About Melisa Çulhacı

Melisa Çulhacı

In 2014, her path crossed with Maya Yoga, and she chose to continue on this journey, which became a turning point in her life. She completed the Maya Yoga 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Program with Hikmet Gürbüz and Ülkü Gürbüz. She continues to deepen her knowledge and experience by pursuing further yoga trainings.

Melisa Çulhacı

Born in Istanbul in 1984, Melisa works in the Training Department of a private company. She holds a degree in Anthropology from Istanbul University. Her path crossed with Maya Yoga in 2014, marking a turning point in her life, and she decided to pursue this journey. She completed the 200-hour Maya Yoga Teacher Training Program with Hikmet Gürbüz and Ülkü Gürbüz. She continues her yoga education, deepening her knowledge and experience. She holds an ICF (International Coaching Federation) certificate and works professionally as a coach.

Certifications & Trainings

Maya Yoga 200-hour Teacher Training Program – Hikmet Gürbüz (2015)
Svastha Yoga Module 1, Hikmet Gürbüz, Dr. Günter Niessen (2017)
Svastha Yoga Module 2, Hikmet Gürbüz, Dr. Günter Niessen (2017)
Stretching Movements Beneficial for Spinal Disorders Workshop, Rıdvan Kır (2017)
Inversions and Arm Balances Workshop, Muhammed Yunus Kürk (2016)
Svastha Yoga Module 3, Hikmet Gürbüz, Dr. Günter Niessen (2018)
Svastha Yoga Module 4, Hikmet Gürbüz, Dr. Günter Niessen (2018)
Chakras and Bandhas, Hikmet Gürbüz (2022)
Meditation and Pranayama, Eda Pakkan (2024)
Yin Yoga, Görkem Özyürek (2023)
Hands-On Assists, Hikmet Gürbüz (2022)
Vinyasa – Prana Flow, Hikmet Gürbüz (2022)
Verbal Assists, Hikmet Gürbüz (2022)
Children’s Yoga, Görkem Özyürek (2023)
Ashtanga Yoga, Hikmet Gürbüz (2025)