My journey began back in 2000 when yoga taught me some important lessons about myself. First, I experienced regular yoga practice which improved my overall fitness and energy levels. Yes!! Finally I could touch my toes for the first time ever and I felt calmer and mentally balanced than ever before. I was able to go to bed with a calm mind without worrying about deadlines and meetings.

Working as a marketing executive with a twenty four hour job and constant stress, I realized I had to make some changes and break my old habits. So I did! But who would have thought I would end up travelling around the world, searching for spirituality in the ashrams of India, balancing my headstand in the foothills of the Himalayas in Nepal, pampering my body and soul with the spa rituals of Thailand and Hawaii or letting my taste buds and senses go wild over the gourmet meals in Sri Lanka.

Inspired then by my new love and passion for yoga, meditation, holistic rituals, organic food and travels, where I came across so many wonderful people and cultures that profoundly influenced me, my desire to share my knowledge and experiences with others was set in motion. It was at this time I decided to found and create, Baoli. In 2006, I finally left my old job and became a full time yoga therapist. With Baoli, I offer you too, a chance to experience truly bespoke yoga lessons, holistic breaks and holidays. My experiences helped me to improve and enrich my own life and now I want to share all of this with you. I hope you will be inspired too!

Michaela Olexova