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: Emily Baltzer on The Practice of Manifestation

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Teacher Spotlight: Emily Baltzer on The Practice of Manifestation

In this Teacher Spotlight, yoga teacher and movement educator Emily Baltzer shares how manifestation became a core part of her...
Teacher Spotlight: Nicolette Papile on Strength, Intention, and Showing Up
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Teacher Spotlight: Nicolette Papile on Strength, Intention, and Showing Up

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Teacher Spotlight: Nicolette Papile on Strength, Intention, and Showing Up

After 20 years in dance, Nicolette Papile discovered yoga at a time when she needed reconnection and healing. Now a...
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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...
Teacher Spotlight: Nikhil Dhawan on Yoga, Men’s Wellness, and Showing Up for What Matters
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Teacher Spotlight: Nikhil Dhawan on Yoga, Men’s Wellness, and Showing Up for What Matters

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Teacher Spotlight: Nikhil Dhawan on Yoga, Men’s Wellness, and Showing Up for What Matters

Nikhil Dhawan’s path to yoga wasn’t linear. After navigating stress, burnout, and a career spanning convenience stores to fashion startups,...
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Teacher Spotlight: Alex Crosby

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Teacher Spotlight: Alex Crosby

What begins with a single breath can shift an entire life. For Alex Crosby, a profound breathwork session in 2017...
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Teacher Spotlight: Raisa Cuevas Discusses Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga

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Teacher Spotlight: Raisa Cuevas Discusses Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga

Meet Raisa Cuevas, a pre- & postnatal yoga teacher in the Netherlands and Spain and passionate about supporting mothers. Discover...
Spotlight on Manduka's Founder: Peter Sterios
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Spotlight on Manduka's Founder: Peter Sterios

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Spotlight on Manduka's Founder: Peter Sterios

Meet Peter Sterios, the founder of Manduka. With over four decades in the global yoga community, Peter has made his...
Micha Oriol: Inspiring the Practice
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Micha Oriol: Inspiring the Practice

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Micha Oriol: Inspiring the Practice

Micha is a dynamic yoga and mindfulness facilitator based in Miami, Florida, driven by a deep commitment to positive impact....

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