I'm Antonio, the person behind this project, whose name honors the strength and nobility of elephants, considered in Hindu mythology as the guardians of travellers and wisdom.
For over 25 years I have practiced the internal arts of breathing meditation and ancient yoga in a secular format, for which I made several trips to India that add up to more than 10 years living in that country...studying, working, and doing an intensive field research around the most remote depths of meditation from a breathing approach.
With Modo Elefante my goal is to pave the way to a deeper exploration of breathing meditation, through ancient practices which have been helping thousands of people find clarity and fuller ways of living for centuries. In this sense, I hope in some way to contribute to the inner well-being of those who connect with me; It will be a pleasure to meditate with you.
I extend a deep gratitude to the Vijnana Kala Vedi School of Traditional Indian Arts where I did my first studies in yoga sponsored by UNESCO in 2004. Likewise, to the spirit of T.K.V. Desikachar, son of the legendary T. Krishnamacharya, with whom I had the honor of learning the roots of yoga as an ancient meditation practice when he was alive.
Also, my infinite love to the Yogendra family of The Yoga Institute India, the oldest yoga school in the world. With them, I not only lived, studied, and worked, but I also experienced the roots of traditional India, making them some of the most beautiful, enriching, and important years of my life. Their sincere love and support, especially when I was seriously ill in the hospital due to my adventurous travels through the Indian depths, will forever be cherished in my heart.