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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What 12 Days of Yoga Teacher Training at Vikasa Taught Me

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

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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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Teacher Spotlight: Joëlle Sleebos on a Life Guided by Practice, Travel, and Presence

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Teacher Spotlight: Joëlle Sleebos on a Life Guided by Practice, Travel, and Presence

Joëlle’s international lifestyle unfolded naturally by following what felt true to her heart. Splitting her time between the Netherlands, South...
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Teacher Spotlight: Meet the Lead Teachers at Vikasa

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Teacher Spotlight: Meet the Lead Teachers at Vikasa

What really happens during a Yoga Teacher Training? The Vikasa team shares their personal journeys, the transformations they witness in...
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Teacher Spotlight: Eugene Butcher

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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...

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