Yoga and Meditation

“Yoga is not about touching your toes. It’s about opening your heart.”

Initially, the discipline of hatha yoga - the physical aspect of yoga - was developed as a vehicle for meditation. Hatha yoga prepared the body, and particularly the nervous system, for stillness, creating the necessary physical strength and stamina that allowed the mind to remain calm.

As a child, I learnt Yoga from my father and also at school, where we had Yoga classes twice a week. Yoga was not an exercise regime, but a way of life for us.

It was only while I was working in San Diego, USA that I completed a 300 Hr Yoga Teacher’s Training, so I could begin to start sharing my Yoga journey with others.

I do not believe in the multitudes of Yoga styles available today. To me, the difference between Yoga and Gymnastics lies in conscious experience. Yoga is a journey within, where -  age, fitness level or religious beliefs do not matter. It is an option for all.

In my “Awareness Yoga” Classes...

• ... I encourage you to perform all postures (or Asanas) fully relaxed, without strain, with full awareness and if possible with closed eyes. With closed eyes, the surroundings do not exist.
• ... I encourage you to let go of your mind and instead feel the different sensations within your body.
• ... I do not walk around or touch you to correct a pose, as it disrupts your energy.
• ... I do not use music. Yoga is about listening to the voice within.

Group Lesson

• Schedule:
  • Evenings: Thursdays - 6:30PM
• Duration: 1 Hour
• Price:
  • Fr. 25.- per person
  • 10 Sessions for Fr. 225.-

Private Lesson

You will be provided with a printed Yoga Sheet with Asanas designed for you.

• Duration: 1 Hour
• Price:
  • Residents (Seelisberg): Fr. 120.- per person, 10 Sessions for Fr. 1100.-
  • Fr. 130.- per person, 10 Sessions for Fr. 1200.-
• Also available:
  • Customised lessons on Pranayama, Meditation, Yoga for Menstruation and Menopause
  • Private lessons in your home.

Yoga for the Little Ones: Living in the now, planetary travel and animal stories

Children are natural yogis, often they don't even know it. Playful experience and "being in the moment" is something original, something human. An ability that can deteriorate over time. Then when everyday stress gets out of hand, when children are busy with daily performance requirements and have to make more decisions than they can handle.

Performance is important and every child should be encouraged, no question. At the same time: what if there was an offer for children where they did not have to prove? Where you don't have to be the best? An hour a week that is only there to stimulate children's imaginations, strengthen their self-confidence and develop coping strategies for negative emotions ...

In children's yoga, the little ones learn to consciously feel their body. They're guided to conscious breathing in an age-appropriate manner and through targeted exercises the ability to coordinate will increase. The body awareness is trained and the ability to concentrate is increased.

Children's yoga is always associated with laughter and fun. Movement games and exercises increase muscle strength, Spine flexibility, elasticity and joint flexibility, according to age.

Summary of Key points:

• Nasal Breathing: Unless otherwise mentioned, inhalation and exhalation is only through the Nose, whenever possible.
• Barefoot: If possible, the yoga exercises (asanas) are carried out barefoot in order to feel the feet better and to ensure optimal contact with the floor.
• Duration: 1 Hour
• Price:
  • Group Lessons:
    • Fr. 20.- per child (Minimum 4 participants)
    • 11 Lessons for Fr. 200.-
  • Private Lessons (in the comfort of your home):
    • Fr. 110.- per child
    • 10 Sessions for Fr. 1000.-
  
  

  Yoga + Ayurvedic Cooking Class

  Reconnect with your body through breathing, joint and gland exercises that stimulate blood circulation, flush out toxins and re-establish harmony.

  Nourish your body with gluten-free, cleansing and energizing ayurvedic one-pot meal.

   

   

  Includes:

  • 1 Hour Yoga
  • Welcome drink
  • Printed recipe
  • Introduction to spices
  • Ayurvedic wisdom
  • Aprons and house slippers for use
  • Conscious preparation, cooking and eating
  • Leftovers: Bring Tupperware to take home

  Details:

  • Duration: 4 Hours
  • Group Size: 3-5
  • Price: Fr. 120.- per person
  
  

  Yoga + Ayurvedic Meal

  After an hour of awareness yoga, pamper yourself with homemade, gluten free, vegetarian one pot meal prepared with Ayurvedic principles.

  Includes:

  • 1 Hour Yoga
  • Ayurvedic one pot meal mit Masala Chai-Tea

  Details:

  • Duration: 2 Hours
  • Group Size: 3-5
  • Price: Fr. 60.- per person
  
  

  Tips

  For a more harmonious experience:

  • Be prepared to practice barefoot with loose/stretchy comfortable clothes
  • For your comfort, do not eat a large meal 2 hours prior to a class
  • If you have an injury or any other serious health condition, please let me know before class begins
  • Arrive a few minutes early: Give yourself time to turn off the cell, take off shoes/jacket, spread your mat and sit down for the Yoga Class to begin
  • Yoga mats are available for use, but I encourage you to bring your own. Yoga is energy work
  • Class cancellations: Class size is limited; so if you’re unable to make it to a class, please let me know as soon as possible. Perhaps someone else is happy to find an open spot.
  
  

  Reviews

  • I liked breathing exercises "Pranayama" the best! – R.A.
  • I was pleasantly surprised to feel how my body could relax so easily – T.W.
  • I had a headache before the class, but now I feel totally relaxed. Thank You – M.H.
  • I had back pain today and did not want to come. Glad I did because it’s now gone. Thank you!! – T.N.
  • So amazing that I can soothe my inner nervousness with Yoga – S.S.
  • I always had shoulder pain. After 3 Yoga sessions with you, I'm now free of it. Thank you :) – R.K.
  • The cooling breath practice helps me with my hot flashes. I can do it anytime, anywhere - especially when I'm at work around other people – M.F.