UBUD TEACHERS
Our incredible teachers at Alchemy Yoga and Meditation Center have decades of diverse teaching experience between them and are committed to deepening their own lifelong path of growth and share their knowledge with their students. Our vision is to uphold the core values of AYMC for the wellbeing of our students, and local and global community with compassion and kindness. Find out more about them below!
ASHTON SZABO
Principal Teacher and Co-Owner at Alchemy Yoga & Meditation Center.
Ashton Szabo was first introduced to yoga in 1991 at the age of twelve. In 2005, he traveled to China to study esoteric Taoism and Buddhism—the same year he completed his first yoga teacher training. The following year, convinced he was destined for the life of a monk, he booked a one-way ticket back to Asia, where he completed his second yoga teacher training in Thailand. He then lived there for over six years, dividing his time between Thailand and India while immersed in practice and teaching. In 2010, he encountered Kashmir Shaivism through the work of Swami Lakshmanjoo, which led him to study these life-affirming, non-dual traditions more deeply. Influenced by these householder teachings—and profoundly by the birth of his daughter—Ashton’s path shifted toward re-engaging with life rather than withdrawing from it. He later returned to the United States, where he lived and taught for nine years while developing an integrative approach that blends modern postural yoga (rooted in Hatha traditions) with Non-Dual Shaiva systems such as Spanda, Pratyabhijna, Krama, and Trika, alongside elements of Sri Vidya. He immersed himself deeply in scripture and mythic traditions, while continuing his practice and teaching. He later co-created the Alchemy Yoga & Meditation Centers in Bali, Indonesia, bringing the highly developed traditions of Non-Dual Shaiva & Shakta Yoga into the familiar spaces of modern postural practice. This vision evolved into what is now known as Alchemy Yoga. Ashton now lives in Bali, where he teaches in-person classes, trainings, and online programs.
CLASSES
EARTH, FIRE, WATER, ETHER
JULIE MOKSIM
Julie first began a dedicated yoga practice in 2003 while living in the United States. She volunteered at a local studio in Boston where a calling to teach led her into the role of a teacher’s assistant, and eventually to Bali to attend her first yoga teacher training in 2011. She has put off-the-beaten-track destinations such as Laos and Myanmar on the yoga map, and led the urban outdoor yoga movement in Singapore in recent years. Julie has facilitated retreats in Southeast Asia for over a decade. After teaching classical yoga philosophy for several years, Julie became inspired by the Non-dual Shaiva Tantra approach that informs the practices and teachings at Alchemy. She now lives in Bali to further her knowledge and to offer in return through her deep reverence for the sacred teachings of yoga. Julie excels in clear and informative instructions that go beyond a “one-size-fits-all” approach. Her classes weave philosophical insight with mindful movements and an invitation to be authentic.
CLASSES
AIR, EARTH, ETHER, WATER
DANIËLLE BOSHOVE
Yoga found Danielle during her very first visit to Bali many moons ago. Years of practicing later, yoga turned into a major ally on her personal healing journey, and she decided to leave a corporate career behind to share the teachings that carried her through with the world. She is passionate about creating safe, grounded spaces for you to meet yourself exactly as you are. Teaching from her heart and influenced by her training in yoga, movement and somatic healing, Danielle’s classes offer an opportunity to find strength in your softness as she guides you back to your body as your true home and source of wisdom - on your mat and in life.
CLASSES
EARTH, WATER, AIR, ETHER, KRAMA, YIN, SLOW FLOW
MARC LAWS
Born in England but raised in New Mexico, Marc was first introduced to yoga as a young football/soccer player. After moving back to England, Marc played professionally and started using some of the poses he could remember. He found that the stretches complemented his game and kept injury at bay. However, it wasn’t until after his professional sports career, when he moved to London, that he started practicing sports therapy and felt the call back to the yoga mat. He remembers a particular class when the penny dropped and he saw how this ancient yogic technology could help his clients get to the root of their physical and mental ailments. The rabbit hole continued as the spiritual science of Yoga unfolded and offered a direct means of liberating the mind, strengthening the body, and reminding us of our true nature: connection with ourselves, others, and this ever-giving and abundant planet. Yoga is literally a REvolution. Over the last 5 years, Marc has been teaching on the global stage, from dynamic classes in London’s top studios to soul-quenching workshops and retreats across Europe to the picturesque bamboo shalas of Bali—the place he now calls home. Marc’s classes seamlessly blend artful body geometry with crystalline mental awareness and emotional intelligence. His passion and curiosity for exploring human potential bring an unending freshness and vibrancy to each class that will carry you through your day.
CLASSES
FIRE, WATER, FLOW, POWER FLOW
ID YANI
Ever since Id rolled out the mat in her first yoga class in 2014, she knew she found something she would dedicate her passion towards. Despite studying and working, she still took the time to explore and deepen her practice - eventually leaving her job to focus more on teaching Yoga. In 2015 she completed her first 200 hr YTT at The Yoga Barn. She continued her studies by earning her 50hr ++ Assisting in Yoga teacher training in Bali. “My teaching is my learning, my learning is my teaching,” says Id.
CLASSES
AIR, KRAMA, YIN
TESS KENNEDY
Tess grew up in the mountains of Boulder, Colorado, USA. Her grandmother, a life-long student of the world’s wisdom traditions, first introduced her to the philosophies of yoga. Years later, Tess was pulled to postural yoga and meditation in search of relief from chronic pain. Her experience of healing through yoga eventually guided her to graduate school, where she studied the science of movement and meditation. Her time in academia left her with many new questions about the nature of body, mind, and consciousness, which led her to live in India for two years, deepening her studies of the yogic traditions. Tess has been teaching since 2017 and has held workshops, retreats, and teacher training courses internationally. She is an E-RYT 500 with over 3,000 hours of accredited study in Haṭha Yoga, Somatics, and Nondual Śaiva–Śākta Tantra. Tess’ offerings are always a collaboration with the bodies and hearts in the room. Her intention is to show up fully human, and she hopes you will come as you are, too. Sound and music are at the heart of her offerings — she loves to chant with her harmonium and create a playlist that feels like a story. She shares these practices in gratitude and reverence for the South Asian lineage holders through which the teachings have been passed down.
CLASSES
ETHER, EARTH, KRAMA
ANU KAROLIINA
Since a very young age Anu has been deeply interested in spirituality and the invisible. After some profound shifts in her personal life, Anu found yoga and meditation in 2010. She quickly noticed that it was the way towards her true self. Her journey started with Ashtanga Vinyasa, but she soon felt the calling to physically softer forms of practice. Anu moved to Bali in 2014 and found the practice of Yoga Pranala, which combines the subtle energy work based on the Balinese healer's tradition with yoga asana and fell in love with the practice. She took her first teacher training in Yoga Pranala and that started her teaching path in 2015. Anu is trained in Classical Yin Yoga, Tantric Hatha Yoga and also Authentic Flow and Embodied Yin that are based in somatics and non-dual tantric teachings. Sharing the practices in classes and retreats is both her calling and the place of happiness. Her personal passions have always included art, music and dance. Anu is also a devoted mantra practitioner and musician. She shares Kirtan frequently to spread the joy of sacred sound in her community. Anu is inspired by embodied practices, somatics and creating a non-comparative safe space in her classes for the students to truly drop into their authentic being. She strongly believes that the body is a portal to experience a state of flow and a pathway to infinite consciousness. Her calling is to invite You to come home to Yourself in movement and stillness, in your breath, asana and meditation - Exactly as you are!
CLASSES
AIR, ETHER
JULIEN FINLAY
Julien's yoga journey began in 2012, drawn to the physical intensity and fiery challenge of a strong practice. It wasn't until a knee injury shifted his perspective that he began to explore a more spiritual and introspective side of the practice. This humbling journey guided him to a deeper philosophical and mindful understanding of yoga traditions. After completing his teacher training in Ireland in 2020, Julien began sharing his passion with others, by teaching in Dublin, London and Bali. He has organised retreats and assisted teacher trainings; always centering on creating inclusive spaces, while ensuring his classes foster a non-competitive and judgment-free environment, in which everyone is welcome. Julien's classes are a powerful blend of strength and introspection, encouraging students to move with intention and honesty. He believes that a joyful practice is an authentic practice and creates a space for students to explore their inner landscape with a playful spirit.
CLASSES
FIRE, WATER, KRAMA, POWER FLOW