Banu is from Istanbul, Turkey. She has always been a very physically active individual throughout her life. In 1996, she had a life threatening car accident that transformed her vision completely and increased her awareness of everyday life, relationships and true love. Banu’s passion for yoga began while she was looking for alternative resources to regain her physical health. After the accident, spiritual, emotional and physical changes in her life opened doors for serendipity to create its graceful path. At the end of 2003, Banu and her Cuban/American husband decided to move to Miami.
Once here in Miami, she decided to deepen her spiritual development and she completed The Prana Yoga Teacher Training Program. She is certified instructor through the Yoga Alliance and continues to study with various yoga teachers in various styles of yoga. Banu works for an agency that provides financial assistance for the medical expenses of needy and disabled individuals.
She has a very strong, loving and caring connection with every heart she touches, and she loves nature and freedom. Banu hopes to inspire others to increase their awareness of life and what it offers to the fullest by sharing her knowledge of yogic philosophy. Her classes are challenging yet gentle at the same time. Her yoga practice focuses on increasing awareness of the body, mind and spirit to bring out each student’s underlying energy and channel it to the highest benefit for both the student and others.