TEACHERS RETREAT  ITALY 2027

 Michael James Wong
A true teacher’s teacher, Michael is dedicated to sharing the wisdom of the practice with thoughtfulness and care. Uncompromising in his belief that yoga is a practice with purpose, Michael’s teachings prioritise both form and feeling, function and philosophy. With a background in vinyasa, power yoga, vinyasa krama, hatha, katonah, restorative, yin, breathwork and meditation, Michael recognised as a leading voice in modern yoga with a dedicated focus in guiding and inspiring the next generation of teachers and students. His teachings are clear, precise and intentional.

 He is a long time student within the SmartFlow system under the guidance of his teacher Annie Carpenter. For the past 20 years, Michael’s impact as a teacher has been internationally recognised as a teacher, author, speaker and trusted mentor sharing workshops, talks and trainings throughout Europe, Asia, America, Middle East & Australia/New Zealand. His captivating ability to share his teaching en masse has seen him become one of the most well-loved and tenured teachers for Wanderlust Festival (US/UK/Europe/Australia), Balance Festival (UK) & Yoga Games (Sweden).

Born in New Zealand and raised in Los Angeles, Michael now lives in London with his young family and his dog, Gus. He is a 500-hour ERYT Senior Teacher, YACEP trainer and CPD certified instructor and currently leads his 200hr and 300hr teacher trainings and Meditation & Breathwork Teacher Trainings online/globally.

He is the founder of Krama Yoga School, a system of practice that honours the intersection of breath, movement, and yoga philosophy. This is the foundation of the Teachers Practice 200hr YTT. He is also the founder of Just Breathe, an organisation dedicated to your mind and mental health with a digital studio and mindfulness app and meditation & breathwork teacher training academy. At the heart of it all, Michael’s teachings are simple, how you do anything is how you do everything, and in yoga it’s no different. And above all else believes Yoga is a practice with purpose. 

 Michael's online teachings are published on Teachers Practice, an online studio for teachers and dedicated practioners.

Find out more at @michaeljameswong @kramayoga_ @justbreathe @teacherspractice

Shane Lennon

Shane is one of Ireland’s most respected and sought-after yoga teachers, known for his dynamic, alignment-focused style and his ability to make each class feel both grounded and expansive. Based in Dublin, he leads teacher trainings, international workshops, and weekly classes that inspire students to move with purpose, breathe deeply, and connect more fully to their practice.

As Ireland’s first men’s yoga ambassador for Lululemon, Shane brings a strong, steady presence to his role as a lead trainer on 200-hour YTT programs. He has been mentored by Michael James Wong and trained with influential teachers including Dylan Werner, Adam Husler, and Hiro Landazuri.

Shane’s teaching bridges strength, control, and introspection, leaving students empowered, focused, and present.

Find out more at @shanemarklenn