Our Founder - Maureen
Meet Maureen
Maureen DeLucia is the founder of Mangala Yoga and has dedicated her life to helping others discover the transformative power of yoga. With more than 30 years of personal practice and over 15 years leading Yoga Alliance-certified teacher trainings, she believes yoga is more than movement—it's a lifelong path of self-discovery, healing, and connection.
Since founding Mangala Yoga in 2011, Maureen has built thriving yoga communities in Maui and Telluride while creating Yoga Alliance-certified teacher training programs that have inspired hundreds of students to deepen their practice and become confident, compassionate teachers. Her teaching blends intelligent movement, traditional yoga philosophy, anatomy, and mindful sequencing into an experience that is both accessible and deeply transformative.
Drawing from years of study in Vinyasa Flow, Anusara, Iyengar, Yin, Restorative Yoga, and Tantric Philosophy, Maureen encourages students to move with awareness, curiosity, and intention. Her background in massage therapy, anatomy, and kinesiology allows her to teach with a deep understanding of how the body moves, helping students build strength, mobility, and confidence while honoring their unique journey.
Known for her warmth, authenticity, and engaging teaching style, Maureen creates an environment where students feel supported, challenged, and inspired. Whether leading a community class, an immersive workshop, or a teacher training, her goal is the same: to help students cultivate a deeper relationship with themselves, both on and off the mat.
Today, Maureen continues to teach, mentor, and develop educational programs while sharing Mangala Yoga's mission of creating spaces where people can grow, connect, and thrive. In addition to leading classes and teacher trainings, she is expanding Mangala Yoga's educational partnerships, helping bring its proven Yoga Alliance-certified curriculum and teaching methodology to independent studios across the country.