Iona Dudley-Ward
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Originally from the UK, Iona holds a BA Honours in Dance and Performing Arts from the University of Brighton. She discovered Ashtanga Yoga while training at the Laban Dance School in London, and has practiced ever since—formally training in India in 2013 with Yogi Kamal at Tattva Yoga Shala in Rishikesh. Her performance background shapes her unique teaching style, which is expressive, accessible, and attuned to flow. Over the years, Iona has taught at leading studios such as Soho House Mumbai, The Moon Village, Yoga House, and More Yoga London, and has led private sessions at luxury resorts across the UK and Italy. In Goa, her presence spans studios like Ashiyana, Nalanda, Mojigao, and Palmorama. She also curates innovative events like “Pop-Up Yoga & Live DJ” sessions—fusing movement and music in unforgettable ways. At Nalanda, Iona leads soulful, energetic retreats that balance discipline with joy, tradition with creativity, and effort with ease.