Ubuntu Bali Teachers
“True yoga is not about the shape of your body, but the shape of your life. Yoga is not to be performed; yoga is to be lived. Yoga doesn’t care about what you have been; yoga cares about the person you are becoming. Yoga is designed for a vast and profound purpose, and for it to be truly called yoga, its essence must be embodied.”
~ Aadil Palkhivala
Learn & Transform
Your time is valuable, so every moment you spend in a class counts. Master yourself, master your life with our tribe of teachers that have your back. Learn from individuals who have put in the time and work to transform themselves. Together we can unleash the best in you.
Andréa Drottholm
Andréa began her Ashtanga yoga journey in 2003 in Barcelona, Spain.
She makes bi-yearly trips to study under Sharath Jois at the Sri. K. Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute (KPJAYI) in Mysore, India. When not in the shala practicing asanas, Andrea is researching philosophy and partaking in chanting practice. She has since been blessed to teach as an authorised level 2 Ashtanga teacher through KPJAYI in Mysore, India.
Andrea completed her certification in Life Coaching with the Noble Manhattan in the UK in 2009 and often uses the combination of yoga, travel, coaching and of course natural maturity as a tool to support her Yoga Students off the mat.
Today, she shares her own experiences from her personal and professional life while learning from people, languages and cultures from all corners of the world. She also believes in a power switch inside everyone and when you can switch that on, life flows in a new way.
Instagram: @andreacanggu
Andréa teaches Mysore Ashtanga yoga
Monday - Friday 07.30 - 09.30
Damien de Bastier
Damien has been practicing yoga and meditation for over 30 years. As a struggling teenager he was lucky to be introduced to meditation and spirituality at age 15. Originally from France, Damien has been living abroad for more than 24 years and currently resides in Bali and is the Co-founder of renowned yoga center Samadi Bali.
On his journey to healing, growth and self-love Damien studied Psychology, Ashtanga Yoga, various modalities of bodywork, was initiated into men’s groups and worked through the 12 steps… As a yoga teacher he integrates all these skills to support and empower yoga students to live fuller and happier life on and off the yoga mat.. When not teaching at his yoga school Ubuntu in Canggu Bali, Damien travels around the world and shares his passion for yoga with humor, insight and compassion…
Enjoy this interview with Damien
Instagram: @yogadamien
Damien teaches Mysore Ashtanga yoga
Monday - Friday 07.30 - 09.30
Nikki
Nikki was inspired to start practising and teaching yoga through her own healing journey. Following her diagnosis with severe scoliosis after finishing high school, she experienced chronic pain for most of her life. However, practising yoga, especially Ashtanga, transformed her life and made her feel stronger and healthier, both physically and mentally. Although she previously worked as a fashion designer and had a completely different lifestyle, becoming a yoga teacher allowed her to fulfil her focus on healing and finding her true purpose in life.
Growing up in Bali, she was instilled with a strong sense of community and service to others. Yoga provided her with an opportunity to transcend her own limitations and conditions, leading her to help people in her community during the pandemic through yoga practices. What drew her to teaching yoga was the karma of yoga, which allowed her to help others.
At present, she is expanding her knowledge and offerings in the field of holistic health. Since embarking on her yoga journey, she has become interested in raw food and detoxification and is in the process of completing her certification as a holistic nutrition and detox coach. She has also travelled to Rishikesh, India, to deepen her study of yoga.
As someone who has experienced the benefits of practising yoga with proper nutritional support during her own healing process, she now incorporates this knowledge into her teaching. She is grateful to be where she is now, sharing her passion and joy for the healing path while fulfilling her purpose of helping others.
Instagram: @missuniquebali
Nikki teaches Guided Ashtanga:
Tuesdays & Thursdays 09.30 - 10.45
Abdi
As Balinese he feel very great-full growing and learning about Balinese culture and its tradition. He began his meditation practice in 1992. Along his journey, he met many Gurus who guide him to deepen his spirituality. After several years of consistent meditation practice,he found his call to become a healer. His gifted hands have healed many people through Chakra Healing method.Yoga-inspired his life in 2003, with strong self-discipline and consistent practice, yoga made his life even better. In 2006, he decided to take Yoga Teacher Training and got certified. While combining his healing & yoga practice, he also believes that sound can affect the three levels of human life aspects; physical, mental, and spiritual. In 2015, he got a chance to learn and received his certification as a Sound Healer directly from a qualified Nepali sound Healer. Still, in the same year, he got his Gong Master Certification from a famous Gong Master Institute which made him become one of the best Sound Healers in Bali.
Instagram: @thebalinesehealer
Abdi teaches Mindful Flow:
Wednesdays 11.00 - 12.15
Bez
Bez brings authenticity, intention, and fun to every class, sharing his deep love for yoga with all of us.
Bez’s journey from student to teacher transformed his life, and his classes reflect that profound change. Expect strong, smart sessions with precision cueing and verbal support that encourage you to explore your edges while connecting deeply to your heart.
Bez’s teaching is designed to uplift and inspire trust in life, empowering each student to deepen their personal practice in a way that feels right to them.
Get ready to feel empowered and connect in new ways under his guidance.
Instagram: @thisisbesralyoga
Bez teaches Empowering Vinyasa:
Monday 09.30 - 10.45 & Saturday 08.00 - 09.15
Vivienne
Vivienne has traveled worldwide to learn from different teachers and has accumulated 1,400 TTC and over 50,000 hours of teaching experience. Her commitment to personal and collective growth makes her classes a transformative journey into alignment, empowerment, and self-discovery. She observes the students’ body conditions and inspires each individual to explore their limits. Through practicing and teaching, she dives deep into yoga philosophy. Since 2019, she has been teaching and sharing her yoga knowledge throughout Bali.
Instagram: @vivienne_zeng
Vivienne teaches Anusara Yoga:
Monday & Wednesday 16.00 - 17.15 & Friday 11.00 - 12.15
Kristina
Kristina Bandelman is a dedicated and versatile 300-hour Certified Yoga Teacher specializing in Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin, and Restorative yoga. With a passion for guiding practitioners of all levels, Kristina helps students forge a deeper connection with their bodies and find comfort in their practice.
Her yoga journey has taken her across the globe, from India to China, Kazakhstan to Indonesia. Kristina's diverse teaching experience includes roles at prestigious yoga studios, fitness clubs, and innovative spaces like the Outpost Coliving Space in Bali and the online platform Omflow.
Kristina's expertise is built on a solid foundation of training, including:
• 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training from Oceanic Yoga, Goa, India
• 65-hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training from Radiantly Alive, Bali, Indonesia
• 35-hour Restorative Yoga Teacher Training from The Nomadic Yogi, Online
With a skill set encompassing anatomy, pose modifications, effective cueing, and various meditation and breathing techniques, Kristina creates a holistic yoga experience. Her ability to provide hands-on adjustments, sequence effectively, and communicate clearly ensures that each student receives personalized attention and guidance.
Currently based in Bali, Kristina continues to share her knowledge and passion for yoga at multiple studios.
Instagram: @kristinabandelman
Kristina teaches Mindful Flow:
Monday 11.00 - 12.15 & Sunday 10.30 - 11.45
Astora
Astora’s teaching is heavily influenced by the styles he fell in love with during his own practice: Ashtanga Vinyasa, Iyengar, and Anusara. These approaches focus on the integration of breath, alignment, and mindful movement. In the classes, there is an emphasise on fluidity of transitions, strong holds, and precise alignment cues to help students feel confident and grounded. He guides students to move with intention, encouraging them to connect both physically and mentally to their practice.
His classes in Bali reflect the lessons learned throughout his yoga journey creating a space where students feel both challenged and supported, and where they can cultivate strength and mindfulness on and off the mat.
Yoga has shaped his life in countless ways, and he feels passionate about sharing its transformative power with others. He continues to teach with the same dedication and curiosity that first led to the practice, and is excited to keep learning, growing, and sharing this journey with the students
Instagram: @astorayoga
Astora teaches Vinyasa Flow:
Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 9.30am - 10.45am
Sasya
Sasya graduated as a bachelor of psychology and a hypnotherapist, she practices yoga as a physical and mental process. Her classes inspire a personal practice within a group setting to synchronize collective energy as a community. Brigitta Sasya believes yoga creates an opportunity for personal growth allowing space to tune in and build a healthy relationship with ourselves.
Instagram: @brigittasasya
Sasya teaches Yin Yoga:
Tuesday & Friday 16.00 - 17.15
Indah
I first found my love for yoga for exercising and staying fit.
Not until the pandemic, I started to meditate. Starting with a 30 days meditation challenge I started to add this into my habit. To mix run, meditate and breathwork daily.
It quickly becomes a self practice. I would wake up, meditate and breathe to set the ground then go for a run by the river in Australia. Until one point i had a transcendental experience. It transforms my life.
I teach power flow and breathwork.
I love to break a sweat. By moving your body and to also feel ( not just performance ) will take you there, into a flow state.
I follow practitioners like Joe Dispenza and Wimhof. My style of teaching is for a lifestyle. To move from the mind or the conscious, into to the heart.
Mind and heart coherence.
Where tapping into the subconscious is where the new level of biological health and healing appears
Instagram: @iamhomebreathe
Indah teaches Power Flow:
Thursday 16.00 - 17.15