'Elvira's classes are thoughtfully planned, with helpful insights, encouragement and guidance offered throughout.'
BALANCED ASANA PRACTICE
I combine elements from different yoga traditions, & encourage students to explore what they may be missing in the present moment. Strength-building asanas generate heat and activate yang energy, while longer-held postures enhance flexibility and connect us to our yin side. Both aspects can be equally important in finding balance and progressing in asana practice - and sometimes, simply becoming aware of what we haven't yet explored can open new paths in our practice.
INTELLIGENT USE OF PROPS
I am committed to making yoga accessible for everyone, especially those navigating chronic pain, stress, or physical limitations, as I myself have faced - and am still working with - those very challenges. Rooted in the Iyengar traditions, my teachings incorporate the intelligent use of props to help create a safe, balanced, and enjoyable space for my students where they can explore their limits with patience and awareness.
HANDS ON ADJUSTMENTS
One of the key elements of my lessons is adjustments. For beginner practitioners, this means learning correct alignment from the start and practising safely. For intermediate and advanced yogis, it’s an opportunity to deepen their practice and explore new variations. For me, it’s a way to understand each student’s unique needs and capabilities. Adjustments are always optional.
PRANAYAMA & MINDFULNESS MEDITATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH
We all share common aspects of our lifestyles that lead to increased levels of anxiety. Practising with awareness is an important aspect of my classes. Pranayama and meditation help us greatly to be more mindful and have been scientifically proven to have positive impact on mental health. We will be exploring them as both preventative measures and tools to address stress and anxiety.
YOGA OUTSIDE THE MAT
Inspired by my time at Colours of Ostrava
In modern society, we often think of yoga as something practised solely on the mat. While attending classes undoubtedly helps build discipline, I eventually encourage my students to cultivate a yogic lifestyle — to integrate the knowledge they gain in class into their daily lives, and to observe how their everyday patterns are reflected in their relationship with their practice.
