Stefanie Zimmermann

Summer kick off Yoga Practice with Nico Luce

SZimmermann — Tue, 15 May 2012 08:20:34 +0000

Nico is on a stop over in Zurich and as luck would have has the time offers us his inspiring, clear and uplifting teaching once more! Come join us for a all levels 2.5 hr practice.

Date: Saturday, May 26th 2012

Time: 5-7.30 PM

Location: http://www.ataia-yoga.ch/lage/

Costs: CHF 50.-

200 Stunden Yoga Teacher Training 2012 auf Korfu, Griechenland

SZimmermann — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:01:30 +0000

“Island Intensive“ – 200 Stunden Yoga Teacher Training 2012 auf Korfu, Griechenland

Nebst dem Wochenend-Kurs bietet AIRYOGA Zürich im Herbst 2012 ein weiteres 200 Stunden Yoga Teacher Training an: Es findet als 23-tägige Intensiv-Ausbildung vom 23. September bis 15. Oktober 2012 in einem wunderschön gelegenen, modernen Retreat Center auf der griechischen Insel Korfu statt.

Die Ausbildung wird in der Tradition des Vinyasa Flow Yoga mit Ausrichtung nach B.K.S. Iyengar unterrichtet. Sie richtet sich an fortgeschrittene Yoga-Übende, die ihr Wissen und ihre individuelle Praxis vertiefen und verfeinern möchten und schliesst mit einer praktischen sowie mit einer schriftlichen Prüfung ab.
Der Kurs ist von der Yoga Alliance zertifiziert. Diese amerikanische Yoga-Organisation setzt weltweit strenge Standards an Teacher Trainings und überprüft deren Qualität.

Der Unterricht wird von sehr qualifizierten und international erfahrenen Yoga-Lehrerinnen und -Lehrern auf Deutsch und Englisch geleitet:

Christine May, Head Teacher bei AIRYOGA München und Kursleiterin des “Island Intensive” unterrichtet Asana-Training, Unterrichtsmethodik, Ayurveda und Prenatal Yoga
Stefanie Zimmermann lehrt Anatomie, Pranayama, Meditation und Yoga-Therapie
Michael Hamilton unterrichtet Yoga-Philosophie, Basic Alignment und Asana-Training

Für Interessierte führt AIRYOGA am Freitag, 4. Mai 2012 um 18:30 Uhr einen Info-Abend im Studio Oberdorfstrasse 2, 8001 Zürich durch.
Bitte per E-mail an zuerich@airyoga.com im Voraus dafür anmelden.

Für mehr Info: http://www.airyoga.ch/200-Stunden-Island-Intensive.438.0.html

Yoga Workshop with Sue Elkind: Cultivating a Life of Value

SZimmermann — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:24:39 +0000

Each of us has the capacity within us to manifest our deepest desires. The question is, “what most makes our life worth living?” Yoga invites us to dive into this question and discover the tools necessary to weave together a more meaningful life– in body, mind, and heart. Join Sue Elkind and step into a renewed understanding and deepened appreciation for your yoga practice & life.

Session I: EMPOWERING YOURSELF with BACKBENDS Friday, July 13th 2012 7:00pm-9:00pm

Expand your heart to recognize the abundance of meaning within you.

Session II: EXPLORE YOUR BOUNDARIES Sunday, July 15th, 2012: Sunday 10:00am-12:00pm

Hip Openers, Inversions, and Pranayama. Discover what is already present within you to reveal your own possibilities. (2hr workshop)

Price

60 .-/ Session / 110 .- both Sessions

Location
Ataia Yoga Studio in Zurich, Switzerland

For more information on Sue visit Sue’s website.

Ticino Yoga Retreat with Nico & Stefanie

SZimmermann — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:43:30 +0000

Join Nico Luce & Stefanie Zimmermann and spend a few high quality Yoga days on Monte Verità!

Located west of Ascona in the italian speaking part in the South of Switzerland this mountain has an intriguing history! A brilliant view and a breathtaking southern vegetation is only the beginning. We chose this place cause it is local, near and extremely beautiful! It also offers an abundant choice of free time possibilities such as hiking, biking, swimming, restaurant trips etc. Starting Thursday Afternoon, October 11th trough Sunday, Lunchtime we will explore the depth of Yoga and it’s many beneficial effects (details see schedule). On Friday we will hear more about the Science of life, Ayurveda through a talk by Ayurvedic specialist, Harish.

Package A:

Suited for Yoga Practitioners with some experience (group limit of 10). – 890 CHF

Includes double hotel room 3 nights inclusive Breakfast & dinner Thursday, Lunch Friday & Saturday, 6 Yoga Sessions & Ayurvedic Talk.

Schedule:

Thursday Oct 11th: Yoga Practice 4:00-6:00 PM (Nico), Dinner 7 PM
Friday Oct 12th: Breakfast, Yoga Practice 8.30-10:30 AM (Nico), Lunch 1 PM, Ayurvedic Lecture 1:30-3:30 with Harish, Yoga Practice 4:00-6:00 PM (Stefanie)
Saturday Oct 13th Breakfast, Yoga Practice 8.30-10:30 AM (Nico), Lunch 1 PM, Yoga Practice 4:00-6:00 PM (Stefanie)
Sunday Oct 14th: Breakfast, Yoga Practice 8.30-10.30 AM (Nico)

Package B:

Suited for Yoga Beginners who appreciate individual service (group limit of 4). –990 CHF

Includes single hotel room 3 nights inclusive Breakfast & dinner Thursday, Lunch Friday & Saturday, 4 Yoga Session (group of 4) & Ayurvedic Talk.

Schedule:

Thursday Oct 11th: Yoga Practice 1:30-3:30 PM (Stefanie), Dinner 7 PM
Friday Oct 12th: Breakfast, Yoga Practice 11:00-1:00 PM (Nico & Stefanie), Lunch 1 PM, Ayurvedic Talk 1:30-3:30 with Harish
Saturday Oct 13th: Breakfast, Yoga 11:00-1:00 PM (Nico & Stefanie), Lunch, 1 PM
Sunday Oct 14th: Breakfast, Yoga Practice 11:00-1:00 PM (Stefanie)

Your Retreat instructors

About Nico, Vancouver, Canada

Nico Luce has been practicing and teaching yoga for over a decade and is certified in various lineages such as Power Vinyasa, Ashtanga and Pilates. He is also devoted student of eastern philosophies and spirituality.Nico’s classes combine inspiring themes with a dynamic physical practice where attention to refined bio mechanics, fluid transitions and ease in the pose are the main focus.Nico teaches workshops and retreats internationally and continually produces instructional yoga videos.

About Stefanie, Zurich, Switzerland

After completing her Training as a Swiss licensed Physiotherapist in Zurich, Switzerland, Stefanie followed her passion for health and movement. Driven by the need to expand into health maintenance Stefanie continued trainings as a Yoga Teacher and Personal Trainer. Teaching since 2007 Stefanie continued the path of Yoga, Consciousness-Based Health and the art of mindful action.

About Harish, Mauritius, Indian Ocean

Indraman Harish Gunputh was born in Mauritius and raised according to Hindu traditions. In Switzerland he was trained as a Health Masseur and Ayurveda Massage Therapist and took courses in allopathic medicine. In addition to massages and special ayurvedic treatments he assigns the doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) and links your dosha to your lifestyle and nutrition.

More about the location & hotel on Monte Verità:

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monte_Verit

www.monteverita.org

Yoga als Rückenschule mit Stefanie Zimmermann

SZimmermann — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 08:28:07 +0000

Yoga als Rückenschule- ein Workshop mit Stefanie

Lerne Yoga auf eine Rückenfreundliche Art und Weise zu machen!

Mit Rücken spezifischen Anpassungen lernst du den unteren Rücken besser kennen, während wir sicher durch dynamische Yoga Positionen fliessen.

Basierend auf dem, aus der Physiotherapie bekannten “Muscle-Balance” Prinzip lernst du Muskeln des unteren Rückens zu stärken und aktiv zu verlängern, welche für eine gesunde und erfüllende Yoga Practice notwendig sind.

Bekannte Yoga Positionen wie der Krieger I, die Brücke und die Stuhl Positionen werden dir auf eine ganz neue Art und Weise dienen! Im Anschluss an den Workshop gibt es Gelegenheit Fragen zu stellen und zu klären. Der Workshop ist für Alle geeignet, die nicht unter akuten Schmerzen leiden.

Der Workshop findet am Samstag, 28. April 2012 im Airyoga Zurich statt. Für weitere Infos www.airyoga.ch, Anmeldung via Email

Lese den aktuellen Artikel zum Thema Yoga & Rücken im Yoga! das Magazin.

In thoughts and appreciation of Dr. David Simon

SZimmermann — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:48:29 +0000

“You are worthy of love and you deserve to be happy. You have these beautiful qualities and many more because you are living the gift of a human incarnation. My hope is that you will embrace these truths and your birthright to live a life abundant in love, joy, and celebration.”
~ Dr. David Simon

Remembering David

“And the heart feels warmer resonating with another.” – SZ

SZimmermann — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:19:42 +0000

Open Yoga Workshop with Chris Chavez

SZimmermann — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:24:04 +0000

Morning Session 10-12pm, 17.03.2012

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 developing a deeper sense of confidence, playfulness, and community spirit – don’t miss the fun!

Afternoon Session 2-4pm, 17.03.2012

Wild Lotus

In this hip-opening workshop we will establish the tools necessary to cultivate 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!

Get on the waitlist!

Prenatal Yoga Training with Sue Elkind: A Time to Align

SZimmermann — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:46:06 +0000

Prenatal Yoga 32-hour Training

This comprehensive 32-hour training course is designed for any enthusiastic student interested in learning and/or teaching the essentials of prenatal yoga throughout pregnancy and birth. The skills gathered during the training will include the principles and philosophy of Yoga and how they support a woman’s healthy journey into motherhood. Pregnant students are encouraged!

Curriculum

Pregnancy essential facts and conditions
Prenatal nutrition and education
The different trimesters and how to modify the poses accordingly
Important things to remember & what to avoid in prenatal yoga
Yoga philosophy for prenatal classes
How to teach a prenatal yoga class
Alleviating pain through Alignment Principles
Sequences & modifications for different levels of yoga & stages of pregnancy
Weaving inspirational themes into class
Practice teaching (students not wanting to teach will enjoy just the yoga!)
Sue’s prenatal book – A Time To Align (at no extra cost)

Prerequisites

We are happy to welcome any student from any yoga tradition to join in the training.
Please note that for this Training you will require your own 1-2 yoga bolsters if you don t have we recommend the TriYoga Bolster.

Credits

Sue’s trainings are recognized and credited by Yoga Alliance. The hours for the training in Zurich will count towards Sue’s YA course, she considers it Part 1. A certificate of completion will be issued.

Pricing
The Complete Prenatal Training costs 690 CHF.

Schedule
July 11th, 2012: Wednesday, Prenatal Training- 10:00am-5:00pm
July 12th, 2012: Thursday, Prenatal Training- 10:00am-5:00pm
July 13th, 2012: Friday, Prenatal Training 10:00am-5:00pm
July 14th, 2012: Saturday, Prenatal Training 10:00am-5:00pm
July 15th, 2012: Sunday, Prenatal Training 1:00pm-5:00pm

Location
Ataia Yoga Studio in Zurich, Switzerland.

Workshops with Sue

Schedule
July 13th, 2012: Friday, Public Workshop- 7:00pm-9:00pm
July 15th, 2012: Sunday, Public Workshop- 10:00am-12:00pm

Price
60 .-/ Session / 110 .- both Sessions

Location
Ataia Yoga Studio in Zurich, Switzerland.

For more information on Sue visit Sue’s website.

Yoga Intensives with Chris Chavez

SZimmermann — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:10:18 +0000

Cultivate studentship and take your Yoga practice deeper with the Chris Chavez Intensive Training series in Zürich.

Course Dates
Intensive 1: July 4- 8, 2012
Intensive 2: September 5-9, 2012
Intensive 3: November 7- 11, 2012

Daily Schedule
10:00-11:00am Dharma talk
11:00-12:50pm Asana practice & asana technique
12:50-01:30pm Lunch
01:30-04:00pm Asana technique, practice teaching & philosophy

Sign Up Form

Intensive 1 - Setting the Foundation

In these four days you will establish a strong foundation in the study and practice of yoga.

Subjects covered

Alignment principles
Level 1 Study and practice of postures
Level 1 Anatomy
Yoga philosophy basics
Introduction to Meditation and Pranayama

Pre-requisites

30 hours of previous yoga studies or permission from the instructor.

Intensive 2 - Expanding the Foundation

In this Intensive you will build and expand upon the foundational elements established in Intensive I.

Subjects covered

Alignment principles
Level 1 & 2 Study and practice of postures
Level 2 Anatomy – Anatomy integrated
History of Yoga
Yoga philosophy expanded – Yoga sutras & tattvas
Introduction to Sequencing
Meditation and Pranayama Expanded

Pre-requisites

Intensive 1 or permission from the instructor.

Intensive 3 - Radically Expanded

Radically expand the elements established in the previous Intensives and develop a Self-Practice.

Subjects covered

Alignment principles
Level 1, 2 & 3 Study and practice of postures
Level 3 Anatomy – The anatomy of asana and the subtle energy body
Yoga Philosophy – The Bhagavad Gita
Building a Self-Practice
Sequencing – A graceful art form
Meditation and Pranayama Expanded

Pre-requisites

Intensive 1 & 2 or permission from the instructor.