Why
Why Yoga?
Because Yoga is good for you! It has amazing short term benefits
Yoga is good for you!
It gives you amazing short-term benefits such as
- A healthy cardiovascular system
- Increased/improved flexibility (mobility)
- An upright posture
- A balanced metabolismIncreased muscle strength and tension (tone)
- Increased bone density (strong skeletal system)
- Improved breathing, more energy and vitality
- Helps you with weight loss control and fat loss (with a regular yoga practice)
- Protects you from injuries through consciously skillful movement sequences (alignment)
The long-term benefits of a regular yoga practice are
- Growing old healthily and with dignity
- Staying mobile and independent in old age
- Being physically able to live a self-determined life, travel and pursue your hobbies
- A positive attitude
- More zest for life
- To still be there for grandchildren and great-grandchildren
For Whom?
Yoga is for everybody and for every body! You can start practicing yoga any time from now. There is no age restriction and it is not important
whether you are sporty or flexible.
When?
Please check the yoga class plan
Yoga is good for you!
It gives you amazing short-term benefits such as
- A healthy cardiovascular system
- Increased/improved flexibility (mobility)
- An upright posture
- A balanced metabolismIncreased muscle strength and tension (tone)
- Increased bone density (strong skeletal system)
- Improved breathing, more energy and vitality
- Helps you with weight loss control and fat loss (with a regular yoga practice)
- Protects you from injuries through consciously skillful movement sequences (alignment)
The long-term benefits of a regular yoga practice are
- Growing old healthily and with dignity
- Staying mobile and independent in old age
- Being physically able to live a self-determined life, travel and pursue your hobbies
- A positive attitude
- More zest for life
- To still be there for grandchildren and great-grandchildren
Yoga
What is Hatha Yoga?
Hatha yoga is the oldest of the known forms of yoga. It focuses on physical exercises (asanas), various breathing techniques (pranayama) and moments of mindfulness and relaxation. A hatha yoga class always includes meditative moments to calm the mind and body. The yoga asanas are usually performed mindfully, at a calm pace and synchronized with breathing. The predominantly static postures ensure that your body builds up strength, balance and stability. This is why hatha yoga is particularly suitable anyone looking for a gentle introduction to yoga.
The aim of a regular yoga practice is to harmonize body, mind and breathing while promoting flexibility and inner peace and serenity.
Ha’ stands for the sun and ‘tha’ for the moon. The practice of hatha yoga aims to unite, connect or balance these two energies, also known as yin and yang. ☯️
Hatha yoga forms the basis of many modern yoga styles and invites you to connect with yourself – on the mat and in everyday life
“Yoga is the journey of the self through the self.”
B.K.S. Iyengar
IT’S A MYTH THAT YOGA iS ONLY GOOD FOR WOMEN!!!
- Men also have back pain.
- Men also sit too much.
- Men also need time out to quiet their minds.
- Men also need relaxation and a balance to their stressful daily lives.
- Men also want to be mobile and agile in old age.
Yoga-Nidra
Yoga nidra is a technique used to wind down and relax. It is meant to improve the quality
of life and heighten the general feeling of overall happiness in the life of humans. This
technique was developed to aid practitioners of yoga nidra on their quest of transforming
their lives into something more meaningful.
Stress and anxiety we carry around everyday deprives the mind of its serenity. Our mind
and soul can rest during yoga nidra in the same way our body does when we go to sleep.
Our life is never as relaxed as we would like it to be. We are more “online” than ever
before. When we are stressed and overwhelmed, it’s difficult to calm down and relax. This
impairs our good night sleep – either quality or quantity.
It’s been said that one hour of yoga nidra is as relaxing as four hours of sleep. Yoga nidra
affects our brain waves, which has long-lasting effects in our daily lives. The practice of
yoga nidra slows down the frequency of our brain waves. During the day we are in beta
wave frequency, which means we are very active, think a lot, attend meetings, accomplish
our daily tasks with deadlines to follow. That’s quite normal, but if the beta waves are
high, weexperience stress and if they increase extremely we might experience anxiety.
Besides mental and emotional stress and anxiety beta wave frequencies have
physiological effects like a high adrenaline levels and increased stress hormone levels
(cortisol). This can cause a less restful sleep.
What happens in the body during the practice of Yoga Nidra?
Our brain frequency eventually shifts from beta waves to alpha waves, which are much
slower in frequency. This counterbalances and we become calmer and more relaxed, but
are nonetheless completely alert. In this relaxed state it is very easy to wind down, to
disconnect completely and to be fully present in the Here and Now. Once we are fully
relaxed and our brain waves are at alpha state, our immune system improves which
reduces the stress hormone levels and leads to a lower blood pressure. Yoga nidra even brings us deeper into the theta wave frequency. During theta state, we
are in a very light subconscious sleep, like a trance or hypnosis, which we quite similar
experience when day dreaming. Our senses are withdrawn from the external world and
our focus is within.
Yoga nidra won’t replace eight hours of a good night sleep or relaxing moments during
the day, but it’s a very efficient method to change our mental and spiritual condition:
from anxiety and stress to calm, balance and clarity.
This relaxing yoga practice helps us to fall asleep much easier and to improve our quality of sleep.
(Sources: “Yoga Nidra™ Swami Satyananda Saraswati, Yogapedia)
“When Sight is restricted, Vision becomes clear!”
Sanjeev Bhanot
The Sanskrit word, antastha, is translated to depth.
When we do Antastha Yoga, we slowly but surely reach and retum to the deeper levels
inside of us.
We have up to approximately 50.000 thoughts running through our mind daily. By using a
blindfold to cover your eyes, we intend to shut out those noisy thoughts and distractions.
We carry out the asanas (the word used to describe the exercises) in sync with your
breath, making it easier to just focus on yourself and tune out any outside distractions.
Pratyahara – the conscious withdrawal from the senses.
During Antastha Yoga we create consciousness through the movements.
By closing our eyes we redirect our awareness into ourselves. Our endocrine system
benefits from the asanas, we do. For one, it helps your body to form melatonin, when we
use the blindfold. Melatonin is helpful for better sleep. It also strengthens your cells in
defending themselves against free radicals and on top of that has an anti-aging effect on your body.
Sanjeev Bhanot has developed yoga sequences that all focus on different aspects of your
consciousness, to not only strengthen the body but also increase your energy level.
Those that practice Antastha Yoga feel energetically charged and focused. It is a new way
of Yoga, that follows the archetype of traditional yoga, where we find health and balance
through moving inwards discovering our very own peace.
I am a certified Antastha Yoga teacher. I am pleased to accompany you on the journey to
yourself.
Bhagavad Gita: “Yoga is the Journey of the Self through the Self tothe Self”…
Business-YOGA
Yoga in the Office
If you want to do something great to your employees, give them the opportunity to
participate in a 45 or 60 minutes yoga session during their lunch break or any suitable
time during the day.
With this generous offer your employees will be protected against stress and other
illnesses, yet become resilient to outside stressors. Yoga promotes concentration,
improves focus and productivity. In the long run this means a “win-win situation” for your
employees and your company (higher performance of your employees and job
satisfaction).
Due to extensive office work, we are sitting too much and don’t move our bodies
sufficiently. The consequences are a stiff neck, back pain, headache and sometimes even
migraine. These physical complaints can be relieved with mediation, breathing
techniques and yoga postures. In some cases they might even disappear completely.
- Relaxation and meditation to wind-down
- Better posture
- Strengthening core and back muscles
- Inner balance and tranquility
- Better quality of life and joy of life
- Better performance and productivity on the job
Stress makes people sick. Stress related to work followed by back pain, is the second
largest health problem in the European Union. For absences due to illness and sick
employees the German economy has to pay tremendous amounts of money.
I am offering weekly yoga classes at your company and | am looking forward to hearing
from you.
What is Hatha Yoga?
Hatha yoga is the oldest of the known forms of yoga. It focuses on physical exercises (asanas), various breathing techniques (pranayama) and moments of mindfulness and relaxation. A hatha yoga class always includes meditative moments to calm the mind and body. The yoga asanas are usually performed mindfully, at a calm pace and synchronized with breathing. The predominantly static postures ensure that your body builds up strength, balance and stability. This is why hatha yoga is particularly suitable anyone looking for a gentle introduction to yoga.
The aim of a regular yoga practice is to harmonize body, mind and breathing while promoting flexibility and inner peace and serenity.
Ha’ stands for the sun and ‘tha’ for the moon. The practice of hatha yoga aims to unite, connect or balance these two energies, also known as yin and yang. ☯️
Hatha yoga forms the basis of many modern yoga styles and invites you to connect with yourself – on the mat and in everyday life
“Yoga is the journey of the self through the self.” B.K.S. Iyengar
IT’S A MYTH THAT YOGA iS ONLY GOOD FOR WOMEN!!!
- Men also have back pain.
- Men also sit too much.
- Men also need time out to quiet their minds.
- Men also need relaxation and a balance to their stressful daily lives.
- Men also want to be mobile and agile in old age.
Yoga-Nidra
Yoga nidra is a technique used to wind down and relax. It is meant to improve the quality
of life and heighten the general feeling of overall happiness in the life of humans. This
technique was developed to aid practitioners of yoga nidra on their quest of transforming
their lives into something more meaningful.
Stress and anxiety we carry around everyday deprives the mind of its serenity. Our mind
and soul can rest during yoga nidra in the same way our body does when we go to sleep.
Our life is never as relaxed as we would like it to be. We are more “online” than ever
before. When we are stressed and overwhelmed, it’s difficult to calm down and relax. This
impairs our good night sleep – either quality or quantity.
It’s been said that one hour of yoga nidra is as relaxing as four hours of sleep. Yoga nidra
affects our brain waves, which has long-lasting effects in our daily lives. The practice of
yoga nidra slows down the frequency of our brain waves. During the day we are in beta
wave frequency, which means we are very active, think a lot, attend meetings, accomplish
our daily tasks with deadlines to follow. That’s quite normal, but if the beta waves are
high, weexperience stress and if they increase extremely we might experience anxiety.
Besides mental and emotional stress and anxiety beta wave frequencies have
physiological effects like a high adrenaline levels and increased stress hormone levels
(cortisol). This can cause a less restful sleep.
What happens in the body during the practice of Yoga Nidra?
Our brain frequency eventually shifts from beta waves to alpha waves, which are much
slower in frequency. This counterbalances and we become calmer and more relaxed, but
are nonetheless completely alert. In this relaxed state it is very easy to wind down, to
disconnect completely and to be fully present in the Here and Now. Once we are fully
relaxed and our brain waves are at alpha state, our immune system improves which
reduces the stress hormone levels and leads to a lower blood pressure. Yoga nidra even brings us deeper into the theta wave frequency. During theta state, we
are in a very light subconscious sleep, like a trance or hypnosis, which we quite similar
experience when day dreaming. Our senses are withdrawn from the external world and
our focus is within.
Yoga nidra won’t replace eight hours of a good night sleep or relaxing moments during
the day, but it’s a very efficient method to change our mental and spiritual condition:
from anxiety and stress to calm, balance and clarity.
This relaxing yoga practice helps us to fall asleep much easier and to improve our quality of sleep.
(Sources: “Yoga Nidra™ Swami Satyananda Saraswati, Yogapedia)
“When Sight is restricted, Vision becomes clear!”
Sanjeev Bhanot
The Sanskrit word, antastha, is translated to depth.
When we do Antastha Yoga, we slowly but surely reach and retum to the deeper levels
inside of us.
We have up to approximately 50.000 thoughts running through our mind daily. By using a
blindfold to cover your eyes, we intend to shut out those noisy thoughts and distractions.
We carry out the asanas (the word used to describe the exercises) in sync with your
breath, making it easier to just focus on yourself and tune out any outside distractions.
Pratyahara – the conscious withdrawal from the senses.
During Antastha Yoga we create consciousness through the movements.
By closing our eyes we redirect our awareness into ourselves. Our endocrine system
benefits from the asanas, we do. For one, it helps your body to form melatonin, when we
use the blindfold. Melatonin is helpful for better sleep. It also strengthens your cells in
defending themselves against free radicals and on top of that has an anti-aging effect on your body.
Sanjeev Bhanot has developed yoga sequences that all focus on different aspects of your
consciousness, to not only strengthen the body but also increase your energy level.
Those that practice Antastha Yoga feel energetically charged and focused. It is a new way
of Yoga, that follows the archetype of traditional yoga, where we find health and balance
through moving inwards discovering our very own peace.
I am a certified Antastha Yoga teacher. I am pleased to accompany you on the journey to
yourself.
Bhagavad Gita: “Yoga is the Journey of the Self through the Self tothe Self”…
Business-YOGA
Yoga in the Office
If you want to do something great to your employees, give them the opportunity to
participate in a 45 or 60 minutes yoga session during their lunch break or any suitable
time during the day.
With this generous offer your employees will be protected against stress and other
illnesses, yet become resilient to outside stressors. Yoga promotes concentration,
improves focus and productivity. In the long run this means a “win-win situation” for your
employees and your company (higher performance of your employees and job
satisfaction).
Due to extensive office work, we are sitting too much and don’t move our bodies
sufficiently. The consequences are a stiff neck, back pain, headache and sometimes even
migraine. These physical complaints can be relieved with mediation, breathing
techniques and yoga postures. In some cases they might even disappear completely.
- Relaxation and meditation to wind-down
- Better posture
- Strengthening core and back muscles
- Inner balance and tranquility
- Better quality of life and joy of life
- Better performance and productivity on the job
Stress makes people sick. Stress related to work followed by back pain, is the second
largest health problem in the European Union. For absences due to illness and sick
employees the German economy has to pay tremendous amounts of money.
I am offering weekly yoga classes at your company and | am looking forward to hearing
from you.
The Philosophy of Yoga
The philosophy of yoga has its roots in the ancient Indian scriptures, in particular the Vedas and the Upanishads, and was later systematized in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. It understands yoga not only as a physical practice, but as a holistic path to self-knowledge and inner freedom. At its heart is the goal of calming the mind (citta vritti nirodha) and freeing oneself from suffering.
Yoga teaches that people can recognize their true self through mindfulness, discipline and meditation – beyond thoughts, emotions and external circumstances. The eight stages of yoga (Ashtanga Yoga), including ethical rules of life (yamas and niyamas), physical exercises (asanas), breath control (pranayama) and meditation (dhyana), form the path to inner clarity and spiritual freedom.
The Eight-Limbed Path of Yoga
The eight-limbed path according to Patanjali is a holistic path to inner freedom. It comprises eight stages that bring body, mind and soul into harmony:
- Yamas – ethical treatment of others (non-violence, truthfulness)
- Niyamas – discipline in dealing with oneself (purity, contentment, devotion)
- Asanas – postures that promote stability and lightness
- Pranayama – breath control to calm the mind and strengthen the life energy (vitality)
- Pratyahara – withdrawal of the senses to direct attention inwards
- Dharana – concentration on an object or thought
- Dhyana – meditation, a state of inner calm and clarity
- Samadhi – deepest contemplation and connection with the true self.
This path is not just for yogis – it can serve as a guide for all people to live a conscious, peaceful life.
What are the Yamas?
The yamas are the ethical foundations of yoga and come from Patanjali’s eight-limbed path of yoga. They describe a mindful approach to our environment, other people and ourselves.
There are five yamas:
- non-violence (ahimsa)
- truthfulness (Satya)
- non-stealing (asteya)
- abstinence (Brahmacharya)
- non-attachment (aparigraha)
They serve as orientation for a conscious and respectful life – on and off the mat.
What are the Niyamas?
The niyamas are inner values and personal recommendations for a conscious lifestyle – together with the yamas, they form the ethical basis of yoga.
They also come from Patanjali’s eight-limbed path of yoga.
The five niyamas are:
- purity / cleanliness (sauca)
- contentment (santosha)
- commitments / discipline (tapas)
- self-reflection (Svadhyaya)
- devotion / surrender to the divine (Ishvarapranidhana)
They invite you to cultivate mindfulness, self-care, self-love and inner growth in everyday life.
The Kleshas – Shadows on the Path to Light
Deep within, a quiet knowing remains:
We are more than thoughts, roles, and fleeting stories.
But five veils – the Kleshas – drift over this light, Separating us from the truth of who we really are.
Avidyā – not knowing (ignorance)
The fundamental non-recognition of reality – Confusing the impermanent with the eternal, of pain with happiness, etc.
Asmitā – self-centeredness (ego)
The ego, the identification with the sense of self or the ego instead of the true self.
Rāga – Desire (attachment)
Attachment to pleasurable experiences – The constant pursuit of pleasure and possessions.
Dvesha – the dislike (aversion)
Rejection or resistance to unpleasant experiences. unpleasant experiences.
Abhinivesāh – The fear of death
The deep-seated fear that is based on identification with the body.
Understanding the five kleshas
The kleshas are considered the root causes of mental suffering and prevent inner peace. Through meditation, mindfulness and self-knowledge, they should be overcome.
In the Yoga Sutra 1.2 it says: “Yogas citta vritti nirodha”, which can be translated as:
“Yoga is the cessation or mastery of the fluctuations of the mind.” This sutra emphasizes the importance of mastering the mind and realizing that the mind does not always allow you to see what the truth actually is. Essentially, it is about quieting the mind’s chatter (e.g. negative, petty thoughts) and achieving a sense of peace and concentration.
*Citta: Refers to the mental property, mental processes and consciousness.
*Vritti: Refers to the fluctuations, modifications or mental states, such as thoughts.
Yoga Philosophie
Der Achtgliedrige Pfad des Yoga
Der achtgliedrige Pfad nach Patanjali ist ein ganzheitlicher Weg zur inneren Freiheit. Er umfasst acht Stufen, die Körper, Geist und Seele in Einklang bringen:
- Yamas – Ethischer Umgang mit anderen (Gewaltlosigkeit, Wahrhaftigkeit)
- Niyamas – Disziplin im Umgang mit sich selbst (Reinheit, Zufriedenheit, Hingabe)
- Asanas – Körperhaltungen, die Stabilität und Leichtigkeit fördern
- Pranayama – Atemkontrolle zur Beruhigung des Geistes und Stärkung der Lebensenergie (Vitalität)
- Pratyahara – Rückzug der Sinne, um die Aufmerksamkeit nach innen zu lenken.
- Dharana – Konzentration auf ein Objekt oder Gedanken
- Dhyana – Meditation, ein Zustand innerer Ruhe und Klarheit
- Samadhi – Tiefste Versenkung und Verbindung mit dem wahren Selbst.
Dieser Pfad ist nicht nur für Yogis gedacht – er kann allen Menschen als Orientierung für ein bewusstes, friedliches Leben dienen.
Was sind die Yamas?
Die Yamas sind ethische Grundlagen des Yoga und stammen aus dem achtgliedrigen Pfad nach Patanjali. Sie beschreiben einen achtsamen Umgang mit unserer Umwelt, anderen Menschen und uns selbst.
Es gibt fünf Yamas:
- Gewaltlosigkeit (Ahimsa)
- Wahrhaftigkeit (Satya)
- Nicht Stehlen (Asteya)
- Enthaltsamkeit (Brahmacharya)
- Nicht-Anhaften (Aparigraha)
Sie dienen als Orientierung für ein bewusstes und respektvolles Leben – auf und jenseits der Matte.
Was sind die Niyamas?
Die Niyamas sind innere Wert und persönliche Empfehlungen für einen bewussten Lebensstil – sie bilden zusammen mit den Yamas die ethische Grundlage des Yoga.
Sie stammen ebenfalls aus dem achtgliedrigen Pfad des Yoga von Patanjali.
Die fünf Niyamas sind:
- Reinheit / Reinlichkeit (Sauca)
- Zufriedenheit (Santosha)
- Verpflichtungen / Disziplin (Tapas)
- Selbstreflexion (Svadhyaya)
- Ergebenheit / Hingabe an das Göttliche (Ishvarapranidhana)
Sie laden dazu sein, Achtsamkeit, Selbstfürsorge, Selbstliebe und inneres Wachstum im Alltag zu kultivieren.
The Kleshas – Shadows on the Path to Light
Deep within, a quiet knowing remains:
We are more than thoughts, roles, and fleeting stories.
But five veils – the Kleshas – drift over this light, Separating us from the truth of who we really are.
Avidyā – not knowing (ignorance)
The fundamental non-recognition of reality –
Confusing the impermanent with the eternal, of pain with happiness, etc.
Asmitā – self-centeredness (ego)
The ego, the identification with the sense of self or the ego instead of the true self.
Rāga – Desire (attachment)
Attachment to pleasurable experiences – The constant pursuit of pleasure and possessions.
Dvesha – the dislike (aversion)
Rejection or resistance to unpleasant experiences.
Abhinivesāh – The fear of death
The deep-seated fear that is based on identification with the body.
Understanding the five kleshas
The kleshas are considered the root causes of mental suffering and prevent inner peace.
peace. Through meditation, mindfulness and self-knowledge, they should be overcome.
In the Yoga Sutra 1.2 it says: “Yogas citta vritti nirodha”, which can be translated as:
“Yoga is the cessation or mastery of the fluctuations of the mind.” This sutra emphasizes the importance of mastering the mind and realizing that the mind does not always allow you to see what the truth actually is. Essentially, it is about quieting the mind’s chatter (e.g. negative, petty thoughts) and achieving a sense of peace and concentration.
*Citta: Refers to the mental property, mental processes and consciousness.
*Vritti: Refers to the fluctuations, modifications or mental states, such as thoughts.
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My courses are verified and certified by the Zentrale Pruefstelle Praevention according to §20 SGBV. You will be
reimbursed 80-100% of the course fees by your health insurance. More information here.
“Baby Massage meets Toddler Group”
Tuesday mornings at YogAmé
Info: Magdalena Klein – info@babybindung.de – www.baby-bindung.de
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Saturday mornings from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at YogAmé
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About me
My name is Amélie Zoll.
I am a certified hatha yoga teacher (E-RYT 500)”
I was firstly introduced to yoga in 1980s, while living as an au pair in Vancouver. During my stay
there, I had great fun practicing lyengar-yoga for two years. After returning back to Berlin in
1987 however, I focused on other things, that were of priority at the time and slowly lost sight of the passion I once had for yoga.
Now I know that it simply wasn’t the time to start my yoga-journey. In 2012, I had the privilege of moving to Lusaka/Zambia together with my family and live there for four years. In Lusaka I met some great yoga teachers that | practiced yoga with several times a week. Looking back I can say that this truly inspired me to restart my yoga-journey and discover more about it. I don’t believe in coincidences. I believe that everything happens for a reason and that you meet special people at a certain time in the right place. Some of these interactions are very inspirational and can lead to a change of direction in life or show you things from many different angles. The universe plans it all for us. I have been practicing yoga for over thirteen years now with growing excitement and passion for it. It helped me through many difficult life struggles and has shown me how to clear my mind, keep calm, balanced and to stay within. It helps me stay fit, mobile and regularly trains certain muscle areas of my body.
I completed my yoga teacher training successfully in 2018 at the Yogalife Foundation Germany led by Anjuly Rudolph and Sanjeev Bhanot.
It was important to me to do this training with Indian yoga teachers. This knowledge was passed down to them at a very young age and they taught it to us in a very vivid and authentic way. It fascinated me that the Indian mythology as well as the philosophy of yoga is to this day still usable and transferable to western culture although it is over 5000 years old. My approach to the philosophy of yoga supports the participants in developing a healthy mindset. The asanas
(physical exercises), pranayama (breathing exercises) and the meditation will guide them onto a path of spiritual expansion. This introduces us to a new way of interacting with not only others but also ourselves which is more authentic and valuable. That way we can unlock our full potential by happily doing something that is good for the health of our mind body and spirit.
*This is currently the highest designation a teacher can hold within Yoga Alliance. It indicates that the teacher has completed 500 hours of training as well as 2000 hours of yoga teaching.
About me
My name is Amélie Zoll.
I am a certified hatha yoga teacher (E-RYT 500)”
I was firstly introduced to yoga in 1980s, while living as an au pair in Vancouver. During my stay
there, I had great fun practicing lyengar-yoga for two years. After returning back to Berlin in
1987 however, I focused on other things, that were of priority at the time and slowly lost sight of
the passion I once had for yoga.
Now I know that it simply wasn’t the time to start my yoga-journey. In 2012, I had the privilege
of moving to Lusaka/Zambia together with my family and live there for four years. In Lusaka I met some great yoga teachers that | practiced yoga with several times a week. Looking back I can say that this truly inspired me to restart my yoga-journey and discover more about it. I don’t believe in coincidences. I believe that everything happens for a reason and that you meet special people at a certain time in the right place. Some of these interactions are very inspirational and can lead to a change of direction in life or show you things from many different angles. The universe plans it all for us. I have been practicing yoga for over thirteen years now with growing excitement and passion for it. It helped me through many difficult life struggles and has shown me how to clear my mind, keep calm, balanced and to stay within. It helps me stay fit, mobile and regularly trains certain muscle areas of my body.
I completed my yoga teacher training successfully in 2018 at the Yogalife Foundation Germany
led by Anjuly Rudolph and Sanjeev Bhanot.
It was important to me to do this training with Indian yoga teachers. This knowledge was
passed down to them at a very young age and they taught it to us in a very vivid and authentic
way. It fascinated me that the Indian mythology as well as the philosophy of yoga is to this day
still usable and transferable to western culture although it is over 5000 years old. My approach
to the philosophy of yoga supports the participants in developing a healthy mindset. The asanas
(physical exercises), pranayama (breathing exercises) and the meditation will guide them onto a
path of spiritual expansion. This introduces us to a new way of interacting with not only others
but also ourselves which is more authentic and valuable. That way we can unlock our full
potential by happily doing something that is good for the health of our mind body and spirit.
*Dies ist derzeit die höchste Auszeichnung, die ein/e Lehrende/r innerhalb der Yoga Alliance erhalten kann. Sie zeigt an, dass die/der Lehrende 500 Stunden Ausbildung gemacht sowie 2000 Stunden Yoga unterrichtet hat.
| 05/2021 | Pranayama Advanced Teacher Training, 40 hours, certified according to the guidelines of International Yoga Alliance, Yogalife Foundation Germany, Ibiza, Spain |
| 10/2020 | Yin-Yoga Teacher Training, 50 hours, certified according to the guidelines of International Yoga Alliance, Yogaraum Hamburg |
| 09/2019 | Advanced Teacher Training, 100 hours, certified according to the guidelines of International Yoga Alliance, Yogalife Foundation Germany, Ibiza, Spain |
| 07/2019 | Advanced Anatomy Teacher Training Course, 100 hours, certified according to the guidelines of International Yoga Alliance, Yogalife Foundation Germany, Nyon, Switzerland |
| 05/2019 | Yoga Nidra Teacher Training Course, 60 hours, certified according to the guidelines of International Yoga Alliance, Yogalife Foundation Germany, Bonn |
| 05-11/2018 | Yoga Teacher Training, 200 hours, certified according to the guidelines of International Yoga Alliance, Yogalife Foundation Germany, Bonn |
| 08/2017-07/2018 | Inner Balance Yoga, Gabriele Heidt-Schilling, Bad Honnef |
| 01-07/2017 | Dr. Kavitha Thomas, Bad Honnef |
| 01-12/2017 | Yoga in Bad Honnef, Gero Paul Gericke |
| 2014-2016 | Sonal Desai, Golden Lighthouse Yoga & Meditation Centre, Lusaka/Zambia |
| 2013-2016 | Towani Clarke, Kuthuta Yoga, Lusaka/Zambia |
Health
It is scientifically proven that a regular yoga practice …
- reduces tension, stress and anxiety.
- prevents burnout.
- strengthens your immune system.
- pports the detoxification of your body.
- can reduce and relieve inflammation and chronic pains.
- improves your blood circulation.
- relieves mild depression by reducing the levels of the stress hormones cortisol and adrenaline and by releasing "happy hormones” like serotonin and dopamine.
- brings you mindfulness and clarity.
- broadens your awareness.
- boosts your self-confidence
- improves your concentration.
You actually live more in the Here and Now and in harmony with nature!
YOGA MAKES YOU HAPPY!!!
Before you book a prevention course, please read the information sheet on participation in prevention courses!
Prevention Courses
My courses are subsidized according to & 20 (SGBV) by the statutory health insurances and the aid.
For this purpose, they have been certified by the Zentrale Priifstelle Pravention (ZPP).
In order to get the majority of the course fee (between 80 and 100%) reimbursed by your health insurance, you must have attended at least 80% of the course dates.
Missed classes cannot be made up P and ¥ you are not eligible for reimbursement if you did not attend.
After completion of a prevention course module (8, 10 or 12), you will receive a certificate of attendance from me after the last yoga class, which you can submit to your health insurance company for reimbursement.
The prevention courses are suitable for you if you
- suffer from stress and stress-related physical complaints.
- you would like to learn methods to cope with stress and use them regularly to recover and regenerate.
- do not move enough due to sedentary activities.
- you want to improve your body feeling and well-being.
- enjoy practicing together with like-minded people in a group.
- and s if you do not have any acute illnesses that require treatment.
Previous experience is not necessary.
The course is suitable for beginners and experienced yoga practitioners alike. The intensity of the asanas (yoga exercises) can be varied and adapted individually.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
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| 9:30 - 10:45 am 4 spots left | ||||||
| 3:45 - 5:00 pm 8 spots left | ||||||
| 5:30 - 6:45 pm 4 spots left | 5:30 - 6:45 pm 5 spots left | 5:30 - 6:45 pm 5 spots left | 5:30 - 6:45 pm fully booked | 5:30 - 6:45 pm 4 spots left | ||
| 7:15 - 8:30 pm 1 spot left | 7:15 - 8:30 pm 3 spots left | 7:15 - 8:30 pm Yoga for Men only 1 spot left | 7:15 - 8:30 pm 3 spots left |
Holidays
During holiday season yoga
classes take place in consultation with the yoga students.
No yoga classes during public holidays.
The yoga-studio is provided for workshops during weekends. If you plan to organize a workshop, feel free to rent my yoga-studio for a weekend.
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Yoga-Studio
Haupstraße 72A
53604 Bad Honnef
