About Me

I followed the Yoga Teacher Training with Yogalife in Belgium.

The training was spread over 9 weekends and was completed after 9 months. This format was perfect for me as I was working full-time. This way I could also directly integrate my learnings into my daily life. Yogalife offers Teacher Trainings (200hrs RYS TTC) and Advanced Yogic studies such as Yoga Nidra courses in Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland. www.yogalife.org

The classes are open to anyone curious about Yoga.

You'll get in touch with the basics of Yoga, such as foundational poses and breathing techniques in a supportive and accessible environment.

I often provide modifications to make postures easier, more confortable, especially if you're dealing with flexibility or strength challenges.

I teach Hatha Yoga and Yoga Nidra.

Hatha Yoga is the classical form of Yoga. In each posture, we take the time to build comfort, steadiness and build up awareness in key areas of the body. Hatha Yoga practices include Asanas and Pranayama.

Yoga Nidra is one of the easiest Yoga tools that will create a deep sense of relaxation in your body and mind. After only 30 min of practice, you feel completely refreshed. When practiced regularly, Yoga Nidra can impact on changing habits, reduction of stress, improving your sleep and health.

Yoga can be incredibly beneficial for many people, offering advantages such as:

BENEFITS:

• Flexibility and Strength: Regular practice can improve flexibility, joint health, and muscle tone.

• Mental Health: It promotes relaxation, stress relief, and emotional balance.

• Posture: It can improve posture and alignment, which can be especially helpful for those with desk jobs.

• Breathing and Meditation: Yoga integrates breathing techniques (Pranayama) and Meditation, which can help with mental clarity.

Like any physical activity, there are some CONSIDERATIONS and CONTRAINDICATIONS, depending on your health status and physical condition.

Yoga is generally safe, but in some cases, you should be cautious:

1. Back Issues: In case of severe back pain, herniated discs, or spinal conditions you should avoid deep back bends or certain poses without professional guidance.

2. Joint Problems: With severe arthritis or joint instability, you may find certain poses (like deep lunges or poses that put weight on the wrists) challenging or harmful.

3. Pregnancy: While many poses are safe during pregnancy, others may need to be modified, especially in the second and third trimesters. Always consult a healthcare provider before starting a yoga practice during pregnancy.

4. Heart Conditions: If you have a heart condition, particularly arrhythmia, high blood pressure, or a history of heart attack, you should be cautious with intense practices or poses that could strain the heart.

5. Breathing Disorders: With asthma or other breathing conditions, one should avoid breath retention or exercises that create too much strain. You can focus on calming breathing exercises.

6. High Risk of Injury: Those with osteoporosis or a history of fractures should avoid high-impact or balance-intensive postures without professional supervision.

7. Recent Surgery or Injury: Yoga should be approached cautiously after surgery or injury, and modifications may be needed.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

• Start slow: If you’re new to yoga or have a health condition, begin with gentle classes and consider private sessions with a trained teacher.

• Listen to your body: Always avoid pushing yourself into discomfort or pain. Yoga should feel good, not painful.

• Seek medical advice: If you have any health concerns, consult your doctor before beginning yoga.

Yes, I do offer hands-on adjustments, but only if the student feels comfortable with it. Throughout the class, you'll receive plenty of verbal cues, modifications, and options to help guide you smoothly in and out of postures. Hands-on adjustments can provide an opportunity to improve, deepen, or make a posture feel more comfortable.

For many years, the only Yoga practice I did daily without fail was Yoga Nidra. It was THE game-changer for me, so I made a vow to stick to it until it became something I didn’t even have to think about—just automatic. Along with that vow, I let go of any guilt around only doing Yoga Nidra and not any other Asana practice, meditation, etc. As the practice became more steady, I started adding other aspects of Yoga, like a 10-minute mantra chant in the morning, and then 5 minutes to consciously review my day before going to sleep. Now, the Asana practice is starting to be more present and is becoming more steady, but not in a full hour-long session—more like a few postures before teaching a class, or a sun salutation when my thoughts are running wild like a washing machine. I also regularly join Yoga classes to explore different postures, breathing techniques, and just connect with other "Yoga people."