Find the joy of yoga
Kia
Who am I?
My purpose is to help people find joy through movement and glimmers, the little moments that spark joy and tickle the soul.
Finding joy doesn't mean being cheerful or not sad. Joy is the closest thing to contentment and true happiness that I've found. The art is finding joy also in the darkest of times. Finding that little piece of joy in being miserable, or hurt. But also finding joy in the good things we take for granted. It is like eating that ice cream when you're crying your eyes out, drinking your morning coffee from your favourite cup even though you're the most tired you've ever been, or listening to that one song that matches perfectly with your angry mood. Or looking up from your phone to look at the beautiful view from the bus window, eating the delicious piece of cake a bit slower, and giving a few extra kisses to your loved one.
Before joining a yoga teacher training in Bali in 2023, I didn't know that yoga is so much more than just asana. The training truly opened my eyes to the depth of yoga - on and off the mat.
Since then, to continue learning, I have also completed a Sound Bath Facilitator and Chakra Immersion training (10hr Yoga Alliance YACEP accredited) in 2025, and a Meditation Teacher training (50hr YACEP) in 2026.
My approach to yoga
Yoga can mean different things to different people, but the word itself means "union". The union between the mind and the body is a powerful one, and respecting the traditional roots of yoga, I don't see yoga just as a physical exercise or just as a spiritual development practice, but as a union of mind, body and soul.
I believe that yoga is for everyone, but I also understand the discussion on cultural appropriation of yoga by the western yoga industry. I am not of Indian heritage and I see myself as part of the problem. However, I do seek out education about appropriation and I am continuously learning what is okay and what is not, and sharing my learnings with my students. I find it important and necessary to acknowledge and respect that yoga is a part of Indian culture and heritage, and to avoid misappropriating sacred symbols, scripts, practices and even words. Having learned yoga history, philosophy and meditation techniques from teachers that have been born in India and have traveled in Indian Ashrams, I have deepened my understanding of the cultural background and importance of yoga.
Yoga is not stretching, "getting toned", seeking results, becoming zen, or being awakened. It is a way of living that helps us take care both of our mental and physical health. And that is my purpose with yoga.with.kia - helping us make yoga a natural part of our everyday lives, through joy, for our wellbeing.