Just after sunrise we begin our outdoor Yoga session, with uninterrupted views of the horizon.
The Hatha based practice is Alignment focused, asking students to observe the strengths & compensations of their body, witness the tyranny of the mind, and persist with the challenges that come with being present within our physical, mental and emotional selves.
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As the sun begins to cool in the late afternoon, we bring our afternoon practice inside, on-looking through wide open French doors to the pool. Following Iyengar’s key teachings, there are yoga blocks, straps & blankets for everyone to assist in finding the best alignment possible for their bodies, at that moment.
About your Teacher, Blue
I went to my first yoga class while studying for my MSc in London. Having had the privilege of always enjoying movement and sport, yoga asana posed the exciting challenge of ‘I am not very good at this’. I tried a variety of studios, teachers and asana styles before being introduced to my teacher seven years ago, where I have since studied over 3000 hours at their Yoga School.
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My deepest studies have followed Patanjali’s Classical Yoga philosophies and Iyengar’s Hatha teachings. I teach an alignment-focused practice, bringing the attention of our busy minds to the fine tunings of our internal selves, both the physical and mental.
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In addition to yoga, I have enjoyed 15 years coaching in Strength & Conditioning, specialising in endurance training since 20.19.
When I am not on the mat I can be found in the mountains, with trail runners, a back pack with a tent in or riding my snowboard.​
About your Teacher, Cecilia
I first stepped on a yoga mat in 2011 and have been practising yoga since then. My practice has supported my journey to find strength and equanimity. I have practised in Asia and Europe throughout the years and have met a lot of amazing teachers and friends along my yoga path.
Influenced by my studies and practice, I teach energetic and fun movement practice with a grounding element of alignment. I guide students to pay attention to detail alignment and actions throughout the asana practice. By focusing on the detailed actions, every physical self-adjustment becomes a self-awareness and every self-awareness becomes an opportunity to stay mindful at the present moment. This is what I have discovered in yoga and it helps me to take good care of emotions and being.
In addition to yoga, you can find me with my drawing board designing buildings or at construction sites talking to contractors as an architect. I also play violin for my cats and enjoy doing life drawing classes.
