Teachers
Anna Trubuhovich
Originally from New Zealand, Anna has made her home in Bali, where she lives with her partner Dan and their two children, Myki and Ela. The Freebird Studio is an extension of her deepest calling—to create a space that many in the world do not have. A space where people can come to bear their souls, release the energy they have been holding on to, and free themselves from the limitations that keep them stuck.
Designed to liberate and open the energetic pathways, Freebird invites people to come face-to-face with their limiting beliefs, unconscious patterns, and thoughts that no longer serve them. It is a sanctuary for those on the path of healing, growth, and expansion—a place to be in community with others walking a similar journey.
Anna’s background spans multiple healing modalities. She is a trained Co-Active Life Coach, NLP Practitioner, Kundalini Yoga & Meditation Teacher, and Kundalini Activation Facilitator. She deeply believes in the power of energetic clearing and connection to spirit. With a past life as a DJ, music remains an integral part of her sessions and the studio’s energy.
Her passion lies in curating The Freebird Studio—not only holding space herself but also bringing in extraordinary teachers, healers, and experts in their craft to share their wisdom. Through this, the community continues to grow, evolve, and expand together.
Katharina Poetzl
Katharina, a practitioner of Holistic Human Design and Kundalini Activation, incorporating trauma-informed bodywork. Her work is all about guiding you to know yourself more deeply, shed old layers, and reclaim your personal power. She helps you unlock your beautiful potential and inner wisdom.
Beyond her passion for energy work, Katharina loves writing, cacao, and sunsets. She is a morning routine enthusiast, captivated by the power of opening up, speaking truth, and fostering deep connections.
Ailise Sweeney-Lowe
Ailise, a Kundalini Activator, energy worker, and yoga healer! She has been working in this field for over twelve years and has been practising in Bali since 2013.
Ailise’s mission is to demystify the spiritual and bring each person back into remembrance of who they truly are. She understands that this work is both essential and sacred, and she is honoured to be part of the global shift in consciousness. Ailise welcomes you wholeheartedly and is ready to guide you to a deeper connection with your own divinity.
Roo Peterson
Roo Peterson is an energy healer dedicated to guiding individuals on their journey of self-discovery and transformation. Utilising various energy frequencies, Roo works to release emotional and energetic blockages that hinder personal growth.
Through intuitive practices, Roo helps clients identify and let go of patterns, beliefs, and energies that no longer serve them. This process not only alleviates stress and anxiety but also paves the way for unlocking hidden potentials. By harmonising the body’s energy systems, Roo empowers individuals to embrace their authentic selves and cultivate a deeper connection with their inner wisdom.
Daphna Guruwant Dor
It is with energetic passion, love and joy that Guruwant (Daphna Dor) has been sharing the healing technology of Kundalini Yoga over the last 25+ years through classes, immersions and retreats both in her hometown of New York, her current home in Bali, and internationally.
She was the coordinator and producer of the first KRI approved Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training in Bali in 2014, and has since continued her path as a dedicated trainer of this transformational technology.
Having served on several international trainings, she is currently a professional trainer with KRI. A heart centred teacher, she is known for her dynamic sessions to serve students with the power of mindful self-experience, believing and teaching that we all have the wisdom, the light and the love within to manifest our highest calling! Alongside her path as a Kundalini practitioner and teacher, Guruwant also facilitates Chakra Dance, is a certified Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapist, and hatha yoga teacher. She enjoys weaving the wisdom of these practices into her teachings, and into the dance of life!
Yvette Manuel
Yvette has spent the past 15 years in Bali coaching, training, and empowering women—especially those navigating the wild and wonderful midlife chapter. A certified health and wellness coach and group fitness trainer who believes movement should feel good, strong, and deeply connected to who we are becoming. From heart-pumping BODYPUMP to soulful retreats, Yvettes mission is to help women rediscover their strength, confidence, and joy—in the gym, in life, and yes, even on the padel court (Yvettes newest obsession). At the studio and beyond, she creates space for community, challenge, and transformation. Whether you’re lifting weights, setting new goals, or chasing that backhand smash, you’re not doing it alone.
