Prayana - A class to stretch and strengthen your body through movements

From 29.38 C$ /h

Body is the biggest asset one possess; A healthy body helps to have healthy mind. Join me for the stretching & strengthening class, aligning with the body & mind in a safe environment.
It is important to keep our muscles and tissues strong and fit for the betterment of our body and health. It is not just about the external aspect of the body but also looking into the internal parts of the body. These sessions would encourage you to find the balance within yourself and your body, through correct alignment, positioning and the engagement of right muscles along with weight shifts concentrating on the different parts of the body. With the flow of practice, we would be looking into understanding the body, its strengths and weaknesses and how to strengthen and stretch our body in a safer manner with our flow of breath increasing the mobility and agility. The practice would be a combination of yoga asana practice, animal flow of movements, cardios and breath work.
Classes would be on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Extra information

1. You will need a yoga mat so that you have some sort of support and comfortable practice.

2. Comfortable clothing which would help you move freely.

3. Ensure not to eat anything in 30 - 45mins before the practice.

4. Please keep a towel handy incase you are sweaty.

5. Please feel free to take a break in any relaxing posture anytime during the practice if you feel uncomfortable or you need rest.

Location

Online from India

About Me

Yoga Practitioner, Experienced dancer and choreographer with 12+years of Indian classical dance andmartial arts training and 4+years of performance experience with Natya Stem DanceKampni, Bangalore, India. Experimental artist with a wide range of dancing styles. Strong ability to grasp the choreography and excellent stage presence.

Education

MA in Contemporary Dance Performance, University of Limerick, Republic of Ireland
BA in Kathak & Choreography, Natya Institute of Kathak & Choreography, Bangalore
Diploma Holder with Gold medal in Bharathnatyam, Govt. Music college, Adyar, Chennai

Experience / Qualifications

2019-2020
❖ Was one of the soloists for the premiere of the web series,
BOXED,conceptualized and digital commissioned by Anita R Ratnam during
COVID on Narthaki.com
❖ Was one of the performers in the collaborative work with LIR Academy, Irish
World Academy, Dance Ireland and Liz Roche Company for Lighting Design
Project with MA Lighting design students.
❖ Was one of the dancers, Kathak, for a collaboration work of a Classical string
student for his exploration on Irish Traditional music.
2014- 2019 Natya STEM Dance Kampni
❖ 2014 – Performed at the Dassera Cultural Festival held at the Mysore Palace –
Sep 2014
❖ 2016- Has worked with an NGO Look at us in collaboration with Shankar
mahadevan academy and swarathma for the making of a musical video for the
slums of dhobi ghat in Bangalore – Jan 12th
❖ 2016 – Performed with Natya Stem Dance Kampni at the Indian Dance Festival
held at Mamallapuram – Jan 2016❖ 2017- performed at Drishti dance festival, Bangalore with the kampni- Jan 21th
❖ 2017- Performed as a principal dancer of Kampni’s classical production
“Ramanubhava- experiencing the adhikavya through dance”-Sept 15th
❖ 2017-Performed at the inauguration of “Under the raintree womens cultural
festival” -17th Nov

❖ 2018- was a member of the team that performed at the launch of the brand
ARANYANI, Premium handbags brand from Sri Lanka that premiered in the USA.
❖ 2018- was one of the principle dancer of Natya Stem Dance Kampni’s new
production “KALPAVRIKSHA” A collaborative work with painter SG Vasudev
based on his lifetime work called VRIKSHA which was premiered on the 9
th of

Sept’19 at NGMA, Bangalore.
❖ 2018- performed at Sangeet Natak Academi, Lucknow as part of their Founders
day celebration –Sept 13th

I have also been one of the faculty members at Natya Institute of Kathak
& Choreography training Kathak and Yoga & Contemporary for children from 7yrs, and adults in Kathak. I have been training them and moulding them keeping the awareness of their body

Age

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Skills

Yoga

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Online via webcam

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

00-04

04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

Indian Classical Dance- Kathak Class for Beginners

33.29 C$ /h

Kathak is one of the Indian classical dance forms from North India. It is the only dance form that portrays both Hinduism and Islamic culture.
I will be teaching from the basics of the art form along with the theory aspects from Natyshastra and Abhinaya Darpana.
Understanding why we are doing each step is very important when we learn something new. And when someone asks, one should be able to explain what they are learning and why it is done in that particular manner. I would also be teaching them the incorporation of theoretical aspects to the practicals, teaching different bedas and hand gestures(mudras), and their usages as they progress in order to understand what they are doing practically. All of these notes would be written by the students in their book for their future reference and self-practice. The class becomes intricate and complicated as they move forward. In every class they would be learning something new no matter whether it is big or small.
Some days they might have homework or creative exercises so that it helps them to choreograph and also bring their imaginations through movements.
I would be starting with the basic posture and the basic footwork called as tatkar as it is the basic and crucial one for this art form. Then it progresses to Tihai's and then to even with the usage of Ang ie, The hands and eyes and the sway of the body.
Tatkar (Footwork)
Chakkars(Pirouettes)
Tihai’s (Rhythmical pattern repeated thrice as an ending)
Usage of Ang( Inclusion of hand movements to Tatkar)
Shloka (Angikam bhuvanam)

Class Flow
Namaskar
Warm-ups
Tatkar (Different speeds; Starting with the slow speed till the higher speed that they can do)
Tatkar with Ang( In different speeds with the eye and hand movements in taught)
Chakkars

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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❗️❗️😅
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Enough of so many aches and pains, release the superficial and deep fascia and revitalize your energy center. 🥰

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I also incorporate sound therapy practices with Tibetan singing bowls to promote deep relaxation of the nervous system and a state of mental calm.

The sessions are personalized according to your needs:
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• emotional balance
• stress management
· indoor connection
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Online or in-person classes, individual or group.
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My teaching journey has allowed me to guide students across all levels—complete beginners, regular practitioners, and advanced students seeking deeper alignment and strength. I have taught both group classes and one-to-one sessions, focusing on creating a supportive, safe, and empowering environment where students feel comfortable progressing at their own pace.

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Currently, I am working at a yoga studio in Berlin while expanding my teaching presence within the city. I also create yoga content on my YouTube channel, where I offer accessible sessions for Hindi-speaking communities and women who want to build a consistent wellness routine.

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🪑 Chair yoga – gentle, suitable for seniors, beginners, or those with reduced mobility
🧘‍♂️ Meditation & breathing (pranayama) – recentering, calming and mental clarity

✅ For whom?
• Beginners as well as experienced practitioners
• Adults, seniors
• Individual or duo sessions

🎯 Objectives
• Reduce stress and tension
• Gain flexibility and energy
• Improve posture, breathing and concentration
• Regaining overall body-mind balance

I adapt to your needs, your pace and your personal goals. Each session is tailor-made.
📍 Lessons at home, at my place or online
🗓️ Flexible hours
💬 First free consultation to define your expectations
👉 Feel free to contact me to start your practice with complete peace of mind!

Denys

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This class is ideal for:
• beginners who want a gentle introduction to yoga;
• people who feel stressed, tense or disconnected from the body;
• singers, speakers or creators who want better breath and posture;
• anyone seeking more calm, clarity and body-awareness;

What we’ll work on:
• mindful breathwork
• grounding the legs & spine
• soft joint mobility
• postures that reset the nervous system
• gentle strengthening
• relaxation at the end (with beautiful sound bath if we meet offline)

• Duration: 1 hour
• In-person in Ericeira or online
• Languages: English / Ukrainian
• All levels welcome

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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.

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Yoga Nidra is a sacred practice of conscious rest, where the body sleeps while awareness remains awake. Rooted in the ancient yogic tradition, this guided journey gently draws attention inward, allowing the nervous system to settle and the mind to enter a deeply receptive state.

The practice begins with breath awareness and body sensing, followed by the setting of a Sankalpa—a heartfelt intention planted in the fertile ground between waking and sleep. Gentle mantra vibrations and guided imagery support the release of physical, mental, and emotional layers, leading toward a sense of wholeness and inner stillness.

In this liminal state, the fluctuations of the mind soften, echoing the yogic understanding that true rest arises not from sleep alone, but from presence. Yoga Nidra nourishes clarity, emotional balance, creativity, and deep renewal.

Suitable for all levels, this practice invites you to rest, realign, and reconnect with your inner wisdom.

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*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 🙏"

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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.

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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 🌿