Our Teachers

Since starting Ashtanga in 2015 with renowned yogi Sanna Kokkoen, Ade deepened his practice through workshops with teachers like Sharath Jois. Passionate about Ashtanga, he's committed to his personal journey and shares its magic with others, considering it a lifelong path to peace. Ade currently practices under KPJAYI teacher Sharmila Desai at Ashtanga Yoga Morjim.

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Alyssa now resides in Bali, where she has discovered her true home on her yoga mat. Every day, she feels grateful for the chance to share her love of yoga with others. Alyssa's classes feature dynamic sequences, soulful music, and a warm, energetic atmosphere, inspiring students to express themselves authentically on and off the mat. With over 350 hours of training from Byron de Marsé and Paul Teodo, she's passionate about teaching various yoga styles. Alyssa looks forward to practicing with you, wherever you may be.

Anan offers a combination of structure and flow in her classes, where students navigate intense yet graceful sequences with their breath. A safe space to show one’s qualities in fullness and find new space within the boundaries of the physical body.

After practicing various types of yoga for over a decade, Andrei completed his teacher training in 2021 with Byron de Marsé and Paul Teodo. With a passion for Ashtanga Yoga, Andrei trained with R. Sharath Jois in 2023. With a personal understanding of the physical and mental benefits of yoga, he believes in commitment and dedication and recognizes that true growth comes from embracing the journey and staying present in the process. Andrei fosters an environment where each student can define the meaning of empowerment for themselves. He understands that everyone's path is unique, and he tailors his teachings to meet the individual needs and aspirations of his students. By empowering them to find their own inner strength, Andrei helps his students overcome personal barriers and discover their true essence.

Barbra Noh, a lifelong movement enthusiast, studied ballet in Melbourne before embarking on a professional dance career in European theaters. With over 25 years of global yoga teaching, she's a recognized leader in Europe, renowned for Anusara Yoga training and co-founding ThaiVedic—a holistic system integrating yoga, Ayurveda, and bodywork. Barbra's classes, balancing physical challenge and mental stimulation, embody her passion for health and personal growth. Her precise teaching style makes complex material accessible. She believes in yoga's transformative power to empower us on the journey to worthiness and full potential. Based in Bali, she teaches regularly in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Korea.

Carlos offers unparalleled classes, providing a unique exploration of the human body and existence. Specializing in human movement, philosophy, anatomy, and body languages, he travels globally to share workshops and experiences, unlocking intelligent expression, the magic of movement, and the art of existing in space.

Denise, born in Lima, Peru, spent 6 years exploring spiritual awakening through Vipassana Meditation, Buddhism, Yoga, and Pranayama. A certified Health Coach and yoga teacher with over 1000 hours of study, she leads workshops and personal growth programs based on yoga philosophy. Denise underwent a 6-month study on interpreting the Yoga Sutras and is currently exploring the mind. In her classes and workshops, she challenges perceptions of the physical universe, guiding participants to understand spiritual energy by breaking down internal barriers.

Devi Ma, founder of the Priestesses of the Golden Age Facilitators Training, is a multi-dimensional oracle, shamanic sound healer, and women’s empowerment retreat facilitator residing in Bali. With over two decades of global travel to sacred sites, she channels wisdom from various traditions. Devi Ma transmits high-frequency light for healing and activating the multidimensional light body, anchoring the golden light of New Earth Consciousness and helping others remember their true essence.

Dy, a passionate yoga student, used yoga to heal when diagnosed with lupus. Now a certified yoga teacher, she empowers others through yoga. Certified in Vinyasa, FluidUs, Power Yoga, Yin, and Himalayan Kriya, Dy's training includes over 500 hours with notable instructors. Her classes focus on deepening body awareness with a spirited, spiritual touch, emphasizing the importance of balancing mental, spiritual, emotional, and physical aspects for a better life.

Kimberley (E-RYT 500) is passionate about all types of yoga but her true love is Vinyasa. Yoga helps keep her grounded, balanced, and connected as a mother, teacher, and student. Kimberley's connection to yoga started at Radiantly Alive, where she deepened her practice and expanded her knowledge of yoga in all its forms. She completed a Radiantly Alive 200-hour YTT as well as 200 & 300-hour Yoga Teacher Trainings with Les Leventhal. With Kimberley, expect to dive deep into self-enquiry and reflection, while reconnecting back to your true self.

Kseniia started her yoga journey in 2015 and ever since, she has fallen in love with it. She began teaching in 2018 and has since undergone extensive training in yoga, stretching, and aerial arts. She is a big fan of anatomy and pays close attention to details, alignment, and proper posture. She is passionate about sharing her knowledge with others and guiding them through a life-changing yoga experience. Kseniia also enjoys infusing creativity into her classes, crafting new yoga and aerial flows. Get ready to challenge yourself with powerful sequences followed by deep stretching and relaxation.

In her classes, Laila aims to find a balance between the slowness of Hatha Yoga and the Dynamic flow of Vinyasa. She works on bringing the masculine and the feminine together, the structure and the flow, by using a sequencing structure that follows the ascent of the internal breath from one energetic center to the next. Within this structure she explores a variety of postures linked from the beginning to the end with fun, creative and playful transitions. During a class, you will have the space to hold the poses and break down their alignment, while working on smoothing and bringing more grace into your transitions.

Malika (E-RYT 500) has been practicing yoga for over 20 years. Her curiosity and passion for well-being have led her to study Eastern medicine, lightwork, and Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy. Her Yin yoga method is based on the Functional Yin Yoga approach taught by Paul Grilley, and she has been trained by his senior lead assistant, Jo Phee, and Joe Barnett. MALIKA combines and integrates what she has learned from all her teachers and tools with wisdom from life itself. She guides practitioners into a quiet practice where they can deeply listen to their bodies, fostering self-discovery and healing with students worldwide over the past decades.

Marlen's yoga journey began 10 years ago, leading her to ashrams and trainings with individuals such as Eddie Stern, Riki Warren, and at Radiantly Alive. She discovered her authentic teaching approach through Carlos Tao's FluidUs method, which she now teaches in Germany and Indonesia. With German precision, a creative mind, and an empathetic heart, Marlen creates classes that offer a new body alignment for familiar yoga poses and movements. Her approach relies on the inherent wisdom of living anatomy and the latest research to enhance strength, mobility, and overall posture. Simultaneously, she fosters the opportunity for a deep experience, connection within the body, and meeting the shape within.

Mark Beesley is a Tibetan Singing bowl practitioner and I has been using the Tibetan Singing. Bowls as a form of meditation and healing for over 7 years. He has trained with Lama Tendar, a Tibetan Buddhist Monk who is the Dalai Lama’s medicine Lama.

Max has experienced the life-changing benefits of yoga. He is passionate about leveraging yoga as a means to delve deep into the inner self. Max teaches dynamic yet accessible classes suitable for all levels. His sessions feature invigorating, flowing sequences to strengthen the body, subtle themes to challenge the mind, and breathwork to facilitate a moving meditation. Participants can anticipate leaving Max’s classes feeling relaxed, empowered, positive, and eager to return.

Maya is a certified Biodynamic Breathwork & Trauma Release Systems Facilitator, trained in Core Energetic Therapy—a body-based psychotherapy that includes spiritual aspects. Additionally, she is a Reiki practitioner, Reconnective Healing facilitator, massage therapist, and Crystal Bowls Sound Healing therapy facilitator based in Bali since 1998. With many years of exploration through Iyengar Yoga, Meditation, learning Sacred Geometry, Merkabah Meditation, and studying various personal development and healing modalities like Family Constellation, Kinesiology, and Core Energetics, Maya has deepened her understanding of psychology and physiology. This journey has empowered her to share her knowledge with clients.

Mertayasa, has been teaching aerial for over 10 years. He also received aerial training from a Singapore instructor named Ms. Miho. Additionally, he has been teaching regular yoga for about 19 years, both in 5-star hotels and villas, catering to both individuals and large-scale groups. He teaches various yoga styles including Hatha, Yin, Vinyasa, Power Yoga, Gentle Flow, Body Balance, and stretching. Apart from teaching yoga, he is also a priest in Bali and can perform soul blessings or energy cleansing using Prana (Balinese Reiki) to remove negative energy from the body.

Originally from Peru, Niko began practicing vinyasa yoga in 2014 after a decade of competitive rowing. At 33, married to Denise (also an RA teacher), he transitioned from a corporate career to pursue a positive impact on others. With over 1,000 hours in various yoga styles, Niko has been teaching since 2015, offering classes, workshops, and retreats in Peru. Since December 2020, he has been residing in Bali, happily sharing his knowledge and life perspective.

With over 30 years of experience, Nirmoha, a practitioner and educator, tailors her work to individual needs. Trained in craniosacral biodynamics, body therapies, and breathwork, she helps unravel trauma in the nervous system and cellular memories. Patience is key as she listens deeply to the body, riding the waves of sensations to dissolve armor and foster joy. Breathwork enhances self-connection, aligning us with our surroundings. Nirmoha emphasizes persistence and dedication in achieving goals, offering a gentle approach with a diverse skill set.

Rini Soe is a natural channel or medium. She has had her special gift of intuition and energy healing since she was a child. Rini started a lengthy career in media and marketing in Jakarta, but felt as though something was missing in her life. She took some time off to focus on herself, and to fully understand the capacity she has to help others. For the past 6 years she has been based in Bali, focusing on providing wellness and spiritual guidance for those who are seeking answers through her abilities in Intuitive reading and healing.

Samten Kriya, a senior student of Dr. Pradeep Ullal, began studying Himalayan Kriya Yoga in 2012. With over 11 years of experience, she has trained Hatha Yoga teachers across the Middle East and Southeast Asia (Yoga Alliance 200hr, 300hr, and continuing education workshops). Himalayan Kriya Yoga has unlocked her intuitive healing abilities through touch and voice, utilized in private or group sessions. As a Kundalini Shakti channel, she awakens dormant energy and guides those seeking assistance. Additionally, she has been training yoga teachers in Hatha Yoga and Yoga Swing worldwide for the past 12 years.

Sanna, committed to continuous learning, spent the past 30 years exploring movement, yoga, and Eastern philosophy. Her classes blend these elements seamlessly, offering a journey that is fun, interactive, and both strong and soft. A faculty member in RA Yoga Teacher Trainings, she specializes in asana and yoga philosophy, teaching in Europe at workshops, festivals, and retreats. Sanna studied with prominent figures in ashtanga vinyasa yoga and various yoga traditions. She is authorized to teach Tibetan Heart Yoga by Lama Marut and collaborates with Vijay Krsna in India, merging yoga with dance and bhakti. Born in Helsinki, Sanna divides her time between Finland and Bali, with a heart in both.

Tao is a yoga instructor that teaches fluidUs, Hatha Vinyasa, Yin, and Myofascial Release with a holistic approach that integrates a range of practical techniques to help facilitate the health, happiness, and freedom. Tao’s teaching is inspired and informed by the philosophy and history of yoga, bringing integrity and clarity to his classes. All are welcome, regardless of ability or previous yoga experience.

Valentina, a psychologist with a Master’s Degree, is also a certified kinesiologist, body therapist, and health coach. Over the past decade, she has delved into the connections between body, mind, and energy, studying various healing methods, from science-based psychosomatic approaches to traditional Eastern practices. Having become a yoga & meditation teacher, she has extensively researched yoga's potential for physical, mental, and emotional healing, aiming to bridge the gap between psychology, bodywork, and energy practices. Valentina seamlessly integrates modern science with ancient wisdom, offering a holistic approach to well-being. Her passion is to blend these modalities, guiding people to discover their inner pharmacy and transform their lives through practice, creating profound and engaging journeys of self-discovery and healing.

Vix Anderton, a certified somatic coach and authentic relating facilitator, focuses on nervous system regulation for connecting people to the medicine of their rhythms. Former military officer turned facilitator, she creates a dynamic and supportive space using embodiment, cyclical wisdom, and authentic relating principles. Vix is dedicated to helping individuals embody their wisdom, reconnect with their natural flow, and build sustainable and authentic ways of being.

With a background in practicing and teaching power vinyasa, handstands, arm balances, and functional movement, Yegor changed his life after discovering the FluidUs method. Now, he is passionate about sharing this revolutionary approach to yoga with others. Yegor teaches his classes in an approachable yet challenging manner, placing emphasis on creating the opportunity for a transformative experience for each student in the room. Prepare yourself to embark on a journey deep into the inner forest, heading towards the horizon of your peak potential, and discovering a new relationship with the richness of the living world underneath your skin.