Manduka Teacher Spotlights

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November 24, 2025

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

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...

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spain
A person performs the Cobra pose on a yoga mat in a minimalist indoor space with gray walls and cabinets.

Teacher Spotlight: Borja Carbo

After exploring various styles, Borja Carbo found his true path in the Mysore tradition of...

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czech republic
A woman in athletic wear performs a challenging yoga pose on a black Manduka yoga mat, showcasing flexibility and balance against a light background.

Teacher Spotlight: Kimia Hajian

Follow Kimia’s journey from her first yoga class at 16 to becoming a Vinyasa teacher,...

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yoga teacher appreciation month
A large yoga class in a bright, airy studio with participants in various poses on yoga mats, surrounded by greenery and colorful decor.

Yoga Teacher Appreciation Giveaway with Vikasa

Join Manduka and Vikasa this September for a global Yoga Teacher Appreciation Giveaway. Nominate yourself...

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thailand
The Five Vikasa Yoga lead teachers pose together on a boat, wearing stylish summer outfits, with a scenic ocean backdrop and flowers at their feet.

Teacher Spotlight: Meet the Lead Teachers at Vikasa

Discover the inspiring lead teachers at Vikasa. Learn about their philosophies, teaching styles, and the...

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yoga teacher appreciation month
A man and woman stand barefoot on a rocky shore, holding Manduka yoga mats, gazing at a calm ocean under a cloudy sky.

Yoga Teacher Appreciation Month

This September, Manduka celebrates International Yoga Teacher Appreciation Month by giving teachers across the region...

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the netherlands
A person stretches on a black yoga mat, grasping their foot with both hands, focusing on flexibility and balance.

Teacher Spotlight: Aimée Tañón

Aimee a yoga teacher in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, discovered Jivamukti in 1989 in New York...

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germany
A group of four individuals stand in a yoga pose outdoors, surrounded by greenery and natural sunlight.

Teacher Spotlight: Jan Erazo Zindler

Meet Jan Erazo, whose yoga journey began in the Andes Mountains of Ecuador and unfolded...

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united states
A man sits on the sandy beach in meditation, wearing a plaid shirt over a white tank top, with colorful graffiti-covered structures in the background.

Teacher Spotlight: Alex Crosby

What begins with a single breath can shift an entire life. For Alex Crosby, a...

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united kingdom
Eugene and partner practicing downward facing dog on the manduka pro squared mat

Teacher Spotlight: Eugene Butcher

From his first introduction to yoga through his aunt’s Iyengar practice to becoming an international...

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Teacher Spotlight: Kathryn McCusker

Teacher Spotlight: Kathryn McCusker

Kathryn McCusker’s journey from opera singer to Kundalini yoga and sound healing teacher is rooted...

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the netherlands
Raisa guides four pregnant and postpartum students with their babies into extended side angle pose in an outdoor yoga class.

Teacher Spotlight: Raisa Cuevas

Meet Raisa Cuevas, a pre- & postnatal yoga teacher in the Netherlands and Spain and...

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