About me
A little more about me, my background and education.
Vesela Mincheva
There is no humble way to present yourself online. I can only try to share my heart with you.
My name is Vesela and I first got acquainted with the practice of yoga in 2004 in my native country Bulgaria. The spark of passion for yoga was ignited by my mother, and later this passion flared up with all its might and changed my life completely.
I would most heartily like to share my journey with each and every one of you.
Why I do what I do?
Community
Together in health - we have always been and will be one. We are stronger when we unite. Happiness is real only when it is shared. I work for a healthier, happier and brighter future for my family and my community.
Inspiration
Love for the people and nature is the basis of my work, and it is my inspiration. You are my inspiration. My clients teach me something new every day, which I am grateful for.
In awe and curiosity
The human organism is an entire universe! It is magical! It is an absolute privilege and a blessing for me to try and connect the threads of the body, mind and soul; and seek balance for health.
My story and bio
I was born and raised in Bulgaria. I was always a curious child, asking big questions, and interested in everything which my senses couldn’t show me. I loved experiencing an altered reality. Consequently, yoga helped me see my way. Today, I continue to search for other realities. I often use meditation and breathing practices to experience an altered state of consciousness.
I learned that the altered state of consciousness and other realities are not my ultimate goal, but only a temporary manifestation. The goal of all yogic practice is “to discover and experience the universal spirit within”.
Eventually, my path took me across the ocean to the Bay Area of California, across the desert in the Colorado Rockies, and back across the ocean to the Hawaiian Islands. Hawaii taught me a lot. There, I earned my Bachelor’s degree, took many professional courses, cleansed my body and mind, and became a wife and mother. The time has come for me to return to my homeland and continue the path of my roots. Today, you can find me in my hometown Plovdiv.
Education
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Science with Focus in Health and Exercise Science | University of Hawaii at Manoa | 2016
- 20 hr Intensive Course | Trained with Tom Meyers, Founder of Anatomytrains | 2016
- Yoga Therapy Stage 1 | British School of Yoga | 2014
- 200 hr Yoga Teacher Training | Integrative Yoga Therapy/ Aloha Yoga Shala | 2014
- 300 hr Yoga Teacher Training | Advanced Hatha Yoga / Savitri Yoga Shal | 2018
- Licensed Massage Therapist with Integrative Approach | Hawaii Healing Arts College | 2016
- Lomilomi Level 1 | Trained with Angela Leslee at Aloha Massage Academy | 2017
My work
“
Reviews
For Vesi 🙂 With two arms, two legs and all the muscles and joints, I recommend these two hands to Vesi! How we met? I literally couldn't walk and I was desperately looking for the right person and I found him! We started massages, individual gymnastics, yoga, and with persistence, the results were not long in coming ... for which I am very proud, but with persistence and the right advisor next to you, miracles happen! And her practices, which are as energizing as they are relieving... you leave recharged, awake, the blood in your body wakes up...so try it and see if it's yours, it's worth at least a try! Still, it all depends on ourselves and our choices, so feel good in your body and skin us!
I’m so grateful for having found Vesela. I was a complete beginner to yoga and naturally apprehensive about starting. Vesela is all I could ask for and more in a yoga instructor - knowledgable, calm, patient, energetic and empowering. Her knowledge of human anatomy and physiology is truly impressive - she’s deeply interested in the human body and how it works. In her work she focuses on both the outer body and the inner, mental and spiritual states; the way they come together harmoniously. Vesela works according to your specific needs and how your body feels on a given day: whether you need targeted pain or tension relief; more/less movement; more/less stretching, or whether you’d like to focus more on the mind and breathing. She works WITH you and encourages you to be aware of your body’s needs. I always leave our yoga sessions feeling better because of her warm and uplifting energy.
I met Vesela a year ago and since then I have not only more and better energy in my life, but also another friend. Everything she does is clean, bright, beautiful and...breathable. I have been practicing yoga for a long time, but for the first time someone paid such serious attention to every link of my body and what was happening to it. I specifically visited a yoga practice for the first time at Vesi's and during this year I must have missed a total of 5 times - incredible relaxation for the body and mind; great feeling to think 100% for yourself and feel that you are doing something for your soul.The massages are also totally different, as Vesi is not only a seasoned massage therapist, but a medically and anatomically perfectly prepared specialist. I recommend that you try everything she does and find what works best for you. Thank you dear Vessie!