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The Teachers

Our Teachers

The Zanzibar Yoga festival has a wide array of teachers, offering different class styles and workshops.

We will keep updating this page, stay tuned! 

REBEKAH

Rebekah strives to understand the connections between yogic philosophy and scientific knowledge and shares this wisdom in her yoga sessions. Thirteen years of yogic study, complemented by a master's degree in chemical engineering, and daily immersion in raw nature, deeply influence her teaching.

Rebekah teaches hatha yoga. The teaching brings together precision of alignment, anatomical detail, and the fusion of yogic philosophy and scientific understanding.

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www.rebekahyoga.com/

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DOMI

Domi is a textile designer and yoga studio owner in Zanzibar, Tanzania. Originally from France, she moved to Tanzania in 2016. There, she worked as a print designer for Neema Crafts, training disabled artisans. In 2020, she rebranded a yoga studio as Uzima Space and co-founded Uzi•Ma, a brand of naturally dyed clothing combining mindfulness and creativity. The name Uzi•Ma combines the word Uzi (thread in Swahili) with •ma, the Japanese concept of pausing, of time and space that we all need to feel, connect & create.​​​
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MIE

Mie is an enthusiastic international vinyasa flow yoga practitioner and a 500-hour ERYT with an impressive 3000+ teaching hours. She has embraced various styles while living Japan, Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, the U.S., England, and Germany, and completed her advanced training with the renowned Jason Crandell. Her teaching is infused with inspiration from diverse cultures, as she believes yoga is a sacred space for authentic self-connection. Mie is passionate about sharing the joy of yoga and inspiring curiosity in movement, creating a welcoming space where everyone can explore their full potential.

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CATHY

Cathy is a teacher from The Netherlands of 25 years with a background in Exercise Therapy (Mensendieck), and has been teaching yoga for 20 years. In her classes, she focuses on body awareness guiding participants to feel where movement arises and offering safe adaptations for those with injuries. With her experience in massage therapy and breathwork Cathy weaves deep relaxation and conscious breathing into each session. Her mission is to create a practice that feels fluid, safe, and deeply restorative. Two of her great passions are Sound Healing and SUP Yoga. Through sound, she guide participants into deep relaxation and energetic balance, while SUP Yoga brings the joy of movement, playfulness, and flow on the water. Both practices reflect her love for creating unique experiences that connect body, mind, and nature.

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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.  

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SISTER TIBEBWA

Sister Tibebwa is a mother, healer, and spiritual guide who has a unique ability to merge various healing modalities with a deep understanding of the interconnectedness of all things. With a focus on Tantra, emotional intelligence, trauma release, and women's empowerment, she has been teaching Tantric practices and healing arts around the world. Her passion for regeneration, community building, and helping people reconnect with their true selves shines through in all her offerings. As a an Yoga instructor with over 25 years of experience, Sister Tibebwa integrates ancient wisdom with modern practices to create transformative spaces for healing and spiritual growth.
 

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HAWA

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Mwanahawa Omary is a passionate yoga teacher and wellness guide from Zanzibar. With over four years of experience and training from Yuj Mukti in Dar es Salaam and the Rishikesh Yoga Association in India, she offers a diverse range of practices. Her sessions are a journey of mindfulness and breath, designed to help you find balance, strength, and inner peace.  

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instagram.com/hawa_yoga/

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MASUMA

Masuma embarked on her yoga journey eight years ago, initially seeking personal healing and a way to navigate through depression. What as meditation evolved into a deep connection with yoga as a holistic lifestyle. She has trained at various ashrams in India, gaining insights from multiple traditions. Her qualifications include a 200-hour Teacher Training Course with Sivananda, 100 hours of Yoga Therapy at Yogadarshanam, as well as at Isha Yoga Centre and Vipassana Dhamma Centre. These experiences allow her to blend meditation, therapeutic methods, and traditional yoga practices to foster personal transformation and overall well-being. Her teaching is grounded authenticity, compassion, and the belief that yoga can lead back to balance, resilience, and inner peace.

 

instagram.com/yoga.with.mas/

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JULIET

Juliet has over 20 years of Pilates teaching experience, blending technical expertise with a passion for movement. She has worked as an educator for seven years, assessing Level 3 and 4 Pilates qualifications. With certifications, she continually enhances her skills through training. At the start of the pandemic, Juliet moved her business online and now teaches multiple classes a week to online members all over the world, as well as around the UK and this means her members can keep up their practise wherever they might be. Previously, she was involved in professional showjumping and polo. Juliet brings life and joy to all her classes with her bubbly personality.

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www.julietspilates.com

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