Hi, I’m Anita!
Yoga has been part of my everyday life for many years. In the beginning, during my first group classes, I found it difficult to turn my attention inward, coordinate my breath, quiet my thoughts, and at the same time hold each asana. I remember that for a long time, I was mostly looking forward to the relaxation at the end of the class. Then, at some point, something shifted within me.
Today, I no longer see yoga as a form of exercise, but as a tool that helps me slow down, be consciously present, and connect with myself. Once you truly get a taste of it, I think you don’t want to stop — at least that’s what happened to me.
At one point, I felt that I wanted to learn and experience even more, and that I wanted to share with others what made me fall so deeply in love with yoga. That is why I became an instructor.
My Hatha Yoga with Relaxation class is a 90-minute evening practice that supports physical and mental arrival at the end of the day. In the first half of the class, we work with more active, yet consistently mindful movement, placing strong emphasis on compensating for the strains caused by sedentary work and on prevention. In the second half of the practice, slower movements, stretches, and inward focus come to the forefront, preparing the body and nervous system for guided relaxation.
The aim of the class is to calm the nervous system, support conscious management of everyday stress, and promote restful sleep. Throughout the practice, attention, acceptance, and safe yet experiential movement play an important role.
Beginners are warmly welcome!