Waves are my inspiration.
Not because they rise and fall, but because each time they fall, they rise, again and again.
- J. Kalam -
Hello
I am Ivonne,
Nature and movement enthusiast with a deep love for the mountains.
Growing up in a small mountain village in the Dolomites, my enthusiasm for nature and the mountains was practically instilled in me from birth - my father was a mountain guide.
In 2011 I moved to the Engadin, where I now live with my husband, also a mountain guide, and our two children.
My path led me from alpine ski racing to holistic movement. As a former ski racer and passionate athlete, I completed my sports science studies at the University of Verona and my training as a snow sports instructor.
During my time as a ski instructor, I discovered Pilates as a perfect complementary training and began to intensively engage with yoga and functional movement.
In 2012, I also completed my sailing instructor training and taught sailing for over 10 years. Shortly after, I traveled to India to complete my first yoga teacher training.
Further training in yoga therapy, Pilates and functional training followed.
My philosophy
I believe that movement is more than just sport – it connects body and mind, gives us inner strength, and opens up new perspectives. My goal is to accompany you on your journey, to step out of your comfort zone, and to discover the joy of movement – whether on skis, on foot, or on the mat.
"Leave your comfort zone and learn to fly"
Languages
Traveling, meeting other people, and trying to understand their language and culture have always fascinated me.
Having grown up trilingual, German, Italian, and shop counter are part of my roots.
I also feel a strong connection to English.
Romansh sounds to me like a big sister of Ladin, so I'm quite familiar with it as well.
Training and further education
2006-2010 Bachelor in Sports Science, University of Verona
2010 Personal Trainer, Verona
2008 Alpine ski instructor, member of ISIA, South Tyrol
2012 Training as a sailing instructor, Hallwillersee
2014 Snow sports instructor with federal FA, Swiss Snowsports
2016 Yoga Teacher Training, Darjeeling, RYT200
2017 Yoga Therapy Training, Malaga, RYT100
2023 Hiking guide, hiking trails Graubünden
2023 Pilates Instructor, Update Academy, Argau
2023. Yoga Adjustments, Milano, 40h
2024 Yoga Creative Sequencing, 60h
The logo -
the meaning of My Waves
The name "my Waves" reflects my deep fascination with waves.
They are constantly in motion, sometimes powerful and dynamic, sometimes calm and flowing - just like my activities.
The "M" symbolizes a mountain, the "W" the waves of the sea or lake. I love this contrast between stability and movement.
It represents my philosophy: movement is multifaceted - sometimes powerful and energetic, sometimes calm and balancing.
It gives the body exactly what it needs at every moment.
