Yoga / Meditation in Seville, Spain

Yoga can be a highly beneficial practice for body, mind and heart if practiced correctly. Therefore I pay lots of attention to adjustments and correct alignment and take into consideration that every body is different and needs individual corrections to practice yoga in a safe and beneficial way.

The classes are a mix of energetic postures, stretching, meditation, pranayama (breathing exercises) and relaxation. For many poses I will offer different variations to suit them to different physical abilities. My classes blend mindfulness with physical movement.

I am inviting you to getting to know your body better, being gentle, kind and patient with yourself, but also to challenge and question your believed limitations. I will encourage you to leave your comfort zone and explore new possibilities.

I have been practicing yoga since 2003 and tried and studied many of its different styles like Hatha, Ashtanga Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative, Anusara, Hot Yoga, Vinyasa Flow and Acroyoga. Over the years I found out that, even though all these types are great and have their specific benefits, I don’t like to stick to only one of them but rather prefer to combine ideas and experiment a bit. Life is fluid and ever changing and so are the needs of my body. In spring I might have lots of energy and love doing a high energy active yoga practice, but in winter a mellow and soothing yin practice might be exactly what I need. Also as we physically go through constant changes certain yoga styles might not always be possible. For me yoga is not a competition on how flexible and acrobatic one can be, but rather a way of life and an opportunity to live a more balanced, happy and healthy life. Therefore I prefer my classes to be as inclusive as possible – suitable for all ages, different physical abilities, people who have never done yoga before and also experienced yogis.

Partner or acro yoga can be loads of fun. It creates great connection between people. As you need to stay fully present and concentrate it helps to leave stress behind. I often use partner exercises in my classes, simple ones and sometimes a bit more complex ones. After overcoming some shyness normally lots of smiles appear on all faces. You can also hire me for your retreat groups in Seville, greater Andalusia or other parts of the world. In September 2019 I taught a partner yoga with acrobatic elements class in a beautiful park in Seville for the Pop Up Yoga Company from Swizzerland.

It took me actually quite a long time to learn how to do the bow (dhanurasana) while flying (bird pose). Many falls and failures on the way. I love the whole process. It looks more difficult than it really is. Generally in life, I think we should trust ourselves more and be curios to try something new. We might surprise ourselves. Go for it!

My profile on Yoga U, Online Yoga Education: https://www.yogauonline.com/therapists/claudia-wiens