Julia Ruiz de Castroviejo Méndez
Yogini, traveler, and nature lover

ABOUT JULIA
I’m Julia, a Spaniard with a Latin heart, deeply passionate about yoga, nature, conscious living, and travel.
I am a certified yoga teacher with 500 hours from Yoga Inbound and 300 hours in Ashtanga from Yoga Alliance (India). My yoga journey began in 2014, when I moved to Colombia and lived in a yoga monastery, immersing myself in the ancient teachings of yoga. That transformative experience led me to dedicate my life to the practice.
Over the past 10 years, I have trained hundreds of yoga instructors and teachers while leading group classes, private sessions, yoga retreats, and teacher trainings. My passion is guiding others on a journey of self-discovery, movement, and mindfulness through yoga.
I specialize in Ashtanga Mysore and Vinyasa Alignment, focusing on asana precision, body awareness, and breath control. My approach blends traditional yoga techniques with a modern understanding of alignment, mobility, and strength.
To deepen this vision, I founded Paraíso Ahimsa, a yoga and wellness retreat center in Colombia, designed for teacher trainings, retreats, and immersive experiences in nature. It is a space for transformation, connection, and healing, offering exclusive retreats and Yoga Alliance-certified teacher trainings.
Beyond yoga, I am a passionate advocate for conscious eating and sustainable living. I created Amaranto, a project dedicated to responsible food consumption, promoting mindful nutrition as an essential part of a holistic lifestyle.
Join me at Paraíso Ahimsa for a unique experience in yoga, wellness, and self-growth, surrounded by the beauty of Colombia’s nature.

Yoga Teacher Training 200h
We will give you the unique tools to develop a conscious and lasting yoga practice throughout your life.
Our training has 3 qualified teachers, each with their own style and experience, who will give you a holistic view of the practice of yoga. It is a great opportunity to open new horizons because Yoga is not only about postures.

Paraíso Ahimsa
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