fining home
about: olivia
Like most of you have a busy lifestyle, so do I, and I often lost myself in all of those to-do lists.
So when i got injured, and was forced to cut some activities out - I found yoga.
I learned how good my body can feel - how to move and breathe consciously.
I never imagined that it could make such a difference to listen to your bodys needs and its effect on life beyond the mat.
My background as a physiotherapist helps me to understand different bodies and their anatomy / physiology. Yes - I admit I am a bit of an anatomy freak, so expect me to bring some anatomic cues in my classes. It also helps me to tailor the classes to your special wishes, even when you are injured.
My mission as a physio and as a yoga teacher is getting you to feel good in your body.
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Besides yoga - outdoorsy stuff makes me happiest. I am probably the most comfortable when horseriding with my beautiful iclandic mare, when rock climbing or when camping.
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i graduated my Bachelor Degree in Physiotherapy and worked as such. But as for now i am taking a little break from that and studying public health.
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One day i am dreaming of having my own farm with many horses and doing some yoga magic in this place. But who knows
inspiration
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200h Yin, Vinyasa & Ashtanga - 2018
My first teacher training took place in Nusa Lembongan, Bali. I had the chance to be inspired by two amazing teachers (Gwendoline Ferreira, Lisa Chamberlain). I realized that yoga was so much more than a physical practice, and how holistic the yoga philosophie actually is.
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200h Vinyasa, Ashtanga - 2021
This teacher training was something special.
one of our Teacher Nanna Hofman (also a physio) blessed us with some deep knowledge of the anatomy in relation to yoga and yoga injuries. And since my secret passion is the beautiful anatomy of all our individual bodies, this was time of my life. Since then i am absolutely sure i want to combine my skills as a physio with the holistic philosophy of yoga.
And there was more magic sprinkeld by Isabella Westh. She inspired me with the power of pranayama - breath practice. She taught me how important the yin is to balance out our yang lifestyle.
Another very important life lession i got from Faye Baldwin. I learned to use my voice through mantras and chanting.
And there was much more, but another very important thing we discussed was how we as westerners tend to focus on the physical part of yoga, but there is soso much more. It is a way of living. i wish to bring some of it into my classes, to inspire to live more according to the Nyamas and Yamas.
I know this is cheesy - but it kind of changed my view on life.
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Teaching Experience
How my journey started:
It all started because in my work as a physiotherapist i see so many elderly people losing their balance and not able to enjoy life at it’s fullest.
So i started teaching where i could with my own grandmother. And the group got bigger and bigger and now i still teach those beautiful souls every week.
Timeline
2021 - now: weekly Vinyasa Classes @Yogaalbisrieden
2018 - now: Weekly Vinyasa Classes in Hedingen/Aesch ZH
2019-2021: Weekly Vinyasa Classes at Akademischer Sport Verband Zürich ASVZ
2020 - 2021: Weekly Vinyasa Classes at Teamtraining Hedingen
Recovery classes for Floorball Teams/ Voltige Club Harlekin
