Merve Ateş

For me, yoga is more than just an exercise; it's a deep and transformative connection I forge with life itself. In every practice, I feel like a student, because yoga reminds me that learning is a never-ending journey. This journey is long, perhaps endless… and in fact, life itself is a yoga mat for me.

When I think of yoga, three words come to mind: mindfulness, inner exploration, and compassion. I may not be able to completely silence the noise in my mind, but through yoga and meditation, I'm learning to quiet down, slow down, and find stillness. These practices teach me to recognize my limitations and to see more consciously what I notice outside the mat, in my daily life as well.

I love practicing yoga because it allows me to make new discoveries about both my body and mind. I love teaching yoga even more; because being able to share everything I've learned, to touch people, and to initiate a journey from heart to heart brings me immeasurable joy. With each student, I learn anew and grow anew.

My goal in my classes is for everyone to embark on a journey of self-discovery, to build a bridge between breath and body, and to bring more balance, peace, and compassion into their lives through yoga. Every piece of feedback I receive inspires me to improve further. Sharing my yoga journey, growing and expanding together, is the greatest gift for me.

Trainings;

• Cihangir Yoga Fundamentals 200 Hours

• January 2023 – November 2023

• Cihangir Yoga Istanbul

• Registered Yoga School (RYT200)

• Yoga Alliance

• Fascial Yoga 200 Hours

• November 2024 – September 2025

• Zeynep Aksoy Reset (Online)

• Registered Yoga School (RYT200)

• Yoga Alliance

• Therapeutic Advanced Level with Chris Chavez

• (13 Hours)

• Cihangir Yoga Istanbul

• August 4-5-6, 2023

• The Intricacies of Teaching Yoga with Bade Gül Kılınç

• Master Self-Expression (10 Hours)

• Cihangir Yoga Istanbul

• October 7-8, 2023