This week I welcome my good friend Vanessa Petronelli, who is an outstanding yoga instructor, personal wellness and life coach. Yoga and coaching are excellent outlets that assist brides in dealing with the anxiety, loss of sleep and stress brought on by wedding preparation. With wedding season upon us, a regimented private or semi-private yoga class or individual wellness/life coaching sessions, may be just the outlet youʼre looking for!Location: Markham, Ontario
How long have you been a yoga instructor and wellness professional?
Yoga Instructor: One year
Wellness Professional: A year and a half
What got you started in this field?
My passion, belief and love for assisting people so that they can feel, live and work to their fullest potential in all areas of their lives.
Where does your inspiration come from?
My own personal and spiritual path and journey in learning to really fall in love with myself, accept who I am and develop a strong relationship with ME - because this is the most important relationship I will ever have in this lifetime.
What are some of the 2011 trends you are seeing?
Coaching and yoga in general are hot trends right now that many people (men and women) are gravitating towards. I really feel that we are entering a time where people are interested in self-development and taking better care of not only their bodies but the mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of themselves as well.
How can yoga and overall wellness help brides and newly married couples?
It's essential to understand that the relationship we have towards and with ourselves ultimately reflects our personal relationships and our external world. When you take good care of yourself and work on developing yourself each and everyday the world around you works in harmony and mirrors that back to you.
How would you describe your style?
Free-spirited yet balanced and down to earth.
How do you keep yourself motivated?
Being an entrepreneur has it's challenges, but my motivation is the work I do on myself and the fact that I have a passion for helping others. I believe we all deserve to have a life that is filled with love, bliss and joy! When my clients tell me how their lives have changed for the better after our sessions, that inspires me and reiterates that I am on the right path.
What is one piece of advice you have for brides?
Remember that your wedding day is just that: your WEDDING DAY! Your life with your partner started before your wedding day and it continues on after that: be sure to take the time out to honor your mind, body and soul in the process of planning and PLEASE don't just view your wedding day as YOUR day- remember it's also your partner's! :-)
One thing that makes you different from other wellness professionals?
I really get right down to the root cause of what is going on within you that is preventing you from achieving the life you want and I tailor each of my sessions based on my clients needs, openness and where they're at on their own personal and spiritual journey.
What wedding services do you offer?
Packages are available for brides-please inquire within. I am also covered under Physiotherapy for Stress Management for Yoga and Wellness Coaching so brides who have this coverage are able to claim my services under Physiotherapy.
What do you feel is the most challenging thing about your job?
Driving all the time!
Something you're still learning?
I am constantly learning each and everyday about myself, what I want in this lifetime and how to achieve it with integrity while honoring myself and those I love.
Who or what is the greatest love of your life?
This is a tough one as I have many loves in my life! People, places, activities, hobbies etc....my family/friends are one and travel, yoga and music are the others.
Where you'll find me on a Friday night at 9pm?
Either at home having a quiet night in meditating and soaking in a Himalayan salt bath or with friend's and loved ones having dinner over great inspirational conversation.
Five words your friends would use to describe you?
Honest, Funny, High-energy, down to earth and reliable.
What did you do before yoga instruction and wellness coaching?
I was in the Entertainment industry as a professional model, actor and singer for over ten years. I also went to school and owned another small business in Event Marketing.
What ambition have you not achieved yet?
Buying my own home or property and travel the world.
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Final Thoughts?
That anyone and everyone-bride or not can benefit from my services! You do not need to be struggling or stressed with your life to benefit from Yoga and Wellness/Life Coaching. These are preventative methods to lead you to optimal health and also a way to sky rocket to your absolute fullest potential! Who doesn't want to feel joy and be blissed out everyday?! :-) Namaste and blessings!
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