This is Ramela! Our Yoga teacher
(Teaches Yoga Basics, Vinyasa, Yin and Asthanga yoga)

What is your favorite asana and why?

My favorite asana depends on the moment and my mood.  Some days, a physically challenging yoga pose really helps me feel strong, light and connected to the moment.  Other days, a less challenging yoga pose like standing Mountain, Tadasana, seems difficult to maintain with physical and mental ease.  

My favorite asana at this time is the Shoulder Pressing pose, Bhujapidasana.  It is a challenging arm balance requiring a playful attitude, letting go of fear and physical coordination. From a squat position, you wrap your legs around your shoulders and upper arms and balance on your hands. (Seems complicated!!?? It can be… but practice and patience really helps.)  When I root down into my hands and and lift upwards through my arms and torso, I feel a strength and lightness in the pose. 

What does Yoga means for you?

There are the traditional translations of yoga (union, yoke, etc).  For me, yoga also means coming to a place of center.  It is a means to experience a sense of balance between effort and ease, discipline and play, being grounded and letting go.

What do you enjoy in teaching?

I enjoy feeling the energetic stillness of the room when students are laying down in final resting pose, Savasana.  Seeing you, students, settling into your bodies and letting your breath flow is simply beautiful.  It makes me feel proud to share yoga.

Interestes to join my classes?

Check the schedule! I teach Yoga Basics, Vinyasa, Yin and Asthanga classes at Yoga Spot, so you can’t miss me!

Love,

Ramela