Practice with intention, breathe with purpose

For Maria, yoga goes far beyond the physical. After more than 15 years of dedicated practice, it has become a way of life — a path of awareness, balance, and presence. Through yoga, she finds clarity, calm, and connection between body, mind, and breath. Her classes invite students to cultivate the same — creating space to move mindfully, build strength and flexibility, and find balance on and off the mat. Maria loves to guide students of all levels, offering a supportive and enriching environment where everyone can explore their own potential with intention and ease.

Her teaching is deeply rooted in study and experience. Maria completed over 1,300 hours of certified training across the world, including Yoga Therapy in India, Wellbeing Woman Therapy in Ireland, Yin and Holistic Health Coaching in the Netherlands, and several specialized teacher trainings in Germany and the UK. With a background that bridges traditional and modern practices, she blends knowledge of yoga, pranayama, and sound healing to support both physical and emotional well-being.

Originally from Venezuela, Maria spent many years living abroad in countries including Norway, Malta, Russia, Italy, and Spain before settling in Rotterdam. She’s an adventurer at heart — a mountain trekker and backpacker since childhood — and India remains her favorite destination, where she deepens her yoga practice and plays harmonium with her teachers in Rishikesh. In Rotterdam, she loves the balance between modern architecture and nature. You’ll often find her walking along the Rotte river or through the Bergse Bossen and Kralingse Plas, ending with a decaf cappuccino and a slice of apple tart — her perfect moment of stillness.