Meet the yoga teachers of the Manduka community. Through their personal practices, inspiring stories, and unique journeys, they’re helping shape mindful movement around the world.

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Teacher Spotlight: Zizi de Winter on Movement, Mobility, and Strength

the netherlands

Teacher Spotlight: Zizi de Winter on Movement, Mobility, and Strength

Yoga and strength training don’t have to exist separately. Zizi de Winter shares how combining strength, mobility, and mindful movement...
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united states

Teacher Spotlight: Divinity Gaines on Movement, Joy, and the 1% Rule

united states

Teacher Spotlight: Divinity Gaines on Movement, Joy, and the 1% Rule

Wellness guide and former Knicks City Dancer Divinity Gaines shares how movement became her anchor, why consistency beats motivation, and...
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united states

Teacher Spotlight: Ty Landrum on Yoga, the Vital Force, and a Life in Motion

united states

Teacher Spotlight: Ty Landrum on Yoga, the Vital Force, and a Life in Motion

Yoga teacher and Black Lotus Yoga founder Ty Landrum on rediscovering the body through breath, the philosophy behind his vinyasa...
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united states

Teacher Spotlight: Lauren Eckstrom on Yoga, Motherhood, and Living a Life You Love

united states

Teacher Spotlight: Lauren Eckstrom on Yoga, Motherhood, and Living a Life You Love

Lauren Eckstrom, co-founder of Inner Dimension Yoga, has spent years building a practice — and a life — rooted in...
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united states

Teacher Spotlight: Caley Alyssa

united states

Teacher Spotlight: Caley Alyssa

In this Manduka teacher spotlight, LA-based yoga and movement teacher Caley Alyssa shares her path from burnout to teaching, her...
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multi country

Teacher Spotlight: Joëlle Sleebos on a Life Guided by Practice, Travel, and Presence

multi country

Teacher Spotlight: Joëlle Sleebos on a Life Guided by Practice, Travel, and Presence

Joëlle’s international lifestyle unfolded naturally by following what felt true to her heart. Splitting her time between the Netherlands, South...
Teacher Spotlight: Donna Vu on Positive Self-Talk and Reframing the Inner Voice
united states

Teacher Spotlight: Donna Vu on Positive Self-Talk and Reframing the Inner Voice

united states

Teacher Spotlight: Donna Vu on Positive Self-Talk and Reframing the Inner Voice

Discover how yoga teacher Donna Vu transformed her relationship with self-talk from harsh self-criticism to loving awareness. In this teacher...
Teacher Spotlight: Jennifer Dimitriou on The Graceful Movement and Listening to the Body
united kingdom

Teacher Spotlight: Jennifer Dimitriou on The Graceful Movement and Listening to the Body

united kingdom

Teacher Spotlight: Jennifer Dimitriou on The Graceful Movement and Listening to the Body

Jennifer’s journey began in classical ballet at age three, where movement became her first language and her way of understanding...

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