Kirsten-Mia

Kirsten-Mia is a vibrant, friendly yoga teacher, chef, hospitality manager, and well-being mentor from Durban, South Africa.Having travelled and lived in a variety of countries, whilst experiencing different cultures, has gained invaluable experiences and life lessons.Having initially trained and worked in hospitality and as a chef, her path evolved to selling luxury motor vehicles, and eventually finding yoga.She completed her 200-hour yoga Teacher Training at Samahita in Thailand in 2017 under the guidance of Paul Dallaghan, providing her with the skills necessary to teach, deepen her own practice, and understand the importance of a balanced, holistic approach to yoga and life.With a natural curiosity and through continued learning, teaching, and practice, she has discovered a passion for a variety of styles of yoga asana including Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative, and Aerial yoga as well as meditation and breathwork.Regardless of the style being taught, she always ensures that all students feel welcome, included, and safe, bringing a sense of humor, joy, and respect to the practice in every class.Having an inquisitive mind and keen interest in learning about a vast array of subjects such as farming, food, diet and nutrition, science, consciousness, the body, psychology, plant medicines, history, religions, the natural world and sustainability to name a few…She’s always got a few books on the go and about 35 tabs open browsing articles and information online.Being involved in many different sports and hobbies over the years, she now enjoys hiking, snorkeling, walking on the beach, chilling with her cat and a good book, and having a great conversation over a good cup of coffee…