Aja Krystall is a passionate and experienced Dru Yoga teacher whose practice is deeply rooted in the flowing, graceful movements and meditation techniques that characterise this heart-centred tradition. Her classes weave together yoga sequences, breathwork, relaxation, and the ancient wisdom of Yoga Nidra, creating experiences that nourish practitioners at every level. Aja brings warmth, clarity, and a genuine love of the practice to everything she teaches.

Alexandra Spyratos is a registered AusActive fitness professional with over 30 years of experience teaching various fitness and yoga styles across the globe. Known for her energetic classes and extraordinary commitment to health and wellbeing, Alexandra presents signature Qigong/Yogaflow and Aqua Yoga sessions at the Lamu Yoga Festival, designed to enhance health, happiness, and holistic wellbeing. Her sessions are accessible, invigorating, and deeply grounded in decades of international teaching experience.

Awham Mohamed has been practising yoga since 2012 and is the first Lamu local to become a certified yoga instructor. Trained in both Kenya and Thailand, he teaches meditative and power vinyasa yoga with a focus on building strength, balance, and flexibility. His Thaivedic bodywork — a holistic fusion of traditional Thai massage, Ayurveda, and yoga — brings profound restoration to each session. Rooted in the rhythms of island life, Awham's teaching is a unique gift to the festival community.

Deborah Lundstrom lives and teaches in Ethiopia, bringing the profound healing traditions of Ayurveda and yoga together in sessions that are as restorative as they are illuminating. Her Ayurvedic yoga classes are designed to incorporate the holistic, rejuvenating, and deeply healing benefits of both disciplines — helping students understand their unique constitutional type (dosha) and use yoga as a targeted therapeutic tool. Deborah brings scholarly depth and heartfelt care to every session.

Francisco Morales is a healing artist from Lima, Peru, who has studied with master healers and martial artists across South America, the USA, Asia, Africa, Europe, and New Zealand. He studied for years with renowned yoga teacher Dharma Mittra, assisting with trainings and workshops worldwide. As founder and Co-Director of Synergy Yoga, his exploration of Thai massage, yoga, and anatomy deeply informs a practice he shares through international teacher trainings, retreats, and wellness festivals — including East Africa, where his work resonates with deep cultural richness.

Fred Otieno has been teaching yoga for more than a decade and is a well-balanced yoga trainer certified in several styles. He received his foundational teacher training through the Africa Yoga Project — a celebrated programme that has transformed lives across the continent. As a holistic massage therapist, Fred addresses both mental and physical health with mindful touch and a deep understanding of the nervous system. His grounded, generous teaching style makes him a consistent festival favourite year after year.

Heran Tadesse was born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, adopted and raised in the Netherlands, and eventually repatriated to her motherland 15 years ago. A mother of three, this profound journey across cultures and continents has deeply shaped her approach to wellness and healing. Her practice draws on both African and European healing traditions, creating space for physical and emotional exploration. Heran's sessions are grounded in her own lived experience of identity, rootedness, and transformation — a reminder that healing is also about coming home to ourselves.

Kelly Alomba is a dedicated yoga teacher from Kenya whose classes are infused with warmth, energy, and a genuine love of the practice. With roots in the vibrant East African wellness scene, Kelly brings a grounded, community-centred approach to yoga that resonates with both new and experienced practitioners. Her sessions invite students to explore movement with curiosity, build strength with intention, and connect with breath as an anchor for inner peace.

Leyla Meredith is a dedicated yoga teacher whose sessions are informed by years of committed personal practice and a genuine curiosity about the body-mind connection. Her classes invite students into deeper presence — using breath, movement, and mindful awareness as tools for lasting transformation. Full bio and session details available at lamuyoga.org/teachers/therapists

Marcella Anselmetti is an experienced yoga teacher whose practice honours the classical roots of yoga while meeting students exactly where they are. Her classes are a blend of precision and playfulness, grounded in a clear understanding of anatomy and movement. Full bio and session details available at lamuyoga.org/teachers/therapists

Monika Fauth is an Art of Living yoga practitioner, instructor, and Holistic Counselor who has been the driving force behind the Lamu Yoga Festival and Lamu Yoga Retreats since their founding. Her deep commitment to the healing arts infuses every corner of the festival with warmth, intention, and transformative possibility. She brings a rare blend of disciplined practice and heartfelt compassion — weaving together ancient wisdom traditions and modern wellbeing practices to create environments where healing unfolds naturally.

Mugisha Alan is a Pan-African yoga teacher, wellness activist, and curator dedicated to holistic healing and community empowerment. Teaching since 2018, he specialises in trauma-informed yoga, Aerial, Hatha, Yin Yoga, and the Immortal Arts. He founded the Entebbe Yoga Community and co-owns Kindle Yoga Studio, working to make yoga accessible across Uganda. His work also curates immersive wellness and cultural experiences that connect communities across the African continent.

Neal Dhodia's journey as a healer began at the age of 16 with energy healing and Reiki, a path that has since expanded into a rich, multi-modal therapeutic practice. Neal integrates Reiki, reflexology, massage, oracle reading, crystal and aromatherapy, Tibetan sound healing, chakra balancing, and meditation into each session — crafting experiences that are uniquely tailored to each individual. His work creates a safe, sacred container for deep healing and energetic realignment, drawing on decades of intuitive practice and spiritual study.

Neha Erasmus is a committed yoga teacher whose sessions are anchored in a clear, caring, and joyful approach to the practice. Drawing on her training and personal journey with yoga, Neha guides students through experiences that build strength, cultivate stillness, and honour each body's unique intelligence. Full bio and session details available at lamuyoga.org/teachers/therapists

Oriane Torode is an inspiring yoga teacher whose classes create space for authentic exploration — combining movement, breathwork, and mindful presence in sessions that feel both grounding and expansive. Full bio and session details available at lamuyoga.org/teachers/therapists

Pau Arraz is a dedicated yoga teacher whose sessions are infused with thoughtfulness, care, and a deep reverence for the practice. Whether guiding dynamic flows or quiet, introspective practices, Pau creates an atmosphere of safety and exploration that empowers students at every level. Full bio and session details available at lamuyoga.org/teachers/therapists

Paul Krystall is one of the Lamu Yoga Festival's most cherished returning teachers, coming back for his 10th consecutive year to share his deeply contemplative practice with the community. Specialising in Dru Yoga, Meditation, and Yoga Nidra, Paul's sessions are gateways to profound stillness and inner renewal. His consistency and depth of practice make him a cornerstone of the festival, and his classes consistently fill early among both returning and new participants.

Rebekah Sauders is an experienced yoga teacher and a valued member of the Lamu Yoga Festival community. Her sessions are characterised by a warm, inclusive approach that meets students where they are and guides them toward greater strength, flexibility, and self-awareness. Full bio and session details available at lamuyoga.org/teachers/therapists

Richard Lubner is a seasoned yoga teacher whose sessions are informed by years of dedicated practice and a genuine enthusiasm for sharing the transformative potential of yoga. Full bio and session details available at lamuyoga.org/teachers/therapists

Rupda is a dedicated yoga practitioner and teacher whose classes carry the quiet depth of a committed personal practice. Full bio and session details available at lamuyoga.org/teachers/therapists

Salim Rollins is a dynamic yoga teacher whose classes are fuelled by passion, authenticity, and a genuine belief in the power of community practice. His sessions create an atmosphere of inclusion and exploration, encouraging students to go deeper into both the physical and philosophical dimensions of yoga. Full bio and session details available at lamuyoga.org/teachers/therapists

With over two decades of experience in yoga, healing therapies, and movement, Samanta Duggal brings a unique blend of depth, intuition, and joy to every session. Her journey began as a lead performer in India's contemporary dance scene before evolving into a lifelong dedication to holistic wellbeing. She has taught and led wellness programmes across India, Africa, Southeast Asia, and Europe — blending yoga, breathwork, sound healing, mantras, somatic healing, and deep alignment practices. Her Thai Yoga bodywork and Reflexology sessions are individually tailored and deeply transformative.

Sister Tibebwa is a powerful facilitator of women's dance and earth healing — holding sacred space for movement, community, and deep feminine restoration. Her work draws on ancestral traditions of movement and healing, inviting women to reconnect with their bodies, the earth, and one another through guided dance and somatic practices. Her sessions at the Lamu Yoga Festival are among the most profoundly felt experiences of the event, offering something rare and deeply nourishing to all who attend.

Sumali Jayasinghe is a devoted yoga teacher whose practice is shaped by a deep connection to the wellness traditions of Sri Lanka and a broad international teaching experience. Her sessions are thoughtful, precise, and filled with care — creating an environment where students feel both supported and challenged to grow. Full bio and session details available at lamuyoga.org/teachers/therapists