Story of AAYU

The essence of 'AAYU' lies in discovering the art of living. Derived from Sanskrit, 'aayu' means 'life', which captures our focus on holistic well-being. AAYU is your place where your authentic self and well-being are being crafted. Here we offer pathways to a deeper understanding of your body, mind, and soul for embracing life fully. If you seek a healthier, more balanced, and joyful life in harmony with nature AAYU welcomes you. Discover our holistic practices as a blend of yoga, mindfulness, self-compassion, and Ayurveda.

Story of Me

It’s Ece, just like you, an explorer, a nature lover, and passionate about cooking, plants, singing, dancing, and painting.  Also, I am an Industrial Engineer who spent 8 years in international sales.  Here is the story of the new chapter of my life:

Despite achieving everything on my life's checklist, I still felt unfulfilled. I faced struggles with stress, relationships, finding my true passions, and my body’s deeper imbalance signals through chronic issues like stomach pains and inflammation. The turning points came with my dear fellows; Yoga, Ayurveda, mindfulness, and self-compassion, which opened the doors of holistic healing and wellbeing.

My yoga practice, which began in university, has grown over the years, leading me to advanced teacher training. Alongside this, I delved into the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda. The 'science of life' became my cornerstone, by defining health as a symphony, a balance between my inner (mind, body, soul) and outer (nature) environment. This wisdom reshaped my understanding of healing from one-size-fits-all approach to embracing the unique harmony inherent in each individual. Self-compassion further guided me to find the real joy of life in authenticity.

Eventually, my journey brought me to the Netherlands where AAYU came to life, allowing me to share my passions in a space dedicated to exploring art of living.

My Journey

  • (2024-current) 100H Advanced Ayurveda Training with Dr. Rama Prasad in India

  • (2024-current) 100H Advanced Ayurveda Training with Ulli Almendinger

  • (2023) Self Compassion & Nature Connection Retreat - The Sharpham Trust- UK

  • (2023) Oxford Mindfulness Foundation - 8Weeks Mindfulness for Life Course with Ruth Baer

  • (2022-2023) 200H Living Ayurveda Training with Ulli Allmendinger

  • (2022-2023) 300H Yoga Alliance Advanced Yoga TT

    • 100H Holistic Yoga Therapy with Sevgen Bengi (Spine and Joint Problems, Digestive System, Anxiety & Depression, Chronic Pain Disorders)

    • 100H Yin Yoga & Yoga Anatomy TT with Deniz Bagan & Mehmet Ali Kara

    • 40H Meditation: Principles, Teaching, Embodiment with Deniz Bagan

    • 30H Sequencing and Teaching Advanced Yoga Poses with Ozlem Caliskan

    • 15H Yoga Philosophy with Güliz Taylan

    • 15H Anatomic Integration Through Psoas with Deniz Bagan

  • (2021-2022) 200H Yoga Alliance Mindfulness Based Hatha Yoga TT with Esra Sert

  • (2015-2023) Eczacibasi Consumer Goods- International Sales -Asia, Africa, Levant

  • (2009-2014) Industrial Engineering, Sabanci University - Turkey