Tanja Iovene Yoga

Tanja Iovene Yoga Empowering you to improve your health and well-being through the practice of Therapeutic Yoga. Namaste,

Tanja �

I’m a 200-hour alignment-based yoga teacher, pre-and postnatal yoga teacher, and a lifelong student of yoga who’s currently studying towards a 500-hour therapeutic yoga teacher certificate with Yoga Medicine. I’ve studied pre -and postnatal yoga with Birthlight both in Finland and Switzerland and did my 200-hour teacher training with Purna Yoga Helsinki. Yoga came into my life for the first time i

n 2010 and it’s been an important part of my life ever since. I’ve been assisting my teacher Tove Palmgren twice at her annual yoga retreat in Spain and will be there assisting her and learning from her in 2022 as well. I also take private yoga and meditation classes with her once a week to deepen my own practice of yoga and through that, better serve my own students. I’m also a wife, a mother of two, and a nature lover who loves running, hiking and just spending time outdoors as much as possible. I’m passionate about cooking and spreading the joy of preparing simple homemade meals. In my blog, I share the recipes of my yummiest plant-based recipes along with topics related to yoga, motherhood, outdoor adventures. I love Young Living essential oils, their toxin-free products, and how these little bottles of plant power have made it possible for me to create a healthier and more uplifting environment for my family to live in. If this is something that interests you, I am more than happy to share what I’ve learned over the years so that you can benefit from these products the way I have. I’m originally from Finland and have been living in Switzerland since 2017 with my Italian husband and our two children. To me, yoga is a way of living and goes far beyond the physical exercise done on the mat. I embrace all aspects of yoga and strive to make every day a joyful journey. In order to truly be able to shine and feel alive, you need to take care of yourself on many levels. Daily meditation,

healthy & organic food,

applying the wisdoms of yogic philosophy into day-to-day life and

practicing asana & pranayama
are the key principles of creating a meaningful, joyful, and healthy life. My passion is to help people find the joy and importance of daily movement, freedom of breath, and calmness of the mind through yoga poses, breathwork, and meditation. As a mother myself, I feel a deep desire to help other women in their pregnancy and postnatal journeys by offering them a welcoming space and safe yet effective yoga practice that supports their wellbeing during these transformative times in their lives. I am so happy & grateful to have you here in my virtual space and I hope this to be an inspiring place that helps you to transform your life in a way that you can live it to your greatest potential. I’m here to support you so if you have any questions or would like to share a piece of yourself with me just drop me a message and I’ll be happy to get back to you soon!

Private sessions create space for this kind of exploration.Feeling deeply grateful for every opportunity to help people ...
20/05/2026

Private sessions create space for this kind of exploration.

Feeling deeply grateful for every opportunity to help people slow down, move better, and experience yoga in a way that truly supports their body. 🤍

The bags under my eyes have grown,  my stress levels have dropped,  my abs are stronger from all the laughing,  and my h...
17/05/2026

The bags under my eyes have grown,
my stress levels have dropped,
my abs are stronger from all the laughing,
and my heart is full.

1. Someone said something funny
2. Gotthard Panorama train through incredible scenery and tunnels where the train made dramatic turns
3. Steam boat ride to Luzern. Crystal clear water and beautiful views.
4. Cogwheel train up to Rigi mountain
5. Relaxed one-hour walk on Rigi
6. Cable car ride down to Weggis
7. The best Pad Thai of my life at a tiny restaurant in Weggis
8. A very much needed relaxing morning at the spa
9. Sauna & cold plunge on repeat
10. A few hours strolling around Zürich
11. Delicious lunch at Hiltl
12. Off to Ponte Tibetano with a few faster steps
13. Leena overcame her fear of heights with slow and steady steps
14. Lunch break and the best True Dates flavor for dessert
15. Working on getting the perfect shot
16. She photographed probably every single type of flower and plant she saw
17. A quick hydration break before continuing the hike and the tour of the three castles of Bellinzona
18. We reached Sasso Corbaro and were still smiling after all the walking
19. 15K+ of walking with almost 1000m of elevation gain calls for a proper dessert

Three amazing days with my dear friends from Finland that felt like three months’ worth of experiences.

12/05/2026

Out of office → soon somewhere in the Swiss mountains 🥾🌲

It’s time for a little break again 🙈
So there will be no yoga classes this week.

I’ll see you back on the mat:
• May 20th in Bellinzona
• May 22nd in Thalwil

Two of my best friends are arriving from Finland tonight, and over the next few days we’ll be doing a little Switzerland tour, spending lots of time outdoors and finally catching up properly.

Wishing you a beautiful rest of the week, and I’ll see you again next week as we continue refining our Surya Namaskars ☀️

06/05/2026

Headstand and shoulder stand are often called the king and queen of asana.

Despite them being an integral part of one’s yoga practice according to many teachers, I haven’t been practicing them very regularly for quite a while now.

Not because they’re not great poses, but because lately my practice has been focused elsewhere — mostly on understanding how yoga and regular running can live together in harmony.

So instead of going upside down every day, I’ve been spending more time strengthening and opening my hips and legs as the kilometers in my running shoes have increased.

But last week’s intensive semi-private yoga retreat in Finland with my dear teacher sparked the joy of practicing these poses more regularly again.

Not every day. But several times a week. At least for now.

And honestly, I was positively surprised by how well my body still remembers them, despite not practicing them consistently for a long time.

There are definitely things to refine in both poses, but the confidence and familiarity are still there.

Once the body remembers a movement pattern, it’s much easier to return to it and gradually improve it again.

If you’ve been feeling a bit stuck in your body or not really sure what to practice lately, this month could be a nice t...
05/05/2026

If you’ve been feeling a bit stuck in your body or not really sure what to practice lately, this month could be a nice time to go back to the basics.

In May we’ll be working with Sun Salutations. We’ll of course do other things too, but we’ll stay with this sequence a bit longer and play with a few variations along the way.

You’re very welcome to join:

Wednesdays 9:00–10:30 in Bellinzona
Fridays 9:30–11:00 .thalwil in Thalwil

No classes May 13th and 15th

04/05/2026

Not quite what my teacher had in mind 😅

Good thing is that there’s always something to learn… that’s what keeps it interesting.

Thank you Tove Palmgren - Yoga and health for your help (and patience) and sorry for freaking out 🙈

A few days ago we said goodbye to the yoga paradise in Nauvo.~14 hours of yoga over 3 days, guided by  So much movement,...
03/05/2026

A few days ago we said goodbye to the yoga paradise in Nauvo.
~14 hours of yoga over 3 days, guided by

So much movement,
so much attention to detail,
so much learning.

Grateful for this experience.
Already looking forward to coming back next year.

02/05/2026

Almost ran past this.
Glad I didn’t.

Hello, hello 👋 It’s time for a little holiday. In the morning I taught a restorative yoga class and I’m pretty sure some...
24/04/2026

Hello, hello 👋
It’s time for a little holiday.

In the morning I taught a restorative yoga class and I’m pretty sure some of those relaxing vibes flowed into my cells as well because despite having already had a long day and still need to travel all the way to Finland, I am feeling pretty zen (not usual for me because I’m not a big fan of flying nor having to stay up beyond my usual bedtime).

Anyway, just wanted to remind you that there are no classes next week (27.04.-03.05.) as I will be enjoying a 3 day yoga retreat with in her beautiful little yoga space on Nauvo island in the Turku archipelago + city time in Helsinki + of course visiting my parents.

I’m really excited about this trip! The only thing that does not excite me is the freezing cold temperatures in Helsinki 🥶 It might even snow this weekend 😩 Well, we can’t change the weather so hats on and embrace it!

Wishing you a lovely weekend, and I look forward to seeing you on the mat
May 6th at 9 am in Bellinzona
May 8th at 9:30 am in Thalwil

20/04/2026

I personally love this little flow because it’s
simple
accessible
and the only prop you need is a chair (just make sure it’s a sturdy one — placing it in front of a wall can help)

flowing between these two shapes with your breath can help to

– restore movement in the upper back
– ease some of the tension in the calves, hamstrings, and hip flexors
– support fuller breathing
– give the body a break from repetitive movement patterns
– shift the body into a calmer, more settled state

Give it a try after your next run and see how it feels for you

I got so hooked on the morning routine I built during my ten days in Finlandthat my mind has been looking for ways to ke...
15/04/2026

I got so hooked on the morning routine I built during my ten days in Finland
that my mind has been looking for ways to keep it going now that I’m back home.

In Finland, I had full control over my mornings.
At home, my schedule is shaped by my kids and everyday life.

But the difference I felt from starting my day with a run (or even just a walk)
was so noticeable that I didn’t want to let it go.

My mind has clearly been looking for ways to keep up with the routine, and today I did something I hadn’t ever thought about before.

I realized that even on Wednesdays, when I start teaching at 9 am, I can still fit in a run before class. Not because I have to, but because it just feels like a good idea.

The studio is only 1 km away.
I’ve always just walked there.

I realized that if I just leave 20 minutes earlier and take a small detour, I can turn the commute into a 30-minute run.

I didn’t suddenly have more time.
(We all get the same 24 hours.)
I just used the time I already had… better.

It gives me a great amount of joy and satisfaction when I can so seamlessly fit life and movement together. It’s empowering to notice how much more movement can be fitted into our daily life. We just sometimes need to be creative with it.

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