Shiva started practicing yoga in his childhood, and for the past 6 years he has dedicated his life to the path of Yoga through various ashrams in India. Not only is he a 500YTT, he has been running Teacher Trainings for the last couple of years. He believes that Yoga is a complete lifestyle which he personally lives day to day!

Since his teenage years, Tapovan was fascinated by the supernatural. He knew there was much more to life than what meets the eye and eager to find out what lies beyond ordinary perception so he started inquiring into the nature of our existence through yoga and meditation. This quest eventually led Tapovan to India where he studied with my gurus and enlightened masters for several years absorbing their infinite wisdom and compassion.

Passionate about yoga therapy and anatomy, Michaela is a 500YTT. She has been fascinated with the spiritual, ancient wisdom and modern scientific understanding of Yoga for many years. For Michaela Yoga is “Happiness” and since 2015 she has been investigating the relationship between the two paths of Spirituality and Science!

Working as a trained Psychotherapist and Internationally Certified Coach, specializing in Transpersonal Coaching, Yusef has been on the path of Self Discovery for many years. He also offers Pranic Energy Healing to help you reach your full potential!

‘Life is magic when you know how to focus on the right things in life and release what doesn’t serve you’. During Christina’s healing and self-discovery journey she noticed most people giving away their power instead of looking inward to find their own truth. That’s why her coaching guides people to become aware of their beliefs, behaviors, and fears and helps them release those to reconnect back to their true self, their heart, and bring the fun, magic and curiosity back into life.

Om! My name is Lexi. My journey with the Hariharalaya family began in 2017, where I began teaching as a yoga intern. I was totally touched and inspired by the sincerity and purity in this sacred space Joel has created. It was five words in particular from this man that would change my life forever… “Lexi, go be with the masters.” Joel inspired me to go meet the Great Saint, Mata Amritanandamayi, also known as Amma. I have now been living in India in Her holy presence. 1

Dr. Gene Healy is an acupuncture physician and doctor of oriental medicine. He has treated over fifty thousand patients. He is the owner of Root Healing Wellness, providing acupuncture in Dunedin, Florida. He is also proud to be working with Florida Cancer Specialists Gene has practiced yoga and meditation since 1995 and currently teaches yoga and meditation at various places in Dunedin along with Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute.

Aida graduated in musical studies in 2010 and right after had an urge for a more holistic living which she began approaching becoming a traveling yogini. First time visiting India she dived profoundly into yoga studies and practice and soon after began teaching. She kept the discovery of life sharing her practice. Aida is also a Shiatsu practitioner. She currently lives in Italy where she continues offering both yoga and shiatsu.

Having her first Yoga and Thai Yoga Massage Therapy training in Istanbul, Turkey; Derya traveled to Chiang Mai, Thailand in 2016 to deepen her knowledge. Afterwards, she decided to live in South East Asia and work as a yoga teacher and massage therapist for nearly 4 years (Sri Lanka, Bali, Cambodia and Nepal.) She was part of the Hariharalaya family in 2019 for 7 months.

After a deep transformation as a Guest at Hariharalaya, Bre came back to serve as a Karma Yogi, and again as a Teacher. After almost a year in this beautiful community, the yogic practice became the truest constant within her life. Starting the day with ritual and morning intention, she finds true connection to her natural creativity which enables her to flourish through all aspects in this life

Sam taught at Hariharalaya from 2016-17, bringing a rich attention to detail, along with a love of partner practices such as Thai Massage. He now lives in Canberra with Zoe (another Hariharalaya teacher!) and their two children Leon and Jaya. He offers distance Reiki sessions, as well as physical practice sessions to friends in Australia.

Matt’s yoga journey formally began at Hariharalaya in 2011. Upon his initiatory meditation with Joel, he began spontaneously laughing with the realization “I’m wandering Asia trying to find myself. I am myself!” Upon hearing the laughter, Joel encouraged Matt to travel to India and study laughing yoga which he did. He has since led groups all around the world including in India, Colorado, Portland, the Philippines, including 4 months at Hariharalaya.

Starting his ”adult-life'' as a chef in the UK, Braeden eventually moved to Australia, where he spent 5 successful years as a Sales and Business Development Executive in the technology industry. After 3 years of traveling and partying, he came to Hariharalaya as a guest during the Covid-19 pandemic and experienced the magic and power of Yoga and Meditation first hand. Since then, Hariharalaya has become his Home.

After years of combining her passions for travel and yoga at intensive retreats across Europe and Asia, Rachel headed to India for her first TTC and fell deeply in love with teaching. She has since attended trainings in mindfulness, anatomy and specialized Yoga Therapy, and is currently undertaking a diploma with the Minded Institute in London to become a certified Yoga Therapist.

A passionate and heart-lead teacher and student, Fran is committed to sharing the healing gift of yoga and conscious living, through her women’s circles and creative workshops. In her free time, she will be enjoying coconut ice cream, reading, lending a listening ear, or learning to play the ukulele.

DUMMY DUMMY A passionate and heart-lead teacher and student, Fran is committed to sharing the healing gift of yoga and conscious living, through her women’s circles and creative workshops. In her free time, she will be enjoying a coconut ice cream, reading, lending a listening ear or learning to play the ukulele.

Tingting started her yoga journey 13 years ago in China. She has completed over 300 hours of certified training (200hr in Hatha & Ashtanga; 100hr in Yin Yoga; 20hr in Anatomy) and has a degree in Psychology. Since 2017, Tingting has been traveling around Asia teaching and sharing her experience in classes, workshops, retreats and Yoga Teacher Trainings.

Hayley has been living a hybrid life of spirituality and corporate for over 15 years, living and working in England, carving out an award-winning career in travel and customer experience alongside practising yoga and meditation. She has recently embarked on her destiny of travel, deepening her spirituality and starting her own business.