Know Your Teachers
Maya
Most people who teach Yin yoga are also energetically more Yin. Maya is the opposite. She carries a slavic spirit with a raw strength and she teaches yin from that same solid place of resilience. Her deep love for yin was born from the power it harnessed within her and how easily she translated it from the mat to the real life struggles.
Her aim is to teach people to face struggles—instead of hiding from them—and discover the inner strength to overcome them. She was taught in India, by the true “old school” teachers, who have a military-like approach, and this awakened within her an ancient strength she didn’t know was there.
8+ Years of teaching
Maya has a nursing bachelor’s degree and a masters in psychology. Then… she has a long list of various yoga teacher trainings. Starting with a 200 and 300 YTT at Vyasa Yoga Peeth School India in 2016.
She has since completed 5 more various YTT in India and Bali, counting more than 1300 hours of YTT trainings.
Her studies span across traditional Hatha, multistyle, yin and restorative yoga and today loves to combine multiple modalities, from breathwork techniques, to functional anatomy and myofascial release all with a goal to support the body’s recovery and nourish body & mind connection.
Pratik
Pratik comes from the motherland of yoga and has been teaching across multiple centres across India, Middle East and Bali. He represented India as a QCI Yoga teacher (Quality Control Institute of India) in the Middle East region and has worked with MMF, football teams and even celebrities.He is on mission to connect the best modern modalities and sciences of well-being and longevity with the traditional yoga sciences. His connecting Yin energy is palpable through his teaching approach, and his actions to support the local community by investing in the education of Yin Yoga School staff.
Taught at over 500 retreats
Pratik has a rich education history, from a classic YIC at Swami Vivekananda University, to Masters in Yoga and Post Grad Diploma in Yoga Sciences. He has also studied Yoga therapy and Meditation at the Morarji Desai National Institution of Yoga.
Pratik has organized his first yoga retreat in 2009, and has since then taught in over 500 centres or retreats across the Middle East, India, Bali and Europe. You can rest assured to be in safe hands of someone who has instilled love for yoga in more than 5000 students.
His teaching style combines Hatha, Vinyasa and Yoga therapy. Pratik strives to bring together the modern understanding of health and well-being and traditional yoga teachings with a goal to harmonize the holy trinity: body, mind and breath.
Olga
Olga is an internationally experienced yoga teacher who embodies deep femininity and powerful inner strength. Her teaching style is unique: she combines knowledge in psychology, body-oriented therapy, and various schools of yoga, creating a practice that not only harmonizes the body but also awakens deep processes of inner transformation.
Olga’s classes are much more than just physical practices. They are a complete journey within, where each student confronts their own fears, embraces their emotions, and opens new horizons for personal growth. Inspiring action, Olga helps her students not only achieve their dreams but also walk the path of self-discovery, finding harmony and happiness in their lives.
800+ hours of certified training
Olga is a yoga teacher, psychologist, and health coach whose life is deeply intertwined with spiritual practices and the profound study of the human psyche. Her journey began with an interest in psychology, which became the foundation of her first higher education. For 15 years, she successfully built a career in business, including working in the IT field and conducting business training, while maintaining her personal yoga practice as a source of inner balance and inspiration.
In 2022, Olga realized that her true calling was to help people through yoga and spiritual practices. After completing her first teacher training course in Bali, she fully dedicated herself to this field. To deepen her knowledge, Olga traveled to Rishikesh, the world capital of yoga, where she trained with renowned masters and lived in ashrams, exploring the essence of ancient teachings.
Alberto
Alberto is a gem teacher in Yin Yoga Bali School. He embarked on his journey into the expansive realm of yoga in Australia back in 2015. What began as a mere passion swiftly evolved into a profound lifestyle, guiding him through four years of dedicated practice across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. In 2018, his quest for deeper understanding led him to traverse the landscapes of India, where he delved into the intricacies of yoga practice. A Yoga Alliance certified multistyle teacher, Alberto’s expertise spans from traditional hatha yoga to dynamic flows like power yoga and vinyasa, alongside yin and restorative practices. With a keen focus on pranayama and the art of teaching, Alberto shares his wealth of knowledge in alignment, sequencing, structuring, and adjustments. Firmly rooted in the belief that yoga’s myriad benefits are accessible to all, regardless of age or life path, Alberto advocates for the transformative power of simply breathing and embracing the journey of self-discovery.
Paolo Menghini is the lead anatomy teacher in all our Yoga Teacher Trainings at Yin Yoga Bali School. With a deep passion for the human body and movement, Paolo brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our training. His background in both Vinyasa and Yin Yoga allows him to bridge the gap between dynamic and passive practices, offering students a well-rounded understanding of anatomy. Having trained extensively in India and Bali, he combines traditional yogic wisdom with modern anatomical insights. Paolo’s teaching style is engaging, interactive, and designed to make complex anatomical concepts accessible to all students. His expertise extends beyond theory, as he provides hands-on guidance to help students refine their alignment and deepen their practice. In addition to anatomy, Paolo teaches pranayama, restorative yoga, and meditation, enriching our program with a holistic approach. His enthusiasm for anatomy makes learning both fun and impactful, ensuring students leave with practical knowledge they can apply in their own teaching. Paolo’s dedication to education and student growth makes him an invaluable part of our faculty. We are proud to have him as a key member of our team at Yin Yoga Bali School.
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