BREATH-CENTERED YOGA

IN ZURICH, BY EVGENIA PRONINA

Breath is the bridge which connects life to consciousness,
which unites your body to your thoughts.

- Thich Nhat Hanh -

IT'S ABOUT INNER PEACE
AND STRENGTH

Yoga classes and knowledge for busy professionals.

From high-pressure days to inner calm - restore focus, ease stress, feel alive in your body through asana and pranayama.

My yoga classes are for you:

- for adult people, who take responsibility for their lives, strive to know and understand, stay curious and appreciate lifelong learning

- for the ones, who know, that there are no quick fixes, trends come and go, but that consistency and discipline bring steady progress, that change can be subtle yet profound

- for you, who feels alive through being challenged in new ways, but also appreciates gentle support, for someone regularly and non-judgementally holding space for your encounter with yourself

PRACTICE YOGA WITH ME:

POWER YOGA
HATHA YOGA
YIN YOGA

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Architects, psychologists, teachers, and lawyers—these are for example the people who attend my yoga classes. Their work is intellectually challenging and primarily sedentary. They appreciate my classes because they provide a balanced combination of strengthening movement and practices that enhance mental clarity, focus, and calmness.

I am so grateful that my classes help them lead a more balanced life.

CLASSES COLLECTION ON YOUTUBE

“Evgenia is the most amazing yoga teacher I’ve ever met. Her classes are absolutely fabulous, they allow you to give strength to the body, calm your mind and find your inner peace. I highly recommend her! Namaste”

C.B.

“...Evgenia is very precise with her technique which i find extremely helpful - a small adjustment can make a huge different when holding a pose. She gently corrects, even online sometimes. She always offers different levels of a specific exercises, allowing you to choose how far you want to go each day...”

T.S.

“Genia Pronina lives what she loves. With a pleasant, calm voice, she conveys her passion in a very easy-to-understand way.
For me it was particularly valuable that she attaches great importance to conscious, mindful breathing during the yoga sessions...”

B.S.

Yoga

In the midst of high-pressure professional life — endless deadlines, screen time, and constant demands — many turn to sports like weightlifting for strength, pilates for precision and core control, or stretching for flexibility.

These are all valuable for physical health and vitality.

Yet yoga goes deeper: it offers real transformation that reaches beyond the body into the mind and spirit. Through mindful asana and conscious breath, it creates a calm, non-competitive space where you can move in nourishing, surprising ways — without judgment, mirrors, or performance pressure.

This cultivates profound benefits for busy professionals:

- Deeper stress relief and burnout prevention by observing and regulating breath in real time, quieting reactivity, and building resilience.

- Enhanced mental clarity and focus, as the practice broadens self-understanding and fosters presence amid chaos.

- Inner connection to your vital life force (prana), helping you feel more alive, centered, and less overwhelmed.

- A path to explore bigger questions — who you are beyond roles and goals — rooted in ancient philosophy and wisdom.

Yoga doesn't replace other activities; it complements them by addressing the whole person: body-mind and inner being. Regular practice leaves you more balanced, less stressed, and better equipped to thrive in demanding days — returning to work with renewed energy, lucidity, and calm.

WHY

Hatha Yoga

Hatha Yoga, rooted in the ancient Natha Siddha lineage of Matsyendranath and his disciple Gorakshanath, is far more than gentle stretching or ashram-style relaxation — it is a forceful, transformative path using the body as the very vehicle for liberation. Ha and Tha represent opposing life currents (duality like effort/ease, activity/rest); Hatha unites them into oneness, transmuting the physical body into expanded consciousness through asana, pranayama, bandhas, nadi cleansing, and prana modulation — ultimately merging individual consciousness with the universal while remaining fully embodied (jivanmukta).

In my teaching, I honor this original intent: Hatha is not a soft label for easy classes, but an assertive, sometimes invigorating practice that invites deep inner change. My Power Yoga (dynamic, strengthening flows) and Yin Yoga (deep, receptive holds) both fall under true Hatha — they work the body purposefully to clear channels, regulate prana, and foster transformation.

Drawing from T. Krishnamacharya's Vinyasa Krama (intelligent sequencing of breath-movement) and Pattabhi Jois' Ashtanga Vinyasa (synchronized, disciplined flow), classes build strength, steadiness, and subtle awareness.

WHY

Breath-Centered Yoga

At the heart of my teaching is breath-centered yoga: using conscious, audible breath — specifically Ujjayi breath — as the bridge between body and mind.

Ujjayi (Sanskrit for "victorious breath") is a gentle, diaphragmatic breathing technique where you slightly constrict the throat muscles (glottis), creating a soft, whispering, ocean-like sound as air passes through the vocal cords. Both inhalation and exhalation occur through the nose, with equal length and natural control — audible to you but not loud enough for someone nearby to hear. This creates a steady, soothing rhythm that anchors the mind and deepens presence.

For busy professionals, this approach quickly restores focus, dissolves accumulated stress, and awakens aliveness in the body — even after long hours at a desk. The breath guides every movement, cultivates real-time nervous system regulation, and fosters mental clarity without overwhelm. It transforms asana into a profound, connected practice: body movement becomes breath movement, enveloping you in calm, balance, and full presence.

Simple, accessible, and deeply effective — one intentional Ujjayi breath at a time leads to inner calm, renewed energy, and a more centered way of being in your demanding daily life.

Why I Teach Hatha Yoga in This “Vinyasa” Era.
I explain it on Youtube in my new 20min video. Link to the channel in the description.

Text versions in English and German are available on my website under ujjayi.ch/yogaknowledge

Connectedness and sense of full presence in life is contained in every single breath. In YOGA breath-participation in physical practice is what makes it so profound and deeply fulfilling.

Eine Einladung zum Yin Yoga:
Sonntag, 11. Januar 18:00-19:30, Downdog Studio in Kreis 4 Zürich, CHF 35.-

Der Trubel der Feiertage ist vorbei und der Winter zeigt sich von seiner langen, kalten Seite. Genau jetzt ist der perfekte Moment, um innezuhalten und uns wieder mit uns selbst zu verbinden.
In stillen, langen Haltungen lassen wir los, was der Alltag und der Jahreswechsel an Spannung mitgebracht haben – tief ins Bindegewebe, ins Nervensystem, in die Stille. Eine sanfte, kontemplative Praxis, die uns erdet, von innen wärmt und mit neuer Klarheit in den Januar starten lässt.

Schreibe mir, wenn du dabei sein möchtest!

It’s time to introduce myself properly! Dance, movement therapy, space flight - everything what moves me and much more in my new video on Youtube. Follow my channel: youtube.com/@GeniaP

Kickstart 2026 with this invigorating 15-minute standing yoga practice made to shake off post-holiday sluggishness, overeating, and laziness—and step into the new year feeling strong, energized, and clear-minded.

Full practice on my Youtube Channel youtube.com/@GeniaP

Practice along a few times, then take your favorites offline whenever you need a boost of strength and clarity.
Welcome to a powerful start—Happy New Year!
🥳💪🏻🧘🏼‍♀️

twelve faces of my yoga in 2025

January - Yin
February - Ujjayi breath
March - Community
April - Reverence
May - Asana
June - Balance
July - Teaching
August - Verbalise
September - Props
October - Connect to the Universe
November - Branding
December - Ashtanga

“When you know beyond all doubting that the same life flows through all that is and you are that life, you will love all naturally and spontaneously.” - Nisargadatta Maharaj.

For 2026 I wish all of us more unity than polarity, more love than division. Till the recognition that the same life flows through all of us arises. Love you all 🤍

why I quit ashtanga yoga and how I came back – the story in this short reel.

thank you, @adam_keen_ashtanga for your generous teaching, and thank you all the wonderful people I met there in Spain!

I invite you to a gentle 15-minute seated practice, designed especially for the busy holiday season. We take a much-needed pause from stress, chores, shopping, cooking, and family gatherings to transform our inner state—from overwhelmed and tense to calm, kind, accepting, and grounded.

See the key points in the slides. Or go to my Youtube channel youtube.com/@GeniaP to do the full practice. After following the video once or twice, you will be able to do the practice on your own, adapting it to your own needs.

In my new detailed yoga tutorial on Youtube, I dive deep into the essentials of Downward-Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana), a foundational pose that’s unavoidable in modern yoga practice.

Throughout, I emphasize patience, mindfulness, and personalization—bending knees as needed, using blocks under hands for support, and prioritizing a stable, breathable pose over “perfect” form. By the end, you’ll have tools to make Downward Dog feel strong, open, and injury-free.

Find my channel under youtube.com/@GeniaP

My Secret to a Grounded and Relaxed Holiday Season

Here are the key practices that help me stay calm and centered during the holidays. I don’t always succeed—I often struggle and fail. But I’m sharing them here in the hope that you’ll find inspiration and support.

• Choosing one meaningful festive activity. I pick just one thing that sparks holiday joy for me—like visiting a single Christmas market (planned in advance for the right day and location), attending one theater performance, or dedicating one day to baking cookies.

• Avoiding obligatory shopping and gifts. I steer clear of the pressure to buy presents for everyone. If I do choose to give gifts, I plan and research exactly what and where to get them, making the process quick and efficient.

• Keeping plans minimal. I politely decline most corporate Christmas dinners and invitations. I’ve learned to say no kindly. Instead, I check how many free days or evenings I have and only accept invitations that truly fit.

• Thoughtful planning ahead. As a former architect, I’m lucky to be good at this. For example, I research in advance where to buy a Christmas tree and pick the best time to go, avoiding crowds and stress.

• Maintaining regular self-care routines. I stick to my weekly asana practice, go to sauna and do cold plunges. Staying present in my body through movement keeps me grounded.

• Staying neutral in family dynamics. I avoid getting pulled into power struggles or expectations. I let everyone do their thing and decide calmly whether to join or not, without guilt.

• Carving out intentional alone time. I set aside at least one full day to reflect quietly—reviewing the past year’s lessons and setting intentions for the new one.

I wish you a peaceful and restorative holiday.
Evgenia
🌸🌸🌸

Die letzte Yin-Klasse des Jahres möchte ich dem Thema Hingabe widmen – Ishvara Pranidhana.

In der Yoga-Tradition bedeutet Hingabe nicht Aufgeben. Sie ist der mutige Akt, die Kontrolle loszulassen, den Griff des Egos zu weichen und dem Leben selbst zu vertrauen. Mit Yin-Posen, bewusstem Atem und Momenten der Stille schaffen wir den sicheren Raum, der für echte Ishvara-Pranidhana nötig ist – das Zurückgeben all unserer Anstrengung an etwas Grösseres als wir selbst.

Yin Yoga in Downdog Studio Zürich, 7. Dezember 18:00-19:30

ujjayi.ch/yinyoga
photos by @atrashkova.photo

Winter swimming is very much like yoga. It is not about feeling good, wellness or even health. It is about feeling. EVERYTHING. Cold, pain, resistance. Pride, joy, aliveness. It is about staying instead of escaping. It is the essence of both yoga and life.

Life is not only about solving everyday problems. It is also about being fully present, sometimes excited, experiencing every aspect of it.

And sometimes it is about travelling, being in places you’ve never been before, learning about history and the future, becoming once more aware of the beauty of our planet and wonders of our technology.

It is about experiencing humanness and feeling fully alive!

‎Music: On Top Of The World‎ by Tiger Run

Last Monday in my Fitnesspark yoga class, a new face showed up in the room—a warm, friendly woman. She introduced herself to me right before we began, which is rare. After the class, she came up to me with the sparkling eyes. She loved the class. She told me that it felt like a real journey—we started at one place, traveled a path of movement and breath, and ended transformed, not quite the same as before.

Her words touched me deeply. That’s exactly what yoga means to me: those small, intentional journeys that spark tiny transformations, adding up to the beautiful evolution of our lives. She also said not every teacher creates that in their classes… which left me proud and feeling a touch of sadness for what is missed.

I am grateful for souls like her who see the heart of it.

🌸🌸🌸

Letzten Montag kam eine neue Frau in meine Fitnesspark-Klasse. Sie war warm und freundlich. Sie stellte sich mir direkt vor, was selten ist.
Nach der Klasse kam sie auf mich zu, ihre Augen funkelten, sie liebte die Klasse. Sie sagte, es fühlte sich wie eine echte Reise an. Wir starteten an einem Punkt, reisten einen Weg aus Bewegung und Atem und am Ende waren wir verändert, nicht mehr ganz gleich wie vorher.

Ihre Worte berührten mich tief. Das ist genau, was Yoga für mich bedeutet. Kleine, bewusste Reisen. Sie wecken winzige Veränderungen. Diese bauen sich auf und formen die schöne Entwicklung unseres Lebens.

Sie sagte auch, nicht jeder Lehrer schafft das in seinen Klassen. Das machte mich stolz und auch ein bisschen traurig wegen dem, was verpasst wird.

Ich bin dankbar für Seelen wie sie. Sie sehen das Herz vom Yoga.

How to Find Courage in Yoga and Overcome the Expectation of Perfect Poses / Wie man Mut fürs Yoga fasst und die Erwartung perfekter Posen überwindet.

In a world where yoga is often defined by polished images of perfect poses, expectations for how yoga should look are very high. In my new short text, I explore how to avoid feeling discouraged by this reality and discover your own version of the poses.
Find it on my website ujjayi.ch under “yoga knowledge”

In einer Welt, in der Yoga oft durch perfekte Bilder von Posen definiert wird, sind die Erwartungen daran, wie Yoga aussehen sollte, sehr hoch. In meinem neuen kurzen Text erkunde ich, wie man sich von dieser Realität nicht entmutigen lässt und seine eigene Version der Posen entdeckt.
Finde den Text auf meiner Website ujjayi.ch unter „Yoga Wissen“

photo by @atrashkova.photo

I just published another asana practice (short and strong–with chair pose, boat pose etc.) on my Youtube channel and here is the reminder on how to find me: go to youtube.com/@geniap in your browser or search for “breath focused yoga” on Youtube directly

Die meisten Menschen nähern sich Yin Yoga als einfache Dehnung für den Körper. Sie lockern damit verspannte Muskeln und Gelenke nach einem langen Tag. Ich bin aber überzeugt, dass Yin Yoga uns auf jeder Ebene berührt. Es stärkt Gelenke und macht Gewebe elastischer, es reguliert das Nervensystem für echte Erholung, und es schafft eine tiefe Verbindung zu uns selbst. Im ruhigen Halten lernen wir, im Moment zu verweilen und unsere Gedanken ohne Urteil zu beobachten. Wir treten zurück und sehen das grosse Ganze. So werden wir zu sanften Zeugen unseres eigenen Lebens.

Deshalb leite ich nicht nur Posen an, sondern strebe eine Ganzheitlichkeit an. Die Welt zerstückelt uns. Von Aufgabe zu Aufgabe hetzend ignorieren wir das Flüstern unseres tieferen Selbst. Ich versuche einen besseren Weg schaffen, welcher das volle Spektrum dessen ehrt, was wir sind. Er verbindet Ruhe für Körper und Geist mit stiller Weisheit.

Stell dir die Zukunft vor, die wir gemeinsam bauen. Berufstätige, Suchende und Familienmenschen erobern das Gleichgewicht zurück. Nervensysteme werden besänftigt, Kreativität wird freigesetzt, Beziehungen vertiefen sich. Nicht durch Zwang, sondern durch elegante Stille. Eine Welt, in der Burnout verblasst und Präsenz erblüht.

Was sollte als Nächstes passieren? Wir integrieren Yin in unseren Alltag. Fang klein an: Komm in eine Klasse, atme in die Haltung hinein. Gemeinsam machen wir diese Vision wahr.

Die Matte ruft – wer ist dabei? Am Sonntag 5. Oktober um 18:00 - 19:30 im Downdog Studio. Schreibe mir eine DM für die Anmeldung.

I love the multifunctional blanket for yoga practice–it’s like a hybrid between blocks and the bolster: supporting, elevating but soft. It also feels cozy, especially in autumn. Diesen Sonntag ist wieder Yin-Yoga-Zeit in @downdog.ch in Zürich. Inklusive Decken, Bolster, Blöcke und Gurte, um uns zu unterstützen. Melde dich an über ujjayi.ch/yinyoga

EN Thought of the day:
Working in police feels much like being a public figure. People freely express their love and their hate—sometimes within minutes! It’s a true test of character and a powerful catalyst for inner growth. I’m guided by timeless wisdom from my teachers: Neither be drawn towards the pleasure of admiration nor away from the pain of rejection. Both are fleeting. My true self endures.

DE Gedanke des Tages:
Die Arbeit bei der Polizei fühlt sich oft an wie das Leben einer öffentlichen Person. Menschen äussern frei ihre Zustimmung und ihren Hass – manchmal innerhalb weniger Minuten! Es ist eine Prüfung des Charakters und ein starker Anstoss für inneres Wachstum. Ich lasse mich von der zeitlosen Weisheit meiner Lehrer leiten: Weder der Freude an Bewunderung nachjagen noch vor dem Schmerz der Ablehnung zurückschrecken. Beides ist vergänglich. Mein wahres Ich bleibt bestehen.

Expressing my love for the must feared yoga prop - the strap. When used with caution and skill, it has the ability to expand the practice beyond imaginable, especially in slow practices like Yin Yoga. Next time to practice Yin Yoga with me – Sunday October 5th (in German). Wir sehen uns im Downdog Studio in Zürich. Melde dich an über ujjayi.ch/yinyoga

Ich habe eine Schülerin – eine Psychiaterin, die mit den unerbittlichen Anforderungen ihres Berufs ringt. Unsere monatlichen Yin-Yoga-Klassen erwartet sie sehnsüchtig. Sie sind ein kleiner Anker in ihrem stürmischen Zeitplan. Nach einer Sitzung teilte sie mir das mit: „Szenen aus meinem Leben und Erinnerungen tauchten auf, als ich mich in die verschiedenen Posen begab. Es war wunderschön!“

Stell dir das vor: Du hältst eine Pose, die Welt ist still, und plötzlich steigen Reminiszenzen deiner Vergangenheit auf – nicht als Lasten, sondern als sanfte Offenbarungen. Unsere Körper bergen unsere Geschichten, verwoben in jede Faser. Yin lädt sie ein, sich durch anhaltende, achtsame Stille zu entfalten. Vor der Praxis fühlst du vielleicht das vertraute Gewicht – Stress zieht den Körper zusammen, Flexibilität fällt der Anspannung zum Opfer, der Geist ist ein Wirbel aus unausgesprochenen Sorgen. Während des langen Haltens der Pose regt sich Unbehagen, welches mit der Zeit dem Beobachten ohne Urteil weicht.

Und danach? Eine tiefe Entspannung. Nicht nur lockerere Glieder oder gelinderter Stress, sondern eine tiefere Ruhe – eine Erholung, die die Seele berührt, und dein wahres Ich zum Vorschein bringt. Yin Yoga beeinflusst nicht nur den Körper; es öffnet das Herz für das, was darunter liegt.

Falls diese Geschichte in dir widerhallt – die Matte ist da.

Photo by @atrashkova.photo

My biggest prop love is the bolster. It’s like a big, soft, heavy bear which you can always lean on. For me there is no Yin Yoga class without a bolster. Nächste Yin Yoga Klasse findet in Zürich in Downdog Studio am 5. Oktober

Während meiner frühen Yoga-Tagen schlug mir mein Lehrer vor, Yin Yoga auszuprobieren. Damals erstreckten sich die Klassen über zwei lange Stunden, die die äussersten Grenzen meines Seins auf die Probe stellten. Im ersten Jahr wehrte sich mein Körper – gewohnt an Bewegung – gegen die langen Haltepositionen. Mein Geist überschwemmte sich mit rasenden Gedanken und leiser Rebellion. Ich hielt durch mit roher Entschlossenheit und Widerwillen gegen die Unannehmlichkeit.

Dennoch erkannte ich, dass Yin Yoga eine Einladung zu etwas Tieferem war. Nach mehr als einem Jahr stetiger Praxis begann ich, die Unannehmlichkeit zu akzeptieren und lernte, in der Unruhe zu verweilen, ohne zu kämpfen. Posen, die einst mentale Kraft erforderten, begannen, sich von allein zu lösen.

Als meine Lehrer Yin Yoga in die 300-Stunden-Lehrerausbildung einbanden, fühlte es sich wie die richtige Wahl für mich an. Als jemand, der andere anleitet, weiss ich heute, wie Yin Yoga eine tiefe Nützlichkeit birgt. Es beruhigt den überaktiven Geist, löst die verborgenen Knoten im Körper und fördert eine achtsame Pause inmitten unserer unaufhörlichen Rhythmen. In einer Welt, die Geschwindigkeit schätzt, erinnert es uns an die Eleganz in der Stille.

Falls das bei dir Anklang findet, schliesse dich mir für eine Klasse an. Kein Eile – die Matte wartet.

Photo by @atrashkova.photo

Expressing my love for yoga blocks 🧡💛🧡 They are versatile, but particularly useful in Yin Yoga, offering support and enhancing postures. Meine nächste Yin Yoga Klasse in Zurich findet statt am 5. Oktober: ujjayi.ch/yinyoga

from all the breathing techniques this is the first one you should strive to master. full video on my Youtube channel youtube.com/@GeniaP

Last day of summer we celebrated with a cozy garden afternoon, which included asana practice, picnic, a lot of alone time in the garden and a friendly exchange. So thankful!
🌸🌸🌸

What makes yoga practice effective and meaningful? Principles of Breath Based Hatha. This video is useful and basically a must if you attend my classes. Especially if you intend to participate in the online ones.

See the full video on my YouTube channel.

I really struggle when yoga is seen as purely physical practice.

“The success of yoga does not lie in the ability to perform postures but in how it positively changes the way we live our life and our relationships.” — T. K. V. Desikachar

Photo by @atrashkova.photo

Learn how to adjust yourself and prevent injuries while practicing yoga online and on your own in my latest video on my Youtube channel (youtube.com/@GeniaP)

asana is about becoming more mobile and strong, but it’s also about self-inquiry on the way there. so much frustration, anxiety, pride, doubt, boredom etc. how do I deal with them and what does it say about my character?

photo by @atrashkova.photo

About yoga mats, blocks, other props and Zoom - how to prepare for an online yoga class. Full video on my YouTube channel: youtube.com/@GeniaP

My new online offering starts on September 2nd

Architekten, Psychologen, Lehrer und Anwälte – dies sind die Menschen, die meine Yogakurse besuchen. Ihre Arbeit ist geistig anspruchsvoll und überwiegend sitzend.

Sie schätzen meine Kurse, weil sie eine ausgewogene Kombination aus kräftigender Bewegung und Übungen bieten, die die geistige Klarheit, Konzentration und Ruhe fördern.

Ich bin so dankbar, dass meine Kurse ihnen helfen, ein ausgeglicheneres Leben zu führen.

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Architects, psychologists, teachers, and lawyers—these are the people who attend my yoga classes. Their work is intellectually challenging and primarily sedentary.

They appreciate my classes because they provide a balanced combination of strengthening movement and practices that enhance mental clarity, focus, and calmness.

I am so grateful that my classes help them lead a more balanced life.

photo by @atrashkova.photo

My yoga classes are for you:
(auf Deutsch weiter unten)

- for adult people, who take responsibility for their lives, strive to know and understand, stay curious and appreciate lifelong learning

- for the ones, who know, that there are no quick fixes, trends come and go, but that consistency and discipline bring steady progress, that change can be subtle yet profound

- for you, who feels alive through being challenged in new ways, but also appreciates gentle support, for someone regularly and non-judgementally holding space for your encounter with yourself

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Meine Yogaklassen sind für dich:

• für erwachsene Menschen, die Verantwortung für ihr Leben übernehmen; danach streben, zu wissen und zu verstehen; neugierig bleiben und lebenslanges Lernen schätzen

• für diejenigen, die wissen, dass es keine schnellen Lösungen gibt; dass Trends kommen und gehen, aber dass Beständigkeit und Disziplin stetigen Fortschritt bringen; dass Veränderung subtil, aber tiefgreifend sein kann

• für dich, der sich durch neue Herausforderungen lebendig fühlt, aber auch sanfte Unterstützung durch jemanden schätzt, der regelmässig und ohne zu urteilen Raum für deine Begegnung mit dir selbst hält

Jeden Mittwoch um 20:00 im Downdog Yogastudio in Zürich

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photos by @atrashkova.photo

What makes us human?
It is our embodied experience.

An AI does not have a body. It cannot have neither genuine emotions, nor a visceral feeling.

They are a property of a living body.

Let’s preserve and develop our embodiment.
That’s what distinguishes us and makes us human.

holding space means for me also to offer herbal tea after the yoga class

You haven’t seen much of my classes so far. That’s because I value the privacy and intimacy of the practice. But recently I let a class be photographed by wonderful @atrashkova.photo . I love how the connection we always have inside the practice shines through in these pictures 🤍 A big thank you to the participants and the photographer!

You are the center of your universe. Not in an egoistic sense. Just that the world around you will be ok if you are ok. Take care of yourself!

My recent meditation on water. Having flashbacks about great river Ganga. Spending time watching water flow is never a wasted time.

India.loud

Because craziness and contradiction are part of it. I fell in love with both the serenity and the dirt. Life is everywhere!

India.quiet

Just a week, but a journey for life. Full of wind and water, mountains and heat. Full of ancient wisdom, inner silence and clarity.

Thank you, @burkhard_akasha_yoga , @astrid_gowiththeyogaflow and @akashayogaacademy for introducing me to India. I learnt a lot. Especially that I want to come back

🌸🏔️🌊🌴☀️

The journey to Rishikesh. First, you have to get there ;)

My own practice is different from what I teach, because it is about my needs and abilities. I teach you to find your own practice, which will be beneficial for you.

#breathbasedyoga #hathayogazurich

a video in which nothing happens... except for self-regulation through breath

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I love people and I love humanity. I wish for all of us to reduce suffering and increase contentment in this world. I believe that the first step towards liberation from suffering is to get to know ourselves.

Yoga is an amazing and versatile method for the path of self-realization. When I see my students walk out of the class more balanced, calm and content than before, I know that from this state they will most probably do more good in the world outside. The better we know who we really are and become kind towards ourselves, the more we contribute to joy, stability, gratitude and peace.