Marta is along with her husband a co-founder of Nilayam and dedicated yoga practitioner and teacher of Astanga Yoga. She passionately cultivates daily self-practice of asana and pranayama and has over 15 years of experience on the mat.

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Marta is passionate about breathing practices, Ayurveda and healthy lifestyle which in her opinion should always go hand in hand along with the asana practice. 

In her free time Marta studies Vedic mantras and learns more about the connection between the body, the mind and the soul. She believes that understanding and embodiment of a broad spectrum of practices which connect the physical and the metaphysical offer a gateway towards a deeper understanding and meaning of a happy and fulfilling life. 

John is a co-founder of Nilayam and life-long practitioner of yoga. His fascination towards this ancient practice began at the tender age of 9 years, as a primary school apprentice. 

He continued his learning journey through his youth until early adulthood when, after having graduated several intensive yoga trainings, he began to teach daily in 2009, in New Delhi. 

In 2012 he found his passion and love for Ashtanga Yoga and has been making his yearly trips to Mysore ever since. 

He received the blessing to teach, from his Guru Sharath Jois - Authorization Level 2.  

While teaching, his focus lies in guiding yoga according to Vinyasa principles - a moving meditation with grace and fluidity, by connecting harmoniously with the breath.

He truly appreciates the benefits of therapeutic yoga and feels honoured to be spreading positivity to all. His teachings bring fresh light and awareness to each and every moment. 

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Derrick works in the creative spaces of Yoga, Breath-work, Meditation and Well-Being. 

Inspired through interaction to learn, experience and share, he serves to integrate kindness and presence in somatic practices that awaken the body, relate with felt senses, and clarify the mind.

Derrick appreciates the embodiment of wholesome experiences through the interplay of spaces, both externally and internally. He is especially fond of the embodied practice of Yoga in guiding collective journeys through life with interconnected awareness.

He passionately facilitates somatic coaching practices of Yin Yoga, Hatha Vinyasa Yoga, Myofascial Release, Tension Stress Release, Self-massage, Breathwork, Mindfulness and Meditation.

In addition to holding space for Wellness and Yoga, Derrick is also a Registered Architect and Professional Certified Coach.

Ginger is a dedicated Ashtanga Yoga practitioner and a mom of two beautiful girls. As a part of her continuous education, she's expanding her role as an assisting teacher at Nilayam.