MERVE

Yoga and breathwork facilitator with over 10 years of experience guiding mindful movement, embodiment, and somatic practices. Originally from Turkey, currently based in Thailand for the past three years, offering classes and holding space within conscious communities.

My work is rooted in trauma-informed approaches, blending yoga, breathwork, and somatic awareness to support emotional release, nervous system regulation, and deeper connection to the body.

Experience

Yoga & Breathwork Facilitator

Thailand ( Koh Phangan) | 2022 – Present

Facilitate yoga and breathwork sessions in community spaces and retreat settings

Guide participants through somatic practices, embodiment, and emotional integration

Hold safe, trauma-informed spaces for individual and group experiences

Yoga Teacher

International / Turkey | 2015 – Present

Teaching various styles of yoga including mindful flow and yin yoga

Supporting students in building body awareness, flexibility, and inner connection

Education & Certifications

250-Hour Yoga Teacher Training | 2015

50-Hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training | 2017

Mindfulness-Based Yoga Teacher Training | 2020

150-Hour Trauma-Informed Breathwork Facilitator Training

with Patricia Udipiti | Koh Phangan | 2024

Somatic Therapy Techniques Training

with Charilaos | Koh Phangan | 2025

The Expression of Power – Hands-On Adjustment Training

with Byron de Marse at The Yoga Barn | September 2025

Core Skills

Breathwork facilitation (rebirthing & trauma-informed)

Somatic awareness & embodiment practices

Nervous system regulation techniques

Group facilitation & space holding

Mindfulness & meditation guidance

Hands-on adjustments (yoga)

Languages

English (fluent)

Turkish (native)