Stela Balaban

She has been co-facilitating the 300hr program alongside Matt and Holly, and more recently 200hr YTT and the CYS 800hr IYAT-accredited Program, of which she is also a graduate. As a teacher, Stela’s interest is to support, develop and systematize the shala teachings. She is passionate about offering students a world-class yoga education of the highest ethical and scientific standards, while at the same time uphold the esoteric essence and sacred nature of the teachings. Stela holds a B.A. in International Relations from Mount Union College (2005), an M.A. in Politics from New York University (2007) and an M.S. in Sociology from University of Amsterdam (2010). She is also a published author in peer reviewed health publications. She has lived and studied in several countries, including Romania, Italy, France, Germany and the Netherlands.