
Certified Fitness Trainer – 2004
Certified Hatha Yoga Teacher – 2006
Power Yoga Certification – 2015
Pilates Instructor Certification – 2016
Corporate Yoga & Wellness Certification – 2018
Fly Yoga Instructor Training – 2020
Barre Certification – 2025
Mat Pilates Certification – 2025
Svitlana Yakovenko is a Chicago-based yoga and fitness instructor with nearly 20 years of experience in movement and wellness training. She began her fitness journey in 2004 and has continued to expand her education through certifications in yoga, Pilates, barre, and functional fitness.
Her teaching approach is structured, safe, and alignment-focused, with an emphasis on proper technique, breath awareness, and sustainable movement patterns. She works with clients of all levels to improve strength, flexibility, posture, and overall body awareness.
Svitlana integrates yoga, Pilates, and fitness-based training to support both physical performance and long-term well-being. Her goal is to help clients build a strong foundation, reduce tension and imbalance, and develop consistency in their practice.