Raili Maripuu
Founder & Ashtanga Yoga Teacher
"Consistency is the key to transformation. The practice isn't about the perfect pose, but about the presence you bring to each moment on the mat."
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My Journey
Raili Maripuu is a native Estonian based in the UK who has been practising yoga for over 20 years. She began her daily Ashtanga Yoga practice in 2009 and has been teaching for over 10 years.
Her main teachers are Lino Miele (Italy) and Hamish Hendry (UK). Raili is one of Lino Miele's Recognised Teachers . She graduated in June 2016 from the Ashtanga Yoga in-depth study taught by Lino Miele, completing 500 training hours. She also undertakes further annual studies in Italy at the Lino Miele Studio in August (20hr annually for the past 10 years) and in Kerala, India with Lino Miele (60hr annually for the past 10 years).
In 2016, Raili founded Ashtanga Estonia — a traditional Ashtanga Yoga school in Tallinn. She developed a systematic and methodical training programme for assistant teachers at the shala, which she has been running annually since 2019.
In the UK, Raili runs the Ashtanga Yoga programme at Yoga Reading and teaches regular weekly classes at The Little Yoga Studio in Twyford.
Raili teaches Ashtanga following the traditional method, known as parampara in Sanskrit, where the teacher passes knowledge directly to the student. Her teaching style is encouraging and supportive, helping students establish their individual daily practice.
An entrepreneur and former dancer, Raili practises Ashtanga Yoga 5–6 times a week and teaches weekly in both Estonia and the UK.
My Philosophy
I believe that consistency is the key to transformation. The practice isn't about the perfect pose, but about the presence you bring to each moment on the mat. My role as a teacher is to create a supportive environment where every student can discover their own path through this ancient practice.
Specializations
- Lino Miele Recognised Teacher
- Graduated June 2016 Ashtanga Yoga in-depth study
- 500 training hours
- Further annual studies in Italy (20hr) & India (60hr)
- Founder of Ashtanga Estonia (2016)
- 20+ years of yoga practice
- 10+ years of teaching experience
- Developer of assistant teacher training programme
Practise with Me
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What Students Say
How students describe practising with Raili Maripuu
Expert and Empowering Guidance
Students highlight her expert guidance in workshops, noting that she helps them develop a thorough understanding of sequence, breathing, and flow, particularly focusing on physical opening in the shoulders and hips.
High Standard of Traditional Teaching
Reviewers at her studios often praise the high quality teaching and her individualised approach, which has helped them progress not just physically, but also in their personal understanding of yoga's broader scope.
Supportive and Welcoming Environment
Even for absolute beginners, the atmosphere in her classes is described as focused and relaxed at the same time, with students feeling immediately impressed by the supportive community she fosters.
Holistic and Life-Changing Results
Practitioners have noted that the passion for yoga she instills makes a sincere difference to their lives, leaving them feeling calm, energised, and even 2 inches taller after a session.
Moments from Practice
