The presence of miracles has always been an important part of my life.
From my maternal grandmother, I learned about the wisdom that lives within us and the importance of listening to it. She taught me how to breathe in a way that could warm my body when I was so cold that my teeth were chattering. She had a deep respect for the invisible dimensions of life and taught me to care for the world that exists beyond what we can see. I admired her patience, her dexterity, and the quiet certainty with which she moved through life.
My mother’s passion was dance. She loved movement and seemed most alive when she was in motion. My father offered something different. From him, I learned stillness. It was he who carefully placed the books on our family bookshelf that first opened the door to the world of yoga for me.
When he noticed my growing interest, he told me that he had learned yoga on his own from books and began showing me some of the more challenging postures, such as Mayūrāsana and Bakāsana. I remember watching him with wonder and asking myself: How is that even possible?
I think little girls tend to admire their fathers. At least, I certainly did. Yet my father continued to inspire that admiration long after childhood.
One memory stands out vividly. I was ten years old and participating in a running race. As I began to tire, he explained how to coordinate my breath with my movement and encouraged me to keep going rather than give up. I followed his guidance and discovered that I could continue far beyond what I thought was possible.
Only many years later did I realize the significance of that moment. Without knowing it, I had learned the essence of vinyasa: the art of linking breath and movement. This principle would later become a cornerstone of my yoga practice and teaching, particularly within the tradition of Ashtanga Yoga.
Although my mother always supported my dreams and creative projects, she struggled to imagine a future for me as an artist. She wanted me to choose a profession that, in her eyes, would provide stability, recognition, and a secure place in the world. And so, I set aside my dream of becoming an artist and chose to study civil engineering instead.
Life, however, has a way of returning us to what we love most.
After graduating from university, I worked as a civil engineer for six years. Alongside my professional career, yoga had already become an important part of my life. I had been practicing for several years when I discovered János Bálint’s work in 2004 and began my formal yoga studies at the Padma Studio of Yoga in Budapest. From that point onward, everything began to unfold rapidly.
In 2006, life brought me the opportunity to move to New Zealand. It was there that I was introduced to Ashtanga Yoga, a practice that became a daily companion and remained at the heart of my life until the birth of my daughter.
Between 2010 and 2013, I immersed myself in intensive practice, study, and teacher training. This period culminated in receiving my instructor certification through Yoga Alliance, marking the beginning of a new chapter in my journey as both a practitioner and a teacher.
Looking back, I can see that these years were quietly preparing me for a different life than the one I had originally imagined—a life devoted to practice, learning, and supporting others on their own path of transformation.
My teaching journey developed in New Zealand, where I first offered private sessions and small group classes before expanding into regular weekly classes, workshops, and courses. During this time, I taught Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga, combined Dance and Yoga classes, and Women’s Yoga. From 2010 onward, I devoted myself primarily to the study and teaching of Mysore-style Ashtanga Yoga.
I had found Peter Sanson in New Zealand, with whom I’d practiced from 2010 and had taught from 2013 to January 2015. During the cooperation with him, I had the opportunity to truly understand and master the Mysore-style, traditional teaching method.
Alongside movement practices, I have always been interested in supporting personal growth and self-inquiry. In response to the interests and needs of my students, I offered introductory Sanskrit courses—which I have studied privately since 2006—as well as advanced trainings and self-development programs that integrated philosophy, practice, and self-reflection.
I also offered Lifestyle Counseling, drawing upon the knowledge and experiences I gained through my travels in Asia, Indonesia, and New Zealand, alongside my personal practice and studies in Ayurveda. These influences helped me develop a holistic approach that supports balance, well-being, and sustainable lifestyle change.
In January 2015, my husband and I, returned to Budapest, Hunagry where I continued to deepen my teaching work, offering classes, courses, and both short- and long-term trainings in several yoga studios. These years provided many opportunities to share the practices and teachings that had become such a meaningful part of my own journey.
I thought I understood dedication, growth, and transformation through years of practice and teaching. Yet life had another lesson prepared for me—one that would reshape me from the inside out. The greatest initiation of all was becoming a mother.
After the birth of our daughter (in 2018), I had the opportunity to continue my studies and explore new perspectives on healing, growth, and human potential. These experiences enriched the way I support my students and expanded the range of tools I bring to my work. I undertook in-depth studies of the nervous system, immersed myself in the wisdom traditions of India and South America, and completed a multi-year training in Positive Psychology.
I am currently deepening my studies in nervous system healing and integrating insights from the field of parental care into my therapeutic work. At present, I am focused on translating my courses and body of knowledge into English to make them accessible to a wider audience.
As a first step in this process, I recently released my micro-memoir, The Heart Way. I am also creating a companion workbook that weaves together practices from art, pranayama, yoga, and craniosacral therapy, alongside trauma-release and nervous system regulation exercises. The workbook is designed to support readers in bringing the book’s themes into lived experience through embodied practice.
I teach online, offering one-on-one and group mentoring, as well as online courses. I teach in two languages (English and Hungarian). My classes are suitable for beginners as well as intermediate students. For more information see the Come Closer page.
My path has taken me through engineering, yoga, motherhood, writing, and the study of healing. Looking back, I can see that each chapter was preparing me for the next. Today, I bring together these experiences in service of a simple intention: helping people reconnect with themselves, trust their inner guidance, and remember the wisdom that already lives within them.
Publications
The Heart Way: A Micro-Memoir of Feeling, Remembering, and Becoming, 2026
Through stories, reflections, and contemplations, I explore healing, creativity, embodiment, motherhood, and the art of paying attention.
Podcast:
Closer to the Sun Podcast (English & Hungarian): Conversations with creatives on remembering, and becoming.
Inspiráció Rádió : An archive of radio recordings. Reflections on yoga, motherhood, mindful living, personal growth, and the transformative power of everyday practice.
Evolve 1:1 Mentoring Program – Önmagadra Hangolva 1:1 konzultációs mentorprogram/ 2026 (English & Hungarian): A personalized journey of self-inquiry, nervous system support, and embodied transformation.
LélekZEN: Mágikus Lélekutazás -Launching September 2026: A journey through Somatic Writing, Western Astrology, Human Design, and the Gene Keys.
Győzedelmes Légzés: An online course exploring the transformative power of conscious breathing.
Érzelmi Alkímia Alapozó (online): Foundational practices for emotional awareness, regulation, and inner transformation.
21 Nap Támogatás: A complimentary 21-day program designed to support nervous system regulation through simple daily practices.
Selected Training & Qualifications
Szent István University, Ybl Miklós Technical College, civil engineer, Budapest/ 2000
Mysore-style Ashtanga Yoga studies, New Zealand /2010-2015
Traditional Māori massage /Mirimiri technique, Waiheke island, NZ/ 2012
Ayurveda studies, New Zealand and Hungary / 2010-2018
Yoga Alliance Teacher Certification New Zealand /2010-2013 (YA-200, YA-500, E-RYT-500)
Multi-year Positive Psychology training online/ 2018-2020
Digital Marketing Trainings, online /2023-
Quantum Craniosacral Therapy (QCST), online/2023-
Studies in Nervous System Healing and the trauma field, online 2023-
Ongoing studies in parental care and nervous system regulation, online 2020-
Teachers & Influences
I am grateful to the many teachers, mentors, authors, and wisdom traditions that have shaped my path over the years.
Among those who have most deeply influenced my work are:
Peter Sanson and Saraswati Jois
Stephanie Nelson and Kiri Sutherland
Réka Gáborjáni and János Bálint
Sarah Tacy Tangredi and Kate Northrup
Nadia Colburn
Richard Rudd
Katie Dove and Kimberly Ann Johnson
Carrie Contey, PhD. and Dan J. Siegel
Dr. Jeffrey Rutstein and Deb Dana
Dr. Alberto Villoldo and Marcela Lobos
My understanding has also been enriched by the wisdom traditions of India and South America, as well as by ongoing studies in nervous system healing, Positive Psychology, Ayurveda, somatic practices, and conscious parenting.
While I have learned much from my teachers, some of my greatest lessons have come through daily practice, motherhood, writing, and the ordinary moments of life itself.
For interviews, podcasts, speaking engagements, collaborations, and media inquiries, my professional bio and media kit are available upon request. I would be happy to hear from you.
viktoria maczo 
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