I’ve always been into movement—splits, bridges, and headstands came naturally because I was a gymnast by age five. Around thirteen, my spiritual curiosity started to awaken too. My mom was a big influence—she’d take me to breathwork, Reiki, astrologers, and fill our home with spiritual books. I was open to it all, even if I still wanted to fit in like any other teenager. When she became a yoga teacher, I resisted it completely. Instead, I chose nursing, thinking it would let me help people—but I quickly saw how the system only treated symptoms. It didn’t sit right with me. I wanted to support people in a deeper, more holistic way.

Yoga Found Me Again

During a gap year from nursing, I hit a tough point emotionally and physically while traveling. That’s when I came back to yoga—this time just for me. I practiced with YouTube videos, and the practice slowly became part of my daily life. It stayed with me through COVID, all the way to finishing nursing school. But deep down, I knew I didn’t want to be a nurse. Helping people heal naturally felt way more aligned. Becoming a yoga teacher made sense.

I left Lithuania and came to Australia to study yoga. My teacher had been teaching for over 50 years—and I was lucky to learn from someone so grounded and authentic. The training took two years, which gave me time to absorb everything while starting a new life abroad. It wasn’t easy. Moving countries and navigating uncertainty brought a lot of stress. But having tools like breathwork, meditation, and focus kept me steady through it all.

From Free Classes to a Full Teaching Path

I started teaching even before I graduated—just free sessions for friends in the park. It was a way to get out of my comfort zone and build confidence. Eventually, I approached a local studio and began teaching community classes. It was such a rewarding way to give back—and also amazing practice for me. After graduating with my diploma, I started teaching in studios, gyms, and with private clients. I told myself I’d make it work no matter what, and slowly, the right people and opportunities started to show up.

Of course, the path isn’t always glamorous. There were moments Itaught early classes with barely any sleep, or showed up with a broken heart or a tired body. But I kept going—because teaching was never about me. It was about sharing the practice and what it could do for others.

My Philosophy and Mission

Yoga is a way to see life through a deeper lens. It’s a spiritual path—but also a very human one. Every teacher has their own voice. If one class doesn’t resonate, try another. Or try a different practice entirely. What matters is that your body, breath, and awareness are working together.

If I can offer one thing: don’t always choose what’s familiar. Sometimes the practice that feels slightly uncomfortable is the one that teaches you the most. Yoga helps you know yourself better. And in that knowing, your purpose starts to reveal itself—in your breath, in your actions, in how you show up each day. It’s not what you do, it’s how you do it.

My mission is to help people feel at peace. To reconnect with their worth, to heal naturally, and to live in tune with their body’s wisdom—and with the sacredness of everyday life.

Business Takeaways from Yoga Founders Magazine

Start Before You’re Ready

While still in yoga college, I began offering free classes to friends in the park. It helped me build confidence and sharpen my teaching skills. Putting myself out there before I felt fully prepared was key to growing as a teacher.

Grow Through Service

Those early community classes turned into something bigger. I connected with a local studio and began teaching donation-based sessions. It was a beautiful way to give back while gaining real-world experience.

Show Up, No Matter What

This journey hasn't always been easy. Some days I’ve taught while tired, overwhelmed, or emotionally drained. But I learned that consistency—especially during hard times—is what builds trust and strength, both as a teacher and a person.