Journey Guides
A journey is only as strong its guide. That's why all SoulFlow Journeys teachers have ample experience not only on the mat, but also navigating the globe.
Founder Vanessa Weber
For 20 years, yoga has been my anchor. My mat became my sanctuary through a decade of life abroad, where I taught, traveled, and led wellness retreats across the globe. No matter the language or culture, my practice was the unshakable home I always returned to.
As a dedicated special education teacher, I personally faced the deep exhaustion of burnout. Yoga didn't just help me cope; it offered a space to pause, inhale, and transform. It became my daily vitamin—a reliable source of inspiration and self-discovery.
As a certified E-RYT500, YACEP teacher, my formal training is comprehensive—from my RYT-200 in Kuala Lumpur to a specialized RYT-300 in Vajra Yoga through the US Tibet House. But the true education came from a life of mindful movement in over 40 countries. Each trip has changed me. Each place like a book I can't put down. Each conversation (often times though body language) has expanded my mind and developed a unique type of spirituality. Travel has instilled the belief that we are all interconnected. I believe that what I do in Milwaukee impacts my friends in Cambodia. And most importantly - when we come together in breath, body, laughter, and love across cultures, we create ripples of peace.
This is why international travel is so powerful on many levels, especially to the practice of a yogi. We gift ourselves space, introspection, and community out of our comfort zone to peel back the layers of our truest nature. On retreat with me, you can have peace of mind that your trip has been planned with intention to support the local community, eco-friendly practices, and accommodations with vetted retreat centers and operators that provide a safe and comfortable stay.
In 2023, I traded my classroom key for full-time freedom. I created SoulFlow Journeys to share the power of this practice, fusing my passion for yogic ceremony with a love for transformative ecotourism. Join me. Let's take our practice beyond the mat and journey toward a greater connection to this breathtaking planet.
My experience as traveler and tour operator:
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Lived internationally in South Korea, Ecuador, Malaysia and Cambodia for a combined 10 years
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Led 10+ wellness retreats in Ecuador, Malaysia, Croatia, Cambodia, Mexico, Peru, Guatemala and Ireland.
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Guided youth service trips in Ecuador, Malaysia, Borneo, Philippines, and Thailand
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Traveled to 45+ countries
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Special education teacher for 13 years = celebrated planning, organization, and communication skills
Meg Lucks: E-RYT500, YACEP
RYS200
Co-Facilitator
Meg is a lay ordained and entrusted Soto Zen Buddhist guide and director of an accredited YA Yoga School. She offers classes and leads retreats in partnership with her studio: The Heart Revival Center. A practitioner of both Yoga and Buddhism since the early 2000s, Meg offers a classical practice with practical tools for modern urban life steeped in dharma teachings.
Margaret Manning E-RYT 500, YACEP
Co-Facilitator
Margaret is a passionate yoga teacher specializing in strong and grounding vinyasa. With 20+ years of movement experience, including leading Yoga Teacher Trainings at her home studio, she supports students at all levels. Pairing a background in anthropology with visits to over 35+ countries, Margaret is deeply inspired while leading international retreats that weave together practice, culture, and adventure.
Jody Friedenberger E-RYT 200
Co-Facilitator
Jody has always been drawn to discovering the beauty of the world through different cultures, communities, and time immersed in nature, so she stepped away from her corporate career to focus on family and the sanctuary of yoga. Now, she shares the healing properties of yoga by leading transformative retreats. She believes these sacred pauses offer a chance to step away from daily noise and reconnect with presence, peace, and innate wisdom.
Ansley Davis: E-RYT 500, YACEP, CPT
Guest Facilitator
Ansley is a mover in every sense, providing fun and accessible yoga flows as a teacher and a yoga teacher trainer. With a background in dance, she connects body, breath, and soul as a dynamic blend in each yoga class experience. When she's not on her mat, she works with her family as a luxury travel advisor and loves exploring cultures worldwide.
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