Fotini has had a life long empathic and intuitive connection to animals and has found much inspiration through observing their way of life in Nature. She has experienced, first hand, the profound wisdom of animals and, in particular, the Horse through their deep heart energy non-predatory nature.  Her love of Horses has guided her journey into the mind, body and spirit connection, leading her to the path of expressive arts, yoga, meditation and holistic wellness. Growing up very closely with a beloved Hindu family where she spent much of her time away from home, Yogic lifestyle was introduced to her at the young age of 6. Though very young to fully engage the practice at that time, the vast knowledge of her first yogic mentor, her best friend's father, was being subconsciously integrated for future practice. She began reading spiritual and self-discovery material at the tender age of 10 and officially, beginning her yoga practice in 2004. Fotini is now a triple Certified, Yoga Alliance Approved Multi Style Yoga Teacher (Hatha, Raja, Restorative), having been granted her advanced yoga teacher training certificate in person by the Consulate General of India (RYT 500). Fotini has also exclusively studied Vipassana Meditation under the guidance of Stephen Rinaldi at the 300 hour level.  She has devoted her life to the practice of Yoga and the energy of Reiki and teaches others how to invite the Reiki Principles and Yoga Practice into their lives through her training programs at Horse Wisdom Yoga.   Her keen interest in Ayurveda and observing the patterns of Nature led her to complete intense 300 hour study under the guidance of Dr. David Frawley (Author, Ayurveda Acharya) to integrate the Ayurvedic Wellness philosophies into her personal and professional practices where she is drawn to the significance of herbs, gems, aromatherapy, energy and sound. She continues her journey on the learning path through specialized trainings in Clinical Aromatherapy and Vedic Counseling/Coaching, She is a regular contributing writer for Ayurveda Mantra magazine where she shares the connection she has found between Yogic practice and the wisdom of Horses. Her counseling/coaching practice partners with the Horses and takes a special focus on the wellness of physical, emotional and spiritual trauma and limited belief patterns in individuals of all ages, supporting them in realizing their full potential! Fotini is passionate about giving back to the Animal Kingdom by educating other animal caregivers about helping their animal partners and companions through compassionate communication and holistic care.  Fotini has had a passion for writing since childhood and has self-published various poetry collections and children's books to share with her clients and students, inspired by nature and the Horse as Teacher. In 2016, Fotini became a published Canadian poet with her poem, "Pearl of Love". Her poem "Return to Heaven" was published in 2017. In 2015, she was also recognized as an Emerging Artist by the South Simcoe Arts Council for her visual arts submission, "Mares in the Mist". She completed foundational training in Expressive Arts with the Create Institute in Toronto and holds space for her clients to experience the arts  through a low skill/high sensitivity model. Fotini is a Certified FEEL Practitioner (Facilitated Equine Experiential Learning), partnering with the Horse as Teacher to empower clients to connect and explore with their authentic self through all of the various modalities which have personally transformed her own life. The Herd inspired the vision for a place where they could share Nature's wisdom alongside ancient contemplative practices and training opportunities and that is when The Big Red Barn Creativity and Wellness Centre and Horse Wisdom Yoga were born.  In 2020, during the Co-vid pandemic, Fotini and her Herd moved from Tottenham to a new Loretto location and continued their journey together as "Red Barn Wellness Farm."

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Fotini enjoys being creative with her Horses and in nature and is most grateful for her deep connection to her  family,  the animals they share their life with, and the land they all so gratefully call "Home".