Yoga as a way of living, not just a way of moving.
Welcome and Namaste. Daniela Kosmalski teaches Ashtanga, meditation, and restorative practice: rooted in a lineage and shaped by nearly three decades on the mat.
Welcome and Namaste!
Daniela Kosmalski is an experienced yoga teacher based in Santa Cruz, California, devoted to sharing the transformative practices of Ashtanga Yoga, meditation, and mindful movement.
Her yoga journey began in Brazil in 1996 and has evolved through decades of dedicated study, practice, and teaching.
Over the years, Daniela has traveled regularly to Mysore, India, to study with Sharath Jois, deepening her understanding of the traditional Ashtanga Yoga method while continuing her exploration of yoga philosophy and its practical application in daily life.
These experiences continue to inspire her approach, which honors both the discipline of the practice and its ability to support a balanced, meaningful life.
Bem-vindo(a)! Namastê!
Daniela é professora de yoga e vive em Santa Cruz, Califórnia. Sua paixão é compartilhar o poder transformador do Ashtanga Yoga, da meditação e do movimento consciente, ajudando pessoas a encontrarem mais equilíbrio, presença e bem-estar em suas vidas.
Sua jornada começou no Brasil, em 1996, e desde então tem sido construída por décadas de estudo, prática dedicada e ensino contínuo.
Ao longo dos anos, Daniela viajou regularmente para Mysore, na Índia (berço do Ashtanga Yoga) para estudar com Sharath Jois, aprofundando sua compreensão do método tradicional e expandindo seus estudos em filosofia do yoga e sua aplicação prática no dia a dia.
Para Daniela, o yoga é muito mais do que uma prática física: é um caminho de autoconhecimento, transformação e conexão consigo mesmo e com o mundo ao redor.
Upcoming January 2027
Upcoming June, 2027
About Daniela
A practice built across three continents.
Brazil, 1996
Ongoing:
Mysore, India
Today:
Santa Cruz, California
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1996
Brazil
Daniela's yoga journey begins: the start of what would become a lifelong practice.
Ongoing
Mysore, India
Regular study with Sharath Jois and all the Ashtanga worldwide teachers deepens her grounding in the traditional Ashtanga method and yoga philosophy.
Today
Santa Cruz, California
Teaching Ashtanga, meditation, and restorative yoga — in person at the local shala and online, worldwide.
NOW AVAILABLE
Guided Meditations: Download & Practice Anytime
I am happy to share a collection of gentle, easy-to-follow guided meditations now available for download.
These recordings are inspired by the teachings of Vedanta and Yoga, and are designed as a simple invitation to pause, turn inward, and rest in the quiet presence of your own heart.
You will get a M4A (5MB) file
Teaching Philosophy
Yoga is much more than a physical practice : it is a lifelong path of self-awareness, growth, and inner balance.
Daniela values a teacher-student relationship rooted in trust, respect, and shared learning, encouraging students to build confidence in their own practice rather than dependence on a teacher.
Her goal is to give students tools they can carry into everyday life — supporting a sustainable personal practice, and long-term health, resilience, and well-being.
