Pachi’s passion for movement began in her teenage years and has grown into a lifelong commitment to helping others improve their health and well-being. After beginning her career as a certified fitness trainer and group fitness instructor in Hawaii, she discovered yoga in 1999. What started as a physical practice quickly became a path of healing, personal growth, and transformation.

In 2001, Pachi attended the renowned 500-hour Bikram Yoga Teacher Training, and in 2002 she founded Bikram Yoga Maui, where she began sharing her passion for yoga with her community. She later served as a lead teacher at the Ramashala Retreat Center on the Big Island of Hawaii before relocating to South Florida, where she is now the owner and director of Prana Hot Yoga & Bodywork.

For more than 25 years, Pachi has been dedicated to both teaching and continuing her own education. She believes that great teachers never stop learning and is passionate about creating a welcoming environment where students of every age and ability can grow stronger, move with confidence, and experience the transformative power of yoga—both on and off the mat.

Credentials:

Founder of Bikram Yoga Maui (2002)

Owner & Director of Prana Hot Yoga & Bodywork

25+ years of teaching experience

500-Hour Bikram Yoga Teacher Training

Certified in the Barkan Method and Anuttara Yoga

Experienced Yoga Teacher certified through OHYA and Yoga Alliance

Certified Fitness Professional through ACE, AFAA, and NASM

Co-led teacher trainings with Jimmy Barkan (Founder of the Barkan Method) and Philip Christodoulou (Founder of Anuttara Yoga)

Co-led workshops with Esak Garcia (Founder of Jedi Fight Club)

Multiple First Place Florida Yoga Asana Championship titles

International retreat leader and teacher trainer