My yoga journey started in 2019 when I chose to research the benefits of yoga for an educational project. I found myself releasing all of my thoughts and becoming more present. That's when I fell in love with the practice, to the point of wanting to share all the things yoga has taught me —and is teaching me—with others.
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In 2022, I was certified as a teacher in beautiful Costa Rica, which was an eye-opening experience. Yoga is a vibrant philosophy and lifestyle practice. Unfortunately, a lot of this has been lost in most Western classes, and nowadays, yoga is portrayed as mainly a physical practice with a short meditation here and there. In my classes, I like to bring a little bit of the background back into your yoga practice while guiding you on your journey and honouring where you are.
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Most of my own practice is Vinyasa yoga, which involves moving with breath (also described as flowing). At first, I was very drawn to pushing myself and finding new limits. I remember thinking that to be able to do as many advanced poses as possible was to be a good yogi. Over time, I realised that chasing an advanced practice did not help me become a better person; it's about what I learned along the way - compassion, patience, acceptance, embracing vulnerability and the unknown. In addition, music plays a massive part in my practice. I feel like water when I move with melodies; without them, it is simply not the same for me. Next to Vinyasa, I also practice Yin, Hatha, and some power yoga. By connecting my mind, body, and soul, I try to find stillness and return to myself in this busy world. Yoga reminds me to be grateful and teaches me to accept myself as I am, as well as to be unafraid of vulnerability and to stand in my truth.
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To align with Solar's healing spirit, I will be teaching Hatha yoga. This gentle but energetic practice focuses on channelling and harmonising the body's forces. No matter where you are in your practice, all levels are welcome! 
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For any questions, you can always reach out to me at kelekvan.r@gmail.com.

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