With more than 30 years of experience in yoga and meditation, Damien de Bastier brings a deep, lived understanding of healing, growth, and self-love to his teaching. Introduced to meditation and spirituality at the age of 15 during a challenging teenage period, he began a journey that would shape both his personal path and professional work.
Originally from France and based in Bali for many years, Damien is the co-founder of the renowned yoga center Samadi Bali. His background includes studies in psychology, Ashtanga Yoga, and various bodywork modalities, along with involvement in men’s groups and the 12-step path. He draws on this wide-ranging experience to guide and support students in a grounded, compassionate way.
At Ubuntu in Canggu, Bali, Damien teaches with humor, insight, and warmth, encouraging practitioners to carry the benefits of yoga beyond the mat and into everyday life. When he is not teaching, he travels internationally to share his passion for yoga with diverse communities around the world.