CATHY
Cathy is a teacher, therapist and artist working with movement, voice and music. From The Netherlands, with roots in Africa, she has over 25 years of experience in movement, body awareness and holistic wellbeing. Her work brings together yoga, movement, breath, meditation, voice, mantra and sound, grounded in her background in Exercise Therapy and years of exploring embodied and healing practices. Music is currently an increasingly important part of her work. Through voice, mantra, live music and her own compositions, she creates experiences that invite connection, expression and a deeper sense of presence.
Especially for Zanzibar Yoga Festival 2027, Cathy is creating a unique program in which these different worlds come together: from YogaDance and meditation to music, mantra and healing ceremonies, both on land and floating on the water. An invitation to move, feel, listen and reconnect.
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REBEKAH
Since starting my journey as a yoga teacher in 2010, I’ve combined my Master’s degree in chemical engineering with years of dedicated yoga practice to bring a unique blend of knowledge to my teaching. I explore the intersection of science and inner awareness, sharing these insights with my students.
MUGISHA
Mugisha Ali Allan is a multi-talented wellness guide and teaching artist whose practice blends the art of yoga with embodied healing. A certified instructor in Yin Yoga, Hatha, Aerial Yoga, Thai Yoga Massage, and Qi Gong, his sessions are a compassionate exploration of breath and healing. Hailing from Uganda, he is a familiar face at festivals throughout East Africa, where he guides individuals to find their center and reconnect with their inner strength. Mugisha’s unique approach helps participants achieve a state of balance and inner peace, while building strength both on and off the mat.
MIE
Mie is an internationally experienced Vinyasa Flow yoga teacher and 500-hour ERYT (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher), with over 3,000 teaching hours, spanning over a decade. Originally from Japan, Mie’s yoga journey has been shaped by living and working across Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, the United States, England, and Germany, as well as by her studies with teachers from diverse yoga traditions. Alongside her yoga career, she has a professional/educational background in International Development, bringing a global perspective and a strong interest in culture, community, and social and environmental impact.
Her teaching is characterised by intelligent, creative and fluid sequencing, combining traditional yoga principles with an inclusive, contemporary approach to movement. She is passionate about creating purposeful practices that honour different bodies, abilities and experiences, while encouraging students to explore strength, mobility, awareness and presence through movement and breath.
LOLA
Lola Malaika is a sound healer, composer, movement specialist and yoga teacher, whose work is rooted in devotion and embodied awareness. Influenced by the ancient practices of Nada Yoga, Bhakti Yoga and contemporary movement research, she weaves mantra, sound, breath, and intuitive movement to guide others toward joy, harmony and peace. Having spent extensive time living and learning in Bali, India, Japan, and Africa, Lola’s approach is shaped by diverse cultural and spiritual traditions. Known for her compassionate presence and intuitive guidance, she creates safe spaces for healing, connection, and deep transformation.
