Practice Details :

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Hatha Yoga

Hatha yoga is a branch of yoga that focuses on physical postures, promoting health and longevity. Hatha yoga is beneficial and produces spectacular physical results.

It is a gentle practice that focuses on physical postures “asanas” and breathing exercises “pranayama” to improve flexibility, strength, and balance. It’s a great foundation for beginners and can help calm the mind.

My Hatha Yoga classes are adapted to the level of the students. They can be very gentle, with accessible full-body movements, or more challenging, with longer holds in postures and the introduction of more advanced asanas.

Classes generally begin with the chanting of the OM mantra, followed by a moment of introspection. We then practice a breathing exercise before moving into the physical practice, and the class always ends with a guided relaxation.

Ashtanga Vinyasa

Ashtanga Vinyasa is a dynamic and structured style of yoga that synchronizes breath with a series of postures in a specific sequence. It builds strength, flexibility, and stamina through its fast-paced flow.

My Ashtanga Vinyasa classes can take two different forms. Sometimes we follow the traditional Primary Series (Series 1), which is designed for students who already have a relatively advanced level of practice. Other times, the class is structured as a flowing sequence inspired by Ashtanga, which can be adapted to the level of the students.

Meditation

Meditation is a practice of quieting the mind to achieve a state of deep focus and inner peace. It involves sitting in stillness, focusing on the breath, a mantra, or visualization, to reduce stress and increase mindfulness.

During your first sessions with me, unless you explicitly request it, we usually do not practice meditation. I gradually introduce meditation after several classes together, as it is important to remember that meditation is considered the ultimate goal of yoga.

When the time comes, we begin by exploring different types of meditation for a few minutes at the end of the class. The practice then evolves according to the student’s desire to go deeper.

Pranayama

Pranayama is the practice of controlled breathing. It involves specific techniques that regulate the flow of energy in the body, enhance focus, reduce stress, and improve overall health by increasing oxygen supply to the body.

I integrate breath control exercises (pranayama) into all of my classes, always at the beginning and sometimes also at the end. The reason is simple: in yoga, as in life, the breath is absolutely essential. It is the foundation of the yoga practice and a powerful tool to calm the mind and support the body.

Yoga Nidra

Yoga Nidra, or "yogic sleep," is a deep relaxation technique where you lie in a comfortable position and are guided through a body scan and visualizations. It promotes deep relaxation, stress relief, and healing, and can also enhance creativity.

Yoga Nidra classes, with me, last between 30 and 75 minutes. When the session is longer, we begin with gentle movements to release physical tension from the body. This is followed by breathing exercises, and then I guide you into a state of deep relaxation.

The purpose of Yoga Nidra is to bring the nervous system into a profound state of rest, allowing the body and mind to regenerate, release stress, and access a deep sense of inner calm and awareness.

Mantras

Mantras are words or phrases repeated during meditation or yoga practice. They can be used to focus the mind, bring inner peace, and connect to deeper spiritual energy. The repetition of mantras helps to create a sense of calm and clarity.

During my classes, the mantras we practice are simple and accessible. We regularly chant OM, the universal sound, often at the beginning and end of class.
We sometimes repeat Shanti three times at the end of a session, representing peace in the body, peace in the mind, and peace in the world.
Occasionally, during meditation, we practice So Ham, which means “I am That”, a mantra connected to the natural rhythm of the breath and the awareness of the self.