MY WAY
So far my life has been an exciting one and I hope to still have a long way in front of me. It led me from my country of origin Russia to Zurich, from being an architect to becoming a photographer and then yoga teacher. What remains constant is my love for movement in its every expression - moving forward in life, moving my body, moving people around me. Inspiration is my moving power - everything I do starts with an inspiration.
Teaching experience
By beginning of 2024 I have taught around 300 group classes and accompanied four individuals in private lessons.
Even if most of my classes take place in studios, a part of them were taught hybrid or online, and some outdoors.
Aside my regular classes, I substituted various teachers in studios Bubble Yoga, Downdog, Templeshape, MyYoga and Fitnesspark.
Most of my classes are in my speciality Hatha yoga, but I also teach Power yoga, Ashtanga inspired yoga, yoga on a chair and yoga for seniors. Even if I don't have specialization in pregnancy yoga, I have experience with pregnant students.
My special yoga projects include:
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Free yoga classes for Ukrainian refugees in Zurich in May 2022 - May 2023
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Yoga on a chair for nurses of nursing homes Sawia in November - December 2022
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Yoga on a chair for seniors (average age of 90 years old and different stages of dementia) in nursing homes Sawia in March - September 2023
My particular interest in yoga practice lies in the breath, introspection and exploration of the self.
MY VALUES
constant aspiration
sincerity and openness
empathy
respecting borders
Biographical facts
2024
Ongoing advanced teacher training (RYT300h)
since 2021
Certified and practicing yoga teacher (RYT200h)
Portrait and yoga photographer
2011 - 2021
Architect, project manager in various offices in Zurich
2001 - 2011
School and studies in Switzerland (ETH Zurich)
1984 - 2001
Born and raised in Russia
In 2019 I co-founded the association for Argentine folkloric dances "Adentro.ch"
I used to be a passionate amateur figure skater, ballet and tango dancer
I am fluent and teach in Swiss German, English and Russian
