no experience needed

after class ✨

• take a moment to let the benefits of your yoga practice sink in

• you'll leave lighter & looser from the time you've invested in yourself