Meet Our Shala Assistant & Apprenticeship Teachers
We are humbled and honored to uphold the old-school traditions and lineage of Ashtanga and Ayurveda Yoga — teachings rooted in wisdom, devotion, and service.
Through direct study and the therapeutic approach of Yoga guided by Christina Martini, the Shala remains deeply grounded in the authentic practices of Yoga Therapy.
Each class, workshop, and training at the Shala is a living expression of this sacred path — blending discipline, devotion, and the holistic wisdom of Ayurveda and Yoga Therapy to nurture wellbeing in body, mind, and spirit.
Ivane Wiley
Authorized & Certified to teach Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Primary & Intermediate Mysore & Guided Classes. Teacher on Zoom with Christina Martini
10 years of dedicated practice and is authorized in the Primary and Intermediate Series of the Traditional Ashtanga Yoga Lineage.
A devoted student of Christina Martini and Manju P. Jois, Ivane embodies the authentic teachings of Ashtanga Yoga with humility and consistency.
Residing in Tennessee, she serves as a Teacher Assistant for Shala Santosha’s Online Mysore Classes, supporting practitioners worldwide in the Virtual Mysore Room connected live to the Shala in Maui, Hawai‘i
(Monday–Friday, 5:00–8:30 a.m. HST; except Moon Days).
Ivane also offers private one-on-one sessions online and in-person in Chattanooga, Tennessee, continuing her studies and mentorship under Christina Martini and Manju P. Jois.
Caio Amaral
Certified and registered yoga teacher to teach Ashtanga Primary & Intermediate Series , apprenticing as a teacher assistant under the guidance of senior teacher, Christina Martini. 10 years of dedicated practice in the Traditional System of Ashtanga Yoga. A direct student of Christina Martini and Manju P. Jois, he continues his studies in Ashtanga Yoga and Yoga Therapy under their guidance.
Caio apprentices with Christina in the Shala Mysore Room on Thursdays and Fridays, 7am - 9am, except on Moon Days.
His yoga journey began in 2014 while playing soccer at the University of Tampa, where he discovered yoga’s profound impact on vitality and focus.
Today, he shares this practice with the heartfelt intention to pass down its ancient wisdom and benefits through consistent, mindful practice.
Outside the Shala, Caio enjoys surfing Maui’s waves, chanting at Hanuman Temple.
Sonia Thornhill
Apprentice in Training under the direction and guidance of Christina Martini . Sonia is registered Yoga Teacher . A dedicated student of Christina Martini, Manju P. Jois, and Sathu Jois, Sonia continues her advanced studies and apprenticeship in the Mysore Room on Maui Hawaii and yoga therapy observation with Christina Martini.
An Army Combat Veteran, Sonia discovered yoga as a path of deep healing and transformation after her military service. Her disciplined background and heartfelt devotion infuse her teaching with humility, compassion, and strength.
Rooted in servitude, joy, presence, and lifelong learning, Sonia embodies the spirit of Ashtanga Yoga — a practice of breath, discipline, and surrender. With reverence for the traditional lineage, she is committed to sharing yoga’s therapeutic and transformative power both on and off the mat.
