Teachers

24th August to 7th Septemeber 2019

My classes are warm, welcoming, accessible; full of breath, mindful movement, creative flows, stillness, and relaxation. I encourage patience, awareness, exploration and being kind to oneself.

When appropriate I like to include extras such as circle ceremonies, partner yoga, chanting, in-depth breath work, philosophy discussions, themes, intention setting, journaling, mantras, mudras, guided meditation/ relaxation, free dance, and Qigong.

My classes are very accessible! Yoga is for all and I offer alternatives and challenges, allowing both beginners and experienced practitioners to work at a level that is right for them. 

My teaching style is calm, happy, nurturing and lighthearted. I delight in sharing yoga and genuinely love getting to know and supporting the students who attend my classes.  

Teaching 2nd to 7th June and again 16th to 21st June 2019

Teaching for the first two weeks of October 2019

I am a 500hr certified Yoga teacher (200hr Vinyasa Flow in 2014 with Mollie Morris McClelland and 300hr Traditional Hatha Yoga in 2018 with Ayuryoga Ashram in Mysore. I teach both Vinyasa flow & Hatha with a particular focus on the power of the breath. My classes include elements of philosophy, pranayama, kriyas, meditation as well as chanting. As a student of Yoga I am constantly studying and developing and I have just finished a 40hr teacher training with Suzanne Faith.

My way of teaching Yoga has been inspired by many teachers over the years from different traditions: Krishnamacharya, Ashtanga, Tantra and Sivananda. Besides focusing on studying Hatha Yoga (as in asana, pranayama, kriyas, meditation), I also started dedicating myself to Bhakti Yoga. I have recently finished my 200hr ‘Learn to lead Kirtan’ Teacher Training with the wonderful Nikki Slade, who deeply transformed me in my practice and enriched me as a teacher. 

I am currently on a beautiful self-discovery journey with my mentor Lucy McCarthy and continue attending workshops and training to expand my practice and craft. 

Vedic chanting is another passion of mine. I have the privilege to study that with my dear teacher Swami Prabodh Chaithanya.

I am extremely thankful to all my teachers who have been sharing their knowledge and experience with me over the years: Mollie McClelland, Lucy Crisfield, Carl Hargreaves, Lucy McCarthy, Nikki Slade, Swami Prabodh Chaithanya, Vinod Kumar and Suzanne Faith.

Tina is teaching between December 2018 and Easter 2019. Including Christmas day.

Tina Russo was Born on December 7th, 1968 in Toronto, Canada and I graduated after 4 years of College with an Arts diploma.

After years of study of living with my inner struggles, I attended Acting classes and was involved in the Acting & Film industry!

During that time i become deeply involved on a journey of Spiritual Detoxing, to discover my own Inner Happiness.

Through my inner desire to find this happiness & renewal of my spirit, deep within my soul. I was guided to a practice that comes from my cells memory, the discovery of my Passion, Yoga.

As my journey with my Passion continues after 16years, I have become a silent witness to my own well-being.  Aware and observing without judgement or expectations, my breath brings me in touch with my own soul.

The transformation of mind, body and spirit.  The yoke, the union, has inspired and transformed my physical and mental well-being.

Achieving a balance in my everyday life reaching a state of inner calmness, that brings a beautiful sense of peace.

My love for my practice keeps moving up the ladder of enlightenment! I am registered and recognized by the U.S. Yoga Alliance with over 500RYT,my training techniques in Hatha,Vinyasa flow,Ashtanga,Yin yoga, Bhakti, Restorative, chair yoga, SATCHIDANANDA,Sivananda,Iyengar,yoga therapy,kids yoga, kritan,meditation

Today I am dedicated to sharing my blessings and passion with people who are guided to the journey of practice yoga.

I am a Independent Yogini,I am registered and recognized by the U.S. Yoga Alliance with over 500RYT,my studies,training and techniques are in Hatha,Vinyasa flow,Ashtanga,Yin yoga, Bhakti, Restorative, chair yoga,SATCHIDANANDA,Sivananda,Iyengar, yoga therapy,kids yoga, kritan,meditationsince 2009 and also a freelance writer and Photographer and been on a journey of travel through India and Europe for the past 3years.  I teach private yoga classes and love to do energy healing upon request.  Presently I am living in Spain’s Balearic Islands between Mallorca & now Ibiza,with the beauty of Mother Nature surrounding me.  My Love for Yoga goes beyond 15years of Appreciation and all its Healing Powers along my journey in life.  I am Happy to be a witness to the grand evolution of the practice of Yoga being loved in Abundance.  To give back to more people willing to embrace this beautiful practice is a blessing of my spirit and brings me great Joy

Teaching Mixed Level . Last two weeks of May 2019

Maija is a certified ashtanga yoga teacher from Amsterdam. She is regularly teaching Ashtanga,power and hatha yoga at several fitness centres.

Her classes are based on Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga with use of softer elements like yin yoga. Meditation is an important aspect of Maija's classes. 

Class usually starts with a meditation/ breathing excersise. Then a soft warming up of the spine follows and after that sun salutations. With beginners the start is easy and slowly increasing the power and speed. Beginner classes are base on the modified ashtanga series or variations to it. 

"The nice thing about a 3 hour class is the possibility of picking up a theme- like (baby)backbends/forward bends/twists/inversions- and opportunity to take time to explain and try out the Asanas step by step… and the next day to pick another theme to highlight."

After savasana it's time for meditation. Vipassana meditation is particularly nice after yoga practice. This is sometimes replaced by chakra meditations -visualising,depending on the group.

The music is sometimes used in her classes too.

Lindsay will teach a mixed level class ~ Villa Roca & Pagoda Garden ~ first two weeks of May 2019

Federica will be teaching a mixed level class at Villa Roca / Pagoda Garden 1st - 13th July and the 9th - 21st Sept.

I first experienced yoga three years ago. At first, I was just curious and thought I could use it to complement my fitness routine (gym and pole dancing) – I saw it as nothing more than a series of postures and stretching exercises, which could help me develop strength and flexibility and increase muscular length. Because my initial approach was mainly physical, I chose to practice Ashtanga, which I found dynamic and engaging. 

The more I practiced, the more I realized that yoga is something else. I learned the importance of breathing, understood the connection between breathing and movement, and discovered that practicing yoga opens our energetic channels as well as our minds, helping us to reach higher levels of consciousness. Physical exercise is just a way in which we access our spiritual dimension.

After practicing for two years, I decided to deepen my knowledge of Ashtanga by spending one month in Goa, India, to study and practice in a yoga school. My training included philosophy, anatomy, alignment, pranayama and meditation techniques. At the end of my month in India, I received the Yoga Alliance 200-hour certificate, which allows me to teach. Following my experience in Goa, yoga has become more than a physical practice for me. It’s become a state of mind, a way of living and interacting with the world. 

Even though when I am on my own I practice Ashtanga, which gives me discipline and helps me to stay focused, I usually teach Dynamic Vinyasa flow classes (influenced by Ashtanga). I like Vinyasa Flow because it gives me the opportunity to use my creativity and focus on specific parts of the body.

The goal of my yoga classes is to guide people towards a healthy lifestyle, mental peace and a deeper level of physical fitness. It’s all about developing the body-mind-spirit awareness.

I am based in Milan, Italy, where I teach individuals and groups at both beginner and intermediate levels. For each of my classes, I plan and design integrated and balanced lessons that take into account my students’ experience, physical ability and specific requests. Of fundamental importance is assisting them in postures, helping to find their perfect pose, always  keeping their bodies safe during the practice.

Teaching a mixed level ~ September 2018 at Villa Roca and Pagoda Garden 

To me, Yoga is a philosophy, a way of life and also a healing method for

body, mind and soul.

I want to offer my students a way to strengthen their bodies, calm their

minds and create healing from within. I teach beginning, intermediate and

advanced students.

My life has brought me to Yoga eight years ago.

Apart from an anatomical focus and correct alignment in the asanas,

becoming more aware and existing in this world with an open heart is what

is important to me. I teach Yoga to communicate awareness and love, instead

of fear. Meditation and mindfulness - instead of hurry and greed.

I understand Yoga in the classic sense oft he Sutras as the interaction of all

the eight limbs and have been studying the yogic literature for a long time

now. I have been teaching Yoga in Milan, India and California.

Recently, I have completed the advanced 500 hours teacher training in

beautiful Agonda, India, where I could further deepen my teaching

experience in terms of anatomical focuses and connect to the great

spirituality of India.

My teaching styles reach from Vinyasa Flow to Low Flow and Yin. I am

happy to lead workshops both on condition based yoga, teach specific targetgroups and teach on philosophical and spiritual topics.