Welcome! I am Francesca Mazzotti, the owner of Pure Yin Yoga and Private Yoga Perth.

I taught my first yoga class in Italy, as I lived there for 16 years. I remember the awkward moment during that class when I couldn’t remember how to say “quadriceps” in Italian. Despite its challenges, teaching cross-culturally was very rewarding. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History and Italian Language & Literature from UWA. I have a long-standing fascination with the integration of the body, heart and mind, from Transpersonal Psychology to the gut-brain axis and how physical health intersects with mental well-being. The ancient term for this multi-dimensional integration is actually the simple word, yoga.

I was exposed to yoga as a child through my mother, but only dabbled in it during my teens and early twenties. In Italy I developed chronic lower back pain as a result of an injury. I discovered Bikram Yoga, and practised almost daily for several years. I also saw every type of allopathic doctor, and tried alternative treatments, to little avail. Eventually, someone mentioned this “Yin Yoga” thing. I tried it, and began a daily 90-minute practice. My physical pain was completely eradicated within two weeks. I wanted to share Yin Yoga’s potential for healing with others, and that is what prompted me to pursue the teaching path. I offer my teaching from a nurturing and grounded place, in a way that is accessible, helpful and meaningful.

Teaching Philosophy

In mainstream yoga settings, what is referred to as Yin Yoga is often actually a hybrid of Yin and Restorative Yoga. While both can be generously supported with props, I intentionally keep the core practices distinct—respecting the unique purpose and depth of each so you receive the full therapeutic benefit of the practice you choose.

About Me & Qualifications

I specialise in teaching gentle, intuitive one-to-one and small group yoga, myofascial release and meditation sessions. My approach responds to where you are in the moment—drawing upon a variety of quiet practices. I teach yoga for absolute beginners through to experienced practitioners.

My training reflects the RYT YIN 250 LVL1 standard—a professional credential demonstrating that my teacher training aligns directly with the Yin Yoga principles and practice created and developed by Yin Yoga co-founder, Paul Grilley. I have chosen to train vertically, focusing exclusively on Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga and subtle body practices, rather than having Yin as a brief adjunct to more dynamic styles.

Training & Lineage

• Foundational Yin & TCM (200 Hours): My initial Yin Yoga teacher training was completed in 2016 under the tutelage of Jo Phee and Joe Barnett (senior assistants to Paul Grilley). This included an extensive module in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).

• Insight Yoga Institute with Sarah Powers (100 Hours): I have completed the primary and secondary level trainings with Yin Yoga co-founder Sarah Powers, in which Yoga, Mindfulness, (secular) Buddhism and Psychology are interwoven into an integral practice.

• IYI 500-Hour Certification Programme: I have been admitted into the Insight Yoga Institute’s 500-hour certification programme, which further explores these deep themes and practices.

• Experiential Anatomy with Judith Hanson Lasater: I am currently undertaking a 50-hour training in Experiential Anatomy with Judith Hanson Lasater, continuing to refine my understanding of functional alignment and individual body structures.

• Independent Inquiry & Self-Directed Study: Beyond formal coursework, I maintain an active, ongoing study of functional anatomy, myofascial research and contemplative psychology—ensuring my teaching is continuously informed by deeper personal research.

Personal Practice & Background

Importantly, I maintain my own active daily practices of Yin Yoga, mindfulness meditation, pranayama (breathing exercises) and self-inquiry.

I actually began meditating after observing my two felines, concluding that I wanted what they had: equanimity. Furthermore, after experiencing adrenal fatigue in the past and the sense of unrelenting exhaustion that comes with it, I introduced Restorative Yoga into my own daily self-care. That personal healing journey deeply informs how I support my clients today.

WHY YOU MIGHT ENJOY HAVING ME AS YOUR YOGA TEACHER:

• 100% Tailored to You: I place a heavy emphasis on teaching you how to adapt the yoga to YOUR body. This ensures my sessions are truly inclusive—so when I say they are for every body, it’s actually true!

• Complete Privacy & No Photos: Your practice is entirely your own private space. I never take photos or post videos during sessions, so you can fully relax, let go and focus without feeling self-conscious.

• Fully Insured & First Aid: I carry full professional public liability and indemnity insurance and current First Aid certification, ensuring a safe, professional and trusted environment whether we meet in my Kalamunda studio or your home.

• Teaching from Personal Experience: As a Yin-specialised teacher, my primary goal is to share the genuine therapeutic benefits of these subtle practices. I teach from the heart and lived experience because, in the words of my teacher, Sarah Powers: when we, as teachers, develop a skilful self-practice, over time, our teaching simply becomes an extension of our personal exploration—the cultivation that comes from repetition.

Warmly,

Francesca

TRAININGS

2020

20-hr Savasana Intensive (Restorative Yoga) | Judith Hanson Lasater

6-hr Restorative Yoga | Cyndi Lee

2019

70-hrs Primary Level Insight Yoga Training Intensive—Essential Teachings on Yin, Mindfulness and Sequencing Yang and Yin Poses | Sarah Powers

2017

30-hr Level II Insight Yoga Training Intensive—Mindfulness and Inner Practices in Yin Yoga | Sarah Powers

2016

200-hr Yinspiration Yin Yoga Teacher Training | Jo Phee & Joe Barnett