Siracusa, Sicily

Yoga for your strong days and your soft ones.

Marilena Florea in a yoga side-bend pose by the Sicilian coast

Hi, I'm Marilena! I've spent 8+ years teaching yoga across London and Sicily, and I still get a little thrill every time someone nails a pose they didn't think they could do. Strong flow, grounded Hatha, or soft, soulful Yin — come as you are, we'll find what fits.

Based inSiracusa, Sicily
Teaching8+ years
Call+39 351 652 6197
Instagram@yoffee_balance
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About

My journey

My yoga journey kicked off in London back in 2013, when one class completely humbled me (turns out being "fit" and being flexible are not the same thing!). I was hooked. I trained, taught after work in local gyms, then went deeper — Bali, a trauma-informed Yin certification, and a 300-hour Master Level training in Rishikesh. Yoffee Balance is what grew from all of it: strong flow when you want to move, soft stillness when you want to land, and a lot of laughing along the way.

Balance isn't something you find on the mat and leave there. It comes from everything you do — how you eat, how you rest, how you work, how you treat people. Yoga is just the part I get to share with you.
Marilena Florea in a revolved lunge pose by the Sicilian coast
Marilena Florea seated in meditation pose
Marilena Florea in an extended side-angle pose by the Sicilian coast
Signature approach
Trauma-informed, student-centred I adapt sequencing for all levels, with strong anatomical awareness and hands-on adjustments done with care.
Teaching background
London → Sicily I taught Les Mills BodyBalance at Fitness First, David Lloyd and Fusion Lifestyle in London, before moving into freelance yoga teaching in Syracuse.

☕ Also a bit of a coffee obsessive — a Yoffee Balance coffee ritual might be brewing. Watch this space...

Classes

From strong flow to soft stillness

Ashtanga Vinyasa Flow
Intense
Strong, breath-synced sequences for when you want to move, sweat a little, and feel it the next day (in a good way).
Hatha
All levels
Grounded, steady postures, no rush — a lovely place to start or come back to.
Soulful Yin
Deep & soft
Slow and spacious, shaped by 50 hours of trauma-informed Yin training. Nobody's pushing you into anything here.
Restorative Yoga
Gentle
Cosy, supported holds for quieting a busy mind — bring a blanket and don't be surprised if you doze off.
BodyBalance-Style Flow
Full body
Yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi all in one — the format I taught for six happy years across London studios.
Private Sessions
Bespoke
Just you and me, built around your body and your goals — as intense or as soft as you like.
Schedule

Find a time that fits

  • Group classesWeekly timetable — details on Instagram

My weekly timetable moves around a bit, so the best place to catch it is @yoffee_balance — or just drop me a message and I'll tell you what's on.

One-to-one

Just you and me

Morning person or night owl, I've got you. We'll build a practice around your body, your goals and your pace — right here in Siracusa.

  • Morning sessions By appointment
  • Evening sessions By appointment
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Credentials

Training & certifications

Marilena Florea in a yoga warrior pose by the Sicilian coast

300-Hour Master Level Yoga Teacher Training

Rishikesh Yoga Teacher Training Center, India

50-Hour Trauma-Informed Yin Yoga Training

Completed, online

200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training

Yogmantra, Bali, Indonesia

Les Mills BodyBalance Instructor Certification

London, UK

Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Gym-Based Exercise)

London, UK

Word of mouth

What students say

I had the wonderful opportunity to take a few yoga classes with Marilena after a long break, and I couldn't have wished for a better way to reconnect with my body and with yoga. She adapted each class perfectly to my level and made it easy to participate again without feeling overwhelmed. The pace and intensity were just right — challenging enough to feel rewarding, but always with the right amount of care and attention. What I especially appreciated was how thoughtfully every class was prepared. Nothing felt random or improvised; each session had a clear structure and purpose. And her sense of humor was absolutely priceless! A truly wonderful teacher who combines expertise, attentiveness, preparation, and a great sense of humor. I would wholeheartedly recommend her!

— Jeyden Veluppillai, Google review

Marilena is not only a truly special person who enchants you with her radiant smile, but also a wonderful and highly experienced yoga teacher. Her voice is beautiful and incredibly calming. Through her voice, energy, and the way she guides her classes, she helped me experience something I hadn't been able to for a very long time: during Shavasana, I was able to completely let go and experience an incredibly deep state of relaxation for the first time in ages. Wow — it was magical. Her instructions are clear and easy to follow, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the practice without worrying about injury. Marilena beautifully adapts her classes to all levels and always offers options for those who would like to go a little deeper. Thank you so much, Marilena, for the warmth and kindness you bring into every class.

— Alex, Google review