A: You are absolutely right. What I am teaching is yoga for life, to become or stay healthy, to be able to handle stress and challenges of our life and be happy with what we have. Gymnasts, dancers and contortionists are very flexible, but that does not mean that they are happier or better yogis than those who cannot do the extreme postures. We all have different bodies, different genetic and anatomic limitations; that’s why we all look different in the seemingly same pose.
Q: I tried yoga but I found it too slow and boring.
A: There are many types of yoga to choose from. Flow Yoga is a moving class and you won’t have time to be bored. The music in the background enhances the movement and the rhythm of the class.
Q: I would like to practice more spiritual yoga, not just stretching and relaxing..
A: Yoga is basically a spiritual practice, working on deep levels of our being and even without doing specific pranayama or meditations we become more spiritual. For those who wish to get more familiar with the philosophy of yoga, chakras, pranayama and meditations, there is Chakra Yoga class where we are working specifically with those aspects or you can book a Private Session for your individual needs.
Q: Sometimes during the relaxation, I start crying and I don’t know why. I feel embarrassed, maybe yoga has a negative effect on me.
A: The emotional energy generated by the circumstances of our childhood and early life is still trapped in our body - in a pressurized, explosive state as a result of being suppressed. If we don't learn how to release it in a healthy way it will transform into some other form – instead of ease there is dis-ease. Crying during the relaxation means that you are healing on the subconscious level, letting go of the past.
Q: I need stretching but I don’t want to switch to Hinduism and become a vegetarian.
A: You don’t have to change your faith or diet because as I have already mentioned, yoga is not a religion. It’s a healthy way of life, bringing balance to all parts of our being. You can just gradually change your lifestyle until you feel comfortable with healthier diet without any pressure.
Q: How long and how often do I have to practice to do postures I saw in your Gallery?
A: It depends on your level of flexibility and on the anatomic and genetic structure of your body. Basically a good start would be two to three classes a week (private, semi-private or group) with an experienced teacher and a personal practice at home on days when not attending a class.. Always be sure that you warm up the body before trying advanced postures and finish with relaxation. Half an hour practice can be gradually lengthened into 1 hour or more depending on your schedule. Q: Wouldn't be better to practice just one type of yoga?
A: If you find a yoga style that suits you, you are making a progress, the teacher supports you and you are happy, there is no reason to change the style or teacher. However, sometimes we are not so lucky and then we are forced by circumstances to make a change. I developed an intuitive approach to my yoga practice, asking and listening to my body. This intuitive Flow Yoga suits my body and my needs the best.
"Practice is the best of all instructions." Aristotle