Hi!

My name is Justyna Traczyk. I use she/her pronouns.

I am a yoga facilitator, photographer, and outdoor‑minded human whose work weaves together holistic health, nervous‑system literacy, and a deep respect for lineage. My path has been shaped by nearly two decades of studying and teaching Ashtanga Yoga, and by a commitment to practicing in relationship—to the land I stand on, the body I inhabit, the people who shaped me, and the shifting seasons of my life.

I’m interested in yoga as something lived rather than performed. My practice has carried me through early mornings, shifting rhythms of daily life, grief, joy, travel, weeks spent in the mountains and living out of a tent, and the quiet in‑between moments .

My journey with Ashtanga Yoga began in 2005 and quickly became a daily ritual of movement and stillness. Since 2006, I have returned regularly to India to study with my teachers, including years of dedicated practice at KPJAYI in Mysore under the guidance of Sharath Jois Rangaswamy, from whom I received authorization to teach in 2014 and later assisted in the Shala. Since 2018, I have continued my studies with Sharmila Desai at Ashtanga Yoga Morjim, whose mentorship encouraged me to open my own traditional space, MERU Shala.

I’m fascinated by how repetition reshapes us over time—ethically as much as physically—and how devotion can stay steady even when life is not.

My teaching is grounded in trauma‑informed principles and somatic understanding. I support students in cultivating safety, agency, and resilience, drawing from my experience teaching in many different contexts: traditional shalas, prisons, oncology programs, youth groups, and international communities. My work with women includes pelvic floor education, menstrual cycle awareness, and guidance through pregnancy, postpartum, and the complexities of body image and self‑acceptance.

My long‑term studies in India and the teachers who guide me continue to shape my respect for tradition. At the same time, my commitment to decolonizing yoga informs how I share it—honouring the tradition without appropriating it, acknowledging the land that supports me and the nervous system within and beyond my body. I believe practice must be rooted in humility, reciprocity, and care for the world around us.

As a climber and nature‑driven person, I see the outdoors as a place of transformation. This understanding led me to create MovementForChange CAMP, a gathering that blends yoga, climbing, land‑based learning, and community dialogue. The event centers shared values—environmental responsibility, social justice, equality, and embodied activism—and has been supported by ethical outdoor brands like Patagonia, New Roots & Fundacja YES and recognized for its women‑empowering mission.

Alongside teaching, I work as a professional photographer, focusing on portraits, lifestyle, and landscapes. My images reflect my devotion to the natural world and my belief that beauty can inspire protection.

I live simply and intentionally—choosing plant‑based living, low‑impact habits, and collaborations aligned with my ethics. I love life on the road, windy mountain passes, early‑morning light, and the communities I meet through yoga and climbing.

I build my life around what feels meaningful, and in that alignment I find a sense of freedom—quiet, grounded, and spacious.