Our Teachers
Burç “Sachprakash”Gündogar
Sachprakash is the founder of Jiujitsudo & Kundalini Academy.
In 2008, he started his journey as a Mixed Martial Artist. In 2011 he started practicing various forms Yoga & Meditation to uplift and heal himself, understand the nature of his mind, and to cultivate a practical physique.
Sachprakash is able to bring you the best of the two worlds of discipline. That is the Jiujitsu practice with the focus on self-awareness, and the teachings of Kundalini Yoga including Kriya Yoga, Naad Yoga, Mantra Yoga, Pranayama, and Meditations to develop a home practice that will last a lifetime!
Samantha Macfarlane
Sammy teaches yoga, and coaches youth and adult jiujitsu fundamentals at Darruma. She began her Jiujitsu training in December 2021, drawn to the discipline by a lifelong love of movement, and a desire to build strength, discipline, and to practice consciously regulating her nervous system.
Sammy has taught academics, art, and physical education locally since 2019, and teaches Alexander Technique lessons and workshops as a graduate of the Contemporary Alexander School.
Melissa Rehfeldt
Melissa Rehfeldt teaches qigong at Darruma. She has been practicing mindfulness and meditation since 2009.
Melissa has traveled to China, the Philippines and around the United States learning from her teacher, the founder of Sheng Zhen, Master Li. On these journeys she has participated in numerous workshops, meditation retreats and completed three teacher trainings culminating to over 450 hours of class time.
Melissa is a Certified Sheng Zhen Teacher who has been teaching group and private classes since 2018 along with collaborating in retreats, workshops, healing centers and sound therapy offerings.