YOGA with Sofia
Yoga Alliance International, India
Certified Yoga Teacher. HATHA * VINYASA * ASHTANGA VINYASA
PERSONAL and GROUP SESSIONS
including warm up, Asana practice, Pranayama (Breathing Techniques), Meditation and Mudras (gestures with healing benefits). All asanas are described from the easiest variation to more advanced and are modified according to the ability of each body. One hour
and a half (1,5 hrs) Yoga sessions can be led in the following styles:
HATHA YOGA :
Balance in the physical body, the mind and energy, based on the Techniques of Hatha Yoga Pradipika by Yogi Swatmarama (15th century). VINYASA YOGA :
The harmony in body and breath. The breath is synchronized with motions and positions (asanas) so the mind is concentrated on the present moment. Yoga based on the foundations of Hatha Yoga and the traditional Yoga Chikitsa of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga as taught by Sri K. Patthabi Jois and combines the teachings of Sri Tirumalai Krishnamacharya's (the Father of modern Yoga) (1888 - 1989) Vinyasa Krama Yoga with the western modern Vinyasa Yoga Flow. ASHTANGA VINYASA YOGA :
Yoga Chikitsa, The Primary Series by Sri K. Patthabi Jois (1915 – 2009). The breath is synchronized with standard motions and positions (asanas) of deep streching in order to remove the resistance from the body and the mind. Yoga based on the philosophical text of the 8 limbed path and the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Yoga Assistance
to improve the body alignment and to help it move deeper in each position (asana). Introduction to Yoga Therapy and Restorative Yoga
for those who have frequent state of intense stress, who had an injury or feel worn out. The asanas are practiced with the help of the props: wall, blocks, belts, pillows, mats, blankets, bolster, chair,... this helps the body to built up strength, to improve the alignment and elasticity and to feel the benefits of each asana without extra effort. The props serve to stay longer in each asana in order to relieve unnecessary stress and pressure, they save energy, improve blood circulation and respiratory capacity. They allow simultaneously both the action and relaxation. A few of the benefits of Yoga :
High level of physical fitness
Therapeutic realignment of the body regaining myo-skeletal balance
Stimulation and strengthening of the body in a balanced way
Greater range of motion in the joints and Flexibility
Stronger and more flexible spine
Nourishment of the internal organs
Detoxification
Revitalization
Benefits all systems: circulatory, respiratory, nervous, digestive, excretory, endocrine
Elimination of physical and emotional tension and blockages
Qualitative conscious breathing
Clear and concentrated mind
Calmness
Clarity in spirit
A better and wiser way of living
1 hour AERIAL practice with a HAMMOCK :
Incorporated elements from Yoga, Pilates, Functional Training, Aerial Acrobatics, Movement Therapy and Breathing Techniques. The hammock can be used as a prop to help and support the body to lengthen, to go deeper in each position, to stretch and to increase the mobility and/or more dynamically and acrobatic. Benefits :
Decompression and spinal alignment. The invertions release the intervertebral discs. Better blood circulation and detoxification. The invertions are beneficial for the poor circulation of the lower limbs (varicose/phlebitis). Increasing the flexibility of the body and the range of motion. Myo-skeletal and fascial release. Muscle strengthening and improving stamina. Maintenance of bone mass due to resistance to tractions with our body weight. Improves self confidence. The movement on air make us face our fears, the inversions decompress the tensions and the support on the hammock leads to a feeling of relaxation and liberation of the body, of the thought and all the senses.
