About yoga teacher Mairi [my-ree]

Mairi started practicing Hatha Yoga 20 years ago, and had an honour to learn from many amazing teachers across the world. Her practice was, however, particularly influenced by the Bihar and Hridaya schools of Yoga, and this orientation led her to discover the Akasha Yoga Academy (Bali/Thailand), where she completed her 200hrs Hatha Yoga Teacher Training in 2017. Mairi also holds a First Class Certificate in Philosophy of Yoga, from Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies affiliated to the University of Oxford (2016). Since 2022, Mairi is studying with renowned Mohans family to expand her knowledge in the field of yoga therapy. Besides that, and somewhat relevant to her teaching, Mairi holds a continental MD qualification from her first degree. She is also a Master of Science in social medicine from her second degree. In addition, she holds a postgraduate qualification in Cultural and Gender Studies. Since her first qualification from the School of Medicine at the University of Belgrade (Serbia), and until recently, Mairi was an academic researcher in social medicine and medical sociology, and for some time, also a lecturer. She was specialising in qualitative research to expand current understanding of health, help- seeking and access to healthcare, with a particular interest in complexity theory, holistic health & integrative healthcare. You can find more about Mairi’s academic work here. The above mentioned mixture of natural and social sciences, with a sprinkle of humanities in the background of yoga studies, occasionally adds a quirky flavour to the Hatha Yoga classes that Mairi offers. However, the classes are primarily based on Mairi’s own long term and versatile yoga practice, and her heartfelt sharing of what she has learned from her amazing yoga teachers. Read more about Mairi’s yoga journey and her yoga teachers and  join Yoga with Mairi on your own yoga journey! *** Mairi is a Yoga Alliance registered teacher since January 2018, now with designations of an experienced teacher (E-RYT) and a continuous education provider (YACAP). She is also a member of British Holistic Medical Association (BHMA), where she had an honour to serve on the Board of Trustees during the transformational time of the BHMA in 2018. © 2023 Yoga with Mairi, by Marija Kovandzic