¡ RENUEVATE ! Se acerca la primavera y con esta estación viene también un sentimiento de renovación. ¿Y qué mejor manera de renovarte, de renacer, que practicando yoga? Y si nunca practicaste yoga antes, ¿Qué esperas? Este es el mejor momento para empezar. Si, aprovecha la llegada de la primavera para emprender cosas nuevas, para trabajar en ti mismo, para buscar ser la mejor versión de ti mismo. Aquí tienes algunos de los muchos beneficios que te brinda la práctica del yoga.  Spring is coming and with this season there is also a feeling of renewal. And what better way to renew yourself, to be reborn, than to practice yoga? And if you never practiced yoga before, what are you waiting for? This is the best time to start. Yes, take advantage of the arrival of spring to undertake new things, to work on yourself, to seek to be the best version of yourself. Here are some of the many benefits offered by yoga practice.  Horario Promociones que no te puedes perder   YogaWasi StudentsGetting Ready for SummerYogaWasi is, of course, a yoga studio, but sometimes we like to bring in variety whenever we can so that we have an opportunity to experience every type of healthy option. Sometimes we have pilates, tai chi, meditation, barre method and all forms of yoga. But, now!!! We have Functional Fitness instructor Tatyana Kuchinskaya! At the moment, you can find her in the evenings at 5:30-6:30 pm. Her classes are fun, energizing and strengthening! Come join after work in order to strengthen your body after a long day of sitting or to release any stress you may have accumulated throughout the day. If you are a student with a limited class pass card but you would like to go to her classes after a morning yoga class then don't worry, you get a substantial discount. Instead of paying full price for the second class of the day, the classes are only 10 soles. This applies to all the classes by the way :) Who is Tatyana Kuchinskaya? Experienced group fitness instructor with the drive and knowledge and enthusiasm to apply the correct fitness techniques to help clients to achieve their goals. Specialist in the areas of personal fitness and nutrition. Enjoys inspiring other people to reach their fitness goals. Professional Qualifications: - Strength, functional, and interval training - Metabolic workout training - TRX - Stretching - Miofascial release therapist Work Experience: Group fitness instructor at “Zevs Gym” , “ Fitness Studio Zeh”in Minsk, Belarus Personal fitness trainer Minsk , Belarus Choreographer Minsk , Belarus Cheerleading dancer Mogilev, Belarus   The Updated Schedule  Hi Everyone, Ashley here. :) I suspect that this might be my last official post in the YogaWasi blog as the owner of YogaWasi, but I need to tell you that I am so excited about who will be posting here in the future. YogaWasi has a new owner! And she's amazing! That means that we are staying open and; therefore, still providing lots of love filled Yoga classes for you :) I'll tell you more about that soon, but first, I'd like to update you on what is going on here at YogaWasi. Keep reading to learn about the New Owner
Meet the New Owner of YogaWasi |
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| Hablando de mi experiencia con el yoga Mi primer contacto con el YOGA fue en el 2000 cuando fui a Berkeley, California, USA. Tras tener las clases de yoga como parte de mi vida diaria, al regresar a Perú en el 2008 comencé a practicarlo por mi cuenta y mientras lo hacía en una esquina del gimnasio, algunas personas me preguntaban si podían hacer conmigo eso que estaba haciendo (por ese tiempo no se conocían aquí los asanas/posturas, así que solía hablar de sus beneficios). |  |
De ahí comencé a compartir sobre lo que es el yoga. Cuando decidí profundizar más en mi práctica y enseñarlo propiamente realicé mi profesorado de yoga en Hatha de 200 horas en Lima. Continuando la exploración tuve una semana de profesorado de Kundalini. Deseando aprender más en febrero del 2018 viajé a la India para un profesorado de yoga (Asthanga y Vinyasa) de 300 horas en Rishikesh, la cuna del yoga. Agradecida de tener más para compartir con mis estudiantes.
Dado que el yoga no viene solo, también he hecho otros cursos, 3 años en el Instituto Psíquico de Berkeley, California, USA para estudios de meditación, sanación y lectura de aura, clarividencia, intuición de mujer, y en Perú masaje tailandés y Reiki 1.
Siempre agradecida,
Elvira Perez Pacheco - Propietaria
Dado que el yoga no viene solo, también he hecho otros cursos, 3 años en el Instituto Psíquico de Berkeley, California, USA para estudios de meditación, sanación y lectura de aura, clarividencia, intuición de mujer, y en Perú masaje tailandés y Reiki 1.
Siempre agradecida,
Elvira Perez Pacheco - Propietaria
MEET ELVIRA PEREZ-PACHECO - THE NEW OWNER OF YOGAWASI (ENGLISH)
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It has been such a pleasure...
Sometimes we experience so much luck in our lives. For me, I found luck when I got to this country... it felt like home after years of traveling and wondering. I was so lucky when I found the man that became my boyfriend and gave me this blessing of this little girl growing inside me. I was so, so lucky to have found the location I found for YogaWasi at the AYNI Center because it brought me to you. I have truly enjoyed teaching classes to all of you and watching you grow stronger, more grounded and beautiful. And, I was also so very lucky to find Elvira... it's not everyday that we get to cross paths with someone who just happens to be walking along the same path as ourselves. Because of Yoga and YogaWasi, Elvira and I met and now YogaWasi gets to continue on. I think you will all be very happy with her and what she does with YogaWasi. I promise, I wouldn't leave YogaWasi in her hands if I ever, for a second, thought differently. So, come to class, get to meet her, make YogaWasi blossom with your presence... and! Come to my classes while you can ;)
Thank you so much for letting me experience this past year with you. Please, please, please keep in touch with me. I'm happy to offer classes via Skype or simply talk and catch up. :)
Love to you all,
Ashley
Thank you so much for letting me experience this past year with you. Please, please, please keep in touch with me. I'm happy to offer classes via Skype or simply talk and catch up. :)
Love to you all,
Ashley
You can not always control what goes on outside, but you can always control what goes on inside.
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Farewell Luca
We have been blessed with Luca's presence and beauty now for a month or so. Unfortunately, she is needs to go back to Germany as of this coming weekend. We will definitely miss her! If you would like to have one more class with Luca, she will be at the Santa Monica location on Thursday, June 14th at 5:00 PM.
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Born: Bad Honnef, Germany
Birthday: November 2nd
Languages: German, English, Spanish
Hola, my name is Luca.
There is something that I realized while in my first yoga class ever about two years ago here in Cusco, Peru... and it is something I have always kept in my mind: That we don't have to believe in our thoughts. Our thoughts can be a great tool, but most of the time they only create problems and fears inside of our head, which are not real. So, what I learned is that we can watch our thoughts like clouds in the sky, which are simply passing by... That we have the capability of being aware of our thoughts, but that we also have the strength to choose whether or not to believe or judge those thoughts. I learned that we need to just watch those thoughts and have faith and trust that things are as they should be and that everything will be fine and will work out for our highest good.
These words rang true to me from the very beginning and so I have tried to remember them as often as I can. Reminding myself to have trust and patience helps me in all situations - situations that could typically bring fear or sadness when the outcome or future seems unclear. It's this treasure that I hope to share with you in our classes.
After my first class and the inevitable benefits that followed from taking that moment to honor myself, my body and my thoughts, I had a strong desire to know more about Yoga and to lead a more spiritual way of life. After taking part in many different Yoga classes in Peru and Germany, I decided to enroll in a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training back in Germany. After my training, I immediately came back to Peru where my heart seems to be calling me, and I am now offering Yoga classes here at YogaWasi - group and private classes founded within Hatha Yoga. I am willing to learn more and to gain more experience every day and I am grateful to you all for the opportunity.
A friend of mine and fellow Yoga teacher once told me that Yoga always comes to you when you need it. I myself have had this experience. Before I took my first Yoga class in Peru, I had not been in touch with Yoga a lot. But yoga and its benefits came to me during a time when I really needed it and it continues to do so, even now. Now, I practice Yoga daily and every time I do, I become more aware of the benefits that Yoga brings to me - on an emotional and spiritual level, as well as on a physical one. With every practice I can feel how my mind and my heart opens just a little bit more and how I get a little bit further down my path. I know that there still is a long way in front of me, like for any of us, but I am willing to follow it with all the enthusiasm, all the energy, patience and trust I can.
On a slightly less yoga based exchange, what I'd like to share about myself is that I love dancing, music, theatre and writing stories. I am studying psychology in Germany, but I try to come to Peru as often as possible. Maybe it will be possible to stay here one day, which is where I believe I am supposed to be right now. My dream; however, is to share the benefits of yoga wherever I am. I want to create a space where people can come together with positive energy and share their experiences of yoga with each other, in a sacred space.
I am looking forward to seeing you soon and I am so grateful for the opportunity to walk this yogic path together with you!
QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS
Birthday: November 2nd
Languages: German, English, Spanish
Hola, my name is Luca.
There is something that I realized while in my first yoga class ever about two years ago here in Cusco, Peru... and it is something I have always kept in my mind: That we don't have to believe in our thoughts. Our thoughts can be a great tool, but most of the time they only create problems and fears inside of our head, which are not real. So, what I learned is that we can watch our thoughts like clouds in the sky, which are simply passing by... That we have the capability of being aware of our thoughts, but that we also have the strength to choose whether or not to believe or judge those thoughts. I learned that we need to just watch those thoughts and have faith and trust that things are as they should be and that everything will be fine and will work out for our highest good.
These words rang true to me from the very beginning and so I have tried to remember them as often as I can. Reminding myself to have trust and patience helps me in all situations - situations that could typically bring fear or sadness when the outcome or future seems unclear. It's this treasure that I hope to share with you in our classes.
After my first class and the inevitable benefits that followed from taking that moment to honor myself, my body and my thoughts, I had a strong desire to know more about Yoga and to lead a more spiritual way of life. After taking part in many different Yoga classes in Peru and Germany, I decided to enroll in a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training back in Germany. After my training, I immediately came back to Peru where my heart seems to be calling me, and I am now offering Yoga classes here at YogaWasi - group and private classes founded within Hatha Yoga. I am willing to learn more and to gain more experience every day and I am grateful to you all for the opportunity.
A friend of mine and fellow Yoga teacher once told me that Yoga always comes to you when you need it. I myself have had this experience. Before I took my first Yoga class in Peru, I had not been in touch with Yoga a lot. But yoga and its benefits came to me during a time when I really needed it and it continues to do so, even now. Now, I practice Yoga daily and every time I do, I become more aware of the benefits that Yoga brings to me - on an emotional and spiritual level, as well as on a physical one. With every practice I can feel how my mind and my heart opens just a little bit more and how I get a little bit further down my path. I know that there still is a long way in front of me, like for any of us, but I am willing to follow it with all the enthusiasm, all the energy, patience and trust I can.
On a slightly less yoga based exchange, what I'd like to share about myself is that I love dancing, music, theatre and writing stories. I am studying psychology in Germany, but I try to come to Peru as often as possible. Maybe it will be possible to stay here one day, which is where I believe I am supposed to be right now. My dream; however, is to share the benefits of yoga wherever I am. I want to create a space where people can come together with positive energy and share their experiences of yoga with each other, in a sacred space.
I am looking forward to seeing you soon and I am so grateful for the opportunity to walk this yogic path together with you!
QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS
- 2018 - 200hr Yoga Teacher Training - Yoga Vidya Germany
| Se comprometido Uno de los desafíos más grandes es comprometerse completamente a algo. Sin embargo, la satisfacción que sentirás una vez que hayas seguido con tu compromiso vale la pena. Sin importar a qué te comprometas- ya sea una consistente práctica de yoga, una meditación diaria, una dieta más sana, más tiempo con tus amigos- te sentirás bien sabiendo que eres firme. | Be Committed One life’s biggest challenges is to commit fully to something. However, the satisfaction you’ll feel once you do follow through with your commitment is well worth it. No matter what you commit to—a consistent yoga practice, a daily meditation, a healthier diet, more time with friends—you’ll feel good knowing you’re steadfast. |
A Fond Farewell from Bre
A fond farewell.
To all of my students, I write to remind you that in this life we must practice many things. The most important practice; however, is the work we do within ourselves.
It is my hope that over the past eight months I have ignited within you a passion to be yourselves. A passion to follow your instincts, to do the work, even when this is hard. This work I must do now for myself.
The decision to part from YogaWasi and all of you was not by any means easy. I hold many memories of us with a smile.
For now, I will take a trip to the US, a place I have not been back to for four years. I am not certain where the yoga path will take me and my teaching, but I sincerely hope you stay in touch. My Instagram is @namastebre, my email is [email protected].
I’ll be with you in spirit on the mat.
Best,
Bre
To all of my students, I write to remind you that in this life we must practice many things. The most important practice; however, is the work we do within ourselves.
It is my hope that over the past eight months I have ignited within you a passion to be yourselves. A passion to follow your instincts, to do the work, even when this is hard. This work I must do now for myself.
The decision to part from YogaWasi and all of you was not by any means easy. I hold many memories of us with a smile.
For now, I will take a trip to the US, a place I have not been back to for four years. I am not certain where the yoga path will take me and my teaching, but I sincerely hope you stay in touch. My Instagram is @namastebre, my email is [email protected].
I’ll be with you in spirit on the mat.
Best,
Bre
A Letter from Ashley about Changes
I opened YogaWasi in August of 2017, and with that opening, many of you have gotten the opportunity to experience classes with Bre, as well as with a variety of other lovely yoga teachers that have come to Cusco to share their knowledge with you.
However, as you may have read or noticed in the above schedule, YogaWasi is going through some changes of its own. For example, we are no longer able to offer classes at 7 am with Bre due to a lack of attendance. However, for those of you that were disciplined enough to attend a 7 am class, Mariana is still offering her beautiful and inspiring Kundalini Yoga class every Monday and Wednesday at 7am. I hope that you will give it a try. Kundalini is empowering and very energetic. It's perfect for starting your mornings out strong and centered.
Also, as you have probably read, our lovely Forrest Yoga teacher, Bre is no longer able to offer classes at YogaWasi, as she has an adventure of her own that she needs to explore. I understand that change can be a bit scary. We get used to a certain class or person, and as a result, sometimes our reaction to change is negative. I'd like to talk to you now about that, about our plans at YogaWasi, and about my hopes for you and this studio in the future.
For years, I was reluctant to teach yoga, always feeling I didn’t know enough. Even though those feelings are still present, after continual urging of students and yoga teachers, I finally began offering classes of my own in 2005. And now as of 2017, I offer to you and beautiful Cusco, YogaWasi… an organic unfoldment of my own practices, insights and reflections. As a normal woman and yoga teacher, I have found that the fullest expression of yoga is not just within a pose but within every aspect of life. Yoga exists within each action and every spoken word, and it is expressed through every thought. I suppose that many of you began to learn this while in classes with Bre, if you were lucky enough to take her class. It is our hope that you will continue your yoga journey in and out of the studio and that you will continue to allow us to guide you.
Over the years, I have come to believe that a yoga teacher’s inner experiences, combined with an understanding of the deeper significance of yoga, creates a vibrational frequency that attracts students of a similar resonance… not to mention teachers. And here you are before me. And to me, you are all a blessing because without you I couldn’t manifest and create YogaWasi. We met for a reason. Me and You. Bre and You. You and the other teachers. I believe that reason is to continue to inspire each other in all ways.
Among yoga’s other blessings: We learn balance within the polarities of opposites. As we learn the art of bilateral integration within the body, we also learn the same in life. We do not seek approval or cower under disapproval, real or imagined. As teachers and as students, we learn to stay centered in the midst of attachments and aversions, praise or blame, criticism or compliment. Through asana, we learn to give up goal orientation, to give our all to the present moment, and then to release it, as we learn to release in Savasana. We learn to let go of the past and come into the present moment within our classes and within our lives. So, regardless of these changes at YogaWasi, it is my hope that you will let go of any desire that things would not change, but instead, will be open to exploring new styles of yoga and new teachers that come and go through YogaWasi.
As a teacher, I found that if I took on many classes and responsibilities and did not have time to deepen my own practice, it was possible to become dry inside and weary in body, mind, and spirit. I was feeling that weariness many years ago, until I was reminded by Mr. B.K.S. Iyengar: “Practice twice as much as you teach”. As I began to implement his advice, I discovered a wellspring of love and a true desire to serve. These words arose out of the depth of my soul: “To love is to go on teaching forever without growing weary.” You probably noticed that Bre had a very strong personal practice of her own. It showed in the way she taught and in her very being. On and off the mat. And now, she needs to leave to continue her own practice even further. She has expressed that she hopes you will continue yours as well.
This is why I beseech you all to take advantage of all the other classes offered at YogaWasi, as well as the teacher workshops that I have arranged and intend to continue to offer weekly or bi-weekly. We are all in the flux of change; nothing is solid. And I ask you for your feedback and comments. Let me know what is working and what is not. Let the teachers know what they are doing well, or where they can improve. This is your studio, too!
Through the practice of yoga, we can let our hearts convey our love of all humanity and the Divine essence of all creation. We do this when we caress our feet upon the earth in standing poses, when our toes and heels reach for the center of the sun in inverted poses. We can let our love for the Divine reflect in the ceremonious offering of our upper to lower body in forward bends. Asanas reflect the art and beauty of the communion of Self with the Universal. They help us release the impediments that shroud the light that is always shining. We are not “becoming One with” but realizing the Oneness that already is. This is the Union of Yoga.
Blessing and pranams to you always,
Ashley
However, as you may have read or noticed in the above schedule, YogaWasi is going through some changes of its own. For example, we are no longer able to offer classes at 7 am with Bre due to a lack of attendance. However, for those of you that were disciplined enough to attend a 7 am class, Mariana is still offering her beautiful and inspiring Kundalini Yoga class every Monday and Wednesday at 7am. I hope that you will give it a try. Kundalini is empowering and very energetic. It's perfect for starting your mornings out strong and centered.
Also, as you have probably read, our lovely Forrest Yoga teacher, Bre is no longer able to offer classes at YogaWasi, as she has an adventure of her own that she needs to explore. I understand that change can be a bit scary. We get used to a certain class or person, and as a result, sometimes our reaction to change is negative. I'd like to talk to you now about that, about our plans at YogaWasi, and about my hopes for you and this studio in the future.
For years, I was reluctant to teach yoga, always feeling I didn’t know enough. Even though those feelings are still present, after continual urging of students and yoga teachers, I finally began offering classes of my own in 2005. And now as of 2017, I offer to you and beautiful Cusco, YogaWasi… an organic unfoldment of my own practices, insights and reflections. As a normal woman and yoga teacher, I have found that the fullest expression of yoga is not just within a pose but within every aspect of life. Yoga exists within each action and every spoken word, and it is expressed through every thought. I suppose that many of you began to learn this while in classes with Bre, if you were lucky enough to take her class. It is our hope that you will continue your yoga journey in and out of the studio and that you will continue to allow us to guide you.
Over the years, I have come to believe that a yoga teacher’s inner experiences, combined with an understanding of the deeper significance of yoga, creates a vibrational frequency that attracts students of a similar resonance… not to mention teachers. And here you are before me. And to me, you are all a blessing because without you I couldn’t manifest and create YogaWasi. We met for a reason. Me and You. Bre and You. You and the other teachers. I believe that reason is to continue to inspire each other in all ways.
Among yoga’s other blessings: We learn balance within the polarities of opposites. As we learn the art of bilateral integration within the body, we also learn the same in life. We do not seek approval or cower under disapproval, real or imagined. As teachers and as students, we learn to stay centered in the midst of attachments and aversions, praise or blame, criticism or compliment. Through asana, we learn to give up goal orientation, to give our all to the present moment, and then to release it, as we learn to release in Savasana. We learn to let go of the past and come into the present moment within our classes and within our lives. So, regardless of these changes at YogaWasi, it is my hope that you will let go of any desire that things would not change, but instead, will be open to exploring new styles of yoga and new teachers that come and go through YogaWasi.
As a teacher, I found that if I took on many classes and responsibilities and did not have time to deepen my own practice, it was possible to become dry inside and weary in body, mind, and spirit. I was feeling that weariness many years ago, until I was reminded by Mr. B.K.S. Iyengar: “Practice twice as much as you teach”. As I began to implement his advice, I discovered a wellspring of love and a true desire to serve. These words arose out of the depth of my soul: “To love is to go on teaching forever without growing weary.” You probably noticed that Bre had a very strong personal practice of her own. It showed in the way she taught and in her very being. On and off the mat. And now, she needs to leave to continue her own practice even further. She has expressed that she hopes you will continue yours as well.
This is why I beseech you all to take advantage of all the other classes offered at YogaWasi, as well as the teacher workshops that I have arranged and intend to continue to offer weekly or bi-weekly. We are all in the flux of change; nothing is solid. And I ask you for your feedback and comments. Let me know what is working and what is not. Let the teachers know what they are doing well, or where they can improve. This is your studio, too!
Through the practice of yoga, we can let our hearts convey our love of all humanity and the Divine essence of all creation. We do this when we caress our feet upon the earth in standing poses, when our toes and heels reach for the center of the sun in inverted poses. We can let our love for the Divine reflect in the ceremonious offering of our upper to lower body in forward bends. Asanas reflect the art and beauty of the communion of Self with the Universal. They help us release the impediments that shroud the light that is always shining. We are not “becoming One with” but realizing the Oneness that already is. This is the Union of Yoga.
Blessing and pranams to you always,
Ashley
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Estimados Yoguis!!
Me siento muy agradecida y honrada te tomar el asiento de Bre!! Desde mañana lunes 16 de abril compartiré mis clases con todos ustedes a las 9 am.
Soy estudiante de Anusara Yoga y mis clases se basan en una filosofía tántrica, que afirma que todos tenemos una bondad innata y que no tenemos nada que buscar fuera; todo está dentro de nosotros y nuestra práctica será una expresión de dentro hacia afuera.
Anusara Yoga no tiene una secuencia o secuencias fijas, los profesores estamos entrenados para elaborar secuencias por objetivos por lo que cada clase resulta una experiencia nueva. Los tipos de secuencias pueden ser por: Postura pico (toda la secuencia se diseña para lograr la máxima expresión de una postura específica), temática (toda la clase podría tratarse por ejemplo, de posturas de aves o animales en general), zona del cuerpo (la clase podría diseñarse para enfocarnos en abrir o fortalecer una parte específica del cuerpo), por Principio de Alineación (la clase podría diseñarse para enseñarle a los alumnos a entender un principio biomecánico específico de Anusara).
Tenemos mucho por aprender, así que si tienes algún tema en específico, postura que te interesa, pídemela!!! Lo trabajamos!!!
Te espero con el corazón abierto!!
Namaste
Rosario
Me siento muy agradecida y honrada te tomar el asiento de Bre!! Desde mañana lunes 16 de abril compartiré mis clases con todos ustedes a las 9 am.
Soy estudiante de Anusara Yoga y mis clases se basan en una filosofía tántrica, que afirma que todos tenemos una bondad innata y que no tenemos nada que buscar fuera; todo está dentro de nosotros y nuestra práctica será una expresión de dentro hacia afuera.
Anusara Yoga no tiene una secuencia o secuencias fijas, los profesores estamos entrenados para elaborar secuencias por objetivos por lo que cada clase resulta una experiencia nueva. Los tipos de secuencias pueden ser por: Postura pico (toda la secuencia se diseña para lograr la máxima expresión de una postura específica), temática (toda la clase podría tratarse por ejemplo, de posturas de aves o animales en general), zona del cuerpo (la clase podría diseñarse para enfocarnos en abrir o fortalecer una parte específica del cuerpo), por Principio de Alineación (la clase podría diseñarse para enseñarle a los alumnos a entender un principio biomecánico específico de Anusara).
Tenemos mucho por aprender, así que si tienes algún tema en específico, postura que te interesa, pídemela!!! Lo trabajamos!!!
Te espero con el corazón abierto!!
Namaste
Rosario
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Cat Atherton
Born: UK
Birthday: 15th February
Languages spoken: English and Spanish
My name is Cat, I’m from England but have been living in beautiful Peru for the last four and a half years. I left my office job in London for my “three-month trip” to South America in 2013, but fell in love with Cusco and never left.
Like many others I was drawn to the yoga practice initially for the physical exercise. I’ve always been a fitness and sports person, mainly running, cycling and netball, and I felt that yoga would complement this. My spiritual journey then began around three years ago, which is when yoga took on a different meaning for me and little by little took a more prominent place in my life. I started meditating, learning about personal development and focusing on how to bring more peace, balance and happiness into my life. Yoga began to play an integral part of this, and every time I was on the mat I felt a calmness and centeredness that resonated through my being.
After many years working in business analysis and management, both in the UK and Peru, I finally came to the conclusion there was something missing. Having studied mathematics, I’d convinced myself that I had to then pursue a related career. I limited myself to this for a long time, but since beginning on the spiritual path I started listening to and connecting with my inner voice, and realised there are no limits to what we can do, and must pursue whatever is it that makes our soul shine. This gave me the strength to dedicate myself exclusively to yoga. I completed my 200-hour teacher training in the Sacred Valley here in Peru with Inbound Yoga, and now want to share the practice with others. I like to teach a mixture of energising vinyasa flow and also yin-style classes.
Someone once told me that even if they don’t know it, the reason people come to a yoga class is to be lifted up. This is what I remember and focus on in every class I teach, and is the motivation behind what I do.
TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS
Born: UK
Birthday: 15th February
Languages spoken: English and Spanish
My name is Cat, I’m from England but have been living in beautiful Peru for the last four and a half years. I left my office job in London for my “three-month trip” to South America in 2013, but fell in love with Cusco and never left.
Like many others I was drawn to the yoga practice initially for the physical exercise. I’ve always been a fitness and sports person, mainly running, cycling and netball, and I felt that yoga would complement this. My spiritual journey then began around three years ago, which is when yoga took on a different meaning for me and little by little took a more prominent place in my life. I started meditating, learning about personal development and focusing on how to bring more peace, balance and happiness into my life. Yoga began to play an integral part of this, and every time I was on the mat I felt a calmness and centeredness that resonated through my being.
After many years working in business analysis and management, both in the UK and Peru, I finally came to the conclusion there was something missing. Having studied mathematics, I’d convinced myself that I had to then pursue a related career. I limited myself to this for a long time, but since beginning on the spiritual path I started listening to and connecting with my inner voice, and realised there are no limits to what we can do, and must pursue whatever is it that makes our soul shine. This gave me the strength to dedicate myself exclusively to yoga. I completed my 200-hour teacher training in the Sacred Valley here in Peru with Inbound Yoga, and now want to share the practice with others. I like to teach a mixture of energising vinyasa flow and also yin-style classes.
Someone once told me that even if they don’t know it, the reason people come to a yoga class is to be lifted up. This is what I remember and focus on in every class I teach, and is the motivation behind what I do.
TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS
- Inbound School of Yoga - 200 Hour - Peru - 2017
Donation Based Yoga Classes
What are donation based classes?
Donation based classes are yoga classes offered by a new or experienced teacher, to the public, with the intention of sharing what the teacher knows with as many people as possible, regardless of social or financial class.
How often will YogaWasi offer donation based classes?
This week, YogaWasi is offering three donation based classes. There was one today, Monday. There is another on Friday at 12 PM and Sunday at 10 AM.
For the rest of the month, a donation based class is offered to the public every Sunday at 10 AM. The teachers of YogaWasi will share the responsibility (karma yoga) for these classes, so the teacher teaching will rotate in and out. Please tell your friends :) ANYONE is welcome, including YogaWasi students. If you are a student with a class pass, please feel free to donate a little instead of using your class pass.
What do I need to bring with me?
Please arrive to class 15 minutes before the class begins. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a smile and excitement with you.
Suggested donations are 10 soles, but the teacher is happy to accept whatever you can spare for his/her time, energy and effort.
Donation based classes are yoga classes offered by a new or experienced teacher, to the public, with the intention of sharing what the teacher knows with as many people as possible, regardless of social or financial class.
How often will YogaWasi offer donation based classes?
This week, YogaWasi is offering three donation based classes. There was one today, Monday. There is another on Friday at 12 PM and Sunday at 10 AM.
For the rest of the month, a donation based class is offered to the public every Sunday at 10 AM. The teachers of YogaWasi will share the responsibility (karma yoga) for these classes, so the teacher teaching will rotate in and out. Please tell your friends :) ANYONE is welcome, including YogaWasi students. If you are a student with a class pass, please feel free to donate a little instead of using your class pass.
What do I need to bring with me?
Please arrive to class 15 minutes before the class begins. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a smile and excitement with you.
Suggested donations are 10 soles, but the teacher is happy to accept whatever you can spare for his/her time, energy and effort.
Updated Schedule
Talleres y Nuevas Clases
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Birthday: December 21st
Born: Belgium
Languages: Dutch, French, English, Spanish
Sofie started practicing YOGA in Nashville, TN. In 2013, she obtained her Ashtanga Teacher Training certificate (200h). She started teaching in Brussels, London, Mexico City.
After an injury, Sofie signed up for pregnancy YOGA (pre + postnatal classes). This new way of moving and working with the feminine body opened her view. She now teaches primarily easy going, flow YOGA classes.
Her practice is gentle, restorative, strong. She believes in surrendering to this bigger entity, the Universe, with love.
Sofie teaches meditation, EFT and inner child work. She continues her journey within by studying ancient healing techniques, writing and art.
As a yogi, she believes in the wisdom of the body, mind and soul. As a writer, she continuously explores the seen, felt and thought, truth.
Sofie taught in Belgium, London, Mexico City (mostly private + group classes). She set up several YOGA events such as YOGA at the Fashion Museum, YOGA at the Japanese Garden and YOGA for charity (11.11.11, Belgium). Furthermore, she taught two YOGA teacher trainings (2016 + 2017, Belgium).
Next to her job as a teacher, she writes, paints and pictures her future perfect.
QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS
Born: Belgium
Languages: Dutch, French, English, Spanish
Sofie started practicing YOGA in Nashville, TN. In 2013, she obtained her Ashtanga Teacher Training certificate (200h). She started teaching in Brussels, London, Mexico City.
After an injury, Sofie signed up for pregnancy YOGA (pre + postnatal classes). This new way of moving and working with the feminine body opened her view. She now teaches primarily easy going, flow YOGA classes.
Her practice is gentle, restorative, strong. She believes in surrendering to this bigger entity, the Universe, with love.
Sofie teaches meditation, EFT and inner child work. She continues her journey within by studying ancient healing techniques, writing and art.
As a yogi, she believes in the wisdom of the body, mind and soul. As a writer, she continuously explores the seen, felt and thought, truth.
Sofie taught in Belgium, London, Mexico City (mostly private + group classes). She set up several YOGA events such as YOGA at the Fashion Museum, YOGA at the Japanese Garden and YOGA for charity (11.11.11, Belgium). Furthermore, she taught two YOGA teacher trainings (2016 + 2017, Belgium).
Next to her job as a teacher, she writes, paints and pictures her future perfect.
QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS
- Ashtanga Teacher Training 200h (Brussels YOGA Loft, 2013)
- Pregnancy Teacher Training (TriYoga London, 2014)
- MUKTA Yoga (Mexico City, 2015)
- Huzur Vadisi YOGA retreat (Turkey, 2016)
- Jeff Phenix YOGA retreat (Goa, India, 2017)
- Seminar Sadghuru – Inner Engineering (Excel London, 2017)
- Seminar Gabrielle Bernstein – The Universe Has Your Back (Hay House, London, 2017)
- Embody Love training – Dr. Melody Moore (TriYoga, London, 2017)
- Embody Love retreat – Dr. Melody Moore (Tulum, Mexico, 2018)
Juliette
Born – Telluride, CO, USA
Birthday – September 16th
Languages – English (native), Spanish (intermediate)
Hola amigos!
My name is Juliette and I am new yoga teacher here in Cusco, exploring the sacred experience of sharing this ancient practice with fellow yogis on the path. I have found a passion for connecting with people in the deep authentic space that a yoga practice helps to cultivate. I take each class as an opportunity to deepen my own practice and learn from the unique flow of each of my students! I feel deeply connected to the idea of ayni (a quechua word that represents a sense of reciprocity), honoring that we are all students and all teachers on this path, helping each other to shine light on our shadows and find union with our true Self.
I began practicing in 2014 having just finished college and working in my first job at a non-profit in Chapel Hill, NC. Looking to relieve some stress and strengthen my body, I turned to yoga. Little did I know this practice would completely transform my life from the inside out. I found my way to the Sivananda Ashram and Yoga Retreat Center in the Bahamas and served as a Karma Yogi for three months. Participating in the daily meditations, asana classes, workshops, and satsangs (spiritually oriented communal gatherings) allowed me to develop a strong connection to the ancient roots of these teachings. I was able to experience the infinite potential for growth that a consistent yoga practice can offer someone on their journey through life. I decided that this was a tool I want to have under my belt and made the decision to attend a yoga teacher training.
I completed my 200 hour training through the SchoolYoga Institute on Lake Atitlan, Guatemala at the Mystical Yoga Farm. This magical yet challenging experience provided me with the tools and knowledge to go deeper into my personal practice and tap into my innate capacity for connection with all of existence. After spending some time to integrate all I had learned and experienced during my training and the years of practice beforehand, I finally felt ready to open myself up as a channel for the teachings.
I spent two months teaching at a boutique surf hotel in Costa Rica, and feeling called back to the beautiful country of Peru, I eventually found myself living in Cusco and in a place to continue cultivating my practicing and connecting with others looking to deepen their embodied experience in this life.
I enjoy teaching vinyasa based classes with an emphasis on our connection to the breath, our awareness of the body, and our focus in the mind. I aim to guide students into a deep space where they feel open, safe, and supported in order to truly let go and experience a state of yoga or union with the divine (whatever that means to you)! Join me on this journey towards a greater sense of freedom in the body, peace of the mind, and connection to the spirit within.
~ Lokah samastah sukhino bhavantu ~
May all beings everywhere be happy and free, and may the thoughts, words, and actions of my own life contribute in some way to that happiness and freedom for all.
Con amor!
~ Juliette
QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS
Birthday – September 16th
Languages – English (native), Spanish (intermediate)
Hola amigos!
My name is Juliette and I am new yoga teacher here in Cusco, exploring the sacred experience of sharing this ancient practice with fellow yogis on the path. I have found a passion for connecting with people in the deep authentic space that a yoga practice helps to cultivate. I take each class as an opportunity to deepen my own practice and learn from the unique flow of each of my students! I feel deeply connected to the idea of ayni (a quechua word that represents a sense of reciprocity), honoring that we are all students and all teachers on this path, helping each other to shine light on our shadows and find union with our true Self.
I began practicing in 2014 having just finished college and working in my first job at a non-profit in Chapel Hill, NC. Looking to relieve some stress and strengthen my body, I turned to yoga. Little did I know this practice would completely transform my life from the inside out. I found my way to the Sivananda Ashram and Yoga Retreat Center in the Bahamas and served as a Karma Yogi for three months. Participating in the daily meditations, asana classes, workshops, and satsangs (spiritually oriented communal gatherings) allowed me to develop a strong connection to the ancient roots of these teachings. I was able to experience the infinite potential for growth that a consistent yoga practice can offer someone on their journey through life. I decided that this was a tool I want to have under my belt and made the decision to attend a yoga teacher training.
I completed my 200 hour training through the SchoolYoga Institute on Lake Atitlan, Guatemala at the Mystical Yoga Farm. This magical yet challenging experience provided me with the tools and knowledge to go deeper into my personal practice and tap into my innate capacity for connection with all of existence. After spending some time to integrate all I had learned and experienced during my training and the years of practice beforehand, I finally felt ready to open myself up as a channel for the teachings.
I spent two months teaching at a boutique surf hotel in Costa Rica, and feeling called back to the beautiful country of Peru, I eventually found myself living in Cusco and in a place to continue cultivating my practicing and connecting with others looking to deepen their embodied experience in this life.
I enjoy teaching vinyasa based classes with an emphasis on our connection to the breath, our awareness of the body, and our focus in the mind. I aim to guide students into a deep space where they feel open, safe, and supported in order to truly let go and experience a state of yoga or union with the divine (whatever that means to you)! Join me on this journey towards a greater sense of freedom in the body, peace of the mind, and connection to the spirit within.
~ Lokah samastah sukhino bhavantu ~
May all beings everywhere be happy and free, and may the thoughts, words, and actions of my own life contribute in some way to that happiness and freedom for all.
Con amor!
~ Juliette
QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS
- BS in Psychobiology, UCLA (2014)
- 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training, School Yoga Institute, Guatemala (2017)
| Abrace la atención plena Ve despacio y respira profundo para ayudar a calmar la mente. Algunas veces, tomarse 10 segundos de su día para cerrar los ojos, respirar y ser consciente es lo único que ayudará a enfocar su atención. Practique la atención plena en cualquier lugar: en su escritorio, en el sofá, en una sala de espera, incluso en un atasco de tráfico. | Embrace Mindfulness Go slow and breathe deep to help settle the mind. Sometimes taking 10 seconds out of your day to close your eyes, breathe and be mindful is the one thing that will help focus your awareness. Practice mindfulness anywhere: at your desk, on the sofa, in a waiting room, even in a traffic jam. |
HORARIO
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Nueva promoción disponible hasta 30 de Noviembre
Esta oferta está disponible también para los estudiantes que se hayan registrado a este blog, seas nuevo a YogaWasi o no. YAY!
This offer is also available for students who have signed up for this blog, whether new to YogaWasi or not! YAY!
This offer is also available for students who have signed up for this blog, whether new to YogaWasi or not! YAY!
Más Talleres Proxima Mes!
Meet our Newest Teacher - Juliette
Born - Telluride, CO, USA
Birthday - September 16th, 1992
Languages - English (native), Spanish (intermediate)
Hola amigos!
My name is Juliette and I am new yoga teacher here in Cusco, exploring the sacred experience of sharing this ancient practice with fellow yogis on the path. I have found a passion for connecting with people in the deep authentic space that a yoga practice helps to cultivate. I take each class as an opportunity to deepen my own practice and learn from the unique flow of each of my students! I feel deeply connected to the idea of ayni (a quechua word that represents a sense of reciprocity), honoring that we are all students and all teachers on this path, helping each other to shine light on our shadows and find union with our true Self.
I began practicing in 2014 having just finished college and working in my first job at a non-profit in Chapel Hill, NC. Looking to relieve some stress and strengthen my body, I turned to yoga. Little did I know this practice would completely transform my life from the inside out. I found my way to the Sivananda Ashram and Yoga Retreat Center in the Bahamas and served as a Karma Yogi for three months. Participating in the daily meditations, asana classes, workshops, and satsangs (spiritually oriented communal gatherings) allowed me to develop a strong connection to the ancient roots of these teachings. I was able to experience the infinite potential for growth that a consistent yoga practice can offer someone on their journey through life. I decided that this was a tool I want to have under my belt and made the decision to attend a yoga teacher training.
I completed my 200 hour training through the SchoolYoga Institute on Lake Atitlan, Guatemala at the Mystical Yoga Farm. This magical yet challenging experience provided me with the tools and knowledge to go deeper into my personal practice and tap into my innate capacity for connection with all of existence. After spending some time to integrate all I had learned and experienced during my training and the years of practice beforehand, I finally felt ready to open myself up as a channel for the teachings.
I spent two months teaching at a boutique surf hotel in Costa Rica, and feeling called back to the beautiful country of Peru, I eventually found myself living in Cusco and in a place to continue cultivating my practicing and connecting with others looking to deepen their embodied experience in this life.
I enjoy teaching vinyasa based classes with an emphasis on our connection to the breath, our awareness of the body, and our focus in the mind. I aim to guide students into a deep space where they feel open, safe, and supported in order to truly let go and experience a state of yoga or union with the divine (whatever that means to you)! Join me on this journey towards a greater sense of freedom in the body, peace of the mind, and connection to the spirit within.
~ Lokah samastah sukhino bhavantu ~
May all beings everywhere be happy and free, and may the thoughts, words, and actions of my own life contribute in some way to that happiness and freedom for all.
Con amor!
Juliette
Qualifications & Certifications:
Birthday - September 16th, 1992
Languages - English (native), Spanish (intermediate)
Hola amigos!
My name is Juliette and I am new yoga teacher here in Cusco, exploring the sacred experience of sharing this ancient practice with fellow yogis on the path. I have found a passion for connecting with people in the deep authentic space that a yoga practice helps to cultivate. I take each class as an opportunity to deepen my own practice and learn from the unique flow of each of my students! I feel deeply connected to the idea of ayni (a quechua word that represents a sense of reciprocity), honoring that we are all students and all teachers on this path, helping each other to shine light on our shadows and find union with our true Self.
I began practicing in 2014 having just finished college and working in my first job at a non-profit in Chapel Hill, NC. Looking to relieve some stress and strengthen my body, I turned to yoga. Little did I know this practice would completely transform my life from the inside out. I found my way to the Sivananda Ashram and Yoga Retreat Center in the Bahamas and served as a Karma Yogi for three months. Participating in the daily meditations, asana classes, workshops, and satsangs (spiritually oriented communal gatherings) allowed me to develop a strong connection to the ancient roots of these teachings. I was able to experience the infinite potential for growth that a consistent yoga practice can offer someone on their journey through life. I decided that this was a tool I want to have under my belt and made the decision to attend a yoga teacher training.
I completed my 200 hour training through the SchoolYoga Institute on Lake Atitlan, Guatemala at the Mystical Yoga Farm. This magical yet challenging experience provided me with the tools and knowledge to go deeper into my personal practice and tap into my innate capacity for connection with all of existence. After spending some time to integrate all I had learned and experienced during my training and the years of practice beforehand, I finally felt ready to open myself up as a channel for the teachings.
I spent two months teaching at a boutique surf hotel in Costa Rica, and feeling called back to the beautiful country of Peru, I eventually found myself living in Cusco and in a place to continue cultivating my practicing and connecting with others looking to deepen their embodied experience in this life.
I enjoy teaching vinyasa based classes with an emphasis on our connection to the breath, our awareness of the body, and our focus in the mind. I aim to guide students into a deep space where they feel open, safe, and supported in order to truly let go and experience a state of yoga or union with the divine (whatever that means to you)! Join me on this journey towards a greater sense of freedom in the body, peace of the mind, and connection to the spirit within.
~ Lokah samastah sukhino bhavantu ~
May all beings everywhere be happy and free, and may the thoughts, words, and actions of my own life contribute in some way to that happiness and freedom for all.
Con amor!
Juliette
Qualifications & Certifications:
- BS in Psychobiology, UCLA (2014)
- 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training, School Yoga Institute, Guatemala (2017)
Author's Message
El amor es la esencia de nuestra vida. He escrito este blog con amor, y te lo ofrezco, querido lector, con la esperanza de que las sugerencias que se ofrecen aquí se conviertan en una parte vital de su autocuración y bienestar continuo.
Love is the essence of our life. I have written this blog with love, and I offer it to you, dear reader, with the hope that the suggestions offered here will become a vital part of your self-healing and continued well-being.
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