I teach Vinyasa (fast-paced, fluid – 1 breath, 1 movement) yoga in private sessions to all levels from beginners to advanced. Hatha classes (slower-paced, traditional) are also possible upon request. All classes are 30 min or 1h long (you decide) and include meditation/centering, asanas (poses) practice and pranayama (breathing exercises).
Yoga is for everybody and as a teacher my mission is also to make yoga available to everybody. My intention is to provide a safe, judgement-free space and practice for my students. I feel grateful and honored to guide and help anyone their own yoga journey.
Classes are given 1:1 in the Amsterdam area, either at your place or outdoors. Unfortunately I can’t welcome you at my place. Classes can also be given online on Zoom. In addition I organize occasional outdoor group classes and advertised them in advance via this website and my personal Instagram.
I create personalized classes for my private sessions, based on your physical abilities and limitations and according to what you wish to practice. Each class has a theme and focus. We will discuss this prior to our first class.
I offer classes in English or French.
All classes can be requested via the book a class form and are donation based.
What to expect:
All my classes are influenced by my own practice. I teach what I practice myself.
We start with a centering practice and gentle warm up. We continue with sun salutations and some flows mixing a variety of asanas: standing postures, balances, backbends, inversions, arm balances, twists… We will finish with a cool down and relaxing Savasana (laying meditation). We will also practice some breathing exercises, I will help you use your breath to move. I like to use quotes, poems and music during our practice.
Useful information FOR ONLINE CLASSES:
- Download Zoom (zoom.us) preferably on your desktop and login with the meeting ID and password. The credentials will be sent to you prior to the class.
- Set up your practice space in advance: Have a yoga or fitness mat ready and some space to practice. I encourage you to use props such as blocks, cushions or straps. I will always inform you about which props are needed prior to the class. If you have sensitive knees it might be useful to have an extra blanket available as well.
- If you have questions please send me an email at hello@melyalicia.yoga
NOTES
If you’re a new student, I will offer you to meet in a public space to discuss your motivations, needs and wants but also to see if I can meet them.
