MAHA YOGA
& WELLNSS
MIND-BODY-SPIRIT
WELLNESS
FOR LIFE
LIVE HEALTHY, HAPPY & INSPIRED
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PRACTICE & LEARN YOUR WAY
THIS SPEAKS TO THE POWERFUL TRANSFORMATION THE PRACTICE BRINGS TO OUR LIVES, AS WELL AS OUR COMMITTMENT TO SEE IT BEAR FRUIT.
IN SANSKRIT, THE LANGUAGE OF YOGA,
MAHA MEANS "GREAT, MIGHTY, STRONG"
LET'S gather, study, practice, and apply what we learn to feel healthy, strong,and energized so we can live joyful, fulfilling and successful lives.
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Yoga forms the foundation for my approach to serving, supporting and inspiring my students to live their healthiest and happiest lives.
I've studied other complementary paths – advanced biomechanics, corrective exercise, nutrition and health coaching and I weave these ancient teachings and modern sciences together to help you access and amplify your most optimized and natural state of wellbeing of BODY-MIND AND SPIRIT.
MAHA YOGA IS MY SIGNATURE TEACHING METHODOLOGY for sharing the yoga practice in a down to earth, approachable and pragmatic way so that you can apply what you learn to everyday life.
My desire is to guide, inspire and empower you to think deeper, reach higher and transform the way you show up on the mat and in life.
Hi, Karin here
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yoga teacher
personal trainer
corrective exercise & biomechanics specialist
nutrition & health coach
MAHA YOGA & WELLNESS grew out of my 20+ years in the Health and Wellness Industry as a student, teacher and coach.
I am very grateful and fortunate to be able to practice yoga with Karin. She is a brilliantly skilled, enthusiastic and patient yoga instructor. I have always been impressed by her deep and vast knowledge of yoga. She personally and expertly shares her knowledge of anatomy, philosophy and spiritualism to all of her students. She enthusiastically guides her students in every practice with a passion that is infectious. - Helen Lerman (USA)
"Yoga is a gift to myself. Karin is a gift to yoga and to those of us who know and practice with her."
It’s your passion I can feel when I step into your class. Thank you for sharing your lovely spirit, knowledge and love for a deeper understanding of yoga. I love the focus and the mindfulness. I can’t wait to be back in your class! - Julia Dujmovits (Austria)
"Your teaching is truly inspirational – it made me a better person and athlete."
It takes a great teacher like Karin to hold space for students to attune. Her classes are meticulously sequenced and paced, her language clean and precise, she takes time to align students carefully and she incorporates spirituality in just the right dose for everybody! Her classes are both traditional and innovative and her sense of humor and light are uplifting. My favorite thing is that she is not afraid to invite students to work deeply. - Becca Greenband (USA)
"She also leads by example both on and off the mat which is very important on the yoga path."
“Inspired”, is the first word that comes to mind as a student of Karin’s. Her practice and teachings she shares are uplifting and also grounded in the practicality of living yoga day by day. Everyday I am grateful for my friend, my teacher, my sister! - Taylor Binda (USA)
"She has taught me not only how to trust myself and my strength, but also to take leaps of faith and trust the faith zone…on the mat and in the world."
Clear! Knowledgeable! Precise but Forgiving! She has all what teachers need to have. I started my Yoga practice in my late 40’s but many times I was reluctant to practice until I met Karin! Yoga transformed my body but that was just a small part. It is transforming my life in every dimension. I recommend her from the bottom of my heart. - Asami Suzuki (Japan)
"She finally made me understand the right meaning of Yoga. Now, I do Yoga everyday!"
Karin is the best teacher I’ve ever met. Every class you learn something new. Yoga never gets boring with her, and the studio has a really great atmosphere and people. LOVE IT! - Ben Shoval (USA)
"Every class you learn something new."
You will be made to feel welcome, and part of a beautiful community of students from all around the world.
You will feel physically and emotionally safe, supported, and respected.
You will receive classes that are carefully sequenced, mindful, and steady in their pacing.
You will receive clear instruction on how to do the poses and safely deepen your practice.
You will learn how to use props, variations and progressions to tailor the practice to your needs on the day.
You will be encouraged and appropriately challenged.
You will finish your practice feeling nourished, relaxed, confident and inspired
THE
MAHA EXPERIENCE
"Know yourself, Heal Yourself". Yoga is a healing practice. Self Observation and self reflection are the foundation of self awareness and true integration of Mind - Body - Spirit. No woo woo stuff but I do contain the physical practice within the insightful and inspiring yogic philosophy teachings that help you take your practice off the mat and out into your daily life.
we make it about more than just the poses
Teaching, rather than merely instructing, I don't simply demonstrate at the front of the class. I offer precise verbal instructions and gentle adjustments helping you explore and define the safe edges of your practice with patience and care. You will hear both "no, not yet" and "GO FOR IT!"
a humble, inclusive learning environment.
My certifications in Personal Training, Biomechanics and Corrective Exercise bring a strong focus on intelligent sequencing and the use of props, variations and suitable progressions so that students may take ownership of their personal practice and progress safely even in a group class.
INTELLIGENT sequencing for a safe practice
WHAT MAKES MY CLASSES UNIQUE
other than my community of amazing fellow students
I teach people, not poses.
I recognize your individuality and honor your unique expression of the practice.
I hold a space for self reflection as opposed to the constant seeking of perfection.
I believe that yoga is a lifelong journey and our classrooms are our playgrounds and laboratories where we get to make magic happen!
I believe that learning and growing is FUN!
I commit to always being and doing my best as your teacher, through ongoing study and personal practice.
my teaching values
ALL LEVELS:
This class has a strong focus on standing poses which are the doorway into strong and open hips - needed for backbends, arm balances and most of the seated poses. Standing poses and balances are powerful ways to restore strength and mobility to our feet and help free up the entire kinetic chain. Although considered heating they also help us feel grounded, strong and calm. They can settle a busy mind and nervous system while giving the relaxed, energy to move forward in our day and life with confidence and grace.
Class starts with breath awareness and sutra study, then a gentle warmup before moving to standing poses and standing balances. Poses are held with use of props to support alignment and the ability to hold and master these important poses. Coming to the floor there will be some core work and cooling inversions before moving to gentle backbends, twists, seated hip openers and forward bends. The practice closes with savasana and if time allows, some pranayama. There are no arm balances and heating inversions. Cooling inversions are well supported with props and the wall.
HATHA YOGA "root to rise"
ADVANCED BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE.
A carefully sequenced, dynamic practice incorporating slow but stronger transitions between standing poses and balances, leading up to the peak pose - either an arm balance, heating inversion, deeper backbends or seated poses demanding greater strength and flexibility.
Class starts with dynamic, heating sun salutations and some standing poses and balances and core work to prepare the body before moving into the peak pose.
It closes with cooling seated hip openers and forward bends and savasana.
You will be offered the use of props, walls and variations so that you can move towards these poses safely and confidently through consistent practice.
If you have an injury please advise your teacher beforehand.
MIXED LEVEL VINYASA FLOW:
ALL LEVELS.
A perfect practice to balance a busy life and active body - helping you to practice slowing down, being present and release deep held tension in the breath, body and mind.
A perfect practice if you are stressed, exhausted, under the weather, or to end a busy day or start the weekend.
Poses are done on the floor using long holds, props and deep relaxing breathing to release deeply tension in the hips and shoulders, side body, lower back and lower belly. Inversions are cooling and restorative. Classes include pranayama and a longer savasana.
deep stretch RESTORATIVE
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