Rohrbach Simone (Bern)

Yoga TKV Desikachar aptly describes what yoga is all about: "Progress on the yoga path must be measured not only by how we master asanas (physical exercises) or pranayamas (breathing exercises), but how yoga affects our daily lives. How it improves our relationships and how it promotes clarity and peace of mind. ""

With Yoga Sattva, you practice according to the principle of "Viniyoga", which goes back to the author of the previous quote. In short, in Viniyoga the yoga practice is adapted to the individual practice. An exercise practice developed in this way supports you on the path to greater well-being, self-efficacy and balance. I work according to this philosophy in group classes as well as in individual classes and yoga therapy.

Desikachar also emphasizes with the following statement that yoga goes far beyond physical practice and is also valid in everyday life: "We start where we are and how we are and what happens."

Viniyoga TKV Desikachar, son of Sri T. Krishnamacharya, founded with Viniyoga neither a style of yoga nor a brand, but a method of working in yoga where the focus is on responding to the individual and taking into account all his possibilities, needs and limitations.

The practitioner should be able to have a positive experience, which is why yoga is adapted to the practitioner - not the practitioner to yoga. Different variations and sensibly coordinated steps (kramas) are used. It is about conscious awareness of the connection of postures with breath movements and mindfulness. Viniyoga is a holistic practice free from religious dogma and beliefs. Reasonable effort coupled with letting go are essential characteristics.

For more insights into the Viniyoga method, I recommend the following articles on the Yoga aktuell portal:

Beneficial Practice: Viniyoga Viniyoga: When the person is the measure