Nathalie Bakker

My name is Nathalie. I am born to an English mother and a French father. I grew up in London, Brussels and Paris. Early in my 20's I moved to Amsterdam where I spent many years happily living with my husband and now son.

My husband has the travel bug just as I have and we have moved around the globe as a family during the last 10 years.

 

East & West yogi: Living in Singapore, I became fascinated by yoga and studied at one of the top Yoga Universities from Bangalore, India. I obtained my first yoga certification from VYASA in 2011. This certification was very much focused on the philosophy of yoga as well as breathing and cleansing techniques. Meditation became a daily part of my practice.

Subsequently, I taught in Singapore for 18 months before moving to the US. I then cultivated my knowledge by furthering my yoga education in California (RYT200). This second qualification was centered around the human anatomy and understanding muscle engagement in each pose. This is a key component in becoming a strong and flexible yogi and avoiding injury.

 

In 2017, I pursued my development and became RYT500 certified. 

I combine the knowledge I gained studying in Asia and in the US in my teachings today.
​My classes are a reflection of my own journey, strength and flexibility and tailored to each person in the class whether you are a beginner or more advanced practitioner. I am a very hands-on teacher who loves helping students advance and become more confident in their practice.