Karolina Rus

My name is Karolina and I’m passionate Sivananda yoga teacher who embraces all forms of yoga: asanas, pranayama, relaxation, positive thinking, nutrition, meditation, and mantras. All of those paths are essential for overall well being. I’d love to share my knowledge and experience in order to help people maintain a happy and healthy life. Yoga is for everybody, so don't worry if you can't reach your toes. With time it will make you stronger and more flexible My teaching is based on 12 basic postures, asanas, which are practiced in a specific order, which are specially designed to help your body and mind to reap the greatest possible benefits. I always begin with relaxation in Corps Pose to focus the mind and prevent from being distracted by the demands of everyday life. Continue with Easy Sitting Pose with gives a firm sitting position for performing eye and neck exercises, as well as breathing exercises. Next comes to Sun Salutation, which stimulates the heart and the circulation of the blood. It also serves as a general warm up for the postures that follow.

First half of the practice are asanas that focus mostly on muscle stretching. The stretching is always followed by relaxation of the muscles. In addition the inverted postures (shoulder and head stand - don't worry too much if you cannot do them now) of this first part of the practice increase the blood supply to the head, which improves the function of the brain and thyroid gland. The second half of the practice if focused more on muscle strengthening . This is done by contracting then relaxing the muscles. In addition, poses such as Bow, Half Spinal Twist, exert more pressure on your inner organs. This helps to detoxify the tissues and increase the their blood supply.

The practice will end with Final Relaxation - Corps Pose. When you relax in in this position , your voluntary muscles and your internal organs relax completely. Final relaxation will also helps you to absorb all the benefits of the asanas. If you are beginner and to start with, you can only manage a few of the steps leading up to final pose. If this is the case, do not worry and do not force yourself on the next step. It's not a competition. In yoga, there are benefits for mind and body in every step . If you are intermediate or advance most of the 12 basic asanas have variations to go deeper in the practice where you can challenge yourself.

Whether you are just starting your yoga and wellness journey or practice regularly and want to improve your practice your private yoga class will be tailored specifically to your needs.