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: Ivorie Jenkins on Finding Sanctuary Through Yoga

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Teacher Spotlight: Ivorie Jenkins on Finding Sanctuary Through Yoga

Yoga therapist and educator Ivorie Jenkins shares how yoga became a sanctuary during her professional dance career, the experiences that...
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What Yoga Teachers Learn from Practice: Insights from the Yoga Box Community

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What Yoga Teachers Learn from Practice: Insights from the Yoga Box Community

What can yoga teachers teach us about practice? In this Teacher Spotlight, instructors from Yoga Box studios across the United...
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thailand

Teacher Spotlight: Niki Lundberg on Why Yoga Teacher Training Is a Training for Life

thailand

Teacher Spotlight: Niki Lundberg on Why Yoga Teacher Training Is a Training for Life

Yoga teacher and lead trainer Niki Lundberg shares how Yoga Teacher Training can be a life-changing journey of self-discovery, personal...
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united states

Teacher Spotlight: Dr. Desi Bartlett on Teaching with Purpose, Curiosity, and Heart

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Teacher Spotlight: Dr. Desi Bartlett on Teaching with Purpose, Curiosity, and Heart

Nearly 30 years into her teaching journey, Desi Bartlett shares the lessons that have shaped her practice, her business, and...
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teacher tips

What 12 Days of Yoga Teacher Training at Vikasa Taught Me

teacher tips

What 12 Days of Yoga Teacher Training at Vikasa Taught Me

Winning the Manduka x Vikasa Yoga Teacher Appreciation Giveaway took Lavinia to Koh Samui for a 100 Hour Yin Yoga...
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united arab emirates

Teacher Spotlight: Dian Anissa on Self Listening and Teaching Across Cultures

united arab emirates

Teacher Spotlight: Dian Anissa on Self Listening and Teaching Across Cultures

From leaving corporate life to teaching across Indonesia and Dubai, Dian Annisa shares how listening to the body, balancing movement...
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the netherlands

Teacher Spotlight: Zizi de Winter on Movement, Mobility, and Strength

the netherlands

Teacher Spotlight: Zizi de Winter on Movement, Mobility, and Strength

Yoga and strength training don’t have to exist separately. Zizi de Winter shares how combining strength, mobility, and mindful movement...
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united states

Teacher Spotlight: Divinity Gaines on Movement, Joy, and the 1% Rule

united states

Teacher Spotlight: Divinity Gaines on Movement, Joy, and the 1% Rule

Wellness guide and former Knicks City Dancer Divinity Gaines shares how movement became her anchor, why consistency beats motivation, and...

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