Bibi Lorenzetti

Originally from Italy, Bibi has been teaching for over 10 years and is both an RYT Certified Yoga Instructor and an Authorized Ashtanga Yoga Teacher. Having completed the Advanced A Series under the guidance of Paramaguru R. Sharath Jois, she received his blessing to teach in 2014, at the KPJAYI (Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute) in Mysore, India, where she has spent time, studying and assisting yearly, since 2010. Bibi is also a dedicated student of the Vedic chanting tradition as taught by Shantala Sriramaiah, within the lineage of the Challakere Brothers, who hail from the Mysore lineage.The Shala Yoga House in NYC was her teaching home before opening her own studio in Newburgh; she’s brought Ashtanga Yoga to Wanderlust Festivals, Wanderlust TV, teacher trainings in Europe, North and Central America.Bibi believes in the profound intelligence and many benefits of the classical practices of Yoga. Her teaching is rooted in her own disciplined and dedicated practice; her classes guide you to use asana as a tool for deep inner growth, threading breath and movement to cultivate body awareness, steadiness of mind, and a healthy, ease-filled life. Bibi is forever grateful to her teachers and mentors, Kristin Leigh, Barbara Verocchi and Eddie Stern, for how they shaped her experience of yoga and continue to guide her through the ever evolving process.Bibi has privately taught many high-profile entertainers including Madonna. She intends to share the transformative and healing practice of Yoga with you through accessible, intelligent, and adaptable instruction.

Upcoming Programs by Bibi Lorenzetti

Deepening Our Relationship to Practice

Oct 02 - Oct 05, 2026

Known for its healing power and vision of fearlessness, the Mahāmṛtyuñjaya mantra serves as a profound tool for inner freedom. We will journey back to the Ṛgveda to discover this powerful hymn to Rudra—the "stormy" aspect of Shiva—in his most benevolent form: Tryambaka. As the Three-Eyed One, he nourishes, protects, and guides us toward the […]

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