Vanessa F.

Vanessa: Owner/ Instructor

About Vanessa

Vanessa France is a writer, yoga teacher, and co-owner of Zen. Before opening the studios, she worked in hospice, walking alongside patients and families through some of life’s most tender thresholds. On the mat, she’s known for grounded, compassionate classes that weave breathwork, nervous-system awareness, and accessible philosophy – the kind of practice that meets people exactly where they are.

She is an autism advocate and a mom of four, and lives with a connective-tissue disorder; yoga has been a practical tool for pain management and resilience, and she shares those tools in a clear, supportive way. Expect options, gentle strength, and thoughtful alignment – and to leave feeling steadier, lighter, and more at home in your body.

Vanessa also hosts community workshops and retreats focused on healing and connection. Alongside teaching, she writes and speaks about recovery and resilience. Her memoir, Unraveled: A Journey from Breakdown to Breakthrough, explores anxiety, disordered eating, and alcohol dependence — and how yoga, faith, and community supported her healing.

Join us for the official book release and signing at Zen Yoga & Wellness in Westminster on Friday, November 7, the weekend of Vanessa’s five-year sobriety anniversary. Come celebrate, connect, and be inspired by this powerful story of transformation.

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📚 Unraveled is available now in print and eBook on Amazon