Meet Maria Isabel: Children's Yoga Teacher

Hi, my name is Maria Isabel. I’m Brazilian and moved to the UK in 2019. I graduated as a

Biology teacher in my home country, but when I first arrived in the UK, I worked in different

career paths while adapting to a new culture and language.

During this time, Yoga and movement became very important in my life. It started simply as a

way of moving, but it soon became a space where I could take care of my mental health, find

balance and reconnect with myself.

As teaching has always been part of who I am, being able to bring together my background

in education with movement and mindfulness felt like a natural path. So I decided to

embrace a new career path and train as a Yoga teacher. I feel very grateful to create spaces

through Yoga where both adults and children feel safe, confident and able to express

themselves while supporting their wellbeing through movement.

What’s your favourite season and why?

Summer is my favorite season. I love the warmth, the light and how alive everything feels.

What’s something that changed your life?

Moving to the UK was a big life change for me. It pushed me out of my comfort zone, helped

me grow, and gave me new perspectives,both personally and professionally.

How has your culture influenced who you are?

Being Brazilian has shaped my love for community, music, dancing and nature. It’s a big part

of my identity and influences the way I connect with people and experience life.

What helps you stay positive?

Movement, staying connected to nature and to the people I love help me stay balanced and

positive, even during challenging times.

If you could live anywhere, where would it be?

I love living in London. I really enjoy the diversity, the different cultures and the energy of the

city. But in the future, I would love to live closer to the beach, so I could go swimming every

day.