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: 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

Nikhil Dhawan’s path to yoga wasn’t linear. After navigating stress, burnout, and a career spanning convenience stores to fashion startups,...
A person performs the Cobra pose on a yoga mat in a minimalist indoor space with gray walls and cabinets.
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Teacher Spotlight: Borja Carbo

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Teacher Spotlight: Borja Carbo

After exploring various styles, Borja Carbo found his true path in the Mysore tradition of Ashtanga Yoga — a practice...
Teacher Spotlight: Kimia Hajian
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Teacher Spotlight: Kimia Hajian

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Teacher Spotlight: Kimia Hajian

Follow Kimia’s journey from her first yoga class at 16 to becoming a Vinyasa teacher, community builder, and founder of...
Group of people practicing yoga with hands in prayer pose on mats overlooking the ocean at sunrise.
thailand

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...
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

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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...
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...
Alex Crosby and Manduka - Breathwork, Balance and Practice at Beach
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Teacher Spotlight: Alex Crosby

united states

Teacher Spotlight: Alex Crosby

What makes breathwork unique is its immediacy—it often creates a noticeable shift within minutes. What begins with a single breath...

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