12/03/2025
December's Group Exercise Instructor of the month!
Evgeniia Efimova:
"Yoga entered my life when I was sixteen — through morning Sun Salutations, books on philosophy, and simple practices of calm. At twenty-five, I felt clearly that one day, I would become a yoga teacher. That intention lived in me for more than a decade.
When the time was right, I completed my international 200-hour YTT certification and began a new chapter. Since then, I’ve continued studying yoga sequencing, safe hands-on assisting, and I’m now enrolled in a year-long applied yoga anatomy program. I am also a certified children’s yoga teacher. Ongoing learning is an essential part of my path.
Today, I teach Yoga and Aqua Aerobics — two practices that complement each other beautifully. Yoga brings balance and mindful strength; Aqua offers joy, lightness, and the freedom to choose your own intensity.
VillaSport has been a special part of my life long before I joined the team. I was a member for many years — practicing yoga, swimming, and bringing my kids to VillaKids. This place always felt like a space of energy and support. Becoming part of the team was truly special for me.
What I love most about Group Exercise is the collective energy, the shared movement, and the smiles after class. That’s what inspires me to grow as a teacher every day.
Outside of teaching, I’m a mom of two boys, ages 3 and 6. We love nature, being outdoors, and spending time under the open sky.
For me, movement — on the mat or in the water — is a way to connect with ourselves and feel more alive. I’m grateful to share this passion with our VillaSport community."
