ROCHELLE
MELLO
YOGA TEACHER
Rochelle is originally from Brazil but resides in Barcelona. Her first contact with yoga took place in 2005, and since 2014, she has been dedicated to teaching this discipline. For some years now, she has been a regular student in Usha Devi’s classes in Rishikesh, where she learns the lineage of B.S.K. Iyengar. Her sessions are characterized by being intense yet delivered with sweetness. They are based on the Iyengar method. She works on the intelligence of the body and mind through asanas, dedicating time to remain in each posture so that every student can experience and understand it.
REBECA
RECATERO
YOGA TEACHER
Born in Madrid, Rebeca was first introduced to the philosophy of yoga by her grandmother, a practitioner and teacher in the 1980s. She began her formal yoga studies at the Jivamukti School in Sydney, Australia. Inspired by her first practice, she continues to study regularly with her teachers. Teaching yoga philosophy is her way of fostering compassion in our hearts for all beings. She aspires to share these teachings widely and currently teaches at the Jivamukti Yoga School in Marbella.
EVA
OLLER
YOGA TEACHER
Eva Oller firmly believes that yoga is the most complete exercise to keep the body and mind in the best condition for health and well-being, enabling us to directly engage with the forces of life. Based in Formentera, Eva travels the world organizing training programs, retreats, workshops, events, and group or private classes. Eva’s sessions are designed to deepen understanding of yoga as a therapeutic practice. They are demanding, creative, and inspiring, helping to achieve a connection between body, mind, and spirit.
ALEX
PÉREZ
YOGA TEACHER
Alex is a teacher of French origin. He participates in various international events and is a licensed physician. Alex teaches from a modern, flexible approach. He bases his sessions on a scientific understanding of movement and the body. His classes incorporate elements from various styles with a creative touch. He uses his knowledge of anatomy and physiology to adapt the practice to each student. He currently resides in Berlin, Germany.
MARTA
CARRASCAL
YOGA TEACHER
Graduated in Psychology and specialized in Gestalt Therapy and Psychopharmacology of Addictions, she traveled to India for the first time the same year she graduated for a volunteering experience that literally changed the course of her life. It was there she attended her first yoga class. During this journey, she spent the last month at the Sivananda Ashram in Kerala, and since then, she has continued her training and learning. Since 2011, she has dedicated herself exclusively to yoga, sharing what she has learned in her personal journey. Recently, her interest has focused on the practice and state of yoga nidra, also known as the yoga of sleep.
PABLO
D’ORS
PRIEST AND WRITER
Pablo d’Ors is, in essence, a great communicator. He graduated in New York and studied Philosophy and Theology in Rome, Prague, and Vienna, specializing in German studies. He earned his doctorate in 1996 with a thesis on the Theology of Literary Experience. Ordained as a priest in 1991, he worked in the Claretian mission in Honduras before returning to Spain to combine pastoral work with teaching Dramaturgy and Theological Aesthetics. He began writing at the age of 47 and is known for his unique style that blends comic, lyrical, and spiritual elements. His acclaimed Biography of Silence is a peculiar essay on meditation, followed recently by Biography of Light, a must-read for any spiritual seeker.
SOFIA
COLOMINA
YOGA TEACHER
Sofia Colominas is a teacher with clear Iyengar references. She understands yoga as a way to reconnect with oneself and escape the noise of daily life. Yoga is an ancient science that brings calm and helps one live with kindness towards others as a guiding principle. For Sofia, yoga is a way to free oneself from fears and find peace and inner stillness, where respect for oneself and life flourishes. She has been practicing yoga since childhood and has been teaching it at the Natural Therapies Center in Lleida since the age of 18, combining her personal training with teaching.
CARLOS
HURTADO
YOGA TEACHER
Originally from Colombia, Carlos mainly teaches Vinyasa Yoga. Additionally, his studies as a classical and contemporary dancer, coupled with his knowledge of functional anatomy and biomechanics, make his Vinyasa sessions magical. Carlos moves with elegance and links movements precisely to create a complete and inspiring practice.
SURINDER
SINGH
YOGA TEACHER
Surinder Singh teaches Hatha yoga as a combination of yogasana, pranayama, and meditation in a warm and supportive atmosphere. This environment and energy, and their immensely positive effect on practice, keep students coming back year after year. As a mechanical engineer by training, Surinder integrates principles of mechanical physics into his teaching practice, transforming them into biomechanics for asana alignment and adjustment as well as overall yoga practice. Currently, Surinder Singh is the most popular yoga teacher in the yoga capital of the world, Rishikesh. Thousands of yoga practitioners worldwide regard Surinder Ji as their principal teacher.
GLORIA
HIGUERAS
THERAPIST
Gloria Higueras is dedicated to supporting people in all aspects—physical, emotional, energetic, and spiritual—through the transformative power of plants. She offers workshops where she shares how essential oils and their vibrations can act on our subtle bodies and provide energetic balance to our mind, body, and soul.
STEPH
WOLLENBERG
YOGA TEACHER
Steph is an Ayurvedic nutritionist and a Hatha and Yin yoga teacher. She trained with Master Surinder Singh in Rishikesh. Originally from London, she teaches at her studio in Wimbledon. Steph’s classes are precise, focused on a particular structure, and aim to achieve specific objectives.
GUSTAVO
PLAZA
YOGA TEACHER
Gustavo Plaza is a renowned yoga teacher from Ecuador, specializing in Vedic philosophy and traditional Hatha yoga. With more than 15 years of experience, Gustavo combines his passion for teaching with a profound knowledge of India’s spiritual traditions, where he has spent long periods training with renowned masters. His classes are known for their introspective and accessible nature, fostering self-awareness and harmony between body, mind, and spirit. He currently directs Sankhya Yoga in Quito, a space dedicated to conscious practice and intercultural dialogue between East and West.
VIKRAM
SINGH
YOGA TEACHER
Following in the footsteps of his father, Surinder Singh, Vikram has adopted and adapted these teachings to modern times while maintaining the essence and depth of traditional Hatha Yoga. He is known for his ability to convey yoga techniques and philosophies clearly and accessibly, allowing him to connect with students of all levels. In his classes, Vikram places special emphasis on proper alignment, breath control (pranayama), and meditation to offer a transformative experience that goes beyond the physical.
ORIOL
GARCIA
YOGA TEACHER
Profoundly inspired by the Mediterranean landscape and environment of Menorca, Oriol Garcia has developed a teaching style that fosters the connection between body and mind through observing nature and practicing both indoors and outdoors. His classes and workshops are known for their depth and emphasis on conscious breathing, emotional flexibility, and inner serenity.
MARIA
JIVA
YOGA TEACHER
Born in Lisbon, Portugal, Maria Sousa Macedo is the co-founder and director of Jivamukti Yoga Lisbon. Her belief in extending compassion to all beings led her to the path of Jivamukti Yoga. Maria believes in a regular and consistent spiritual practice as a means to perfect our relationship with all existence. Maria’s classes are inspired and shaped by a combined practice of Jivamukti and Ashtanga Yoga, and her passion for music and studies at the Lisbon Conservatory of Music drive her to integrate sound as a key component in her classes. Together, these elements create a space for inner transformation.
LUCY
ROCK
YOGA TEACHER
From a young age, Lucy was drawn to all things physical: from circus training to trampoline jumping and finally, yoga. Through her personal yoga practice, she came to understand the power of connected and mindful movement. She studied Hatha and Vinyasa yoga in India between 2018 and 2019 and also spent several years studying nutrition and Ayurvedic massage. She realized that the core of her teaching was helping others connect in the most honest and simple way. She strives to make yoga accessible and, above all, enjoyable for everyone. In 2022, she created her own project, Paris Yoga Club, a community that brings accessibility and affordability to yoga. She teaches classes in both Paris and Melbourne and also conducts teacher training in India.