Pattabhi Jois
Maria studied with her beloved Guruji for thirteen years and has been directly authorised by him to teach Ashtanga level two.
Saraswathi Rangaswamy
Guruji’s daughter is a pioneer, being the first female to attend Mysore Sanskrit College and bring yoga to women in India.
Sharath Jois
Guruji’s grandson is the director of the main shala in Mysore and the only Ashtanga student in the world to have completed all six series.
Shri O.P. Tiwariji
Maria’s latest education and studies with Shri O.P. Tiwariji has awarded her a certification to teach pranayama.
B.K.S. Iyengar
Maria spent a year with Iyengar, practising and studying yoga philosophy and yoga therapy, and was certified by him to teach.
Ramesh Balsekar
Maria spent a lot of time with Ramesh in Mumbai learning philosophy at his Advaita Vedanta-based satsangs.
