Ishwara Ehab Aref is an Egyptian-American Integral Yoga practitioner and traveler. Born in Cairo, he spent 16 years as a professional dancer at the Cairo Opera House before moving to the U.S. in his 20s to further pursue dance.
His journey with Integral Yoga began in 2006 when a meditation workshop at the Integral Yoga Institute New York deeply transformed his life. In 2019, he became a certified Integral Yoga teacher at Yogaville and traveled to India on a spiritual tour, immersing himself in Yoga’s roots.
With a background in computer graphics, video, and photography, Ishwara served as a Videographer and Creative Designer at the Integral Yoga Institute San Francisco, later becoming Registrations Manager. In 2023, he helped organize the first Integral Yoga tour to Egypt, blending his cultural heritage with his dedication to service.
Now the Programming Manager at Integral Yoga Institute New York, he continues to share the wisdom of Integral Yoga while exploring history, travel, and new cultures.