OUR FACULTY

Alyssa is humbled to share her passion and love for yoga with others on a daily basis. Having grown up between LA, San Francisco, and New York, she found her yoga mat to be one of the first places that truly resonated as home. One that had the ability to change, grow, and support her curious and ambitious heart. In teaching yoga, she hopes to empower others to find a similar feeling on their mat, and more importantly within themselves. Alyssa’s background in storytelling and film weaves its way into her classes, where she utilizes the art of language and music in the asana practice to create what students have called a “full and immersive experience.” Her classes are known to be soulful, permissive, and strong with an energetic warmth. She is often found closing practice with the sounds of her harmonium and voice through song & mantra.  She has immense gratitude for the wisdom shared by her mentors Byron de Marse and Paul Teodo, and is continually inspired by the profound curiosity, generosity, and knowledge that is shared in this Ubud community.

The first time she stepped foot at the Yoga Barn in 2018, a feeling beyond words overcame her — one that left her with a promise to return for her teacher training. To now be both a student and guide at this studio is an honor. Previously challenged by a world that asked her to fit into just one box, Alyssa is inspired by the endless potential within each one of us to be all that we are, the realization that she continues to cultivate through the practice of yoga. She looks forward to seeing you soon — all levels and walks of life welcome.

Ashtar Anandi is a spiritual guide, Kundalini Yoga teacher, breathwork facilitator and energy healer devoted to helping others awaken their inner power and embody their highest potential. With 10+ years of experience in breathwork, energy activation, and deep spiritual practice, he creates transformational experiences that clear energetic blocks, expand consciousness, and realign individuals with their true essence. Ashtar’s approach blends ancient wisdom with practical tools, offering a path of self-mastery, inner healing, and soul remembrance.

His  mission is to support others in breaking free from limitations, heal outdated traumas, let go of old beliefs, deepen self-awareness and inspire others to create positive, healthy habits so they can step fully into their authentic selves. Rooted in devotion and guided by intuition, Ashtar’s teachings inspire lasting transformation, empowering others to live in alignment, clarity, and divine purpose.

Ashtar has been facilitating Kundalini Yoga & Pranic Activation at the Yoga Barn since early 2024.

His teaching style is precise, focussed, and also personal as he likes to treat each student with individual attention and help them work on specific areas of the practice that is unique to their struggles. He is also calm, funny and relaxed in his teaching, inviting questions and discussion when appropriate.
Ultimately his focus within his teachings is always on the students, you can see this in his own words:

“As a yoga teacher, my greatest desire and goal is to help each student find the knowledge and answers they seek, and with that the confidence to achieve their movement goals and aims. I prefer to ask the right questions of students, and teach them how to learn, how to think and feel in their bodies, and in doing so find their own beautiful revelations.”

Before becoming a full-time yoga teacher Caspian was a professional Aerospace Engineer, designing components for Aeroplanes and Formula 1 race cars. He understands what it’s like to live in a high-stress office environment, and loves to help people reconnect with their bodies and minds through yoga.

Chyna Te’Aira is a dedicated mental health professional with a decade of experience, specializing in autism, PTSD, and trauma-informed care.

Through the enchanting melodies of sound healing, the graceful flow of yoga, and the life-giving breath work, she brings holistic harmony to the mind and spirit. Her practice blends the wisdom of ancient teachings with the art of healing.

Chyna is devoted to crafting sanctuaries of sisterhood where women can blossom. In the warmth of sister circles, the transformative energy of workshops, and the serene embrace of retreats, she nurtures spaces where women can connect, share their truths, and rise in their power.

Her journey began with clinical work, where she developed expertise in evidence-based practices and therapeutic interventions. Over the years, she has embraced holistic modalities, integrating them into her practice to provide a more comprehensive approach to mental health.

By blending traditional clinical techniques with holistic therapies, she strives to address the emotional, psychological, and spiritual well-being of her clients, fostering resilience, healing, and growth in a nurturing and compassionate environment.

Chyna’s mission is to be a vessel of divine healing, integrating ancestral teachings and clinical theory to inspire resilience, authentic expression, and communal transformation in every soul she touches.

Francie, the inspired founder of the award-winning Pure Flow Yoga school, recognized as one of the top 8 Retreats worldwide by The Guardian UK, is a trauma-informed Yoga Professional, Vocal Luminary, and Sacred Sounds Musician.

Renowned for her playful, vibrant, and free-spirited enthusiasm, Francie has guided thousands globally through 200+ transformative Yoga retreats and teacher trainings. A frequent presence at international festivals, she serves as a presenter, performer, musician, teacher, and event organizer.

Additionally, she mentors Yogis, Teachers, Artists, and Creatives in Life, Business, and Vocal Awakening. With university degrees in Psychology and Education, Francie, a devoted seeker and perpetual student of life, deeply explores the teachings of global master instructors. Currently immersed in the study of Compassionate Inquiry, a somatic psychotherapeutic approach to trauma resolution, she enriches her toolkit for guiding others.

An educator at heart, Francie passionately shares the profound power of healing through music. She excels at creating safe spaces, fostering deep joy, connection, and authentic expression, building a sense of community and self-worth. Francie’s mission is clear: to awaken authentic voices, dissolve barriers, and ignite joy and community. Her versatile roles, from Retreat Leader to Teacher Trainer, Mentor to Life and Business Coach, showcase her enthusiasm and free-spirited energy.

Seamlessly combining entrepreneurship with intuition, Francie nurtures dreams and authenticity. Since 2010, Bali has been more than a destination for Francie; it’s her cherished home. Drawn to the island’s beauty, magic, depth, devotion, and synchronicity, she began her journey as a Primary school teacher at the renowned Green School. Bali, more than a point on the map, is a canvas for transformative self-discovery.

Living in a vibrant community overlooking a stunning river with fellow artists, musicians, and creatives from around the world, Bali’s magic continues to inspire Francie’s dedication to creating spaces of joy, connection, and authentic expression. Now calling Bali home, Francie offers ongoing Yoga Classes and Workshops at the world-renowned Yoga Barn, alongside Transformational Retreats, Teacher Trainings, Singing Circles, Sound Healings, Virtual Courses, and 1-on-1 Mentorships.

Jane is passionate about facilitating others to (re)discover their own inner guide & healer. Her grounded and embodied approach to spiritual practices allows you to dive deep into self-discovery and transformation.

For over 20 years, Jane led a more traditional work life, most recently running international non-profit organisations. Facing burnout, chronic illness and a growing sense of dissatisfaction with life, Jane left everything behind and immersed herself in healing practices that would eventually save her body and spirit. She now offers the modalities that led to her greatest transformation to others.

Jane is a trauma informed Shamanic Breathwork Master Practitioner and Shamanic Minister, certified with the Venus Rising Association for Transformation. Breathwork is her passion, with over 700+ hours of formal training she is also a Rebirthing Yin Breathwork Facilitator and a Wild Love Advanced Breathwork Practitioner. She is recognised as an Accredited Practitioner with the Global Professional Breathwork Alliance and an Accredited Therapist with the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine.

Jane is also an Advanced Trauma Specialist (TRTP), a Shamanic Astrologer, a Master Level Reiki Practitioner, an Advanced Theta Healer, a Detox & Cellular Regeneration Practitioner and is a certified 200-hour Vinyasa & Yin Yoga teacher. Each of these practices focus on awakening your own inner knowing and healer at all levels – physically, mentally and spiritually. It is Jane’s greatest joy to serve as a guide back to yourself.

While somewhat distant memories her qualifications in psychology, counselling, teaching and behaviour analysis all also inform her approaches today; alchemised in new ways to offer a safe space for people to dive deeply into their transformation

Kamau Abayomi is an interdisciplinary artist, mystical arts curator and soulful guide. Kamau’s arts flow from 25 years of integrated, experiential wisdom rooted in ‘Way of One’ principles, ancient Kemetic (Egyptian) cosmology, taoism and wabi sabi philosophy. He is a graduate of the ‘Gateway Voyage’ consciousness studies program, at the world renown Monroe Institute and is a certified White Tiger Qi Gong instructor.

Kamau has received Harvard University certification in the study of scriptural Buddhism. For the last 10 years he has been the director of Live Mysteries art curations. Kamau is also an award-winning choreographer, 2x international poetry slam champion, author of a novel and a poetry book and an internationally touring DJ and recording artist.

Katrina Blackstone, aka”The Singing Oracle,” is a seasoned professional vocalist whose captivating performances have graced stages worldwide. Currently based in Bali, Indonesia, she channels the energy of her surroundings into soulful affirmation anthems that deeply resonate with listeners, inspiring them to sing along and connect on a personal level.

Whether performing her originals or channeling Oracle songs, Katrina Blackstone leaves an indelible mark, moving audiences with her unique blend of catchy hooks and heartfelt lyrics. No two sets are the same as she tailors each performance to the audience, making every show an unforgettable experience. Katrina Blackstone will move you.

Katrina has been facilitating Siren Soundbath & other dynamic vocal activation classes at the Yoga Barn since 2024.

Levi Banner draws you into a world of spiritual teachings for healing and transformation. Music, Breathwork, and Astrology comprise his trinity of mystical knowledge that he shares in a safe and peaceful space where students can learn and grow to their fullest potential.

Levi is a Shamanic Breathwork Master Practitioner. Mystery, transformation, and healing magically combine as he leads intensive Shamanic Breathwork journeys, helping participants reconnect to their highest selves. By gifting students with personal empowerment and self-healing, he strives to create a community of open-hearted difference makers with world-changing potential.

With a Master’s Degree in Shamanic Intuitional Practices and a Bachelor’s in Sacred Elemental Studies, Levi can be found traveling the shamanic path as he conducts workshops and immersions around the globe. Modern techniques and ancient philosophies are transmitted into what he shares, gracing students with an unusually well-rounded experience and profound lifetime benefits.

My yoga journey started in 1998. After many years of attending gyms and weight training sessions, I decided to be kinder on my body. Yoga showed me the way. Slowly, I got inspired to know more about the spiritual side and the many facets of yoga. ​

In 2008, I completed my Vinyasa yoga teacher training course. A yoga technique that focuses on the alignment of movement and breath – a method to turn static asanas into a dynamic flow. Vinyasa yoga was the beginning of my understanding that ‘yoga helps the mind to be peaceful’. However after a while the music and continual flow were having the reverse effect – the constant straining of my neck to follow the seamless movements of the amazing teacher. I became increasingly less flexible, and my body pained. In the same year, I discovered Iyengar yoga. The practice of yoga that is precision based. If we can align the spine we can align the mind. ​A life altering experience. I found my true path.

The first class was what i now understand to be YOGA. The complete mind, body and soul connection. I finally felt my body was changing. The poses I was continually trying trying were now making sense. Iyengar yoga Is taught in a way that the mind teaches the body what to do. My hamstrings got longer in one class. Imagine with a regular Iyengar practice. In 2013, I travelled to Pune, the home of Guruji B.K.S Iyengar, the founder of Iyengar Yoga and I continue to travel to Pune regularly. In 2015, I studied and practiced with Br. Rudra Dev, a senior Iyengar Teacher in Rishikesh, India.

I have taught yoga in Nepal, India, Philippines, Australia and Bali.USA,Mexico,and Greece. For now this beautiful Island Bali is home and The Yoga Barn is a space that doesnt feel. LIke work. I come to share my knowledge and ever day I come to class my sole.melts into the energy of THE yoga Barn the second I arrive. The Yoga Barn is a “safe place ” To start you journey to self discovery. I am currently completing a 6 year Iyengar mentorship wuth Katby Cook and Nanda Kumar. So much respect for these two teachers. I am humbled and grateful .

A Global Movement facilitator with Shamanic, Tantric Earth Goddess roots, Malaika is of Canadian Jamaican Ancestry who spent years living amongst different indigenous cultures from Africa & Australia to South America.

Malaika brings a wealth of Earth wisdom for personal and planetary awakening having walked the Shamanic path for a lifetime dedicated to creating sacred space in ritual and ceremony embodying ancient wisdom and creating relevant ceremonies for our contemporary people to help restore balance.

Malaika has been dancing and practicing yoga for over 18 years. She combines her background in Elemental Shamanic Earth Wisdom, ISHTA Yoga, Tantra & Ayurveda, 5 Elements with her love ot African Rythym to provide her students with tools for joy, self-transformation and awakening.

Malaika has regularly taught private and group classes in Australia, Bali, Canada, Hawaii and Sri Lanka. Her teaching style is unique and encourages full body awareness, builds core strength, cultivating grace and beauty to overflow into one’s life, while bringing the individual deeper inside to a still point of inner contentment and connection with the Divine.

Malika has dedicated herself to living in the present moment, seeking wisdom from both internal and external environments. She draws inspiration from these experiences and shares them in her yoga classes, blending movement and stillness to enrich her teaching.

Her 17 years in Bali have been transformative, allowing her to develop a holistic approach to well-being. This comprehensive perspective extends to offering various treatments aimed at enhancing individual health and wellness.

Malika’s teachings reflect her deep commitment to helping others achieve balance and well-being. Her journey and experiences in Bali have deeply influenced her practice, providing her with a unique perspective that she brings to her students.

Malika is of Japanese nationality and is fluent in Japanese, English, and Indonesian, enabling her to connect with a diverse range of students.