My name is Julia – and I am a Hatha Yoga teacher with over 16 years of personal practice and more than 5 years of teaching experience. Hatha is my foundation, which I studied at Yoga Vidya Gurukul in Nashik, India. There, I learned the strong foundations of traditional Indian yoga, following the principles of the Hatha Pradipika as well as Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras.

I have a strong background in Hatha Yoga, which I studied at Yoga Vidya Gurukul near Nashik, India, where I had my first initiation in Hatha Yoga. I was also initiated in Pre- and Postnatal Yoga at Yoga Vidya Gurukul. In addition, I have completed a 15-hour Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher Training and a 35-hour Hands-On Yoga Adjustment Training. Please find my detailed education below (chronologically): December 2019 7-day Meditation Workshop Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla, India January 2020 250 hrs Yoga Teacher Training Yoga Vidya Gurukul, Nashik, India February – April 2022 200 hrs Pre- & Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training Yoga Vidya Gurukul, Online May 2024 15 hrs Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher Training Awakened Spirit Yoga, Online November 2024 35 hrs Hands-On Yoga Adjustment Teacher Training Tiana Harilela, Beyond Wellness, Portugal February 2025 Reiki First Degree Initiation Pantrix, Nong Khai, Thailand October 2025 60 hrs Traditional Thai Yoga Massage Training Sunshine House, Chiang Mai, Thailand

My teaching is deeply rooted in India, and I approach yoga as a tool for self-realization rather than just wellness or entertainment. For me, yoga is a form of discipline – something we create to face our own truth. That’s why my classes are honest and grounded, far from entertainment-focused; they are an initiation to meet yourself, release old karma and develop a more fulfilling life through inner alignment. Participants often describe my classes as challenging yet balanced, liberating yet contained, and always intimate. In every session, I aim to help you find your sweet spot, allowing silence to do its work. A class with me can be gentle and simple, but it can also be challenging and transformative – it all depends on where you are and what you are ready for.

My goal is to teach worldwide, as immersing myself in different cultures is a part of me that I feel called to serve. In past lives, I have definitely been a nomad. Now I am collecting again knowledge from across countries and feeling a deeper familiarity - that I can now bring into my teaching. So far, I have taught in Portugal, Germany, Israel, India, Thailand, and Sri Lanka. Most of my experience comes from being a self-employed yoga teacher, organizing my own classes and spaces, which has given me the confidence to plan and run sessions independently and smoothly. Additionally, I have created and led my first retreat in India, guiding women towards a deeper understanding of themselves. I have also worked at an Ayurvedic hotel in Sri Lanka, which provided me with practical knowledge of Ayurvedic traditions that I can integrate into my classes when appropriate.

For me, it’s all about personal connection – the feeling of being human together, rather than delivering the perfect product. We are not products, and I don’t want to present myself that way. I offer classes grounded in experiencing our unique and precious bodies, giving participants a sense of truly arriving home. I truly believe that yoga is for everybody and every body. The greatest gift for me is seeing everyone feel at home in my classes – I honestly don’t care whether someone is flexible or not. Since I work mainly with women, the most important aspect of this work is fostering a sense of collective sisterhood. Historically, women have often been separated and isolated, and each carries that feeling in some way. By creating safe, judgment-free spaces, I feel I am serving a higher purpose – far beyond just working for myself.