Let me introduce myself. I’m Stefan, and I’ve been studying and teaching all kinds of yoga for more than 10 years.

Throughout that time, I’ve helped guide more than 440 students through ever-evolving versions of this training program. I consistently keep it up to date with the latest advancements in yoga, physiotherapy-based movement, medicine and mental health.

My yoga journey has had many twists and turns, with the most poignant coming through persistent injuries caused by working too rigidly in my practice when I was younger. Back then, nobody warned me how yoga done incorrectly can compromise our physical health.

A lucky encounter with Yoga Synergy founder and physiotherapist Simon Borg-Olivier changed everything. Simon’s methods helped me heal immensely, and within one spontaneous weekend of study in 2019 he revolutionised my thinking about yoga.

Since then, the teaching team and I have been studying alongside Simon, and our program is heavily influenced by his approach. My intention now—as always—is to share the most meaningful and valuable practices I’ve discovered with you.

I founded Lanka Yoga in 2021 as part of my vision to provide a purpose-built centre where students can be fully immersed in transformative training, enjoy an optimal learning environment and grow into the best we can be.

I believe yoga should never:

• Injure or compromise a student’s health or wellbeing
• Leave people more stressed than when they arrived
• Be uninformed and out of date
• Be guru focused
• Be based on dogma

My beliefs significantly informed my approach to teaching and learning, and therefore, all my classes and courses.

I teach according to Yoga Synergy: a method rooted in modern human physiology yet inspired by Taoist Qi Gong, “the forgotten yoga of the East.” Its evidence-based approach makes practice safe, intelligent and accessible at every level.

A Yoga Synergy practice has three fundamental steps:

Joint movements
We start by isolating, then linking, the circular range of every joint complex. Each movement pattern sends a ripple through the whole body until motion is organised from the core outward. Over time these fluid explorations settle naturally into the familiar shapes of yoga—with far less strain.

Spinal movements
Next we mobilise the spine in every direction. These exercises scale easily—from chair-based variations for beginners to strength-building flows for seasoned practitioners—supporting lifelong spinal health and easing back pain. Once the concepts click, they weave seamlessly into every pose.

Asana, flow & posture
Finally we combine the joint and spinal patterns in sun salutations, vinyasa transitions and classical postures, creating a refined take on modern vinyasa yoga. Clear cues for each joint and spinal action provide a straightforward formula for strong, safe, enjoyable asana that respects the body and elevates the practice.

With five guiding principles

Move actively
Engage your own muscles instead of collapsing into passive stretches, building functional strength and joint stability.

Move from your core
Initiate every motion from the spine and abdomen so energy radiates outward, integrating the whole body.

Breathe naturally
Keep the diaphragm free; let the breath stay calm and unforced, supporting rather than dominating the movement.

Move fluidly
Link shapes in smooth, wave-like transitions to nourish joints and circulation—no jerky stop-start actions.

Do less
Use only the effort you need: breathe less, tense less, stretch less—and even think and eat less. Minimal effort creates maximum awareness, leaving space for the body to lengthen and the nervous system to settle.