Styles I teach

Yin Yoga

In Yin Yoga we want to reach connective tissue that is located in the deeper layers of the body. We are not working on the strength of the muscles, as you would in an active form of Yoga, but we are relaxing them in every pose. The Yin poses are held for a few minutes, as our connective tissue strengthens and extends slower than our muscle tissue. Yin yoga has positive effect on our organs, immune system, muscles, joints, flexibility and emotional well-being. It is also a practice of mindfulness and relaxation. As a practice and according to Chinese medicine, we improve the flow of chi (the vital energy of the body) through the energy channels.

Yoga Nidra

Yoga Nidra is guided meditation through which we are able to reach a deep state of relaxation and restoration. During the practice we lay down in Shavasana and our brain waves go from an active state to less active state, the state that we experience while we are asleep. During the practice we stay alert, even when our body is asleep. We release serotonin that calms us down and we start to have less thoughts. In this deeper state, the stress hormone cortisol is removed from our system and we may drop to a deep thoughtless delta brain wave state.

Vinyasa

Vinyasa means ‘connection of movement and breath’. In this active style we move in the rhythm of the breath. We transit from pose to pose while building physical strength, endurance and flexibility. We practice awareness by staying mindful of our body and breath. During the class we also may practice breathing techniques that help us to relax.