I am a 200hr certified Ashtanga Yoga/Vinyasa Flow teacher with over 6 years of teaching experience. I have been teaching at different yoga studios in the Netherlands (Maastricht) and Portugal (Cascais) and I also provide private classes for single persons or groups, either for a one time event or on a regular basis. Currently, I am also studying Compassionate Inquiry with Dr. Gabor Maté and provid
e private online sessions to clients worldwide. I want to integrate this trauma sensitive practice into my yoga classes and be able to help guide the body to its natural healing capacities. My background is in nursing; I am a German registered nurse, specialised in women's health (cancer). About me and my yoga journey:
The very first time I tried an Ashtanga class during my Bachelor's programme in Maastricht I immediately fell in love with Yoga and never stopped practicing ever since. I am amazed by the holistic approach of ashtanga which integrates the body, mind, and spirit into one, teaching consciousness in the way we move, breath, and think. The orderliness of the series allows me to let go of the mind and helps me to just be in the moment. I love how I sometimes can almost reach a meditative state while practicing. I realised that integrating yoga into my daily life was an incredible way to cope with stress and negative events. But most importantly, the practice of yoga changed my perception about myself; it taught me to respect my limitations, to let go of my ego and to be kind to my body. Acknowledging and accepting my mental and physical state each day and letting go of the desire to reach perfection was a crucial lesson for life. The ancient philosophy and practice of yoga now has become a passion and I’m trying to integrate it into my daily activities. I sincerely believe that yoga can change lives in a powerful way. In March 2015 I finally made my dream come true when I travelled to India to study the philosophy and practice of ashtanga yoga and vinyasa flow in Goa. Continuing this path by improving my own practice and supporting others to learn the powerful lessons of yoga is my greatest wish. My classes are based on the primary series and I try to modify the sessions so as to adapt to the levels of the students. I find it important to give everyone the chance to go their own way and to experience yoga individually. After all, yoga is a very personal journey.
