Dragana has always had an experimental approach to the yogic science, philosophy and art. She has been a dedicated student of yoga since 2000.

Born and raised in former Yugoslavia, Dragana moved to Maine in 2002 from Athens, Greece. She lived in Beaufort, South Carolina from 2004 till 2020 when she moved back to Maine with her family.

Dragana’s initial yoga instruction and tremendous inspiration and love for yoga came from her beloved teacher  Kim Cech, a dancer, choreographer, and founder of Yoga Chandra Centre on Lady’s Island, SC. There she experienced her first Iyengar Yoga class with Karin Stephan and loved Karins grace and elegance in her yoga instruction and demonstration.

Certified Level II Iyengar Yoga Teacher, she studied in her first mentorship program with Aretha McKinney, of Nashville’s Iyengar Yoga Center. She continues to study under the guidance, support and mentorship of her teacher, John Schumacher, senior IY Teacher.

Dragana’s main focus is studies and research of Ashtanga Yoga of Patanjali through dedicated daily practice in eight limbs of yoga with subsequent trainings with senior Iyengar Yoga teachers .

Schools and research that have shaped Dragana’s path as student, practitioner and teacher:

Dragana’s First Reiki initiation was in 1997 in Athens, Greece.

 She completed Certification in Nia Technique, with Stephaney Robinson, (2008) which in its essence is a multi dimensional movement form that combines yoga, dance, and martial arts. 

Dragana completed Kundalini Yoga teacher training and was Kundalini Research Institute certified in 2010.

She dedicatedly practiced Astanga Vinyasa in Mysore Style with David Garrigues.

In 2010 she began learning Thai yoga bodywork - Thai Yoga Therapy - and since has completed hundreds+ certification and practice hours of hands-on Thai body work.

Dragana’s teaching style has evolved through years and stages of her research of yogic science and her personal experience. She found the sustainable well within Iyengar Yoga. Her teaching is precise, compassionate and her enthusiasm for the subject gives a sense of joy, peace and clear understanding for the students of all ages and abilities.

 Living with her husband, young daughter and Buddy on the coast of Maine, Dragana calls herself “a fortunate Mom, Spouse, Friend, Sister, Daughter ...and a Student forever.” 

“One’s spiritual realization lies in none other than how one walks among and interacts with one’s fellow beings.” B.K.S Iyengar