Meditation for beginners, intermediate and advanced practitioners

From 76.65 C$ /h

My name is Ioana. I am an MDiv alumna in Buddhist Studies and I wish to promote wellness among people. In this respect, I created this class where I will teach different kinds of meditations from mindfulness to loving kindness, even meditation for seeing your partner as he/she is while not getting trapped into too many illusions. In order to identify the best meditation for you, the class will start with a 5 to 10 minutes conversation for you to fill me in with what you need. Extra info: I am also a certified counselor and clinician in training so I am certain you will get the best from this class. Thank you and hope to see you here!

Extra information

a laptop

Location

Online from United Kingdom

About Me

My name is Ioana. I have started my career in 2001 as a senior curator while continuously gathering new competencies in the areas of project management and graphic design both in Romania and USA. I have a BA is Arts History and Restoration, and a Diploma in Museum Studies.

In 2010 I decided to pursue my lifelong dream and enrolled in a Master of Divinity in Buddhist Studies. I had trained to lead meditations in mindfulness, loving kindness, exchanging self with others to name but a few.

Besides my expertise in Buddhist philosophy and psychology, I posses certificates in ADHD: Everyday strategies for elementary students; Mental Health: A Global Priority; Medical Neuroscience; Positive Psychology; Morality of everyday life and Public Relations.

I am a certified trainer, LPC, CARCSLR and a clinician in training. I am also the owner of KarmaSutta Counseling, a private practice that emerged from my humble motivation to be of help to adults, adolescents and younger children in dealing with situations that they perceive as burdensome.

Education

Maitripa College, Portland OR, USA
Master of Divinity in Buddhist Studies (GPA cumul: 3.93; GPA MDiv Final Project: 4.00)
National University of Fine Arts, Bucharest, Romania (WES badge of international equivalency)
BA in the Conservation and Restoration of Arts
Valahia University, Targoviste, Romania (WES badge of international equivalency)
BA in Museology

Experience / Qualifications

Certificate in ADHD: Everyday strategies for elementary students – The State University of New York, The University at Buffalo, USA (online educational program)

Certificate in Mental Health: A Global Priority – The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK (online educational program)

Certificate in Medical Neuroscience – Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA (online educational program)

Certificate in Positive Psychology – University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA (online educational program)

Certificate in Morality of everyday life – Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, USA (online educational program)

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

45 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Romanian

Skills

Philosophy

Yoga

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Online via webcam

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12-16

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20-24

How to Develop Successful Careers and Avoid Burnout

99.98 C$ /h

My name is Ioana and I am certain it will be a beautiful experience to work with you here on Apprentus. I specialize in Social Sciences and Clinical Psychology while having a keen interest in making the world I live in a better place. My goal is to create interactive classes in which I combine my expertise in psychology with an understanding of the impact and implications of globalization in today’s society while setting up the motivation to be of help to my students in their process of self discovery and making their aspirations come true. In this respect, I will challenge my students with philosophical questions about the ethics of engaging with each other from a win-win perspective as for them to develop a sense of understanding we are all interconnected and their decisions will impact not only themselves but those around them as well.
This is my first class on Apprentus and it is about developing successful careers while avoiding burnout. It is designed to be practical and to enhance my students' self confidence from a mindful selfless rather than selfish perspective yet assertive after only 1 hour spent with me. This class teaches lots of practical tools for anyone who wants to become an active successful agent of benefic change. The focus is for students to learn to develop their career in simple steps that anyone can easily apply and, at the same time, remain positive and energetic It emerged from my own career as I used to manage large teams of people into successful ventures with little to no funds at all. Is it possible? Yes, it is and I will make sure this course will clarify the steps that support your career development in all its layers in a practical straightforward objective-based trustworthy method.
You will learn:
- to engage in a project by setting up the right motivation;
- to make a consistent plan for your projects;
- to be flexible in response to the business climax, to your partners and anyone involved;
- to be mindful and future oriented in your business partnerships;
- to be confident and honest in your interactions;
- to make business with Intention;
- to eliminate pressure, stress and burnout.

How to Raise Healthy Children - Theory and Methods

99.98 C$ /h

My name is Ioana. I am a certified counselor and a clinician in training. I lead workshops on parental education in order to raise the awareness it is better long term to raise our children in a healthy manner than to go through therapy later on in life. This 1 hour class will show you the correct educational method to use when interacting with your child in order for him/her to develop his/her own internal resources and why this theoretical knowledge and its practicality are more effective than the try and error methods many parents use till they become exhausted. The class is structured in a condensed manner for you to learn the basics of a mindful interaction with your child. Thank you and hope to see you attending my class!

Gaurav

5.0

(7)

Yoga is not just a practice—it’s a way of life.
All you need to do is set aside a little time... I’ll guide you through the rest. This journey will leave you feeling lighter, clearer, and more connected—both to yourself and the world around you.

Let’s go beyond what you see on social media.
Yoga is far more than poses—it is an ancient, holistic science rooted in deep wisdom. First mentioned in the sacred Rig Veda, Yoga means Yuj—to unite. It’s a union of body, mind, breath, and spirit.

In this personalized online class, you’ll receive my full attention. Whether you're a beginner or more advanced, the session will be tailored to your needs. Together, we’ll explore:

Grounding asanas (postures)
Cleansing kriyas
Healing mudras
Powerful pranayama (breathwork)
Stillness through meditation
You'll leave each session feeling refreshed, relaxed, and energized—ready to carry that peace into your daily life.

🧘‍♂️ I work with international students, professionals, and individuals across the globe—online and in business organisations. My teaching draws from diverse traditions including Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Himalayan, and Iyengar yoga.

So, take a deep breath...
Don’t overthink it. Just book your spot—and let the transformation begin.

See you on the mat.
Namaste. 🙏

Carla

5.0

(7)

Why is pelvic mobility important?
🔆Pelvic mobility is essential to meet the simplest daily functional needs such as walking or climbing stairs. The pelvis is the center of gravity and the largest bone complex in the human body. It is an insertion point for strong muscles: they form the muscular chains that have the pelvis as an anchor point.
The shortening or overtraining of some of them, due to sports postures or gestures, can generate an imbalance in the tensegrity system of the pelvic girdle and many local and adjacent problems, from muscle decompensations, pain, health problems at a visceral level and many others. aspects that are not taken into account 🧐
✅You have to ensure that your pelvis is in a neutral position, aligned at all times and in any activity you do so that your body does not adopt wrong postures by default and avoid having problems with its mobility and consequently other derived dysfunctions, such as hernias, lower back pain. , pelvic floor problems, etc.
📌The program aims to strengthen, stretch and put into tension the muscle chains and the analytical work of the abductor, adductor, extensor and pelvitrochanter complex. All of these myofascial elements determine the pelvic position and, in doing so, create or limit the freedom of the pelvis, having repercussions on the lower and upper limbs.
🤗 Of course we are not going to leave aside the rest of the body❗️❗️😅
The training approach will be individualized, after a general and analytical body evaluation.
Enough of so many aches and pains, release the superficial and deep fascia and revitalize your energy center. 🥰

Yogesh

5.0

(7)

🌿 1:1 Online Yoga, Somatic Movement & Meditation
Personalised Sessions to Release Tension, Improve Mobility & Calm the Mind

Experience a therapeutic, nervous-system-informed practice designed just for you. My sessions blend Somatic Movement, Gentle Functional Yoga, Breathwork, and Mindful Meditation to help you reduce stress, improve posture, and reconnect with your body in a grounded, healing way.

These classes are ideal if you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, back pain, stiffness, injury recovery, or burnout, or if you simply want a calmer, more balanced life.

🧘‍♂️ What You Receive

✔ Somatic Movement — unwind deep tension & retrain the nervous system
✔ Gentle Functional Yoga — improve posture, mobility & stability
✔ Breathwork + Meditation — clear the mind & regulate emotions
✔ Trauma-informed, beginner-friendly guidance
✔ Personalised sequences for your body’s needs

After each class, you’ll feel lighter, calmer, more open, and deeply connected to your breath and body.

💛 Perfect For

Beginners seeking safe & personalised guidance

Stress, anxiety & burnout relief

Back pain, stiffness or injury recovery

Posture improvement & functional mobility
Highly sensitive or overwhelmed nervous systems
Anyone wanting a gentle yet deeply effective practice

Private online yoga class, beginner yoga, somatic yoga, yoga for stress and anxiety, yoga for back pain, 1:1 yoga sessions, therapeutic yoga, restorative yoga, trauma-informed yoga, meditation for mental clarity, breathwork sessions, functional mobility training, gentle yoga online, yoga for injury recovery, nervous system regulation.

Kevin

5.0

(7)

It is true that the philosopher is the friend of wisdom, but above all, he is someone who does not want to make mistakes in reasoning. Philosophizing is a way of reasoning and a way of solving problems that will never have a perfect and definitive solution. Knowing the distance between the Earth and the Moon is not a problem of philosophy, because it is enough to measure to solve it. On the other hand, knowing, for example, what justice is, is a problem of philosophy. A meter will not be able to help us know the answer. We must go about it differently, and in the courses I offer, I will teach you how.

You will learn

- text reading strategies
- case studies with the aim of learning from experts
- methodology in philosophy
- writing an essay
- writing a text commentary
- a work on the philosophers of your choice
- an overview of the history of philosophy
- the general culture necessary to be able to philosophize

I will adapt to your individual needs. Each course is tailor-made. We will analyze where your difficulties lie and together develop a course program that will make you perform as quickly as possible. The basic principle of the courses I offer is dialectics, like Plato's dialogues: reflecting together, making theoretical contributions, asking questions and seeking answers, and testing the validity of reasoning.

For the past 10 years, I have been teaching German using the philosophy methodology, having studied philosophy at the Master's level at Aix-Marseille University. It turns out that the analytical mind is very useful even outside the confines of philosophy. Today, there are even fields of activity such as management with philosophy or philotherapy. In recent years, some German students have asked me to also teach them philosophy courses, and that is why I decided to offer philosophy courses directly.

I look forward to meeting you during a first lesson.

Ángeles

5.0

(7)

Philosophy and Latin classes for high school students. Since these subjects are often new to students, it can be difficult to become familiar with them, their concepts, and their content. In Philosophy, we approach them from the ground up, using examples that help students understand the philosophical concerns of major theoretical systems and their authors, as well as the current philosophical landscape. Classes focus both on acquiring the subject matter and on the best methodology according to the context and requirements set by the student's homeroom teacher to ensure the best possible outcome for achieving a good result in high school, given its importance for accessing subsequent academic levels.

In Latin, we focus on a good foundation in its grammar to be able to successfully solve any analysis and translation, including support in syntax if necessary, as well as tips and strategies to face the University Access exam.

Christiane

5.0

(7)

The Hoop is a wonderful fitness and dance tool and easy to fall in love with! Moving with it can improve your fitness and strengh, your creative expression, your self esteem and dance skills.

Depending on your personal goals, my live online classes focus on dance or fitness movements. This way or the other, I will create a fun and structured practice for you. The class is suitable for beginners and intermediate students, with advanced options for experienced hoopers, including multihoop variations.

Each session follows a clear structure so you can feel guided, safe and progressively challenged:

1. Warm-Up
Gentle full-body warm-up to mobilize joints, activate the core and prepare the body for hoop movement. We focus on coordination, balance and flow.

2. Technique & Skill Development
Step-by-step hoop technique, starting from foundational movements and gradually building complexity.
Advanced students receive layered variations and optional multihoop techniques, while beginners work on solid basics.

3. Choreography & Flow
We combine learned techniques into a short choreographic sequence. The focus is on fluid transitions, musicality and personal expression rather than perfection.

4. Cool Down & Integration
A calm cool-down with stretching and breath awareness to release tension and integrate the practice.

Thomas

5.0

(7)

Are you struggling with philosophy, or do you want to learn the subject or deepen your knowledge? I adapt to each student's needs to help them progress and succeed in philosophy. To achieve this, I help students acquire the necessary methods, understand unclear course content, and train them in text commentary and essay writing exercises. The goal is to cultivate an interest in philosophy while equipping them with the keys to exam success.
The first step is to meet the student and determine together the difficulties and expectations of the lessons.
Master's degree and teaching qualification in philosophy. 5 years of teaching experience and currently preparing a thesis in environmental philosophy. Bilingual French-English.

Ravi

5.0

(7)

Our classes are designed for all levels, from beginners to seasoned yogis. I will guide you through a journey of physical postures, breathwork, and meditation.

*Class Highlights:*

- Gentle yoga flows
- Breathwork and meditation techniques
- Relaxation and rejuvenation
- Connection with nature and
Join us for a transformative yoga experience, Recharge, refresh, and find your inner calm. Namaste 🙏"

Leo

5.0

(7)

Percorsi sono individuali e personalizzati, basati su un metodo che unisce astrologia, antroposofia, alchimia, biochimica, sciamanesimo e costellazioni familiari/esoteriche.
I Servizi (Cosa faremo insieme)
Propongo percorsi di mentoring e sessioni di decodifica focalizzati su:
• Logic Reset: Identificare e disinnescare i programmi mentali che bloccano la tua evoluzione.
• Allineamento Biologico: Imparare ad ascoltare e direzionare l’energia del corpo come bussola di verità.
• Navigazione Archetipale: Utilizzare i 12 Codici per mappare la tua realtà e prendere decisioni con chiarezza assoluta.
• Sblocco della Vocazione Ribelle: Trasformare l'ombra e i conflitti interiori nel carburante per la tua realizzazione pratica.

Sono Leo e il mio lavoro è accompagnare chi si sente fuori posto in un mondo di risposte pre-confezionate. Attraverso il sistema RCS (Ricordati Chi Sei), aiuto individui determinati a compiere un atto di consapevolezza e autonomia: smantellare le gabbie cognitive e riconnettersi alla propria fonte creativa e vitale (l’Anima). Ho scelto di operare al di fuori dei circuiti social per garantire la massima profondità e integrità in ogni percorso che guido. Lavoro con chi è stanco della teoria e cerca sostanza. Le mie sessioni sono spazi di verità, senza compromessi. Metto a disposizione la mia esperienza e i miei strumenti per aiutarti a vedere ciò che la Matrix nasconde, affinché tu possa tornare a essere l'unico autore della tua vita.

Aaliyah

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(7)

You’ll receive a calm, relaxing yoga session from a certified fitness instructor. It is suitable for all ages and all abilities. Anyone is welcome to join. If you are a beginner or have any health problems the class will be adapted to suit your needs

Saba

5.0

(7)

This class is open to everyone, from beginners to advanced practitioners. The practice blends Hatha yoga with a gentle Vinyasa flow, combining mindful movement, breath awareness and moments of stillness.
Whether you are new to yoga or looking to deepen your practice, this class provides a supportive and welcoming environment. The intention is to help you feel more connected to your body, more relaxed in your mind, and more balanced in your daily life.

Tara

5.0

(7)

These sessions are designed to support individuals from all backgrounds and life situations, regardless of age, fitness level, or prior yoga experience. The approach is adaptive and client-centred, allowing the practice to meet people where they are, physically, mentally, and emotionally.

The sessions are suitable for:
- Individuals involved in sports, gym training, or physically demanding routines who wish to improve mobility, recovery, balance, and body awareness.
- Corporate professionals, business owners, and working individuals experiencing stress, mental fatigue, poor posture, or lifestyle imbalance.
- People recovering from injuries, dealing with chronic pain, or managing physical limitations (practice is adapted safely and progressively).
- Individuals living with health conditions or illnesses, where gentle, mindful movement and breath awareness are required.
- Those experiencing mental or emotional challenges, such as stress, anxiety, burnout, or past trauma, who are seeking grounding, stability, and inner calm.
- Beginners looking for a safe and structured introduction to yoga.
- Experienced practitioners seeking refinement, balance, and depth in their practice

Sessions can be healing-oriented or fitness-oriented, depending entirely on the client’s needs, goals, and current condition. Emphasis is placed on safety, awareness, and sustainability rather than performance or comparison.

This offering is ideal for anyone seeking a personalised, respectful, and holistic approach to yoga and meditation that aligns with their lifestyle, health, and personal goals.

Luca

5.0

(7)

Italian is a rich and expressive language, and my lessons are designed to help students gain confidence and clarity in both speaking and writing. I offer personalised Italian lessons adapting each class to the student’s level and goals.

With academic training at the University of Oxford, I combine a clear and structured approach with practical exercises in grammar, vocabulary, conversation, and writing. Lessons can focus on everyday Italian, exam preparation, or the analysis of literary texts and essays.

Each lesson is engaging, goal-oriented, and tailored to the individual student.

Penelope

5.0

(7)

My methodology: Learning to structure one's thoughts to express oneself better
My approach is based on a simple observation: success is not achieved through lack of effort, but often through a lack of method and confidence. My role is to transform subjects sometimes perceived as abstract (Philosophy, French) or intimidating (English) into concrete tools for success.

The typical course of a session:
1. Quick diagnosis: We start by identifying the areas of uncertainty from the previous lesson or the difficulties with a specific exercise.
2. Taking action: No boring lectures! We work on concrete exercises, essay plans or oral practice (in English) to "learn by doing".
3. The "Montreal Method": Having worked for two and a half years in Quebec, I use a North American pedagogy that is very focused on encouragement, clear structure and student autonomy.
4. Summary & Objectives: We end each session with a recap of the key points so that the student knows exactly what to revise.

What makes the difference: As a philosophy student, I don't just teach authors; I teach the methodology that allows students to think for themselves about major philosophical concepts. In English, my dual nationality allows me to naturally correct speech patterns and accents. In French, I've had the privilege of preparing dozens of students for their Baccalaureate exams, using a targeted approach. My experience has taught me that there are no wrong answers, only ideas that need to be better formulated.

Katrin

5.0

(7)

I offer private yoga lessons, tailored to your body, your history and your current needs.
My approach combines movement, self-massage, breathing exercises, relaxation, and meditation.

Each session is tailored to the individual, with a great deal of listening and kindness.
Here, the goal is not to "do well", but to feel better in your body, session after session.

These courses are particularly suitable if:

- You suffer from acute or chronic back or neck pain
- You have stress-related tension
- You want to ease back into activity after a period of pain
- You are experiencing other issues (anxiety, insomnia, fatigue, etc.) and are looking for personalized support, at your own pace

No level required: beginners are welcome 🌿