Marzi

As a Yoga Alliance-certified yoga teacher and a biomedical engineer and researcher (PhD), I bring a unique blend of scientific knowledge and yogic wisdom into my teaching. My approach emphasizes the therapeutic aspects of yoga, aiming to create balance within the body, correct habitual postural patterns, and enhance mindfulness.

My yoga journey began in adolescence, when I was searching for a way to release stress, lift my mood, and cultivate inner calm. At 19, I was introduced to yoga by a deeply educated and wise teacher. I was quickly astonished by how effortlessly yoga gave me exactly what I was seeking. Since then, I have believed that yoga is a powerful tool to maintain mindfulness, health, and happiness.

Over the years, I’ve learned that lifelong learning is essential on the path of mindfulness. True teachings find their way to true students—anywhere, anytime. This has been confirmed repeatedly through my own experiences. In 2013, I moved to New Zealand to pursue a PhD in Medical Imaging.

Six months into my research, I realized I was missing a vital part of my life—yoga. I began practicing again at the university’s recreation centre, where I met some of my current yoga friends and was introduced to the Western styles of yoga. After completing my thesis, I decided to return to teaching yoga alongside my academic and professional career. To meet teaching standards in New Zealand, I trained under a highly experienced yoga teacher and therapist here in NZ.

My classes integrate anatomy, physiology, physics, and biomedical engineering in a clear and simple way. I guide students to feel, visualize, and heal through their practice. Whether I’m describing a yoga posture, a movement transition, or a breathing technique, I connect the experience to its effects on the body using medical and scientific insights. This often inspires my students, deepening their engagement and curiosity about their own amazing bodies.

My goal is to help students feel refreshed, invigorated, and balanced—both mentally and physically—so they can return to their daily lives with renewed energy. I especially focus on supporting safe mobility across all age groups, preventing hip or spinal injuries, and offering modifications so that every practitioner can enjoy and benefit from yoga in a way that feels both safe and fun.