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

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

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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...
Teacher Spotlight: Caley Alyssa
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Teacher Spotlight: Caley Alyssa

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

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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...
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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
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Teacher Spotlight: Nicolette Papile

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Teacher Spotlight: Nicolette Papile

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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