Yoga

About Francesca

I was born in Bari, Italy, the second most important economic city in Southern Italy. At the age of 18, I obtained my classical ballet degree from the Royal Academy of London, specializing in the RAD method. After completing my classical degree, I transferred to Rome where I lived for 9 years and dance professionally, perfecting my technique in contemporary dance/modern. While in Rome I completed 2 degrees, the first in Art Literature and Philosophy from University of Roma Tor Vergata-, and the second in Journalism from University of Roma Tre. Due to various dance-related injuries, I found an extended passion for Yoga and Gyrotonic® in Rome at The White Cloud Studio. In 2012, I transferred to San Francisco where I became a certified yoga instructor at Yoga Tree SF, and I have since continued to advance my practice studying/teaching through out the Bay Area and now New York. Co-founder of KAFRA Collective, a contemporary dance company based in NYC.

I am also a Certified Gyrotonic® instructor, constantly updating my teaching I obtained Level 1 in San Francisco and Level 2 in New York City, Specialized Equipment Gyrotoner®, Archway & Jumping Stretching Board. I found Joy in my work helping to connect people with their bodies and learn how to listen to their bodies. As a dancer, I am passionate to bring the love I have for this Art in everything, in Yoga and Gyrotonic®, but never missing the integrity of each discipline. At the moment, I am a student at the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, IIN class 2022/23.

Reviews and Testimonials

Pilar Jennings

Francesca is nothing short of a lifesaver! With a winning combination of heartfelt enthusiasm, clarity, and joy, she brings out the ability – no matter how buried – to reconnect with the body. As a professional, I spend endless hours sitting and have suffered all the usual ramifications. Francesca has been the first and only person to make me truly happy to exercise and engage the body regularly – she makes it fun, interesting, and restorative. In short, she’s a gem! With her amazing guidance, I have felt energized, a substantial reduction in all back pain, and thrilled to discover the brilliance of the gyrotonic method. Thank you, Francesca!

Shirley Madhere M.D. P.C.

"It is not often that you find a teacher. It may be infrequent that you meet someone with whom you truly connect. To have met and worked with someone who embodies both is a gift! I have worked with Francesca consistently for over one year. She is a woman of great compassion, understanding, and light. Francesca is engaging and caring, and she is devoted to the progress and positive development of every individual with whom she engages. She is a talented teacher, with an expansive knowledge of many forms of movement, and she is a beautiful human being— inside and out."

Anna DeLuca - Real Estate Salesperson

"I have had the pleasure of working with Francesca in Gyrotonics for almost two and one-half years. She is superbly trained, energetic, a great listener and an excellent communicator. Despite working together at 6 a.m., twice a week, she always gets the best out of me and does so by getting me to push myself. Francesca is passionate about her work and her energy is contagious. I truly treasure my time working with her each week."

Julia Isaacman, Ballet Dancer

"I have had an amazing experience working with Francesca. As a dancer, I was looking to strengthen and target certain parts of my body and Francesca has been a great help in creating more balletic exercises for our sessions that have helped me tremendously in my dancing. Each time I meet with her, we always learn something new and I am always excited to see what we can accomplish! She provides a very safe and encouraging environment where I feel that I can push myself with her support. I love our sessions!"

Sandra Campos - CEO Diane von Furstemberg

"I have personally worked with Francesca and absolutely loved my experience with her and gyrotronics. She is patient, caring, technical, and responsible. Gyrotronics takes time and dedication. My ballet trained daughter now works with her and is equally as impressed with the quality of her teaching and with the results. If you want to be more aligned and in tune with your body, do yourself a favor and work with Francesca. You won’t regret it."