ABOUT YOGA
Yoga is an ancient practice that connects body, mind, and soul. With its roots in India, the word "yoga" can be translated as to connect or unite. Our yoga classes focus on creating balance by aligning the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of life. Through our classes, we strive to bring the mind and soul into harmony with the physical body, and to incorporate the practice of yoga into everyday life.
ASANA
Asana can be translated as sitting or better: Asanam as posture or sitting posture. We practice the different asanas (postures) so that we sit upright in meditation (dhyana). Our goal is to find a powerful and comfortable seat in which we remain for a longer time. That is why we practice all asanas - stable and light. Understandably, this is not the case from the very first yoga lesson. Due to lack of exercise or poor posture, our body stiffens and it is difficult for us to sit up. That is why we practice yoga on the mat and counteract it, to make our body feel more supple.
PRANAYAMA
Pranayama stands for the breathing exercises that we practice in yoga. The word consists of two parts Prana, which stands for life energy, and Ayama for expansion. In this way, the life energy is expanded and distributed in the body with breathing. There are breathing techniques that awaken and activate our body, others that focus and center us, and those that calm and balance us.
In our body, the lungs are a link between the inside and the outside world. With the inhalation, oxygen gets absorbed into the blood flow and with the exhalation carbon dioxide is excreted from the body. The diaphragm and the intercostal muscles allow the lungs to expand when you breathe in and out. With lateral stretches, the auxiliary muscles between the costal arches are stretched and with special breathing techniques, the diaphragm is stimulated. Both practices support breathing and the functions of the auxiliary muscles.
DHYANA
Dhyana is the Sanskrit name for meditation. Your focus should be centered and directed to a point or a place. Your mind should come to rest. Meditation is about connecting with the "now" - the present moment. To achieve this, you can, for example, try to focus on your breath or pay attention to the sounds around you without judging. Other options include reciting a mantra or focusing on a specific part of your body. For me, meditation means silence or careful handling of my monkey mind. There are moments when I manage to get into the silence or this emptiness that I feel (in a very positive sense). I could spend days in this state. However, there are also days when the distraction from outside and inside are too great and I have to pause a meditation. I do not succeed in meditations equally well, that teaches me to take every meditation or every moment as it is. Consistency for that matter is more important. It takes a lot of repetition and patience until something can become constant.
YOGA NIDRA
Yoga Nidra, translated as "yogic sleep", is an ancient practice that I like to share as a yoga teacher. In this practice, the practitioner immerses themselves in a deep state of conscious relaxation. It is a systematic method that aims to direct consciousness from the outer world to the inner world. Unlike asanas, breathing exercises or meditation, yoga nidra is about achieving a state between sleep and meditation. My aim as a yoga teacher is to enable access to the deeper layers of consciousness through yoga nidra. Experience the healing power of Yoga Nidra and press the play button below.
Yoga Nidra is performed in the Shavasana pose. To do this, lay on your back on the floor. Your legs are hip-width apart or even slightly wider, your arms are relaxed next to your body with your palms facing upwards. Your head is relaxed on the floor. If the floor is too hard, you can also place a small pillow under your head. If you are cold, you can cover yourself with a blanket. It is important that you wear comfortable clothing that does not restrict you.
VINYASA
Vinyasa Flow is a dynamic style of yoga that connects movement and breath in a continuous, flowing sequence. Each inhale and exhale guides you gently from one posture to the next, creating a flowing rhythm that feels both grounding and freeing. It’s a practice of presence—where strength meets softness, and effort blends with ease. In Vinyasa, no two classes are ever the same; each flow becomes a unique expression of energy, emotion, and intention. Over time, it not only strengthens your body but also quiets your mind and opens your heart.
YIN
Yin Yoga is a practice of stillness and surrender. Each pose is held for several minutes, allowing the breath to soften the body and reach deep into the connective tissues and fascia. In this quiet space, tension slowly melts away, and you begin to feel a deep sense of release and calm. Yin teaches patience, presence, and the beauty of slowing down — reminding you that softness can be just as powerful as strength, and that true balance is found in the pause between effort and ease.
