Vanessa Dove

Alt Wellness Girl. Studio Owner. Yoga Teacher. Meditation Guide. Muay Thai Fighter. Ritual Leader.In her own words:“I always wanted to be social with other esoteric cool girls. Rituals, yoga, Buddhism, Muay Thai, and sisterhood are the anchors of my life. I traveled and taught at studios and retreat centers all over the world, and something always felt like it was missing. I wanted to practice and teach in wellness spaces that felt sleeker, more stylish, and more esoteric than most new age studios and retreat centers. But mostly, I just really love matcha.”"I’m a Buddhist yoga teacher who has been practicing for 10 years. I’m a student first and teacher second. My favorite styles to teach are yin yoga and metta (loving-kindness) meditation. I’m passionate about the mythology behind asanas and living yoga off the mat. My favorite styles to practice are yin, the 26+2 sequence, and slow-paced, low-impact vinyasa flows.I’m also a creative producer and professional model. I have appeared in ads with Athleta, Vuori Clothing, and Kroma Wellness, as well as a guest appearance as a yoga teacher on a reality TV show with Madi Monroe.”Education200-hour Vinyasa Yoga Teacher TrainingHot Spot Yoga, OaklandVinyasa-based introductory training according to Yoga Alliance standards200-hour Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training, 2019Vipassana Meditation at Wat Chom Tong, Chiang Mai, Thailand53-day silent meditation retreat and education from direct Buddhist Ajarn lineage at Wat Chom Tong25-hour Continuing Education – Lit YogaLit Yoga, Los AngelesA deep dive into yoga, breathwork, meditation, plant medicines, and the history behind themLit Yoga 25-hour Training, 2018Traditions of MeditationTias Little, Founder of Prajna YogaMeditation and breathwork trainingTraditions of Meditation, 2020The Art of BreathingMary Reilly Nichols, Director of Nalanda InstituteYoga breathwork trainingThe Art of Breathing, 2020Pranayama: The Yoga of Wonder and DelightMary Reilly Nichols, Director of Nalanda InstituteSoHam pranayama training with teachings on Kashmiri Shaivism (traditional Shiva worship practices and texts)Yoga of Wonder and Delight, 2020Introduction to Mahayana Buddhism and Bodhisattva VowsMushim Ikeda, East Bay Meditation Center, 2019Non-denominational Buddhist training focused on introductory practices and vowsPath of the Bodhisattva Buddhist TrainingDr. Graham Schweig, Author, Scholar, and Professor of Religion at Christopher Newport UniversitySecrets of the Yoga Sutras, 2020Dr. Graham Schweig, Author, Scholar, and Professor of Religion at Christopher Newport University