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Nurturing Souls Through Yoga Teaching

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Sacred Space of Yoga Teaching

Welcome to the sacred space where the mat unfolds into a canvas for transformation. Teaching yoga is not just an occupation; it`s a soulful art. In this blog, we explore the intricacies of guiding others through the practice of yoga, from creating a nurturing environment to fostering mindfulness and self-discovery.

The Foundation: Cultivating Your Own Practice

Before you guide others, cultivate a deep and consistent personal practice. Explore the profound impact of your practice on your teaching, as authenticity and passion are born from your own experience on the mat.

Beyond the Physical: Crafting an Inclusive Space

Yoga is for everybody, and creating an inclusive environment is key. Learn how to embrace diversity, adapt your teaching to various abilities, and ensure that every student feels welcome, supported, and empowered on their unique journey.

The Power of Presence: Mindful Teaching Techniques

Explore the art of being present in your classes. Understand how cultivating mindfulness enhances your ability to connect with students, adapt to their needs, and create an atmosphere where each breath and movement is a conscious, shared experience.

Verbal Alchemy: Effective Communication

Discover the transformative power of words. Hone your communication skills to deliver clear and empowering cues, ensuring that your guidance resonates with students both physically and spiritually. Language becomes a tool for inspiration and connection.

Eyes of Compassion: Understanding Your Students

Every student is on a unique path. Develop the ability to observe and understand the needs of your students. Cultivate compassion and offer modifications or adjustments that cater to individual bodies and experiences.

Music and Silence: Crafting the Sonic Landscape

Explore the role of music and silence in your classes. Learn how to use sound mindfully to enhance the yoga experience, creating a harmonious atmosphere that supports the flow of energy and allows for moments of introspection.

Spiritual Leadership: Embracing the Role

Teaching yoga is a form of spiritual leadership. Understand the responsibility that comes with guiding others on their journey and embrace the opportunity to inspire positive transformation, both on and off the mat.

Conclusion:

Teaching yoga is a profound and rewarding journey that extends beyond physical postures. As you step into the role of a yoga guide, remember that you are not just instructing movements; you are nurturing souls. Embrace the art of teaching with authenticity, compassion, and a commitment to creating spaces where students can explore the depths of their own being. May your journey as a yoga teacher be as transformative and fulfilling as the practice itself. Namaste!

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Our training focuses on deepening one’s understanding of yoga philosophy, asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing techniques), meditation, and teaching methodologies. It aims to empower aspiring yoga teachers to guide others on their journey towards physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

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Vena

Meet vena, a passionate yoga teacher blending traditional philosophy with modern practice. Certified across vinyasa, hatha, yin, restorative, and prenatal yoga — plus breathwork and meditation — she helps students connect mind, body, and breath to move with purpose on and off the mat. Whether working with athletes, parents-to-be, or those seeking recovery, vena creates a supportive space for everyone’s journey.

Vena’s yoga sessions are built for individual needs, combining mindful movement with breath awareness to enhance flexibility, mobility, and overall well-being. With experience guiding Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes, runners, and fitness enthusiasts, she focuses on injury prevention, recovery, and functional mobility – helping students move better, feel better, and perform at their best.

 

Nitish

My name is Nitish, and I am a dedicated yoga teacher from the Himalayas in India. With a primary focus on Yoga Anatomy, Hatha, Vinyasa, and precise alignments, I have been passionately teaching for the past seven years. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Yoga Therapy from S-VYASA University in Bangalore and a Master’s degree in Yoga Therapy from JRRSU University in Rajasthan. Additionally, I am a certified yoga instructor with over 1000 hours of training. My experience encompasses teaching practitioners of all levels, helping them navigate their unique yoga journeys with expertise and care.

Lena

Lena is an incredible and dynamic yoga and advanced stretching teacher. Her background is in competition gymnastics and yoga so she has a profound understanding of the human body. In present – stretching, yoga and fitness instructor, preferring to combine styles and make functional healthy trainings aimed to improve flexibility, mobility, body control, healthy breathing and awareness, as well as recovery after activities.

Dr Sharma

Dr. Sharma is an experienced Ayurveda Practitioner, Naturopath, and Yoga Teacher based in Bali, Indonesia, dedicated to helping individuals achieve holistic well-being through ancient healing practices. With a background in Ayurveda, naturopathy, yoga, and Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dr. Sharma offers personalized wellness plans, therapeutic yoga, natural detox programs, and Ayurvedic spa therapies. With over a decade of experience, including leadership roles in wellness centers and international workshops, he combines modern therapeutic approaches with timeless healing traditions to guide clients on their journey to better health, balance, and inner peace.

Dada

Dada has been a practising monk for over 20 years. He was searching for spiritual answers since childhood and finally introduced to holistic practices of yoga pose, meditation, and Tantra and Rajadhiraja Yoga in 1993. In 1999, after several years working in the corporate world, Dada’s strong vision for spirituality led him to a major turning point in his life when he decided to leave his job and immerse himself fully in a devoted path of yoga. He went on to pursue training in India as a sannyasin, senior yoga monk.

Gus Wira

Gus Wira got to know Yoga from his father who was practicing Yoga everyday at home to get well. Gus got interested in Yoga only when he grew older, especially as he found out for himself that Yoga can address various sicknesses and helps to control mind and emotions.

Besides having completed his Yoga teacher training, Gus Wira is also trained in acupuncture and acupressure. His unique way of teaching includes physical postures, body movement and breathing techniques (pranayama) with a strong focus on energy work. Gus sees Yoga as form of therapy and healing for body, heart and mind.

Joseph

Joe has devoted the last ten years studying yoga and music, discovering that yoga can help to realize true happiness, inner peace, and strength in day-to-day life. He studied music and Chinese medicine while balancing this with yoga practice to maintain a clear mind and reduce stress. He then traveled to India and Bali to study yoga and has now made Bali his home. Exploring the art and science of yoga has given him enthusiasm for sharing the knowledge and physical practice to benefit all of us.

Ningrum

Ningrum is a doctoral candidate in Cultural Studies at Udayana University and holds an MBA in Entrepreneurship and Innovation from Gadjah Mada University. She discovered yoga in 2003, finding peace amid her demanding career.

With a disciplined daily practice of asana and meditation, she enhances strength and flexibility. Trained at Yogamaze in Los Angeles under Noah Maze, she holds an E-RYT 500 certification from Yoga Alliance International and is a YACEP (Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider). She has multiple certifications in styles including Kundalini (Level 2), Ashtanga, Iyengar, Acroyoga, Bikram, Prenatal Yoga, Yin Yoga, and Yoga Therapy.

Having trained under authorized Gurus, her teaching focuses on precise alignment, movement, and firm adjustments, integrating asana, pranayama, kriya, and meditation.

As the founder of ASHTANGA KRIYA 108, a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School, she is committed to community engagement, offering free yoga programs to prisoners and local communities.

She collaborates with international yoga schools as a lead trainer in teacher training programs, workshops, and immersion courses in Bali, India, Europe, and the USA.

Ningrum’s mission is to share Dharma teachings through Karma Yoga (selfless service) and Jnana Yoga (wisdom), empowering individuals to grow and contribute to humanity through yoga.