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My Background

I studied the following areas and my work is a synthesis of the valuable teachings I have received from my teachers.

Yoga Therapy

Holistic approach to health integrating body, mind and soul through hatha, pranayama, kriya (purification), ayurvedic principles, mindfulness, psycho-spiritual work, meditation, diet and life-style adjustments.

Traditional tantric practices: Meditation with long mantra, yantra, yagna (fire ceremony) and other elaborate practices.

Advanced meditation techniques: Meditation techniques of Vjnana Bhairava Tantra, Laya, Mindfulness, Mantra, Yantra, Music, Hridaya, Goenka Vipassana.

Philosophy of Tantra
and Yoga

Kashmiri Shaivism
Metaphysics of Yoga
Traditional Tantric Practices
Art of Dying
Ayurveda
Psycho-Spiritual Work
Conflict Analysis and Resolution

Feminine Empowerment

Study of meditation with Deities; with a focus on Dasa Mahavidyas – 10 Cosmic Powers of Wisdom.

Femininity Work: teachings and techniques from Tantra, Ayurveda, anthropology and philosophy for understanding, expressing and balancing the feminine nature.

Kundalini Yoga: advanced kundalini techniques for awakening and directing the Kundalini energy.

Sexual Tantra: philosophy, principles, techniques and rituals of sexual tantra.

Body Work and
Movement Teachings

Contemporary Dance
Improvisation and Contact Improvisation
Belly Dance
Flamenco
Ballroom dances
Body work: Feldenkrais, Alexander Technique, Pilates, Thai massage
Theatre of the Oppressed

10 Things About Me

Yoga works. So, I share it. I am not a natural-born yogini. I worked many years as a project manager and consultrainer in the corporate world and civil society. In my professional life it came natural to me to share what `works`.
Our bodies are dynamic. I am not always super-healthy. We need to meet problems as they come up instead of expecting to be healthy and strong forever. I love the holistic approach of yoga therapy giving practical tools for restoring balance.
Yoga is my way to get high. While the yoga therapy work keeps me grounded, I love practicing and sharing advanced transcendental techniques at my meditation retreats.
It takes a lot of mental discipline to push through. I am not `love and light` all the time. The path I walk comes with a lot of self-inquiry; therefore, confrontation with my `dark side`.
Our body knows what we need. But I don't always trust that we can `hear` the difference between the callings of habit and intuition. I am not into the healthy, super-food thing. I rather trust the system of Ayurveda giving simple directions to create balance at any given time specific to each person.
We are complex. I panic when asked to explain what I offer in one sentence. Sometimes many different means are needed to an end. I am here to make the best synthesis for you as someone who has worked deeply with various toys in my tool-box.
I am a nerd. I care for knowledge although I value experiential learning more. So, I try to offer a solid intellectual background even when introducing mystical tantric rituals.
I look good in high heels. I`ve never been fond of adapting a specific look or style depending on a chosen life-style. I don't walk around in yoga gear with a smoothie in my hand. Our feminine expression can be so rich and diverse; why bother to limit it?
I like sharing my personal stories only when I am teaching. It is boring to talk about `how I got here` otherwise. This is not a performance. Everything makes sense to me when I am there to help and inspire you.
I love simple things; a pretty flower, my love-cats, watching shades of green in nature. While teaching I follow this principle of simplicity; focusing on sharing what is practical and effective for each person based on their level of practice; beginner, intermediary or advanced.