Get to know me

About Me

I attended my first Buddhi class in 2012 on the Big Island of Hawaii, the birthplace of Buddhi. I was instantly hooked from the first twerk.

Certified Buddhi instructor

After practicing for a few years under the founder of the discipline and her master trainers, I attended my first (of many) Buddhi teacher training(s) in 2016. Experiences in my life brought me to my mat more and more often, and I found myself becoming increasingly engrossed in the practice.

My practice

continuously grows and deepens and the benefits from practicing continue to spill off my mat and into all areas of my life. I am so grateful for this practice and everything it has brought into my life, and want to share Buddhi with as many people as possible.

Around the world

Since becoming certified, I have taught around the world – including China, Singapore, Romania, Germany, Malta, Cyprus, Mexico and the USA – and I continue to watch Buddhi work its magic across cultures, borders, languages, genders, and ages.

One of my favorite things to do is introduce Buddhi to new people and see the positive changes this practice brings into their lives. I would love to share Buddhi with YOU.

Felicia Lubertazzi

YACEP, Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider
E-RYT 200, RYT 500

Since finding Buddhi, my interests led me to other forms of yoga, and I have since certified as a 500 RYT in Vinyasa, currently the highest level of training one can receive. My knowledge of traditional yoga poses has only deepened and developed my Buddhi practice. Through my teaching experience, I have gathered enough teaching hours to qualify with the Yoga Alliance as an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT) and as a YACEP (Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider), meaning that I am internationally recognized as qualified to provide training in a more formal setting. My trainings are certified by the Yoga Alliance and can be counted towards Continuous Education Hour requirements for Registered Yoga Teachers.

About BUDDHI

Buddhi is a high-energy, endorphin-producing, holistic workout founded on the Big Island of Hawaii that incorporates elements of dynamic yoga, sensual dance, powerful movements, and blasts of cardio to connect mind, body, and soul.

Move your body in new and challenging ways and connect with your inner energy as you test your physical capabilities and mental will.

Buddhi will push you to break through your limitations, let go of any expectations, and release anything that no longer serves you until all that is left is a radiant feeling of confidence, strength, and ecstatic happiness.

A practice for anyone, irrespective of age, gender, or physique.

A challenge for everyone, regardless of fitness level, prior experience, or background.

Feel free to express yourself in a safe, nurturing space, free from judgement.

About BUDDHIFOOL WORLD

I created Buddhifool World to establish a platform to share Buddhi with the world. My vision is for it to grow into a global Buddhi community, offering a wide assortment of resources for everyone from those who are just starting out to those who already can’t get enough. There is so much here for you to explore – online instructional videos and filmed classes, workshops, transformational programs, and more. I encourage you to explore this Buddhifool World and let’s get shaking!

Student Testimonials

"The Twerkshop was an inspiring experience and cleared up how and why the practice is not only physically but also mentally helpful in different ways. I personally find Felicia a very likable person with a lovely energy and a great motivator, that makes sure you get the correct technique. Even though the practice itself is not the easiest physical activity you still manage to have fun and simply enjoy the vibe with everyone else in the group. The practical part of the workshop also showed how much more understanding in the subject you gain from the theoretical knowledge and how useful it is to actually understand in detail the main reason this practice was founded."

Nikolina

"Felicia's Buddhi classes are always full of energy, music, and hits of movement. The Twerkshop gave me a thorough understanding of the anatomical aspects of the twerk and the many benefits of the Buddhi practice. With hands-on practice of the different twerk movements, I managed to shake it up in poses which I had not done before. The instructions for proper alignment to practice in a safe way gave me confidence to take my practice to the next level. I look forward to continuing on the Buddhi journey to wellbeing."

Sara

"If you want to sweat like during circuit training, feel the music vibes like in a Zumba class, clear your mind just like when practicing yoga and most importantly, if you want to have a looot of fun, then you have reached for the right exercise! I have found something new that literally brought the sparkle back into my eyes - Buddhi yoga! Perfect workout, that totally switched off my brain and put the power mode on. To describe it in words, I would say that Buddhi yoga is an amazing symbiosis of music, workout and (active) meditation. Not to put honey around your mouth, it is a real challenge to go through an hour (or more) of a constant push of your limits, when you want to quit like 100 times... But don’t worry, if not the music, then Felicia will encourage you that you are able to do it. Thank you, Felicia, for spreading Buddhi yoga around the world and sharing a part of you with others. You are a beauti-foo-l person!"

Zuzana Jacenkova

"Felicia is fire! If there was ever a buddhi skeptic, it was me. You want me to shake my butt with strangers...sober? « Yesyesyes! It’ll be fun.» Felicia promised. Off I went, to be utterly surprised at how much I enjoyed myself. Attending Felicia’s buddhi classes is a rewarding, experience that leaves you more energized than tired. One would think that such strenuous rhythmic yoga and dance would knock the wind out of you - and it does - but, a few hours later, you are filled with a new intensity that is easily worth the price of admission. Imagine a happy, better, if not slightly more sore, self. That’s what she does! She’s shaking an already existant You out of her/his comfort zone. Felicia has a thoughtfully-crafted playlist that moves the class along, through RnB, latino jams and more. Her infectious smile can motivate a motley crew. I’ve seen grandmas, moms, students and even kids jam it out on their mats. I highly recommend this class to anyone who has a sense of adventure. I dare you not to smile."

Elise Dugua

"Touring the Big Island with Felicia was amazing. This was my first yoga retreat, and it helped me disconnect from work and get back in my own body in a way that I’ve never done before. The yoga is hard – you sweat and stretch and move your body in totally new ways that become addictive. And then every day is a new adventure, seeing a gorgeous beach, local culture or a “hidden gem” on the island that only locals know about. Can’t wait for my next one.”

Gabriel Seidman

"Felicia is an incredible retreat host and yoga teacher. I met her in Malta and she organized a fantastic retreat. I stayed in a beautiful accommodation with incredible views of the harbour. Each day was carefully planned out yet very flexible based on how I was feeling. I ate incredible food, saw all of the majestic sites that Malta has to offer, enjoyed stunning beaches, and learned an incredible new form of yoga! Felicia pushed me to new heights, and encouraged me to deepen my practice, appreciate my body, and give me the courage to help her teach a class near the end of the retreat. This was a very special connection that Felicia and I shared, and I'm forever grateful for all of the carefully curated experiences that she designed, along with a newfound love of Buddhi Yoga. I have been to multiple yoga retreats and nothing came close to this experience. Join her on her retreat. Not only will you have the best retreat experience ever, but it will positively impact your life. Thank you so much Felicia!"

Maxine Friend