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Retreat Host - Prague, Czech Republic
personal. I started going on retreats and studying with teachers who opened the doors to the philosophical and internal layers of the practice. In 2022 I completed my 200 hour training without ever planning to teach. Yet the more I learned, the more I felt pulled to share....
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Teacher TrainingIndia changed everything. Over 30 years, I kept returning. I met powerful, peaceful teachers doing real work in the world....
Yoga Business CoachManu’s business journey is rooted in over 15 years of hands-on experience. He's sold out his own retreats, supported dozens of yoga professionals in doing the same, and even built a retreat department that generated nearly €1 million in a single year....
Teacher Trainingmasters in Ayurveda, Self-Knowledge, and Earth-based traditions, all of which are now weaving into my own teachings. What a path this is to be devoted to. Every day, I thank yoga for the graceful way it brought me home....
Studio OwnerBeyond the studio, I'm a multifaceted woman. My background is rooted in movement, Pilates, wellness, and a deep love for growth and community. I'm inspired by creativity, grounded by close relationships, and fueled by moments of quiet reflection....
Studio OwnerWhat sets Daniela apart is the way she fuses ancient practices with modern frameworks. She holds advanced degrees in Curating and Transversal Design, and her work is shaped by philosophies ranging from Eastern traditions to decolonial theory, biomimicry, and t...
Studio OwnerAfter training, I stayed on as an assistant teacher and translator with INSPYA. Soon after, I left my job as a technical writer in Shanghai to volunteer at Swami’'s Yoga Retreat in Sydney. That choice changed my life....
Retreat HostMagdalene’s passion took her into the hospitality world, working with top wellness resorts like Grecotel and AMAN. She led Hatha and and mind experience. Every session was a blend of deep knowledge and heartfelt connection....
Studio OwnerIn 2008, we lost Raleigh. I buried my grief until it showed up as panic, turning to drinking to cope. In Peru, guided by shamans and sacred plant medicine, Raleigh came to me. It was the sign I needed. I sought treatment and have been sober since May 2017....
Studio Ownercontinuing to deepen my Ashtanga practice through travel, study, and mentorship with certified and authorized teachers. In 2018, I began teaching two Ashtanga classes a week at a local studio in St. Louis while still working in physical therapy....
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