IN-spire founder
Franci Blanco
Franci's work extends beyond simply alleviating stress and inducing deep states of relaxation; it empowers clients to cultivate healthier relationships to life's challenges and live intentionally.
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After a decade in retail management and a lifetime of feeling like life was happening to her, Franci stepped out of her comfort zone to explore what it meant to live authentically aligned to her core values.
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Embracing the fear of uncertainty, she embarked on six months of solo travel in Asia, volunteering with multiple non-profits, and completing her 200-hour yoga teacher training in India. This journey provided her with profound insights into what brings lasting joy and fulfillment.
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Since then, she has studied yoga and pranayama/breathwork from esteemed teachers like Tim Feldman and Richard Freeman. However, her immersive experiences during three visits to India and two visits to Thailand, each lasting a month, is what allowed her to deepen her connection to the meditative aspects of yoga. Some of her training includes, attending three 10 day vipassana courses, completion of a one-year Professional Training in the Application of Therapeutic Sound, a Breathwork Teacher Training led by BreathTribe, and an advanced 16 week Mindfulness Mentor Training under the guidance of Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield.
Franci is committed to sharing science-backed practices that enable others to embrace presence, cultivate resilience, and live with intention.
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BA in Sociology from University of Florida
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200 hr Yoga Teacher Training from Vinyasa Yoga School, Rishikesh, India
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Anatomy weekend workshop w/ David Keil
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Prison Yoga Project weekend workshop
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Yoga Sutras weekend workshop with Edwin Bryant
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Asana Adjustments weekend workshop with Tim Feldmann
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2 separate week long breath workshops with Time Feldmann
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Pranayama 6 week online course with Richard Freeman
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Power of Awareness 6 week online training with Tara Brach, Ph.D. and Jack Kornfield, Ph.D.
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Positive Neuroplasticity Training - Professional Course 6 week training with Rick Hanson, Ph.D.
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Attended three -10 day traditional Vipassana retreat
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Co-hosted a volunteer trip for Lush Cosmetics employees to Cambodia
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Hosted 2 retreats to India with a "give back" element
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Hosted 1 retreat to Tulum, Mexico
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Hosted 2 retreats in Thailand
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Breathwork Teacher Training
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16 week Mindfulness Mentor Training facilitated by Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield
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Resident yoga & meditation at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden since 2017
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Developed an 8 week Meditation program for individuals & corporate clients
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Worked as a Regional Charitable Giving Ambassador for Lush Cosmetics for 4 years22