Yogeswari is a world renowned Advanced Certified Jivamukti Yoga teacher and one of the most senior teachers in the method. She was named by Sonima as one of the 100 most influential yoga teachers in the US. She travels and teaches Jivamukti Yoga internationally and has dedicated herself to inspire other human beings through her teachings and philanthropic leadership. She is the founder & president of AZAHAR Foundation and devotes her resources to the growth and development of the organization.

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Jutta Ariane Mele-Maurer is an Advanced Certified Jivamukti Yoga Teacher and the co-founder and director of Jivamukti Yoga Rome. She holds the distinction of being the first teacher in Italy to achieve Advanced Certification in the Jivamukti method, a milestone that reflects her deep dedication to yoga as both a spiritual path and a living practice.
Jutta has studied and practiced extensively across America, Asia, and Europe, bringing a global depth of knowledge to her teaching. Her classes are known for being physically vigorous, joyful, and playful, while remaining grounded in alignment, breath, and spiritual philosophy. Each session thoughtfully integrates scripture, mantra, and meditation, offering students a holistic experience that transcends the physical postures.
As an internationally respected teacher, Jutta regularly leads workshops, retreats, and trainings and is frequently invited as a guest teacher in Italy and abroad. She has worked closely with senior figures in the Jivamukti tradition, including Sharon Gannon, Yogeswari, and Ruth Lauer-Manenti. She teaches fluently in four languages, making her classes accessible and inspiring to a wide range of students.
Beyond the classroom, Jutta has played a foundational role in shaping the yoga community in Rome, mentoring teachers and helping establish several studios. From 2015 to 2019, she served as a facilitator for the Yoga Alliance Teacher Training, and between 2020 and 2022, she mentored students in the Jivamukti Yoga Teacher Training and Teachers Refinement Course. In 2023, she facilitated the first 75-hour Jivamukti Training in Italy, and in 2024, she mentored the first hybrid 300-hour Jivamukti Teacher Training.
Jutta is celebrated for her deep insight, authenticity, and contagious enthusiasm. Her teaching continues to inspire a diverse community of students and teachers, inviting them into a transformative practice rooted in joy, compassion, and self-inquiry.

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