Thee Zulu Yogi, is a certified 300 hrs Vinyasa Yoga Teacher & is currently undergoing Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training. He lives by the vrtue of “learn & grow in the mind, body & spirit, the rest will flow like the river.”
Nandiwe’s passion for Yoga began during the 2020 lockdown period. As the catastrophe of the Coronavirus exploded in chaos, she went inner. Guided by her High Power, she discovered inner peace like nothing she has experienced before. Yoga and meditation opened an radical approach to extraordinary possibilities and manifestations. Simultaneously, her childhood traumas were addressed one breath at a time. In 2022 she decided to complete her Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) in a 300-hour Hatha qualification with Yoga Alliance International ( South Africa). Subsequently, she has opened her practice in South Africa, the United States, and online; offering sessions through private, group and corporate settings. In South Africa she regularly teaches at the well-known gym, Virgin Active, and private studios in Johannesburg. She carries a light and love that fills the room with positive vibrations that leaves her class in tranquility.
Sylvie a commencé son premier cours de yoga en 2012. Après plusieurs années de pratiques qui l’ont convaincu des bienfaits de la pratique, Sylvie commence 2 formations de yoga. D’abord en Hatha en Mars 2017 puis en Juillet 2017 en Vinyasa. Elle ne s’arrête pas là, véritable mordue de sport, elle participe ensuite à plusieurs workshops à Dubaï avant d’obtenir en Juillet 2019 son diplôme en Pilates au sol , reformer Pilates , pilates Wunda Chair Cadillac et coach personnel. Cette passion l’amène a fondé l’un des premiers studios de yoga sur Cotonou: BODHI Studio
Neo is a certified 200hr Vinyasa Yoga Teacher, Meditation Guide and Heal Your Life® Practitioner. Her sessions are intuitively curated to emphasize moving with breath, slowing down, resting, and reconnecting with the body. Neo centers her sessions for those embarking on their yoga journey with the intention to co-create a safe and inclusive space dedicated to reframing the narrative that rest is a luxury, particularly within marginalized communities. Amidst the challenges of the pandemic in 2020, Neo faced burnout, hopelessness, and a diagnosis of Major Depression and Panic Disorder. While receiving necessary medical support, she turned to meditation, breathwork, and yoga to support her mental health and found community and renewal, deepening her spiritual connection and tapping into the ancient wisdom of her ancestors. This pivotal moment led Neo on a profound path of self-healing, rooted in self-acceptance and spiritual connection. Now, Neo is driven to co-create safe spaces for emotional wellness and holistic healing, empowering others to prioritize self-care and reclaim their vitality. Neo sees the physical body as an instrument for exploration, guiding her students to experience breath, release perfection, and notice what it feels like to be in their body. By encouraging curiosity and attentive listening to the body’s cues, she helps individuals unlock the transformative potential within and journey back home to self.
Originally from Germany, Tizia lives in Tanzania since almost a decade and came to Tanzania as a volunteer in 2010 after she graduated from school. Since then she spent countless hours exploring this beautiful country, became a mother of three wonderful children and furthermore graduated as a yoga teacher in 2023. In Arusha she runs an accommodation, a volunteer organisation and a tour operator. In her free-time she loves to spend time with her dogs, travel, do sports and yoga and is always up for a chat with her volunteers and guests.
Salam, I am Rugi, a “Yoga for me is the backbone of my life. It has been the most consistent aspect in my life that brings me peace and joy.” Melissa is a 200H YTT trained instructor. She has been teaching hatha yoga in the Gambia since 2016 when she established Yoga Bliss Gambia. Through community engagement, she strives to bring awareness about Yoga to Gambia. Melissa offers sessions encompassing emphasis on breath and mindfulness through movement. Melissa also runs a weekly morning session on the beach, which is grounding and soothing.
Salam, I am Rugi, a Senegalese-American yoga instructor and founder of Jarama Yoga. I started practicing yoga as a university student in 2012, and over the years have acquired over 500hr RYT and several certifications in yoga including vinyasa yoga & ayurveda, prenatal and postnatal yoga, restorative yoga, and most recently oncology yoga. Jarama Yoga was created as a platform to make yoga accessible to women in Senegal and the African Diaspora. Since 2017 it has allowed me to lead community and corporate events, women’s circles, group and private classes primarily in Dakar, Senegal. I believe that yoga should “feel good” and my philosophy as a yoga teacher is to combine the physical and spiritual practice of yoga for stress management, self-discovery, and added sweetness to life. Holding women individually and collectively at the center, my approach caters to the needs and wellbeing of women through different phases of life while navigating the menstrual cycle, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, menopause and growing older. Off of the yoga mat, I am an educator and researcher with expertise in environmental science, sustainable development, agricultural leadership and community education. A lover of all things Africa, some of my favorite destinations so far include Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Zambia and South Africa! I enjoy art, plants, cooking, nature walks, and listening to afrobeats. For a personalized yoga sequence designed to meet your special needs, or for group bookings (classes, events, retreats etc) please feel free to reach out to me. I communicate in English, French and Wolof. Jarama, Thank You
Joseph Desideratus Dushimimana is a social entrepreneur who uses mindfulness-based practices to serve the community.He graduated from the 3-year Africa Yoga Project Academy Program; he is Level II certified teacher by the Batiste Institute of Power Yoga; Level III certified breath-body-mind instructor and he did trauma-informed training. He has learned mindfulness meditation under different Theravada teachers. He is a Progressive student of Qigong at Immortal Arts Academy. These practices have been therapeutic tools for him and also an opportunity to be of service to the community. His teaching style is a blend of meditative postures, movements, and breath work.
Vegan instructor hoping to share the light yoga brings to our hearts and spread the warmth of Africa!
Wacera is a devoted yoga teacher with a strong knowledge of developing techniques for beginners and fitness enthusiasts. Her mission is to create a community of yoga practitioners by making the practice of yoga easy and accessible to all. With years of dedicated practice and study, she invites her students to explore the union of breath, movement, and mindfulness in a way that resonates with the individual through tailored classes. Whether guiding a gentle flow or a dynamic vinyasa, she creates a space where students of all levels feel comfortable embracing their practice. Focusing on functionality, she empowers her students to unlock their full potential on and off the mat.