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

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

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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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Teacher Spotlight: Lori Ann Ferreri

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Teacher Spotlight: Lori Ann Ferreri

From her early beginnings as a Broadway performer to building a new life and community in Paris, Lori Ann has always...
A person performs the Cobra pose on a yoga mat in a minimalist indoor space with gray walls and cabinets.
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Teacher Spotlight: Borja Carbo

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Teacher Spotlight: Borja Carbo

After exploring various styles, Borja Carbo found his true path in the Mysore tradition of Ashtanga Yoga — a practice...
A woman in athletic wear performs a challenging yoga pose on a black Manduka yoga mat, showcasing flexibility and balance against a light background.
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Teacher Spotlight: Kimia Hajian

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Teacher Spotlight: Kimia Hajian

Follow Kimia’s journey from her first yoga class at 16 to becoming a Vinyasa teacher, community builder, and founder of...
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Teacher Spotlight: Aimée Tañón

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Teacher Spotlight: Aimée Tañón

Aimee a yoga teacher in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, discovered Jivamukti in 1989 in New York City and never looked back....
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Teacher Spotlight: Jan Erazo Zindler

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Teacher Spotlight: Jan Erazo Zindler

Meet Jan Erazo, whose yoga journey began in the Andes Mountains of Ecuador and unfolded into a practice that balances...
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Teacher Spotlight: Eugene Butcher

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Teacher Spotlight: Eugene Butcher

From his first introduction to yoga through his aunt’s Iyengar practice to becoming an international AcroYoga performer, Eugene Butcher’s journey...

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