Javier Muriel
Co-Director and Trainer
E-RYT 500 Yoga Teacher specialising in Pranayama and Connecting with Nature
Javier first became interested in yogic breathing techniques (pranayama) and meditation in 1998, inspired by his passion for free diving. In 2005, he took his first steps into Hatha Yoga and, since then, has explored various styles, including Anusara Yoga, Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, Iyengar, Sivananda, Vinyasa Flow, Yin Yoga and Rocket Yoga. He has trained as a teacher of Hatha Vinyasa Yoga (E-RYT 500), Rocket, AcroVinyasa, Hasya Yoga and OSHO Active Meditations, as well as specialising in pranayama through various courses. In 2013, he completed his first Pranayama Training with Sequoia Hennig in Rishikesh, where she discovered the teachings of the Bihar Yoga school. She subsequently studied at the Kaivalyadhama Institute with Shri O.P. Tiwari, one of the world’s leading authorities on pranayama, and took part in the pranayama course run by Gregor Maehle, a renowned teacher in the Western world and author of several notable books on the subject.
In addition to his work on breathing, Javier has served as an International Instructor for the Apnea Academy and an AIDA International Judge. This experience has enabled him to deepen his understanding of breathing and develop his own methodologies: Pranayam® y Breathe Well®
Another of Javier’s great passions is nature. He has taken courses in permaculture and green building, and for three years he has been deepening his practical knowledge of sustainability and ecology at Finca Kalki. He is currently studying at the Higher School of the Environment to train as an environmental educator and nature and green trail guide.Javier was one of the first teachers to obtain the official Certificate of Professional Competence in Yoga Instruction in Spain. He has also completed the Train-the-Trainer course, is a Basic Life Support (BLS) and Semi-Automatic External Defibrillator (SAED) instructor, and is trained in natural therapies such as Reiki, Bach Flower Remedies and Feng Shui. He is also a facilitator of Chinese tea ceremonies.
Other Members
Helena Chacón
Co-Director and Trainer