Stefanie Zimmermann

Open Yoga Workshop with Chris Chavez March 17th 2012

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Morning Session 10-12pm

Inversion Conversion

In this inversion workshop we will explore the world upside down by moving from the inside out!

We will develop the elements necessary to blow your practice wide open as we experiment with fun and challenging inversions and inversion-sequences.

Inversions cultivate strength, stamina, and balance while devel- oping a deeper sense of confi- dence, playfulness, and community spirit – don’t miss the fun!

Afternoon Session 2-4pm

Wild Lotus

In this hip-opening workshop we will establish the tools necessary to culti- vate deep long-lasting roots that will allow your lotus to blossom fully and safely for years to come.

We will navigate the resilience of the lotus flower as we experiment with a few key postures and sequences.

Hip-openers are extremely grounding and will cultivate a sense of ease and fluidity in your body and mind while adding balance to your practice!

Wann

Samstag 17. März 2012

GZ Raum Hottingen, Klosbachstrasse 118, 8032 ZH (Römerhof)

Kosten

CHF 110.- both Sessions

CHF 60 .- per Session

Extra

Please bring your own mat

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Categories: Events, Yoga

A time to align

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We are feeling blessed to offer this unique Prenatal Training with Certified Anusara Teacher Sue Elkind!

To find out more please visit: http://stefaniezimmermann.com/prenatal/

Categories: Education, Events, Uncategorized, Yoga

A new beginning!

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Proudly we present the Yoga Immersion & Teacher Training Series with Chris Chavez in 2012-2013.

For morde detailed information please visit: http://stefaniezimmermann.com/training/

Categories: Education, Events, Yoga

‎”In meditation we can watch the itch instead of scratching it.” – Baba Ram Dass

Written by SZimmermann on 2011/12/20

Categories: Philosophy, Yoga

All levels low back care practice (English) with Stefanie

Written by SZimmermann on 2011/12/01

This ca 30 minutes practice is specifically addressing an opening of the muscles located around the lower back that tend to thighten (Psoas, Quadriceps, Quadratus lomborum, Hamstrings). By maintaining the lenght of the sidebody we encourage an active stabilization, strenghtening the muscles that tend to weaken (Transversus, Multifidii). All leading up to more muscular balance around the pelvis and lower back.

Enjoy and please feel free to stop the video at any time and increase the time of holds or repetitions in the abdominal series. (Since I am 5 months pregnant in this Video all the abdominal work is only indicated – so go ahead lift your shoulder blades higher away from the floor, keeping the bellybutton hugging towards the spine!)

Thanks to Elijah Castson for the efficient Production and AIRYOGA Fabrikstrasse for the use of location!

Categories: Anatomy, Education, Therapeutics, Yoga

Finding the time honored in which we find the power to transform our destiny

Written by SZimmermann on 2011/11/11

“May we all find the time honored in which yogis earn the power to transform their destiny- the core of our existence.” Since I have recently found more time- gestating our first son who seems to demande that extra time and therefore proving himself of a little, about 2 Kilo heavy guru sitting upside down for most of the day- I-we- like to share my-our- most recent archetype: Deity Paravati.

“May we all find the softness to allow that particular light into our consciousness that supports us to understand the situation given at the time” When we contemplate a deity- it has the power of bringing that particular light into our consciousness. Paravati is married to Shiva and their prototype of a strong marriage fosters two son’s: Ganesha & Kartikeya.

“May we recognize the person across from us as our potential teacher” Paravati balances strenght with gentleness. Her feminine strenght of sensuality and capacity to care for the world transforms the world in the service of love. Shiva & Paravati spend several thousand years in love & play. Both being student & guru to each other.

“May we serve others, without scarifying our individuality that ultimately serves us to serve others” They represent the union of mind & heart, life energy & spirit. Paravati is also the force to practice, she is unifying without scarifying individuality.

Categories: Education, Philosophy

“The Self is neither far nor near- it is no inaccessible nor is it in distant places: it is what in one Self appears to be the experience of bliss and is therefore realized in oneself” Text from the Yoga Vasishtha

Written by SZimmermann on 2011/11/01

Categories: Education, Philosophy, Yoga

Review Workshop “Transformational Yoga” with Nico Luce

Written by SZimmermann on 2011/11/01

It has been a truly inspirational Workshop! Change it- accept it, walk away- A Workshop reflecting the never-ending cycles of life; Creation (birth), Sustenance (growth) and distruction (letting go) combined with the mythology of the Hindu Gods. Below some photos and only some of my favorite quotes from Nico.

” Never compromise the breath- nurture yourself!”