Meet Our Teachers
Joseph
Founder of Joga Yoga / Lead Yoga Teacher
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.
Dada
Balinese Monk / Yoga Philosophy & Meditation
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.
Nitish
Lead Yoga Teacher / Yoga Anatomy Teacher
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
Advanced Stretching & Strength Teacher
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.
Gus Wira
Sound Healer & Breath Work Teacher
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.
Dr. Sharma
Lead Yoga Teacher / Ayurveda Medicine & Psychology
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.
Fi
Candle Light Yin Teacher
Fi is an Indonesian who currently call Bali as a home. She sees yoga as much more than movement. It’s a pathway home to oneself. In her classes, she guides students to reconnect with their breath, body, and spirit while gently helping them find proper alignment and a graceful flow. She embraces the grounding stillness of Yin and the invigorating fire of Yang, believing that both are essential for true harmony. Through this balance, she aims to support others in cultivating a centered mind and a deeply nourished body.
Chloe
All Levels Hatha & Vinyasa Teacher - Beginners Welcome
Chloe is a dedicated personal trainer and certified yoga teacher currently based in Bali, Indonesia. With a BSc in Medical Sciences and a Level 3 Personal Training certification, Chloe brings a strong foundation in both science and movement to her practice. As a 200hrs certified yoga teacher, she blends structured fitness training with the mindful discipline of yoga, guiding clients toward better strength, flexibility, and overall wellness. Passionate about all things fitness, wellness, and yoga, Chloe creates personalized approaches that help her students build sustainable, healthy habits for life.
Ricky Gunawan
Strength, Backbend & Inversion
Ricky Gunawan (RYT-200), Indonesian, has practiced yoga since 2014 and completed his teacher training at Joga Yoga (Bali). His teaching focuses on understanding the mechanics of movement through strength, mobility, and anatomy-informed cueing to help students move with greater clarity, control, and confidence.
Marion
All Levels Vinyasa Teacher - Beginners Welcome
After years of working on superyachts, Marion found her grounding in Bali, where her journey into yoga deepened. She has studied yoga both in Bali and India, with a focus on strengthening the connection between mind, body, and spirit. Yoga became her anchor in a fast-paced world, and now she’s passionate about creating a space for others to slow down, tune inwards, and reconnect. Marion’s classes are gentle, grounding, and guided by a deep sense of calm and connection.
Mirah
All Levels Hatha Teacher - Beginners Welcome
Mirah is a Balinese local who grew up surrounded by the island’s beauty and traditions. Her love for yoga deepened when she completed her 200-hour Teacher Training, inspiring her to share the practice with her community. For Mirah, yoga is more than poses—it’s about awareness, connection, and joy, both on and off the mat. With a balance of strength and softness, she guides her students to find harmony within themselves and with the world around them.
Brigitta
Journaling Facilitator
Brigitta is an Indonesian creative and mindfulness enthusiast who believes in the power of writing as a tool for self-reflection and personal growth. Through her journaling sessions, she creates a gentle and safe space for participants to slow down, connect with themselves, and explore their thoughts and emotions through writing. Her approach encourages curiosity, honesty, and self-discovery, allowing each person to explore their own journey through the simple practice of putting thoughts into words.
Joseph
Founder of Joga Yoga
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.
Nina
Yoga Teacher
Nina always has a great deal of passion for living a healthier and a peaceful life and her pursuits for happiness guided her to learn and teach yoga. Nina believes yoga can play an instrumental role in revolutionizing one’s life for the better and wants to use her knowledge for the sole purpose of helping others. Her primary objective is to ignite the process of deep personal transformation by sharing her knowledge and understanding of the art and science of traditional yoga.
Charlotte
Ayurveda Medicine & Psychology
Originally from Sweden, Charlotte is based in Bali since 8 years where she lives and practices her passions in life. Certified ayurvedic practitioner and yoga teacher, Charlotte has a background in Clinical Psychology and works both individually and in group format of all three fields of expertise. As a practitioner Charlotte accompanies patients back to a balanced organism based on the Ayurvedic principles but also integrates them in her teachings, both in yoga and psychotherapy. Certified in traditional Samkhya yoga and Ayurveda from the institute of Mumbai, she was also trained in Ashtanga in Mysore and Bali.
Nitish
Lead Yoga Teacher / Yoga Anathomy
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.
Bipin Ji
Lead Yoga Teacher
Bipin Ji was born & raised in Rishikesh & his passion for Yoga led him to pursue formal training and earn multiple certifications in various styles of Yoga • 500 HRS ERYT 2017, Certificate of Appreciation at International(Rishikesh, India), Certified yoga teacher from International Yoga & Meditation Society(Rishikesh, India), Gold Certificate in Yogathon at Swaminarayan Ashram(Rishikesh, Masters in yoga which gave him learning of Hatha, Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Iyengar, Adjustment & Alignment, meditation, pranayama and Yin Yoga. With a diverse range of expertise, Bipin can cater to practitioners of all levels, from beginners to advanced yogis, tailoring their classes to suit individual needs.
Dada
Balinese Monk / Yoga Philosophy
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.
Lena
Stretching & Strength
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.
Marylene
Yoga Anatomy
Marylene is a Yoga Alliance RYT-500 yoga teacher and PhD graduate in Osteopathy who specializes in Yoga anatomy, therapeutic applications of yoga, corporate yoga and yoga for depression, stress, and anxiety. Coming from a corporate career, she perfectly understands how everyday demands can get in the way of a healthy body and healthy mind. Passionate about the human body, she makes it her mission to teach her student the safe alignments and benefits of yoga.
Explore Our Yoga Teacher Training
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.
What Our Graduates Say
Dakota Mays
United States
Yoga Instructor
This training was everything I could’ve asked for. After leaving, I was more than prepared to teach and start my full- time job as a yoga instructor. This isn’t a cookie – cutter training so expect to push yourself throughout the 24 – day training. I’m hopeful that my next training lives up to what this training offered me 🙏🏼
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Beth James
United Kingdom
Paediatric Nurse
One of the most important and life changing experiences for my life, my training with Joga Yoga exceed my highest expectations. Learning from experts, within their differning fields of yoga and philosophy, with an intimate group in a stunning setting, created such joy, connection and growth for me on a mental, physical and spiritual level. My training has given me the knowledge, skills and confidence to begin teaching private and group classes.Thank you!
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Alba Alcàcer
Spain
HR Consultant
The YTT of Joga Yoga was so great! I learnt a lot and now I am teaching at Serenity Eco Guesthouse. There is a lot of teachers to help you in your yoga journey specialised in different areas. The course give a general knowledge that will make you able to teach your classes in the future. The location is also great!
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Patrick Di Battista
Austria
School Teacher
Joe and the crew from Joga Yoga simply changed our lives. This may sounds big but the time we spend with them was just perfect for all of us. We are a family of 5 and Joe kindly offered to bring our kids to all the classes and activities. So not only we could learn and grow but also our kids learned from Joe, Dada, Puspa, the other teachers and people we met there.
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Laura Poelman
Austria
Freelancer
A life changing event in the most beautiful setting. It was exactly what I needed in this time of my life. I’m incredibly grateful for everything I have learned. A big warm thank you from the bottom of my heart to all the teachers and everyone who made it possible, and to my fellow yogi/classmates. Each and every one of you brought something different to the table and I loved it! Would recommend 100% and do it again!
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