Our Teachers & Guides
Matea Zajec
Founder, Senior Teacher, & Holistic Program Developer
RYT 500, Yoga Teacher Trainer, Ayurvedic Health Counselor,
Certified Sound Healer
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Matea is the heart of Hari OM, serving as the Founder of Hari OM School of Yoga and Ayurveda and the Co-Founder of Yoga Ashram Costa Rica retreat center. She brings a deep well of compassion, gentle wisdom, and a love for authentic, transformative yoga to every program. Her journey into holistic health is deeply personal, rooted in childhood health struggles where her mother first introduced her to Ayurveda and the devotion of Bhakti Yoga—a practice she has maintained since childhood. This dedication led her to live in an ashram during her college years while completing her BA degree in Eastern Religions and Philosophy. Matea weaves this profound personal and academic experience to design unique and empowering retreats and educational courses. She is a master at helping students find connection, deep healing, and personal empowerment.
Expertise & Credentials
Matea’s extensive credentials reflect her commitment to diverse and authentic holistic practices:
- Yoga Education:
E-RYT 500 Yoga Teacher (with over 1000 hours of training), experienced Yoga Teacher Trainer, Aerial Yoga Teacher, and SUP Yoga Teacher.
Yoga Philosophy:
- BA Eastern Religions and Philosophy
- Vedic Sciences:
Ayurveda Practitioner and Jyotish (Vedic Astrology) Practitioner.
- Healing Arts:
Reiki Master and Karuna Reiki Practitioner, Certified Sound Healer, and Sound Healing Teacher.
- Mindfulness:
- Experienced Meditation Teacher.
With years dedicated to holistic health, Matea seamlessly blends her experiences to create uniquely beneficial classes and retreats, making ancient practices accessible for modern transformation.
Acyuta C
Co-Founder, Lead Teacher, & Holistic Technologist
Acyutananda Caitanya Das (known to most as Acyuta)
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embodies a life dedicated to exploration—both inward through profound spiritual practice and outward through advanced technological innovation. His teachings are grounded in years of deep study, including time spent as a monk living in temples, giving him an authentic and down-to-earth perspective on yogic wisdom and philosophy. He has extensively studied the entire spectrum of Vedic Sciences, including Ayurveda and Vedic Astrology (Jyotisha), providing a holistic and integrated foundation for his teachings. Acyuta is celebrated for his commitment to each student’s transformation and for his ability to translate ancient concepts into modern, applicable skills. Beyond the mat, Acyuta works as a software engineer, specializing in cutting-edge technologies such as crypto and blockchain. He approaches this field holistically, viewing decentralized technology as a tool for creating empowered, connected, and transparent systems—mirroring the integration and balance sought in yogic practice.
Expertise & Credentials
- Vedic Wisdom:
Extensive studies in Vedic Sciences (Yoga, Ayurveda, Jyotisha).
Yogic & Spiritual Teaching:
Experienced Yoga Teacher, Meditation Teacher, and Breathwork Teacher (certified in Wim Hof and various other styles).
- Healing Arts:
- Reiki Master.
Lineage & Dedication:
- Sadhguru Student and Inner Engineering Graduate.
Acyuta brings his unique perspective to Hari OM Yoga & Ayurveda, proving that the deepest transformation happens when heart-centered devotion meets mindful, intelligent application.
