Attune your BODY, HEART, and MIND with the DIVINE

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Meet Nubia

Y O G I N I , A U T H O R , D A N C E R & Y O G A T E A C H E R .

Nubia has been teaching yoga for over 34 years with a mission to shine a new light into the ancient traditions, making them relevant for modern times.

She is the author of Yoga and the Art of Mudras, a book that intertwines the beauty of Bhakti (devotion) from the classical Indian dance of Odissi into a Hatha Yoga Sadhana.

Through her work, she offers sacred, embodied practices that are accessible to all. Nubia welcome you to explore these pages with curiosity and

to contact her if you have any questions.

  • "Nubia radiates the essence of yoga in a universal, authentic, rasa-filled way through her teachings, performances, chanting and in her living of yoga with her family at home or around the world. She is a jewel in the heart of many."

    — Shiva Rea, Yoga Visionary

  • "With her gracefulness, warmheartedness and depth, Nubia shares her creatively inspired integration of the extraordinary ancient artistic traditions of yoga and Odissi dance."

    — Tara Bennett Goleman, Author of Emotional Alchemy

  • "After 20 years immersed in the world of yoga study, I find Nubia Teixeira’s teachings rise to the top as the most profoundly rooted and integrated offerings of this ancient path that I have come across. Nubia is in a field of her own, blending her indigenous roots, Earth mother medicine, awakened heart and dancing soul."

    — Gabriela Masala, Community Development Consultant and Facilitator

  • "Nubia embodies everything she teaches and expects from her students– her commitment to spiritual transformation shines through each of her classes through her shining smile, compassionate tone and grounded presence. Through the trust I feel with Nubia, I can open my body more deeply, challenge myself and also rest when I need to."

    — Iris, Brilliant Artist

  • Weekly Online Classes on Patreon

    Live on Zoom - Thursdays at 7am PST.

    Recorded and Delivered Every Monday!

    Bhakti Nova Yoga brings the beauty of Bhakti and a deep mood of devotion into a Hatha Yoga practice. Designed to inspire you!

    Join Nubia online

  • Weekly Classes at Padma Fairfax

    Mondays & Wednesday 6pm / Fridays 9:30am

    Drawing from the traditional sources of Hatha Yoga, Bhakti Yoga and Odissi (classical Indian dance), this offers an authentic, artful, and deeply embodied Yoga practice.

    Join this sweet community

  • Jai Uttal's Kirtan Camp Retreat in Costa Rica.

    From July 26th to August 2nd 2025

    In this retreat of Kirtan (Chanting) and Bhakti (Devotion) in the nourishing land of Costa Rica (Nosara) you will get to practice daily with Nubia. 

    Dive into the Ocean of Bhakti!

  • Yoga Day with Nubia in Point Reyes - CA.

    April 27th from 10:30am to 4:30pm

    Let’s spend a day together in the beautiful town of Point Reyes Station, CA. Our intention is to practice yoga in a slow and deep flow while connecting with the sacred—both within and around us.

    Treat Yourself (and a friend!)

Yoga and The Art of Mudras Book

Yoga and the Art of Mudras is a guided journey into the alchemy of asana (yoga poses) and mudra (hand gestures).

In this book, Nubia blends her passion and expertise in yoga and dance to create a rare collection of devotional yoga poses.

This collection supports bhaktas (devotees of the heart) in embellishing their yogasanas with meaningful and symbolic hand gestures

from the tradition of the Natya Shastra (the sacred arts of India).

Discover how to use the medium of your hands to cultivate spiritual connection in your life and express bhakti in motion!

  • “A beautiful book, full of gestures of embodied understanding and refreshing postures that can enhance your yoga and deepen your practice as an act of devotion and love.”

    —Jack Kornfield Author, mindfulness meditation teacher.

  • "Just as we use our voices to chant the sacred name, so we can use our hands to deepen our meditation in the form of these sacred mudras.Nubia is our guide on a beautiful journey into this ancient wisdom. She shares with grace, wisdom, knowledge and passion - such a blessing!"

     — Deva Premal, Musician and Meditative Mantra Muse.  

  • “The hands are extensions of the heart, reflecting what is in your heart. Mudras tell stories with the hands. Nubia’s hands express the celestial stories and songs of her innermost heart—the eternal abode of Divine Love where God and the soul dance in ecstatic delight. Nubia is an other-worldly apsara who has taken birth amongst us mortals—to show us the keys to the heart of heaven and how to open the secret door. This is an incredibly important book”

     —Sharon Gannon, founder of Jivamukti Yoga.

  • "If you think you understood yoga—think again. In this elegant volume of thoughts and images, Odissi dance master Nubia Teixeira reveals the power of mudras to awaken and unite our many disparate selves. An overlooked component of complete yoga practice is finally receiving its due. A must-read for serious yogis."

     — Joshua Greene, author of "Gita Wisdom".

Hatha & Bhakti Yoga

Become a Patron and enjoy a weekly spread of embodied practices that will support your awakening to the art of devotion in your daily life.

I define yoga as grace. I perceive and teach traditional yoga practices as a way to attune the body, heart, and mind with the sacred through Sadhana, or daily spiritual practice.

Mandala of Mothers Song

This devotional song is dedicated to Seven of the Great Mothers in the tradition of Bhakti Yoga.

This song is part of Nubia’s Project ( Book and Songs) entitled

Mother Goddess Yoga

Enjoy the song and join Nubia for her next Mother Goddess Training.

Jai Mā

Nubia’s Writings