Meditation for beginners, intermediate and advanced practitioners

From 74.77 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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How to Develop Successful Careers and Avoid Burnout

97.52 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

97.52 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!

Ritika

4.8

(5)

I am a certified 200-hour Yoga alliance teacher from world capital of yoga - Rishikesh. I am passionate about health and I am keen to share my advanced knowledge in this area with you.

Yoga is a powerful tool to connect with oneself and one's environment. As a yoga practitioner, you'll do asanas, pranayama and meditation. I've designed this course as a practical guide to Yoga that's specifically made for beginners.

You'll learn how to do Surya namaskar A & Surya namaskar B, preform various asanas, pranayama techniques and meditation to not only improve your posture and flexibility, but to explore the spiritual dimension of life.

I am patient and caring. All the practices will be adapted to individual's capacity and comfort.

Carla

4.8

(5)

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

4.8

(5)

🌿 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.

Victoria

4.8

(5)

Hey, I'm manager of yoga instructor Diana. She's from Ukraine, so I'll help with translations and communication.

Hatha yoga - Yoga helps us to strengthen the body from the outside and inside. It helps us to improve our inner state and find balance. It is an opportunity to organize thoughts and focus on the here and now. In addition, yoga strengthens the body and improves mood. It has a positive effect on the flexibility and balance of our body.

What are the benefits of this practice? First of all, it helps to strengthen the human body, build endurance and willpower. This yoga helps to relax and improves the ability to cope with stress. It has a positive effect on blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Due to the diversity of this practice, it improves muscle flexibility. Also, this practice fills the body with energy, boosts immunity and improves your posture.

This practice is suitable for both women and men of all ages. The practice is a bit more complicated than hatha yoga, but it is also suitable for beginners. It is possible to move further in terms of complexity, using more dynamics and increasing the complexity of asanas. Further complication is focused on the use of asanas with deflections and inverted positions. Also, you can smoothly move into Ashtanga yoga or dynamic yoga.

Diana has three years of experience teaching modern dance and yoga individually. She has more than 5 years of teaching experience in groups and dozens of satisfied students. Therefore, she will definitely provide everyone with an individual approach, find the right pace and the necessary asanas.

If you have more questions, don't hesitate to text me <3

Let's change our lives today, not every Monday, right?)

Ismail

4.8

(5)

My courses are aimed at students of all levels.
I also offer an exceptionally dedicated plan for first year baccalaureate students, offering ongoing support throughout the year for preparation and revision for exams, including the regional exam. This specific program aims to strengthen necessary skills, consolidate knowledge and provide strategic guidance to excel in assessments.

Zahr

4.8

(5)

Online Private Classes in Philosophy – Expand Your Mind!

Curious about life’s big questions? Want to improve your critical thinking skills? My one-on-one philosophy classes are designed to help you explore philosophical concepts, from ethics and logic to metaphysics and existentialism.

Tailored Lessons: Personalized classes to match your interests and knowledge level, whether you're a beginner or an advanced learner.

Flexible Scheduling: Study at your own pace and at times that fit your schedule.

Experienced Tutor: Gain insights from an expert with a passion for teaching and guiding philosophical discussions.

Engaging & Thought-Provoking: Explore complex ideas, sharpen your reasoning, and improve your ability to think critically.

Step into the world of philosophy and broaden your intellectual horizons with private online tutoring.

Contact today to schedule your first class!

Gaurav

4.8

(5)

Feeling overwhelmed? Join this calming, beginner-friendly online yoga class designed to help you release tension, relax your mind, and reconnect with inner peace.
We’ll combine gentle movement, breathwork (pranayama), and mindfulness techniques to regulate stress, improve sleep, and support emotional clarity.
Perfect for all levels. No previous yoga experience needed. Ideal for anyone working from home, dealing with anxiety, or simply looking for a mental reset.
Format:
Live Online Session
Duration: 45–60 minutes
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Frequency: Weekly or biweekly

BASIC OUTLINE:
(Every class flow will be different:)

1. Welcome & Check-in (5 min)
Quick introduction, class intention: “Let go of tension, return to calm.”
2. Grounding Breathwork (5 min)
Practice: Box Breathing or Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril breathing)
Goal: Activate parasympathetic nervous system (rest & digest)
3. Gentle Flow & Stretching (20–25 min)
Poses include:Child’s Pose,Cat-Cow,Seated Forward Fold,Supine Twists,Legs-Up-the-Wall
Slow transitions with breath awareness
4. Guided Meditation / Body Scan (10 min)
Optional background music
Focus on softening the body and letting go of emotional tension
5. Closing & Affirmation (5 min)
End with a grounding affirmation or quote
Optional journaling suggestion after class: “What am I ready to release today?”

“Stress builds up in the body—let's release it together. 🧘‍♀️
Join my online Yoga for Stress Relief class this week.
No experience needed. Just bring your breath. 🌿”

Kevin

4.8

(5)

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.

Deepak

4.8

(5)

Personalized Online Yoga Classes by Globally recognised indian yoga teacher.
Try Online Authentic yoga intigrated with modern needs.
Result Oriented classes Focused on SSF( Strength Stamina Flexibility)
These online yoga classes are designed to support strength, flexibility, posture, and stress management in a safe and structured way. Sessions are suitable for beginners, intermediate practitioners, and active individuals.
Each class is personalized according to your goals, physical condition, and experience level. Before starting, I take time to understand your needs so the practice feels effective, comfortable, and sustainable.
Classes typically include:
Gentle warm-up and joint preparation
Strengthening and mobility-based yoga postures
Flexibility work adapted to your level
Breathing techniques (pranayama)
Relaxation to release physical and mental tension
Clear verbal guidance is provided throughout the session, making the class easy to follow even when practicing from home.

Yoga for Strength, Stamina, Flexibility & Posture
This class focuses on improving functional strength, flexibility, and posture using a structured yoga approach. It is especially suitable for people who sit for long hours, experience stiffness, or want to improve overall body awareness.
The practice emphasizes-
Correct alignment and joint safety
Core stability and balanced muscle engagement
Gradual flexibility development
Mindful and controlled movement
The goal is to build a strong, mobile, and well-aligned body without strain or unnecessary pressure.

Stress Relief & Breath Awareness Yoga
This class is designed for those experiencing mental stress, fatigue, or tension due to work or daily life. The practice combines gentle movements, breathing techniques, and relaxation to calm the nervous system.
Sessions focus on-
Slow and mindful yoga postures
Conscious breathing (pranayama)
Releasing tension in the neck, shoulders, and lower back
Guided relaxation for mental clarity
This class helps you feel lighter, calmer, and more centered after each session.

Yoga as Cross-Training for Active Individuals
This class is suitable for people who already practice sports or fitness and want to use yoga as cross-training. The focus is on mobility, flexibility, balance, and recovery.
Key elements include-
Joint mobility and injury prevention
Improving range of motion
Balancing strength and flexibility
Supporting recovery and body awareness
The practice complements other physical activities and helps improve overall movement quality.

Beginner-Friendly Yoga
This class is ideal if you are new to yoga or returning after a break. The pace is calm, explanations are clear, and movements are introduced gradually.
You will learn-
Basic yoga postures and transitions
Correct breathing and body alignment
Safe ways to build strength and flexibility
How to practice with confidence
No previous yoga experience is required.

Guided Meditation & Mindfulness Sessions
These guided meditation sessions are designed to help reduce mental stress, overthinking, and emotional fatigue, while improving focus and inner calm. Sessions are suitable for beginners as well as those with prior meditation experience.
Each session is guided step by step with clear instructions, making it easy to follow. The practice focuses on developing awareness of breath, body, and mind in a simple and practical way.
Sessions typically include-
Gentle preparation and posture guidance
Breath awareness and mindful attention
Guided meditation techniques
Short reflection or relaxation
The aim is to help you feel calmer, more balanced, and mentally refreshed after each session.

Meditation for Stress Relief & Mental Clarity
This meditation class is ideal for professionals and individuals experiencing work-related stress, anxiety, or mental overload. The practice helps calm the nervous system and release accumulated tension.
Focus areas include-
Breathing techniques to settle the mind
Mindfulness practices to reduce mental noise
Awareness-based meditation for clarity and focus
Relaxation techniques for deep mental rest
Sessions are calm, structured, and suitable for daily life.

Pranav

4.8

(5)

Why Choose Yoga Divine Soul Classes?

With experience in holistic wellness practices, I integrate facial muscle toning with breath awareness and relaxation techniques, ensuring not just outer beauty but inner radiance and confidence.

Are you looking for a natural face lift without surgery or chemicals?
My Face Yoga classes are designed to tone, tighten, and rejuvenate your facial muscles using scientifically structured facial exercises, breathing techniques, and relaxation methods.

Just like body yoga strengthens muscles, Face Yoga activates 40+ facial muscles to improve skin elasticity, enhance collagen production, and restore a youthful glow.

What You Will Learn

✔ Face yoga exercises for wrinkles & fine lines
✔ Jawline definition & double chin reduction techniques
✔ Natural cheek lifting exercises
✔ Forehead smoothing techniques
✔ Eye tightening & under-eye rejuvenation
✔ Lymphatic drainage facial massage
✔ Breathing techniques for facial relaxation
✔ Anti-aging facial toning routine

Benefits of Face Yoga

Natural anti-aging solution

Improved blood circulation

Brighter, glowing skin

Reduced facial tension & stress

Sharper jawline & lifted cheeks

Chemical-free & non-invasive

Visible results can be experienced within a few weeks with regular practice.

Sophie

4.8

(5)

Hi! I'm Sophie and I'm in high school, with an average grade of 8.5.
In my tutoring sessions, I delve deeper into the material, help with planning, and ensure that common mistakes are avoided.
I have extensive teaching experience and offer tutoring in English, Dutch, German, and history for lower grades. I also offer Philosophy classes for students of all ages!

Solveig

4.8

(5)

I teach mainly Vinyasa, with an emphasis on breathing and meditation. Also yin. The most important thing is that I customize the sessions and intuitively tune into what is needed on the day.

Yoga bio: Solveig is a yoga teacher, journalist and actress on a mission to heal generational trauma. She has studied psychology and biology at university level and has experience living in many different cultures. Her main yoga style is Vinyasa with an emphasis on breathing and meditation. She has also studied reiki in India. Solveig has practiced various forms of yoga on and off for the past 20 years and deepened her practice a couple of years ago as one way to cope with grief. She did her yoga teacher training with YogaWorks in Bali. Solveig encourages her students to bring their yoga practice from the mat into everyday life. Yoga is a lifestyle.

Luis

4.8

(5)

Tutoring in History, Geography, Philosophy, and Latin or Greek for both secondary and high school students. We also offer university entrance exam preparation classes in these subjects. Professionalism and dedication are guaranteed, along with a young, enthusiastic teacher with the necessary knowledge to help you improve in these subjects.

Johanna

4.8

(5)

In these classes we focus on unblocking the body to have more energy and develop the relationship between mind and body.

These are not fitness classes, the idea is not to sweat or stop thinking but to start directing attention towards the development of self-observation to live lifeore wholly

In these sessions we focus on the physical aspect of yoga, which is called asana.
Asana literally means "seat", so the purpose of the classes is to practice achieving a state of stillness and comfort, both physically and mentally.

Traditionally, this practice was done to develop the ability to sit comfortably in a posture for an extended period of time to meditate.

In the 90 min classes we end with a body consciousness practice that helps the body understand that it can be relaxed and attentive at the same time. This part is done lying on a yoga mat or rug and one tends to lose body heat. If you tend to be cold, I recommend using a blanket and comfortable, warm clothing.

We will co-create the classes. What I know and what your body needs must go hand in hand. It is very important that you notify me of medical, physical and psychological conditions that you have and have had. Nobody knows your body better than you.

If you feel the call, don't hesitate!

Yoga is a philosophy and discipline originating in India, where it is understood as the science of good living.
The word comes from the Sanskrit "yug" which means to unite, and the different physical, mental and emotional practices that compose it have the purpose of uniting individual consciousness with universal consciousness through mastery of body and mind.

Cécile

4.8

(5)

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Trauma-informed yoga aims to create a safe and supportive space to help people who have experienced trauma. This practice focuses on internal sensations, choice, and empowering the practitioner.
Helps reduce chronic stress and anxiety, helps with emotional management.

Trauma-informed yoga aims to create a safe and supportive space to help individuals who have experienced trauma. This practice focuses on internal sensations, choice, and practitioner empowerment.
It helps reduce chronic stress and anxiety, and supports emotional regulation