about

My name is Maria Simak.

I am a certified yoga teacher (500YTT), Ayurvedic practitioner, and a lifelong seeker of balance between structure and soul. My journey began not in a yoga studio, but in the high-paced world of international business and audit, where I still work today as a corporate director.

Despite building a successful career, I always felt a deeper calling toward healing, presence, and embodiment. That calling led me to India, where I immersed myself in traditional yoga and Ayurvedic studies, lived simply, and reconnected with the wisdom of the body and breath.

Long before discovering yoga, I spent ten years practicing Kung Fu, a discipline that taught me focus, resilience, and the profound connection between body and mind. For the past 15 years, yoga has been a central part of my life, and for the last five, I’ve had the privilege of teaching and guiding others on their own journeys.

In addition to my yoga path, I hold a Master’s degree in Psychology and am currently studying alternative medicine in Germany as a Heilpraktikerin. This allows me to bridge ancient wisdom with scientific foundations and offer a truly holistic approach to well-being.

Today, I live what I teach: I balance a demanding professional life with daily practices that keep me grounded, strong, and present. I believe that yoga and Ayurveda are not only for retreats or slow-paced lives; they are powerful tools for anyone navigating stress, responsibility, or leadership, whether you're in a boardroom, raising children, or building something big.

Through my classes, consultations, and content, I help others integrate ancient practices into their modern reality, so they can feel strong, clear, and connected, no matter how full their life is.