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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Yoga Teacher Appreciation Giveaway with Vikasa

yoga teacher appreciation month

Yoga Teacher Appreciation Giveaway with Vikasa

Join Manduka and Vikasa this September for a global Yoga Teacher Appreciation Giveaway. Nominate yourself or an inspiring teacher for...
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.
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Teacher Spotlight: Meet the Lead Teachers at Vikasa

thailand

Teacher Spotlight: Meet the Lead Teachers at Vikasa

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

Yoga Teacher Appreciation Month

yoga teacher appreciation month

Yoga Teacher Appreciation Month

This September, Manduka celebrates International Yoga Teacher Appreciation Month by giving teachers across the region a platform to share their...
A person stretches on a black yoga mat, grasping their foot with both hands, focusing on flexibility and balance.
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Teacher Spotlight: Aimée Tañón

the netherlands

Teacher Spotlight: Aimée Tañón

Aimee a yoga teacher in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, discovered Jivamukti in 1989 in New York City and never looked back....
A group of four individuals stand in a yoga pose outdoors, surrounded by greenery and natural sunlight.
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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...
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.
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Teacher Spotlight: Alex Crosby

united states

Teacher Spotlight: Alex Crosby

What begins with a single breath can shift an entire life. For Alex Crosby, a profound breathwork session in 2017...
Eugene and partner practicing downward facing dog on the manduka pro squared mat
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Teacher Spotlight: Eugene Butcher

multi country

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...
Teacher Spotlight: Kathryn McCusker
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Teacher Spotlight: Kathryn McCusker

united kingdom

Teacher Spotlight: Kathryn McCusker

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

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