LilyPod Yoga and Ayurveda School

Liilamaya was born in Bogotá, Colombia, and at 15, her family’s journey took her to Canada, where she began a path of academic and personal growth. She pursued her studies at the University of Ottawa, laying the foundation for a lifelong dedication to wellness and holistic living. Her journey into yoga began in 1997, evolving from tentative steps on the mat into a deep, lifelong exploration. By 2002, she embraced teaching, immersing herself in extensive yoga teacher trainings, culminating in her E-RYT500 certification with Yoga Alliance — a testament to over two decades of devotion to yoga and Ayurveda. Liilamaya’s path has taken her across continents, including a transformative year at Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's Art of Living Ashram in Quebec, Canada, where she integrated the wisdom of yoga and Ayurveda into her practice and teaching. Today, she facilitates international yoga teacher trainings, Ayurveda immersions and therapies, detox retreats, and holistic yoga retreats that nurture body and soul. Her insights have been featured in publications such as Elephant Journal and GaiamTV, reaching a global audience. Currently, she is pursuing a Diploma in Early Childhood Education with Finland’s Creative Council of Education, reflecting her belief in the power of education and her desire to integrate alternative philosophies with transformative wellness practices. Liilamaya splits her time between the serene shores of Ibiza and the lush landscapes of Costa Rica, inspired by the ancient wisdom of the East and the ancestral spirit of the Americas. Her mission is to bridge these worlds and nurture the innate potential in every individual she meets. Her guiding mantra, “Nurture your Nature,” reflects her belief in the body’s inherent wisdom and the transformative power of aligning with one’s true essence.