We are surrounded by inspiring and
amazing women at Luna Yoga.
Today we shine a light on this teacher, rock-climber, adventurer and yogini:
Francesca Knowles
Something about yourself that you believe has made you into the person you are today
A combination of things have allowed me to become the person I am today. Trust in others, support from mentors and peers, and of course a ton of experiences making it so life is always a whirlwind of unexpected events I can learn from.
Things you tell yourself in moments of self-doubt
When I feel overwhelmed: “Take it step by step.” When I feel weak or find myself in moments of doubt: “Your breath is proof of your success.”
Words of advice for other women
You’re stronger than you think
Francesca's journey with yoga began when she felt she needed an alternative way to find a balanced life. In 2015, after having tried many studios, she found a connection with Luna Yoga and its community where, soon afterwards, she completed her 250-hour teacher training. It began as a physical practice, which with the guidance of many Luna Yoga teachers, slowly developed into a spiritual one. Through her own practice and training, she has come to believe that finding peace can start on the mat and slowly drift into regular everyday life. She aims to share and cultivate this idea with her students by focusing on connecting the body, mind and spirit.
In recent years, her teachings have found more creativity, fluidity, and mindfulness and include fun challenges for all levels. Her goal is to make asanas accessible to all yogis from beginners to advanced practitioners. She includes fun strength building exercises in her classes but also encourages yogis to trust their bodies, building confidence in the Self.
In her spare time she wanders the world as often as she can, spends every single day with her dog Pepper, and is always looking for an adventure alongside her partner-in-crime. If you need to find her look for her between the pages of a good book, at an inversion workshop, or in your local rock climbing centre.