My journey into meditation and asanas began in 1985 when my mother introduced me to the practice. Together, we cultivated a daily routine of meditation and asana at home, fostering a deep connection to these traditions that have profoundly shaped my life.

In 1998, during my university years, I discovered modern postural yoga and began practising Ashtanga Yoga independently at home—well before yoga studios became established in Türkiye. This self-guided exploration marked the beginning of a lifelong passion. In 2007, I completed my first teacher training and started teaching yoga. Over the years, I have been fortunate to learn from world-renowned instructors such as David Swenson, Richard Freeman, Bryan Kest, Sarah Powers, and Paul Grilley.

Yoga has taken me on a global journey, encompassing workshops, retreats, and advanced teacher training. In addition to yoga, I have trained in MBCT (Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy) and completed a 10-day Vipassana meditation course. In 2007, I co-founded one of Izmir’s first yoga studios, and in 2011, I opened Türkiye’s first Bikram Yoga studio in Istanbul—vibrant spaces where community and practice flourished.

After relocating to the UK in 2016, I taught Bikram and Yin Yoga at leading studios in London. Since 2021, I have been teaching in Hampshire, sharing my passion for yoga with a growing community. I am a proud Senior Yoga Teacher, registered with Yoga Alliance and Yoga Alliance Professionals.

Currently, I am pursuing postgraduate studies at SOAS University of London in Traditions of Yoga and Meditation and at the University of Exeter in Psychedelics: Mind, Medicine, and Culture.