Meet Nadja

I’ve been practicing yoga for several years now, on and off with teachers and by myself. Hands down Nadja is the best teacher that I’ve had. I go into her classes stressed and stiff and I come out feeling stretched, balanced, and peaceful. She has a great repertoire of poses and the transitions and flow between the poses is smooth and natural. She also does a bit of aromatherapy at the end which is so calming. I am so glad Nadja is our yoga teacher.

Nadja is a once-in-a-lifetime yoga teacher to me. I have been practicing since 2008, sometimes consistently and sometimes on and off and I always felt as if I am going through the motions rather than syncing with the practice. After the first lesson with Nadja, suddenly all those poses I have been doing for years suddenly started making complete sense! Nadja builds your practice step-by-step really focusing on fundamentals, WHY you are doing certain motions and HOW those affect one’s body – from tissue level to muscles / bones to the whole body. After going back to basics with Nadja, my practice is much more meaningful and rewarding. I’ve come to learn that yoga is not so much about being able to hit the poses but more about being mindful of your body parts all working together while moving through the practice. Oh, and I love her studio! The space just brings me peace the moment I step in. 🙂

Nadja is a sensitive, caring teacher who offers private yoga sessions as well as group classes. Since everybody is unique, her approach to yoga is also individualized, not a one size fits all. In her classes, she works a lot with breath work, meditation and asana to achieve balance. She also offers several options as modifications because her emphasis is on functionality rather than aesthetics. I would highly recommend Nadja!

Nadja is warm and welcoming. Her classes can be challenging, but she teaches students to practice yoga with integrity-to listen carefully to their own body and to respect where they are and what they need without judgement. Her knowledge and understanding of yoga postures and philosophy is extensive. She incorporates the underlying concepts of yoga into her teaching, helping her students develop their body’s relationship with each asana and to begin to open their heart and mind with their practice. Nadja begins each class by asking students how they are and what they need. She can create a class to meet those needs on the spot. She effortlessly incorporates mindfulness into her teaching in every class, whether it be her candlelight vinyasa or yin. She gets to know her students and gently challenges them to extend their practice. Nadja has helped me use props and modifications while healing from a knee injury. I have seen her balance the range of ability and experience of a class to help beginners, challenge advanced students and safely support a pregnant woman right up to her delivery. Last, but most definitely not least are her yin classes. I have been taking Nadja’s yin class twice a week at East West Yoga for a year and a half and they are my favorite. She teaches pranayama and creates guided meditations for her classes. Both are deeply relaxing. Nadja takes time to do gentle adjustments on each student during class. She teaches us the difference between pain, which indicates you need to modify the pose to fit your body, and discomfort, which you can learn to get through by focusing your attention on your breath. This teaching has not only extended my yoga practice, but has helped me be more patient and resilient in my life outside the studio.

I seriously look forward to every single session with Nadja. She has become such an important part of my life since I began as a private client of hers. Every class is different and tailored to what my needs are that day. She is extremely adaptable and creative in teaching her practice and making it work for me and for my body. She goes above and beyond for her clients and even lets me bring my dog to the yoga room where we meet. We call it Doga! At the end of every class, she offers me time for a savasana with essential oils and acupressure, which has become a very healing and poignant part of each session for me. Nadja is the real deal and embodies the type of yogi and person that we all can be inspired by. Xoxo Leeanne

I have been taking Nadja’s Vinyasa yoga classes for a year now and it has helped me progress a lot in my yoga practice. She understands her students well and customizes variations that helps each student advance at their own pace. Nadja always emphasizes the importance of breathing and posture throughout the practice and reminds us to reconnect with breathing when the practice gets intense. After a good one hour of practice she takes us through a guided Shavasana session and brings us back to awareness through an aromatic oil treatment. I always get a great workout and feel relaxed after Nadja’s class.

Balanced, challenging, motivating and playful: these are all words that describe Nadja’s classes. I have been practicing yoga with Nadja for over a year now, and I can honestly say that she is one of the best teachers I’ve ever had. Each class is uniquely different, and she tailors each class to best fit the needs of those in the room, incorporating suggestions and asking us what we’d like to focus on before each class. No matter how crowded the class is, Nadja takes gentle care of every student, providing modifications and demonstrating proper alignment. Her positive energy is infectious, and I always leave feeling rejuvenated and relaxed. I often find myself smiling and laughing at her good humor, while simultaneously holding challenging poses I would otherwise be miserable in. I always look forward to shavasana, where she completes the practice with a few drops of an essential oil. Nothing is more relaxing than absorbing the fruits of my labor while smelling lavender oil. Thank you Nadja for sharing your practice with me.