About Valerie Faneco

Living in Singapore since 2004, Valerie has been studying and practicing yoga since 1994, teaching full time since 2000.

Upon completing a basic yoga teaching certificate in 2000, she became hungry for more. After meeting TKV Desikachar at a seminar in Australia, she followed his advice and continued her studies with Frans Moors, one of Desikachar's most senior students. She also attended several seminars with Desikachar himself, setting her feet firmly in this tradition.

In 2005, she completed a four-year professional yoga diploma with a focus on yoga philosophy and the therapeutic applications of yoga in everyday life. She goes to India once a year for ongoing study with her teachers.

Valerie teaches the classical yoga of Patanjali in the authentic lineage of T Krishnamacharya, mostly in private classes.

She is an accredited teacher of the Krishnamacharya Healing and Yoga Foundation (KHYF), a global organization founded by TKV Desikachar. Certified by the European Yoga Union (UEY) and the U.S. Yoga Alliance for a number of years, Valerie became a certified teacher trainer, under Desikachar's direct supervision, in August 2007. She has given numerous lectures on yoga as a holistic healing method and was also featured in health segments on the Discovery Home and Health channel.

Valerie practices Vedic chanting almost daily and continues her study with Frans Moors. She offers classes in French and English.