Ilyas Hraoui

Hailing from Casablanca, Morocco, Ilyas walks the path of life as both adventurer and seeker, moving with humility, courage, and an open heart. Since 2018, his journey has taken him across lands and experiences, guided by a love for movement, exploration, and the pursuit of deeper truths through meditation, self-inquiry, and the timeless wisdom of ancient practices.

At eighteen, Ilyas undertook a transformative 40-day, 400-mile pilgrimage on foot with close companions—camping, meditating, and confronting fear along the way. This profound journey ignited his lifelong devotion to self-discovery and inner resilience.

His encounter with yoga grew naturally from his roots in Chinese Kung Fu and Qi Gong, where he first felt the harmony of physical challenge and mental clarity. Now a devoted student of Aṣṭāṅga Yoga, Ilyas blends breathwork, meditation, and strength training, creating classes that awaken both body and spirit.

A skilled guide in both group and personal sessions, he draws on his background in martial arts, fitness, and kinesiology to craft dynamic, holistic experiences. Ilyas’s philosophy invites students to embrace voluntary discomfort, building resilience and empowering them to meet life’s challenges with grace, strength, and conscious presence.

Certification: Yoga Renew CYT200 | 2025