
Linda Munro
Linda is an experienced Ashtanga yoga teacher, known for her precision, depth of knowledge, and therapeutic approach to practice. She is the founder of Ashtanga Yoga Paris and the Ashtanga Yoga Paris Teacher Training School, where she has been training aspiring yoga teachers since 2008. With close to 30 years of experience, Linda uses her extensive studies in anatomy, yoga philosophy, yoga wellness, and psychology to offer a unique, mindful practice that supports both physical alignment and mental clarity.
Linda’s yoga journey began in 1995 in Toronto, Canada, after a serious car accident led her to explore yoga as a way to complement her physical therapy. This experience revealed the profound healing power of yoga, sparking a lifelong commitment to the practice. For Linda, yoga is not just a physical discipline but a path to living with awareness, kindness, and inner peace.
In 2004, Linda opened Ashtanga Yoga Paris, a studio that became a pillar of the Paris yoga community. Linda’s teaching blends traditional Ashtanga techniques with a deep understanding of anatomy, allowing students to explore their practice safely and mindfully. Her focus on alignment and breath creates a balanced, sustainable practice that promotes long-term health and personal growth.
Her main Ashtanga teachers are Chuck Miller and Ron Reid. Additionally, she studied with Eddie Stern for four years as well as Sri K. Pattabhi Jois in Mysore, India and New York City.
To completment her Ashtanga practice, Linda’s extensive training includes:
- Yoga Philosophy, thoroughly studying the Yoga Sutras, plus the Bhagavad Gita and finally a mentorship under the guidance of Georg Feuerstein
- Yoga Wellness Training, which has deepened her ability to guide students toward physical and mental vitality
- Five years of psychological training, enriching her understanding of the mind-body connection
- Anatomy with Leslie Kaminoff and others, giving her a thorough understanding of the body’s structure and movement
- Pranayama Certification under Sri O.P. Tiwari, expanding her knowledge of breath and its power to calm the mind and support physical practice
In 2019, Linda and Gerald opened Ashtanga Yoga Golfe Juan on the Côte d’Azur, continuing their mission to share their precise and mindful approach to Ashtanga Yoga.
Linda is a Registered Experienced Yoga Alliance Teacher (E-RYT) and a Continuing Education Trainer. Her teacher training programs, workshops, and classes offer students a detailed, aligned, and thoughtful approach to Ashtanga Yoga, fostering both physical strength and mental clarity. Through her teachings, Linda helps students cultivate a sustainable yoga practice that is deeply rooted in tradition, with a therapeutic touch that enhances overall well-being.