Flavia De Simone (born May 31, 1973, Milan, Italy) is a Dubai-based expert in fitness, yoga, and wellness education. She is Vice Chairman of the Fitness & Wellness Business Group at Dubai Chamber, Director of Operations at Level Up Gyms, and CEO of Maya Yoga Academy.

An E-RYT 500 yoga educator, REPs Level 3 trainer, life coach, and international speaker, Flavia has over 7,000 teaching hours and has trained hundreds of instructors in yoga, Pilates, and aerial practices. She founded Maya Blu Yoga Studio, accredited by the Dubai Sports Council and REPs UAE.

Her program Yoga to Fly combines yoga, meditation, and aviation crew training techniques to improve performance, build confidence, and reduce fear. She has been a finalist at the Fit Awards Middle East (2022 & 2023) and leads 17 certification programs across the Middle East and Europe.

Flavia is also a published writer, frequent festival guest, and brand ambassador for Dubai Fitness Challenge and Expo 2020. Her mission is to inspire transformation through mindful movement, holistic health, and professional education.