Meet The Team
Passionate about all things yoga and sharing it with others!
Karen
Owner & Teacher
“Yoga has given me the skills to find more freedom in my body, my mind, and my life.”
I discovered yoga in 2007, and from my very first class, I knew something had shifted. What started as a way to move and de-stress quickly became a lifelong journey of self-discovery, discipline, and transformation. Yoga helped me reconnect with my body, quiet my mind, and find balance during my years in the corporate world — and it wasn’t long before the call to teach became impossible to ignore.
I completed my teacher training with Jacqueline Ivory in 2011 and have continued to deepen my practice and understanding ever since. In 2013, I travelled to study under Kino MacGregor and Tim Feldmann, and in 2015 completed a 200-hour Ashtanga intensive with them, strengthening my foundation in the traditional Ashtanga method that continues to shape my teaching today.
My passion lies in creating a space where students feel supported, challenged, and inspired to grow — both on and off the mat. I previously managed Yo Yoga’s Ashtanga Mysore program, where I loved nurturing a dedicated community and sharing the depth and discipline of this powerful practice.
For me, yoga is not about perfection — it’s about consistency, curiosity, and learning to move through life with more awareness, strength, and freedom. Being able to share this practice and watch others grow in confidence and connection is one of the greatest joys of my work.
Lucy
Teacher
"Yoga gives me a safe space to focus on my body and my breath."
My yoga journey began in Cape Town back in 2010. After two weeks of regular practice I could already begin to feel the physical and mental benefits. I was sleeping better, I was becoming stronger and more flexible and I felt more comfortable in my own skin. My yoga practice quickly became an integral part of my life and in 2012 I took the leap and signed up for my first yoga teacher training with Africa Yoga.
I am particularly passionate about the dynamic flow of vinyasa yoga as I love the harmonious and meditative union between movement and breath. I also love the discipline and structure of the bikram sequence. Although I still find it challenging, it is great to feel how the postures develop and progress over time. I am truly blessed to have the opportunity to share the magic of yoga with others as I continue to grow on my yoga journey.
Thyag
Teacher
“I travel the world sharing yoga, meditation, breathwork, and sound bowl therapy with individuals and organizations.”
Born and raised in South Africa, I moved to the U.S. at 19 with big dreams and limited funds. My journey began at Walt Disney World as a Cultural Representative and evolved through work with forward-thinking brands, enriching both my personal and professional growth.
In March 2020, a family trip brought me back to South Africa after 20 years. Lockdown extended my stay to eight months, allowing me to reconnect with family and focus on well-being through home cooking, yoga, and writing.
Back in the U.S., I made a life-changing decision: I left my corporate job, sold everything, and flew to Thailand to pursue yoga training. I spent a year immersing myself in various yoga styles, sound healing, and breathwork.
Today, I travel the world sharing yoga, meditation, breathwork, and sound bowl therapy with individuals and organizations.
Stevie
Teacher
"My sequencing is strong and safe, you will be challenged and pushed but I believe that with the right words anyone can change, so I aim to guide students towards a "calm first, challenged second" approach to class."
I first stepped onto the mat in 2010, straight into a 40 degree room, surrounded by strangers in alarmingly tight clothes. It was the hottest and longest 90 minutes of my life! I was hooked from the first class and could not wait to get into the studio to feel, experience and move my body in new ways.
I loved bikram, with its precision, timing and alignment; I loved vinyasa just as much with the freedom of movement and variation of sequencing. I decided to deepen my knowledge by completing a teacher training course with The Shala in 2012. Since then I've gained tools to remain present and connected on and off the mat.
Yoga, for me, is a great way to connect my body and mind to my breath, this helps me remain calm and happy no matter what situation arises in my life. Following my first class and during the years of constant practise I've developed a lighter approach to life and found my heart again after not talking to it for years. I have also found a new love for my body and all the cool things it can do. I hope this reflects in teaching and that I can help you through mindful movement to feel grounded, calm and light.
Aaron
Teacher
“Yoga always finds you when you most need it, how we move on our mats is how we move about in life, and the way we live our lives is based on the way we breathe”
My Yoga Journey started from a very early age. It left my life, and re-entered when I most needed it. With an upbringing in Martial Arts I aim to merge this discipline into my Yoga Teachings and personal practice. After years of trial and failure, I now specialize in handstands, inversions and advanced asana. Aside from being a Yoga Teacher, I also am a Professional Magician, Martial Arts Instructor and English teacher too.
My Teachings are aimed at strengthening my students, creating whole body awareness, polishing and rooting into the foundations of the asana to create more balance. Synchronization of breath and movement, and adding the element of challenge enriches my student’s practice in a fun and dynamic manner. Laughing and learning through play is my preferred methodology in order to remain present. By incorporating a gentle smile to the face during practice, lends to the philosophy of releasing resistance to the present moment.
Through a solid foundation in the structural elements of Yoga and proper guidance, inversions and later on, handstands are attainable and can be learned by all. In the end, a master of any technique, is a master of the basics.
Rox
Teacher
"I encourage yogis to feel more but think less, to breathe and continuously check in with their egos, and to move in a way that feels good for their bodies."
When started my yoga journey, I practiced bikram, vinyasa and hot vinyasa, each style tranforming my mind, body and spirit into a better version of myself. I remained curious, continuing my journey of self-discovery and self-realization.
Each and every class I would learn a little but more about myself, taking what I learned and applying it outside the studio. My yoga practice has changed my life in so many ways that I wanted to be able to share that knowledge, share the gift, share the amazing experience of yoga with the world. We all have to start our journey somewhere so I create dynamic flow sequences that accommodate all levels.
Kyle
Teacher
“I encourage students to move with curiosity, develop strength and awareness, and refine their practice through disciplined effort and mindful exploration.”
I bring a dynamic, progressive and intentional approach to my Vinyasa and Power Yoga classes. With over 300 hours of yoga teacher training, my teaching blends traditional yoga foundations with modern movement principles, functional mobility work, strength development, inversions, arm balances, and mobility within the broader framework of yoga — integrating these elements to create balance, resilience, and adaptability on and off the mat.
My classes are designed to build capacity — physically and mentally — through thoughtful sequencing, progressive challenges, and a consistent invitation to explore personal potential. My teaching style encourages students to move with curiosity, develop strength and awareness, and refine their practice through disciplined effort and mindful exploration
NisreenTeacher
"Embarking on a heartfelt journey of self-discovery, inner peace, and radiating love and light".
Just as Rumi beautifully expressed, 'The beauty you see in me is a reflection of you.'. I became a devoted yoga practitioner in 2011 seeking for meaning outside the box of a corporate HR career. I passionately explored the profound benefits of this transformative practice as I travelled always seeking.
Completing my first teacher training in 2018 in Cape Town and a life-changing second training with Kula Collective in 2019 in Peru. Fueled by my love for this practice, I remain a perpetual student of yoga. Together, let's delve deeper into the practice, nurturing our minds, bodies, and spirits along the way. With a warm and compassionate approach, I extend a heartfelt invitation for you to join me on the mat.
Zee
Teacher
“My class, your practice. You’re invited to take what you need, leave what you don’t, and come as you are.”
Yoga found its way into my life thirteen years ago as a way to fix my creaky knees. What started as a practical solution quickly grew into a deep passion — first for the practice, and then for teaching.
I began in Johannesburg, my hometown, and deepened my commitment while studying in Stellenbosch. In 2021, I raised funds to complete my 200-hour Vinyasa Yoga and Meditation Teacher Training.
Teaching started at the studio where I took my first class and expanded into a variety of spaces — from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms and CrossFit boxes to yoga studios across Joburg. Each one taught me how to adapt and hold space for all kinds of bodies and experiences.
My love for yoga lies in presence — creating space for others to meet themselves on the mat. My classes are fast-paced and powerful, with creative flows, inversions, arm balances, and moments that encourage strength, confidence, and playfulness.