What I do
Mindfulness in Intercultural Education
I’m Saskia Kaya, an international educator and yoga and meditation instructor. For more than 15 years, I’ve worked in cross-cultural exchange: managing virtual and mobility study abroad programs, leading student groups in South America, Asia, and the USA.
Along the way, I trained in yoga, mindfulness, trauma-informed practice, and somatics. My work brings mindfulness and embodied practice into different in-person and virtual spaces, in ways that are simple and accessible.
Services
Speaking & Workshops
Presentations, workshops, and short “mindful moments” for students and professionals. Topics include burnout among educators and staff, supporting students through transition, and body-based tools for resilience.
Circles & Practice
Reflective circles for students and professionals, plus a practice library of guided meditations and movement shared with participants.
Yoga & Mindfulness
I offer classes and workshops at beginner and advanced levels, meditation and mindfulness sessions, and yoga for children, teens, and adults in informal and professional settings.
Resource Sharing
Explore my resource and practice library, as well as a prethora of research on the growing importance of integrating mindful and reflective practices into any cross-cultural experience.
What folks are saying about Saskia
Saskia and women’s empowerment are synonymous. Through the online classes and in person, I have felt a part of a community and accepted for being who I am. We were able to share our fears, confusion, hope, and also witness the positive changes emerging around the world. The online yoga and meditation classes helped me move the energy through my body and release the emotions I was holding within. There is something sacred about being in my own private space, while also being connected to others around the globe. I don’t know how I would have survived these times without being a part of this community. So much gratitude.
Sarah L.
USA
I joined yoga classes with Saskia just over a year ago now as a beginner. She is very experienced and an excellent teacher, her classes are very structured and fun to take suitable for beginners and intermediate alike. I do feel challenged but never pushed too far, she is always mindful of our individual capabilities, paying attention to people who are less flexible or have joint problems offering alternative positions for us to take, and will always correct us when necessary. After each session I feel very relaxed and have a great sense of achievement.
Marion J.
United Kingdom
I really enjoy Saskia’s yoga classes. Each week they are different which keeps me interested in what is coming next. I like to be challenged and Saskia does this but also gives easier versions of each pose. I feel I will become stronger, more flexible, and more relaxed. I also really enjoyed her Ayurveda workshop. So much information to absorb but very interesting. I learned many things about the doshas which affect us all but each one individually throughout the differing months of the year. Foods and drinks and recipes to try. Well worth it.
Trish M.
United Kingdom
