Yoga
Elvira acquired her 200hr YTT, certified by Yoga Alliance, in Rishikesh, India; The birthplace of Yoga by the foothills of the Himalayas with the holy waters of the Ganges flowing through it.
An avid practitioner of Hatha, Vinyasa and Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga for the past 7 years, this was long due; Her seeking the most authentic experience and teachers, is testament to her devotion toward traditional yoga practices. Those are the foundations she practices and teaches her students upon.
She continues to grow with daily self-practice and reading and hopes to soon acquire her L1 Authorisation in Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga.
Should you like to begin your yoga journey with Elvira contact her here. Below are the yoga styles she currently teaches in person and online:
Hatha
The Sanskrit word “hatha”, literally means “force”, referring to the vital force, or energy, that the practice seeks to preserve and channel. A traditional 90 min Hatha class with Elvira will include Pranayama (breath control) techniques, Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutations), Asana (poses) and finally Dhyana (meditation). A Shorter 45-60 min class will focus solely on Surya Namaskar and Asana and is a much more accessible and quick option that can provide an excellent entry point to Yoga.
Vinyasa Flow
A “vinyasa” in Sanskrit is a smooth transition between asanas (poses), hence the use of the word “flow” in modern style yoga. Vinyasa stands in opposition to Hatha. Hatha classes focus on one pose at a time, with rest in between. In contrast, flow classes string poses together to make a sequence. Therefore, Vinyasa classes are much more appropriate for more experienced students or those seeking a more dynamic practice. Flow classes are typically between 45-60 mins, as it is a very physically challenging practice.
Ashtanga vinyasa
Asanas used in a Vinyasa Flow class are derived from the Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga tradition; a very dynamic practice, synchronising breath and movement, comprised of very specific sequences and strict execution developed in the mid 20th century by K. Pattabhi Jois, in Mysore, India.
In order for one to become an authorised teacher of Ashtanga, one needs to either study under a direct student of Pattabhi, or visit Mysore to get authorised through his surviving grandson R. Sarath Jois.
Elvira has practiced Ashtanga extensively over the years and intends to acquire authorisation in the coming months, so keep an eye out for more updates.