Vaya
Vaya (Talia Lia Meizan Nijhuis) received her yoga teacher certification directly from B.K.S. Iyengar in Pune, India. She has practiced Yoga and Vipassana meditation since 1992 after receiving a B.A. degree In Philosophy and Cognition Science from the University of Tel Aviv. She studied with various teachers around the world including B.K.S. Iyengar, Getta and Prashant Iyengar, and completed 4 years of yoga teacher training with Mr. Faeq Biria from France. She worked as an assistant of “Remedial Yoga classes” in Israel and the Iyengar Yoga Institute in India. Since 2007, Vaya has lived with her husband and their two boys in PachaMama, Costa Rica and teaches yoga there.
Upcoming Programs by Vaya
Iyengar Yoga Intensive - 3 mornings - Nov 2025
Effortless Effort in Yoga Asana In this 3-day morning workshop, we will explore the family of asanas as taught by B.K.S. Iyengar. Through the use of props, proper sequence and timing, and with the intention to respect the body and to minimize physical injuries, we will open to discover the place where we can practice […]
Iyengar Yoga Intensive - 3 mornings - Mar 2026
Effortless Effort in Yoga Asana In this 3-day morning workshop, we will explore the family of asanas as taught by B.K.S. Iyengar. Through the use of props, proper sequence and timing, and with the intention to respect the body and to minimize physical injuries, we will open to discover the place where we can practice […]