Yoga Teacher & Wellness Coach
Hi, I’m
Aria.
I believe the mat is a mirror. Every practice reveals something true — about how we move, how we breathe, and who we are becoming.
2,400+
Students
15
Years Teaching
4
Retreats Hosted
15
Years teaching
About me
A bit about
who I am
I found yoga at a crossroads — when life felt loud and my body felt like a stranger. That first practice in a small studio in Rishikesh didn't just stretch my muscles; it gave me back a sense of home inside myself. Fifteen years later, that feeling is exactly what I try to pass on to every student I meet.
I trained in India, deepened my practice in Bali, and have since taught thousands of students across four continents. My classes are warm, unhurried, and honest. I don't teach yoga as performance — I teach it as a conversation between you and your breath.
When I'm not on the mat, you'll find me wandering rice paddies, reading philosophy, or attempting to grow things in my garden.
Certifications
- E-RYT 500 — Yoga Alliance
- YACEP Continuing Education Provider
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
- Yin Yoga — Paul Grilley Lineage
- Pranayama & Breathwork — Himalayan Institute
- Trauma-Informed Yoga — Integrative Trauma Institute
Specialties
What I teach
My classes &
offerings
Every class is rooted in presence, breath, and the belief that movement is medicine.
Hatha Yoga
Foundational postures with careful attention to breath and alignment. My go-to for students returning to their bodies.
Vinyasa Flow
Movement as meditation. We link breath and posture into sequences that feel intuitive, alive, and deeply satisfying.
Yin Yoga
Slow, quiet, and profound. Long holds that soften deep tissue and invite genuine stillness into the body.
Meditation
Guided sits in mindfulness, loving-kindness, and body scan. I keep it simple, accessible, and real.
Breathwork
Pranayama and contemporary breathwork to shift your nervous system, clear stagnation, and open energy.
1-on-1 Sessions
Private coaching tailored entirely to you — your body, your history, your goals. My most intimate offering.
Journey
My story so far
200-Hour Training — Rishikesh, India
Everything started here. Six weeks in the foothills of the Himalayas, studying Ashtanga and classical Hatha under teachers who changed how I see the world.
E-RYT 500 Advanced Certification
300 more hours of study — anatomy, yoga philosophy, Ayurveda, and therapeutic applications. It made me a much more careful and curious teacher.
First Retreat — Ubud, Bali
I was terrified to lead my first retreat. It sold out in ten days and drew 22 students from nine countries. I've never looked back.
Yin Yoga & Pranayama Deep Dive
Spent six months studying Yin under Paul Grilley and pranayama at the Himalayan Institute. These practices completely changed my teaching.
Trauma-Informed Yoga Training
A certification that reshaped how I hold space. Every class I teach now is informed by this work — safety, choice, and compassion above all.
Wellness Educator of the Year
Recognised by the Global Wellness Institute. The student messages mean far more — but it was a beautiful moment to share.
Retreats & Workshops
Retreats I host
Bali Deep Rest
My flagship retreat. We slow down completely — morning Vinyasa, afternoon Yin, evening meditation, sacred water temple visits, and incredible food. Intimate groups of 12.
Himalayan Silence
Altitude practice in the mountains. No WiFi, no agenda. Traditional Hatha, pranayama at dawn, Ayurvedic meals, and the quietest nights of your life.
Pacific Reset
Ocean air, jungle mornings, and serious breathwork. We practice open-air with the sound of the Pacific. A wildly alive reset for the whole body.
City Escape Weekend
A gentle reframe for people who can't travel far. Two full days of practice, reflection, and community — wherever you are.
Testimonials
What students say
Aria's classes changed how I relate to my own body. There is a tenderness in her teaching that made me feel completely safe to explore for the first time.
Maya Okonkwo
Student, Lagos
The Bali retreat was the most meaningful ten days of my adult life. I went looking for rest and came back with a completely different relationship to myself.
Thomas Heller
Retreat Participant, Berlin
I've practiced with many teachers over twenty years. Aria combines depth of knowledge with a warmth that is simply extraordinary. She truly sees you.
Sunita Rao
Senior Practitioner, Mumbai
My private sessions with Aria helped me heal from a spinal injury that three physiotherapists couldn't resolve. I owe her more than I can say.
James Whitfield
Private Client, London
Gallery
Glimpses of my world
Resources
Things I share
Book
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
My worn, annotated copy. The philosophical bedrock of classical yoga — I return to it every year and find something new.
Audio
Morning Pranayama Series
Fifteen recorded sessions I made for students who wanted to practice at home. Free, always. No sign-up needed.
Guide
30-Day Home Practice
A structured beginner guide I wrote for people who feel intimidated by studios. Honest, simple, and actually doable.
Get in touch
Let’s connect
Whether you want to join a class, plan a retreat, or just say hello — my inbox is always open.