"IF ANYTHING IS WORTH DOING, DO IT WITH ALL YOUR HEART" Buddha
"I would love to do yoga, but I am not flexible enough." Sounds familiar? This always makes me smile, because it is like saying "I'd love to exercise, but I am not fit enough." Flexibility, similarly to fitness, comes with a dedicated practice. But in the case of yoga, there is a lot less learning of the new than there is the unlearning of the old. You only need to observe young children to see how flexible their minds and bodies are, and how this intuitive flexibility stiffens over the years.
Of course, I am not only talking about physical flexibility, but also about emotional agility. Two decades of yoga practice have taught me that doing yoga is just barely scraping the surface of this ancient wisdom, but being yoga is the real thing. This is a much deeper practice that embraces all the eight limbs of yoga - moral practices of truth, authenticity, non-violence, compassion and contentment, as well as its physical component of yoga asanas, breathing techniques and meditation. This practice is available to EVERYONE, regardless of age and level of flexibility. It is a practice that honours your body, mind and soul.
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM A TYPICAL YOGA CLASS?
I open each class with a question, addressing everyone's needs. It might be a case of a stiff shoulder, a weak core, or a sense of fatigue, anxiety, stress. I then plan a class that will address all these concerns so that each individual can leave lighter, freer and stronger, feeling like the class was tailored especially to them. I give options so that those with a physical injury won't feel left out, but equally, those who seek a challenge can experiment in a safe environment. I also like to surprise you and make you laugh. Expect it all: a fiery Ashtanga and Vinyasa Flow, cleansing Kundalini and a more meditative Yin and restorative yoga - whatever does the trick. You are guaranteed to be challenged, but never beyond your comfort zone.
Of course, I am not only talking about physical flexibility, but also about emotional agility. Two decades of yoga practice have taught me that doing yoga is just barely scraping the surface of this ancient wisdom, but being yoga is the real thing. This is a much deeper practice that embraces all the eight limbs of yoga - moral practices of truth, authenticity, non-violence, compassion and contentment, as well as its physical component of yoga asanas, breathing techniques and meditation. This practice is available to EVERYONE, regardless of age and level of flexibility. It is a practice that honours your body, mind and soul.
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM A TYPICAL YOGA CLASS?
I open each class with a question, addressing everyone's needs. It might be a case of a stiff shoulder, a weak core, or a sense of fatigue, anxiety, stress. I then plan a class that will address all these concerns so that each individual can leave lighter, freer and stronger, feeling like the class was tailored especially to them. I give options so that those with a physical injury won't feel left out, but equally, those who seek a challenge can experiment in a safe environment. I also like to surprise you and make you laugh. Expect it all: a fiery Ashtanga and Vinyasa Flow, cleansing Kundalini and a more meditative Yin and restorative yoga - whatever does the trick. You are guaranteed to be challenged, but never beyond your comfort zone.
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"I have had many yoga teachers over the years and Imola is one of the greatest - attentive, intuitive, cheerful and inspiring. The classes are challenging and personalized. You know you need more yoga in your life." Gary
"C'est n'est pas juste du yoga, c'est toute une experience! Amazing yoga teacher!" Amelie