ANDREA - a full time Yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi instructor.

I fell in love with yoga over seven years ago, when I got a Nintendo DS and bought a game called Let's Yoga. From then, I began 'playing' yoga everyday, sometimes twice a day. At first, the practice was more physical for me, but after few months I started to really count on yoga to bring me a sense of calm during especially chaotic days. Soon after, I began recognizing the benefits of a regular asana and meditation practice and continued to incorporate yoga daily - not just during times of chaos. I found myself feeling more energized, more compassionate, happier, and with more awareness. Now, I teach full-time and couldn't be happier to do what I love. What began as a physical practice for strength and flexibility quickly became a lifestyle. I teach my students to take their yoga off the mat and apply the principles learned in the class to their lives outside of the studio. I do not only teach my philosophy, I live it.

Tuesday, 31 March 2015

Day 11 Spring Yoga Challenge

Good morning my lovely yogis, I was very pleased with all the crows yesterday :) 

Today's Challenge Pose is:

Pyramid - Parsvottanasana

Sunday, 29 March 2015

Yoga Balance Workshop with Lucy

Oh yeah, today is a big day for us!

For the first time in my yoga career I joined forces with a brilliant yoga teacher, Lucy, and we created a workshop to test balance of our breath, mind and body :)

I think it all went really well, there were many amazing people, we had fun and learned something new. 

We would like to say a big THANK YOU to all of you who attended, we cannot wait for the next workshop!

And here are some photos from today :P








Day 9 Spring Yoga Challenge

 Today's posture is 
Goddess Squat

Utkata Konasana

Thursday, 26 March 2015

Day 6 Spring Yoga Challenge

Good Morning :) :) I hope you are having as wonderful morning as I have :)

Are you up to for some challenge pose today? :P 

I have chosen a nice easy pose we were doing in Power/Fitness Yoga classes this week
Extended Side Angle - Utthita Parsvakonasana

Wednesday, 25 March 2015

Day 5 Spring Yoga Challenge

Good morning, my lovely yogis... 
I am not sure if you are still enjoying the challenge, I would love to thank everyone 
who posted their pictures in our group :)

Todays Challenge pose is:
SEATED FORWARD BEND - PASCHIMOTTANASANA

Tuesday, 24 March 2015

Day 4 Spring Yoga Challenge


Good morning, lovely yogis, how do you like the challenge so far?
Today's pose is a quiet challenge, it is a backbend - Upward Bow, Urdhva Dhanurasana. 
Maybe you'll know it by another name, that is ok, but be very very careful doing it and taking a picture.
Have a great day!
Namaste!


Monday, 23 March 2015

Day 3 Spring Yoga Challenge



So sorry for being so late today, but I was hibernating and resting for at least 23hrs....
The pose for today is Warrior I, Virabhadrasana
Please, post more pictures!!! :) 
Have a great day and I'll see some of you in the classes :P

Sunday, 22 March 2015

Day 2 Spring Yoga Challenge

Here is already Day 2 of our Spring Challenge...
I am not so sure if you are interesting in it still, I was not impressed with a 0 number of posts (only mine, thank you for letting me take your pics :P)- it is up to you if you want to continue it or not, we shall see today...

Today's posture will be a little challenge - 
Extended Hand To Toe
Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana

Good luck with it! 

Saturday, 21 March 2015

Day 1 Spring Yoga Challenge


So here is the the first day of our Spring Challenge - and here is the first pose - 
Savasana, Corpse Pose.
Good luck with it 
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Namaste!


Friday, 20 March 2015

Spring Yoga Challenge



Good evening, yogis...
Are you ready for our Spring Yoga Challenge? 
It starts tomorrow - 21st March and we´ll have it for 21 days - 3 weeks, I hope long enough :P 
I cannot wait for your amazing pictures!!! 


Saturday, 7 March 2015

Day 7 Kids Challenge March 2015

And here is our last day of this month´s Kids Yoga Challenge - it´s been a pleasure to see all your photos, I will decide about each day winner tomorrow after all the photos will come through :P

And the pose for today is...
Crescent Moon Pose
The Crescent Moon Pose stretches and strengthens the arms and legs, increases stamina, improves balance and concentration, and can also relieve backaches. If you are suffering from diarrhea, high blood pressure or neck problems, you should take extra caution practicing this pose. 


Friday, 6 March 2015

YOga photoshoot in UK soon!!! :)



Happy days!!! 

My personal exclusive photographer is coming to UK to have another yoga photoshoot with me and if you are interested he can find time for you, too :P 
Just let me know if you want to - he is amazing and his pictures beautiful!!! 
Well... just have a look at these... :P







Day 6 Kids Yoga Challenge



We are nearly finishing our great and cute Kids Challenge, its only today and tomorrow for this month, but don't you worry, we'll continue in April :)

How are your kids enjoying it so far? The photos look great, thank you so much for posting!!

And here is Day 6 Pose: 
Bow Pose - Dhanurasana
Bend back into the shape of a bow to feel energetically locked, loaded, and ready to take aim.


Thursday, 5 March 2015

Day 5 Kids Yoga Challenge



Welcome to Day 5 in our Kids Challenge, and we are having a really difficult posture for today -
Dolphin Pose
Dolphin pose strengthens the core, arms, and legs, while also nicely opening the shoulders.

Have a great day and good luck with all your pictures :) 
Namaste

Day 4 Kids Yoga Challenge


Today's Day 4 Kids Yoga Challenge is Twisted Chair Pose
I can't wait for all your beautiful photos 
Namaste

Tuesday, 3 March 2015

Day 3 Kids Challenge March 2015



Marichi’s Pose is today's Day 3 Kids Challenge pose. 
Great job so far, parents and kids, you all look professional 

Namaste!

Monday, 2 March 2015

Day 2 Kids Challenge March 2015

Well done yesterday for posting so many photos, I am amazed how many cute kids you've got!!! :)
However, today's pose is a bit more challenging. Let's see how can kids do 
Warrior III Pose - Virabhadrasana III
Good luck!
Namaste!

Sunday, 1 March 2015

First day of March - our First Day of Kids Challenge!!!!

Kids were so encouraging the adults in our Valentines Challenge that I decided it is time to challenge them, too!!!
First week of each month will be a week of Kids Challenge, starting right now!!!

Here is the pose for today: Tree Pose - Vrksasana

Enjoy and don´t forget to upload photos of your kids :) 
Namaste