I offer yoga classes and guide yoga nidra sessions.

We let the body stretch and flow, so the mind can relax.

We connect movement to breath and leave the rest off the mat. With time, this subtle balance extends beyond classes.

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Yoga with Maria

Creating time for practice is creating space for your inner peace. I am here to gently guide and support you according to your needs, the decision to get on the mat is yours.

Whether you are just discovering yoga, or have a steady practice – you are in the right place to feel at ease and practice with an open mind and heart.

  • Vinyasa Flow

    A custom-made class with a sequence of asanas crafted to the level of the group. From a basic gentle flow to start out the yoga journey, to a sweaty dynamic sequence which will deepen the practice and create a physical challenge, while keeping a steady mind. Breath is our guide.

  • YinYang

    A steady dynamic flow of asanas followed by longer restorative poses to get the energy moving first, and access a deeper relaxation later.

  • Yin

    A slow-paced sequence of poses to allow for a deeper stretch and relaxation, without an active physical effort. Staying longer in these asanas allows access to tissue restoration and a meditative state of mind.

  • Yoga Nidra

    Trained in the Integrative Method of Amrit Desai “I Am Yoga Nidra”. This ancient yoga technique allows consciousness to quiet down while we access the inherent healing and restorative powers beyond the mind. Healing affirmations and intentions are seeded at the deepest level of relaxation, while we rest between sleep and waking, creating long-lasting benefits.

  • Individual class

    Classes customized for your level and involvement, held in the safe space of the Lekae Lab home studio.

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Yoga has been a firm connective string leading me through the events of life.

Leaving home in Moscow after high school, I found myself studying and working in live entertainment in New York, Barcelona and Amsterdam. Life got busy leading international marketing campaigns for live tours of family shows. I turned to yoga in mid-twenties for the physical benefit at first, and stuck with it for the inner balance I felt ensued. Practicing in India and the US, Russia and Europe, I collected small bits of different traditions, constantly feeling there was more beyond the asanas.

A pause in the marketing career in live entertainment came with the world pandemic in 2020 and allowed me to train for a full year and get certified at Svaha Yoga in Amsterdam and with master Kamini Desai in I AM Yoga Nidra™ method. In addition to deepening the technique, this was a start of discovering yoga philosophy and noticing how it is already present all around.

 

 I don’t take myself too seriously and gravitate towards lightness in both life and work.

 

  • Yet, “carefree is not careless”

    In the words of my teacher Gösta Van Dam. I believe in proper planning and execution of everything one does. This is part of sadhana, spiritual practice and way of life.

    I am grateful for the chance to share practice and I rely on one of the key concepts from ancient scriptures as foundation for work in both marketing and yoga services:

  • Best efforts count

    Abhyāsa Vairāgya Nirodhah = Steady practice and detachment from results bring stilling of the mind (Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras 1.12). In simple terms this sutra gives us a practical roadmap to achieving the yogic goal: Equanimity of Mind (“Yogas Chitta Vritti Nirodhah” Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra 1.2). I believe deeply in this universal method of applying the best effort and skills we are gifted with in all tasks, without becoming programmed for reward-driven action only.

What People Are Saying

 

“Yoga with Maria is my favourite way to do yoga. She has a calm, supportive and intentional style that has a truly wholistic approach. An environment free of judgement and competition. Her routines flex to all levels while still finding a way to respectfully challenge the body and get that energy flowing.”

— Eleanor, New Zealand

“Yoga with Maria is just perfect - calming and challenging at the same time. She tailors the class to suit all levels, gives great tips and adjustments (when wanted) to help you advance your yoga practice. You are guaranteed to leave refreshed and feeling like you've benefitted both physically and mentally from the class.”

— Georgia, England

“Practicing yoga with Maria was a welcome change from other classes I had taken. With a calm and considered guidance I felt naturally moved out of my head and back into my body. I walked away challenged and energized".

— Jessica, Australia

I remain a constant student of yoga.