Life coach/ yoga instructor and founder of namaste studio – 500 RYT ( registered yoga Teacher from yoga Alliance). – Hatha yoga instructor from Soham yoga and wellness center. – Affiliated to soham Ayur yoga Ashram, India. – Multi style yoga instructor ( Ashtanga vinyasa, yin yoga and therapeutic yoga ) from Mahindar Prasad & Cindrella school. – Air yoga instructor (official representative of Air yoga Academy).
Jen is originally from the U.S. but now is local in both Kigali and Musanze, Rwanda and has also lived in Tanzania. She speaks English, Kinyarwanda, and Swahili, but prefers to instruct mainly in English. Her flows range from gentle to power vinyasa, and one of her best known classes combines vinyasa and yin yoga into a ‘sweat and stretch’ practice. Outside of the studio, you’ll find her around cycling, hiking, running/walking, or playing pickleball.
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.
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.
Fabienne discovered the world of yoga while practicing different sports, wanting to try “something new”. After several years of purely postural and rigorous practice, she became aware of all that yoga has to offer and began to delve deeper into it. In 2021, she decided to follow a YTTC in Hatha Yoga and shortly after, MonmayogaStudio was born. For her, it is a life mission to introduce and share her knowledge of yoga to adults and children alike. Her sense of sharing makes her a guide for her students on the path of yoga, a yoga accessible to all and which helps us to live better on a daily basis. Creative and passionate, she teaches traditional yoga inspired by different practices that she has been able to explore, in order to invite her students to explore the path of yoga in different forms
A passionate and dedicated yoga teacher with a deep commitment to helping others find balance, healing, and self-discovery through the practice of yoga In addition to her Vinyasa certification, she has also completed a specialized training program in trauma-informed yoga. This training has equipped her with the knowledge and skills to create a safe and supportive environment for individuals who have experienced trauma. By integrating trauma-sensitive principles into her teaching, she aims to help her students cultivate resilience, empowerment, and a sense of wholeness on their healing journey. Whether you are a beginner stepping onto the mat for the first time or an experienced practitioner seeking to deepen your practice, Nkuli welcomes you to join her classes and embark on a journey of self-exploration, healing and transformation through the practice of yoga.