TEACHERS AND TEAM
About Matrika Yoga School Teachers and Therapists
At Matrika Yoga School, we work through the integration of Iyengar Yoga, Hatha-Kriya Yoga, and Tantra Yoga. Our school is rooted in the worldview of Kashmir Shaivism, Tibetan Buddhism, and the energetic map of traditional Hatha Yoga.
Founded in 2012 by Pablo Ferrero in Toronto, Canada, our school has evolved through journeys and experiences in different places, including Barcelona, India, and Berlin. We are now based in the Community of Madrid, with locations in Alcorcón and Chapinería, in the Sierra Oeste region of Madrid. Many of our retreats and training programmes are also held in the majestic Sierra de Gredos.
We collaborate with different schools both in Spain and internationally, offering workshops and continuing education for yoga practitioners and teachers.
We invite you to deepen your practice of Yoga, Ayurveda, and traditional Kashmir Tantra, and to begin a process of transformation through Yoga, Ayurveda, and Meditation.
Pablo Ferrero Fernández
Founder and Director of Matrika Yoga School since 2012, Pablo has been a student of Yoga and other natural therapies since 2005.
Training and Specialisation
He is a teacher of Iyengar Yoga, Satyananda Yoga (Bihar School of Yoga), Vinyasa Krama, Restorative Yoga, Tibetan Buddhism, and Shaiva Tantra (Kashmir Shaivism).
He is also a manual therapist specialising in Ayurvedic Massage, Osteopathy, Therapeutic Massage, Sports Therapy, and Reiki. He is an Ayurvedic Health Counsellor and a student of Ayurvedic Medicine.
Academic Background
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Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and Communication Sciences
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Postgraduate qualification in Coaching and Personal Leadership
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Uncompleted studies in Psychology
Yoga Training
He is a certified Iyengar Yoga teacher through RIMYI (Pune), having trained at the Institut Anuttara de Yoga Iyengar in Nice with Christian Pisano and June Whittaker.
He has trained in Integral Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Yoga for Women, and Kashmir Tantra with Amit Raina and Lina Ma at the Kashmir Shaivism School of Yoga in India.
He holds a Diploma in Yogic Studies from Yoga Vidya Gurukul and the University of Pune.
Since 2008, he has travelled to India annually to continue his training at renowned schools, including:
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Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute, Pune
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Bihar School of Yoga
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Yog Ganga for Yoga Studies, with Rajiv and Swati Chanchani
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Patanjala Yoga Kendra, with Usha Devi, Rishikesh
Other Studies and Current Path
He is a student of traditional Indian music and has studied with teachers of tabla and voice.
He continues to deepen his studies in Ayurveda at the California College of Ayurveda and in Osteopathy at ISED Madrid.
His additional training includes the Feldenkrais Method, psycho-energetic healing, Neo-Tantra, and conscious energy massage.
He has also completed courses in Marma Therapy, Marma Yoga, Yoga Nidra, and Panchakarma from Kerala.
Departure from AEYI
Until 2024, Pablo was a member of the Spanish Iyengar Yoga Association (AEYI). However, due to a conflict of interest and what he considered a violation of his rights and freedoms, he decided to leave the association. You can read his departure letter at the following link.
Bárbara Montes Gabarro
Bárbara is a yoga teacher who trained in Indonesia and India. An advanced student of Iyengar Yoga, she has studied with respected teachers in India, including Usha Devi and Rajiv and Swati Chanchani. In Spain, she has continued her learning with Patxi Lizardi and Toni Berenguell.
She specialises in Yoga for pregnancy, parenting, and children, and has also trained in Restorative and Therapeutic Yoga with Pablo Ferrero at Matrika Yoga School.
She currently teaches regular classes at Matrika Yoga School, where she offers Yoga based on the Iyengar method and leads Restorative Yoga classes for women. This practice is designed to support connection with one’s inner space, release physical and emotional tension, and foster the deep integration of lived experience.
These classes place particular emphasis on the breath (Prāṇāyāma) within āsana, allowing movement and breath to work in harmony and guide practitioners towards balance and calm.
In addition to her yoga training, Bárbara is a student of Sanskrit at the Universitat de Barcelona and holds a diploma in Applied Linguistics from the Universitat Pompeu Fabra.
Gema García Castillejos
Since adolescence, one of my greatest passions has been working with people with different abilities, both as a volunteer and in professional settings.
I hold a diploma in Special Education and have specialised in Early Intervention and Therapeutic Psychomotricity, working with people from childhood through to old age. I have also trained in sign language, expanding my tools for communication and support.
Throughout my professional journey, I volunteered at a centre in the Peruvian rainforest, supporting people with disabilities. I have also worked in supported-living homes, facilitating daily-life activities for people who require assistance. Professionally, I have had the opportunity to work in early intervention at the Down Syndrome Foundation of Madrid and at AFANDEM in Móstoles, working as a therapist and psychomotricity practitioner.
I am the mother of three children, who have been my light and have helped me reconnect with my own needs, guiding me towards my current path. Yoga has become a source of growth and self-discovery for me, leading me to train as a 200-hour Yoga teacher at Matrika Yoga School. I am currently continuing my training at the 300-hour level.
Spending time with my family and friends, nature, animals, reading, and travelling—as well as mindful, healthy eating—are fundamental pillars in my life. I cultivate a way of living based on listening and connecting with what I truly need, nurturing both my wellbeing and my sense of purpose.
Iziar Hernández
Yoga came into my life in 2019. At first, I saw it simply as a form of physical exercise, but everything changed when I attended my first retreat. It was then that I discovered yoga was much more than postures: it was a path of self-knowledge, transformation, and personal growth. From that moment on, I knew it had to become part of my life.
My practice, like my personality, is structured and meticulous. This approach led me to develop an interest in biomechanics and the technical precision of each āsana. In my classes, I share this focus with the aim of helping every student become aware of their own abilities.
Over the years, I have also faced profound personal challenges. Living with an eating disorder marked a significant period in my life. It was not an easy process, but yoga became a fundamental pillar in my healing. It taught me to listen to myself, respect my body, and discover the inner strength I so deeply needed.
Through this practice, I have developed greater body awareness, emotional resilience, and a deep connection with myself. This experience has made me more empathetic and compassionate, helping me understand that we all face our own inner battles.
I trained at Matrika Yoga School, completing a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training programme. I am currently continuing my studies through the school’s 300-hour training programme and regularly attending Iyengar Yoga workshops, which continue to enrich my experience. I know that I will always remain a student.
I am grateful for every step of this journey. All the experiences I have lived through have shaped me, and from that essence—from empathy and compassion—I wish to share with others. I feel inspired by everything I learn, receive, and am able to offer. I remain excited about all that I still have to discover on this wonderful path.
Sarab Sarang
A Kundalini Yoga practitioner since 1998 and Kundalini Yoga instructor since 2005, he is certified by the Spanish Kundalini Yoga Association (AEKY), the Kundalini Research Institute (KRI), and the International Kundalini Yoga Teachers Association (IKYTA) as a Level 1 and Level 2 teacher.
He has also trained as an Ayurveda therapist.
He currently co-directs Avagar Yoga Centre in Madrid.
With a strong sense of commitment, he has practised Karma Yoga for many years in service of the Kundalini Yoga community. From 2006 until November 2013, he served on the Board of Directors of AEKY (Spanish Kundalini Yoga Association), holding several roles, including Acting Secretary, Treasurer, and IT Board Member.
Since 2024, he has also been a teacher of Therapeutic Hatha Yoga and Yoga Therapy, teaching regularly in these fields.
In 2026, he trained as a Restorative and Therapeutic Yoga teacher through the integration of Iyengar Yoga at Matrika Yoga School.
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