Nastasia (swiss-british) was initially drawn to the physical aspect of yoga but after establishing a daily practice, realized something greater was at work. With a background in law she worked in tech policy and regulation until quitting her corporate life in pursuit of something more meaningful. She has lived in Sayulita for a year and next to yoga, enjoys surfing and works on land and animal conservation in the area.

About Jivamukti Yoga: it is a physical and spiritual practice combining a rigorous vinyasa-ashtanga based asana style with insight into the yogic scriptures, chanting of sanskrit mantras (accompanied by a harmonium), pranamaya and meditation. Jivamukti was founded in the 80s in NYC by Sharon Gannon and David Life after studying in India with Sri Brahmananda Sarasvati, Swami Nirmalananda und K. Pattabhi Jois. The method aims to reintroduce traditional aspects of yoga to a westernized practice.