The Calling That Changed My Life
Discovering the Meaning of Yoga
At first, I saw yoga merely as a series of static poses and slow movements. As I deepened my practice, I realized yoga is much more: an integrative discipline that combines asanas (physical postures), pranayama (conscious breath control), and dhyana (meditation). These elements work together to balance the nervous system and harmonize the connection between body, mind, and spirit. This synergy promotes neuroplasticity, reduces stress, and fosters a profound transformation of consciousness, leading to a lasting state of balance.
Your journey begins now. I await you with an open heart.
Milena Dumitrescu
From the rhythm of the body to the calm of the mind
My name is Milena Dumitrescu, and my story began at the age of five, when I first stepped into a gymnastics hall. By the time I was twelve, I was already part of Romania’s national artistic gymnastics team — an experience that taught me discipline, strength, and control over my body.
Over the years, however, I felt the need to go beyond physical movement and explore a deeper, inner dimension. That’s how I discovered yoga, which became both my path and my mission.
I trained in France with a 200-hour YTTC course, where I discovered Ashtanga Yoga and fell in love with it instantly. It sparked in me a deep desire to explore and learn more about yoga, which led me to India. There, I continued my studies with a 300-hour YTTC course in Rishikesh — the cradle of traditional yoga.
Today, I teach various styles — from Ashtanga Vinyasa and Hatha to Yin and Restorative — weaving together a therapeutic, energetic, and spiritual approach.
Each practice becomes an invitation to turn inward, to breathe with awareness, and to move with presence — a gentle return to the wisdom of the body.
Testimoniale
Ce spun despre mine
Milena, Just want to thank you for the service that you are providing here at NSFD. It seems the class is growing, and all the feedback that we have received is positive and the service well received.
MWR Fitness Manager
Your class is becoming very popular, I am pleased that it working out! Thank you for providing this much needed service.
35 ani
Am început să practic yoga cu Milena acum câteva luni și nu îmi vine să cred cât de mult m-a ajutat. La început, eram destul de reticentă, dar atmosfera caldă și profesionalismul ei m-au făcut să mă simt imediat confortabil. Yoga mi-a adus o liniște interioară pe care nu o cunoșteam și m-a ajutat să îmi îmbunătățesc flexibilitatea și să gestionez mai bine stresul cotidian. Milena este o adevărată inspirație și un ghid minunat.
52 ani
Am început să practic yoga cu Milena după ce am simțit nevoia de a găsi echilibru în viața mea. La vârsta mea, nu credeam că mai pot face progrese, dar cu ajutorul Milenei am descoperit o practică care se potrivește perfect nevoilor mele. Mă simt mai energizată, mai calmă și mult mai conectată cu mine însămi. Fiecare sesiune este o călătorie personală, iar Milena este mereu atentă la nevoile fiecărei persoane. Recomand cu căldură!


Ken Jenkins
MWR Site Director, NSF Deveselu