Hi! I’m Gencay. I left my career in banking to dedicate myself fully to my true passion: yoga. Although I began practicing yoga in 2011, it wasn’t until 2018—after nearly a decade in international finance—that yoga truly became the heart of my life. Since then, I have been teaching group and private classes both in the UK and Turkey (virtually as well) and guiding students toward a more mindful and fulfilling practice.

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Over the years, I have explored a variety of yoga styles, including Hatha, Yin, Iyengar, Vinyasa, and Ashtanga, amassing over 1,000 hours of training. My teachings are especially focused on Hatha Yoga, Yin Yoga, Meditation, and Mindfulness. With an extensive background in these disciplines, I am committed to creating a safe and inclusive space where students of all levels can explore their inner selves and transform their lives.

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Having spent 10 years in ballet, I understand firsthand the importance of balancing flexibility with care for the body. Through yoga, I found an approach that is both mindful and sustainable—one that promotes strength and resilience without pushing past healthy limits. Yoga has not only strengthened my body but also taught me the power of intuition and the importance of self-connection.

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My approach to teaching emphasizes self-awareness, compassion, and sustainable practice, inviting individuals to find peace in their bodies, no matter their age, gender, or flexibility level. During the challenges of COVID-19, many of us realized the importance of physical and emotional health. Yoga, as I believe, is a powerful tool to sustain this health by encouraging self-exploration and growth in a non-judgmental environment.

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Come join me on this transformative journey!

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Qualifications & Training

• Bachelor of Arts in Economics (Merit Scholarship) – Sabancı University, Istanbul, Turkey, 2011

• 200-Hour Teacher Training – Cihangir Yoga, Istanbul, Turkey

• Functional Anatomy & Asana Lab Yoga (30-Hour) – Berivan Aslan Sungur, Istanbul, TR

• Yin & Anatomy (100-Hour) – Advayta Yoga with Zeynep Aksoy, Istanbul, TR

• Sequencing & Intensive Practice (30-Hour) – Derya Çakmak, Istanbul, TR

• Tapas, Swadhyaya, and Isvara Pranidhana Workshop – Leslie Kaminoff, London, UK

• Psychology of the Chakras (120-Hour) – Devrim Akkaya, Istanbul, TR

• Mindful Movement & Breath (200-Hour) – Advayta Yoga with Zeynep Aksoy, UK

• Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) – 8-Week Program with Eda Uslu, MD, CPCC

• 85-Hour Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training – Nur Sakallı & Ayca Yılmaz, Turkey

• Mindfulness Practice (100-Hour) – David Cornwell, UK

• ICF Breathing Mind – Mindfulness Coaching

• Mindfulness and Compassion Teacher Training – Accredited by IMTA (International Mindfulness Teachers Association) with Banu Çeçen & David Cornwell, UK

• Mindfulness and Compassion Teacher Training  - Assistant (2022-2023) – Banu Çeçen & David Cornwell, UK

• Living Beautifully: Transformative Science and Mindfulness Practices to Cultivate a Wise Heart - Jack Kornfield & Dan Siegel

• Power of Awareness - Jack Kornfield, Tara Brach, Devin Berry, Konda Mason & Jonathan Foust 

• Bodynamic Foundation Training (ongoing)