Manduka Teacher Spotlights

Celebrating yoga teachers in the Manduka community through their inspiring stories, meaningful practices, and unique journeys. #practiceon

February 01, 2026

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

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...

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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...

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Teacher Spotlight: Nicolette Papile

Teacher Spotlight: Nicolette Papile

After 20 years in dance, Nicolette Papile discovered yoga at a time when she needed...

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Teacher Spotlight: Kathrine MacLeod

Yoga found Kathrine in Kenya, where a search for community became the beginning of a...

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france
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Teacher Spotlight: Lori Ann Ferreri

From her early beginnings as a Broadway performer to building a new life and community...

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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
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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
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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
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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
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Teacher Spotlight: Aimée Tañón

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

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