Rocky Bellizzi embodies the principle that life's diverse paths all lead to a singular truth: the importance of connecting with the earth, our bodies, our hearts, and one another. Her remarkable journey began in the corporate world, where she excelled in banking, specializing in training, marketing, and HR, eventually advancing to executive management. However, a diagnosis of Hodgkin's lymphoma became a pivotal moment that would reshape her life's trajectory.

During her cancer journey, Rocky created a bucket list that included running a marathon. This goal unexpectedly led her to discover hot yoga, which became a transformative practice that others noticed through her calming presence and radiant energy. Her wellness journey expanded to include meditation and Qoya, a dance practice that helped her reconnect with her love of movement and self-expression.

As an entrepreneur, Rocky has successfully created several community-centered businesses, including a deli, pizza place, and tavern, fulfilling her vision of building spaces where people could gather and connect over good food. This dedication to fostering community has remained a constant thread throughout her various professional endeavors.

Today, Rocky's teaching philosophy is rooted in the belief that everyone carries an inner light. She sees herself as a keeper of an eternal flame, sharing her light with those who seek to reconnect with their own essence. Through her practices of yoga, meditation, and Qoya, she guides students to explore the limitless possibilities within themselves while maintaining a strong connection to the earth and their physical being.

Drawing from years of practice and personal growth, Rocky approaches teaching as an act of gratitude, sharing the wisdom and light that others have shared with her. Her mission is to help others remember their essence, especially during challenging times, and to guide them back to their joy and truth through movement, meditation, and mindful connection with the earth.