Maria Ashtanga Yoga

Possibly the best yoga studio I have attended. Maria is your a phenomenal yoga instructor. I have practiced yoga for almost a decade and Maria took the time to teach me individually. She corrected my posture, gaze and breathing. I felt like I improved on my practice and grew as a yogi. She is so kind, understanding and beautiful inside and out. Loved it all!

I have loved being a member of Sudanti Yoga since August! The shala has a beautiful and peaceful atmosphere. Everyone in the community has been kind and welcoming. Maria is an amazing teacher who is so thoughtful, genuine, and is deeply committed to all students and their wellness. I have learned a lot with her both “on the mat” and lessons for when out in the world. It’s is a gem of a community you will be glad you joined!

I had the privilege of practicing at Sudanti Ashtanga Yoga Studio, and I cannot speak highly enough of the experience. Maria is friendly and also incredibly knowledgeable and generous. From the moment you step into the studio, you feel a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Having practiced mysore at Sudanti for the past two months, Maria's teaching has truly deepened my understanding of Ashtanga yoga. She places a strong emphasis on drishtis (gazing points) and alignment. One aspect that stands out is Maria's beautiful voice during the opening and closing chants. I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to Maria for her dedication, passion and support. Sudanti has been a sanctuary for me, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone seeking a nurturing environment to deepen their Ashtanga yoga practice. <3

Sudanti Ashtanga Yoga is a special place for yoga practice. The studio is clean and has a welcoming and warm atmosphere. Maria is a wonderful- professional, caring and inclusive. I feel very blessed to have found them!

Always an amazing space. Maria takes time to teach the fine details of the practice and makes sure you’re progressing appropriately. A true gem

When I first started practicing at Ashtanga Yoga Vancouver in 2015, Maria was one of my first teachers. Maria is a beautiful person. She is a kind, warm soul who is a dedicated Ashtanga practitioner and teacher. I practiced with Maria in Vancouver until she moved to Victoria and opened her own shala, Sudanti Ashtanga Yoga. I can highly recommend Maria as a teacher. She is a wonderful human being. I love her dearly. I used to really love the quote that Maria would share with us at the time of the opening chant. Whatever the quote would be that Maria had chosen that day, it always seemed to speak to me. I am hoping in the future to travel to Victoria to practice with Maria and visit the beautiful shala that she and her partner David have built. (Right now I only know it from photos.)

After a long break from Ashtanga due to injury I'm so glad to have found Maria and Sudanti Yoga. Maria helped to re-introduce me to the practice in a way that feels safe and accessible. Her warm, generous, respectful, and confident manner immediately puts you at ease and lets you know you're in good hands. The studio is cozy, welcoming, and spotlessly clean. Thank you Maria for re-inspiring my love of this practice!

Maria has a warm, matriarchal energy and a laugh that fills the room. As a teacher she is so respectful and kind, and her teachings are always aimed at empowering the student. She always remembers where you are at in your personal practice and knows intuitively when to push you and when to let you just flow. Her knowledge encompasses all the traditions of Ashtanga Yoga, chanting, anatomy, adjustments for injuries. I would highly recommend Maria as a teacher - practicing her is a gift.

Maria is an experienced teacher who is knowledgeable, intuitive and wise. When I became a practitioner of Ashtanga yoga about two years ago, Maria treated me with kindness and respect. Her teaching is systematic and level appropriate and she looks for ways to encourage, connect and include. She is patient, generous, has a wonderful smile and I feel very blessed to have her as a teacher.