Natasha Martin {Founder + Owner}Hometown Denia, Spain + Leeds, England
My Classes Yang Yin Yoga, Barre Flow, Prenatal + Postnatal classes, Baby + Me classes My Practice is a combination of Yang Yin Yoga, a personalised weight-based fitness practice combined with Barre + Pilates, walking around the city. I love morning rituals but I'm also a creature of change + variety. However, I do try to incorporate the following into my day: loose-leaf green tea, Jala Neti, body brushing, listening to motivational speakers, daily/weekly goal setting, observing + expressing gratitude. Throughout the day, I also integrate deep breathing practices combined with mini mantras, such as: inhaling space + gratitude and exhaling acceptance + compassion. I find this helps me experience less stress on busy days + reminds me that I have the choice to welcome whatever I choose, as well as to release whatever does not serve me. Words I Live By 'You will never regret being kind', 'I never fail - I either win or I grow', and a simple classic: 'treat others the way you would wish to be treated'. A Goal That Excites Me expanding the Studio 191 community + creating more opportunities to write, evolve + educate. Community is an expression of love, support + connection for yourself + others. Community is both a physical place + sense of feeling connected, that you belong. A true community is one that welcomes you as you are + accepts you through your changes and evolutions. It's a place that delivers the opportunity for you to make others feel at home + welcome too. Studio 191 is my dream come true. Brittany MockHometown Laguna Niguel, California
My Classes Barre 191, Core Concepts, Yoga My Practice I started out with hard-core Power Yoga but since then my practice has evolved. I take things a lot slower. I'm now more of a Yin or Yin-Yang type of of gal. I like to feel and experience every movement I make... whether it's good or bad. Meditation is key; sitting for a few minutes a day to watch my breath as it flows through my body. Oh and girl, do I love to dance! I also enjoy cooking. The collecting of ingredients, the process of putting everything together and then the enjoyment of the meal I created...I love it. Words I Live By "Just keep swimming" and "Whatever you are going through right now is a blessing. Even the tough stuff. You are blessed with challenges to help you evolve, and realize the importance of people in your life. Do your best to let it go. Only moments of pure nothingness can show you the beauty of the present." A Goal That Excites Me At the moment my big goal is to master the knitting needles! Let me tell ya, its hard. Community is everything. Without community this world be an oh-so-lonely place. It's what you make it. I think taking the time to get to know the people you surround yourself with day in and day out is a huge part. Studio 191 is sassy as funk. Shane Camaro-CaldwellHometown Southern California, USA
My Classes Barre + Beats My Practice Barre is my primary practice and I do a bit of yoga on the side for balance. I meditate daily and love to dance + make music. I love riding my bike everywhere in Amsterdam because it reminds me of being a kid and riding bikes with my friends until the sun went down. Words I Live By If you can't love yourself, how the hell are you gonna love somebody else? Can I get an amen? -Rupaul A Goal That Excites Me I am starting Dutch lessons in January and am very excited to learn the language. Community is building an environment where people can come to feel inspired and accepted. Studio 191 is a great place to come and sweat, meet friends and stay in shape! Zoë HofstetterHometown Everywhere + Nowhere
My Classes Barre Fit, Surf Fit My Practice Yoga: vinyasa flow. Movement: calisthenics, weights, dancing, tennis, kickboxing. Lifestyle: meditation (chakra based mostly), breath work, juicing and experimental baking (gluten free, vegan, sugar free), drawing, writing, chanting Words I Live By Pain is temporary; glory is forever. We don't become surfers, yogis, marathoners overnight; we first learn to fall, sweat, laugh and enjoy the process. Then, we might not even get to our expected goal, but find other intriguing paths on the way, other ends to achieve. A Goal That Excites Me Fitness goal: the human flag and the muscle up. Spiritual: opening up the second chakra. Career: to motivate as many people as possible, to make them change what makes them presently unsatisfied. Lifestyle: to eat less refined sugar. Community is to feel at home with the people around you. To not only ask how are you as a formality, but because we truly care about the lives of those surrounding us. Community is to live by happily giving and receiving with love and pleasure. Studio 191 is an experimental studio that truly cares for it's clients, but also for it's team. It attempts to create a community in which everyone can trust each other, and thus, everyone can grow both in their career, but also as people. The same way in which the studio cares about the beauty and cleanliness of the studio space, it also cares for the smiles on its people's faces. Kremena YordanovaHometown Dobrich, Bulgaria
My Classes Strala Yoga, Flow for All Yoga My Practice My mantra is "Bare Feet, Open Mind". Following the principles of Strala Yoga, my practice is all about connecting feelings with the ease of movement and providing the tools needed to reconnect with your inner energy and peace of mind. I try to incorporate fun and creative movements based on my need to find tranquility and balance in my busy lifestyle, while juggling a demanding job. Using the concept of natural movement, my practice helps me make every goal achievable: accomplishing far more, with far less effort and handling challenges in an easygoing way. Being in touch with nature is also very important to me, so as much as possible I practice yoga outdoors or go for long walks along the beach. Words I Live By 'Everything will be okay in the end. If it's not okay, it's not the end' ~ John Lennon A Goal That Excites Me I organise several yoga + meditation retreats per year, both in the Netherlands and abroad. What keeps me motivated + passionate about what I do is having my students return again and again, and more importantly - seeing their transformation and the impact yoga has on their lives. I am especially proud of seeing my students become yoga teachers and hope I can continue to further inspire them. Community is a sense of belonging. It has given me the feeling I can put down roots in a foreign place. Studio 191 is my second home, especially considering I have been there from the start. Chloe WhitfieldHometown Val d'Or, Canada
My Classes Yoga Tune Up My Practice My first love is Vinyasa yoga. Linking breath with movement just spoke to me and it still does. However, since completing my Yoga Tune Up® (YTU) teacher training, I include many YTU poses and the therapy balls in my personal practice. I try to practice yoga daily and it tends to be a reflection of my mood and energy level. Sometimes, it is a strong practice with challenging poses that I'm working on and other times, it includes more therapy ball rolling and restorative poses. In addition, I've recently added Crossfit to my movement diet. It has increases my strength, which has in turn improved my yoga practice. To help me unwind, I roll my muscles with the YTU therapy balls. Whether I'm using them as a warm up to my yoga practice or relieving muscle aches after an intense Crossfit session, they have the added benefit of reducing my stress levels. Also, getting some fresh air by taking a walk or going for a bike ride really helps to clear my head. Words I Live By 'Yoga is not for the flexible, it's for the willing' -Unknown / 'Perfect is the enemy of good' -Voltaire / 'If you don't know where you're going, any road will get you there' -David Bowie / 'If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito' - The Dalai Lama A Goal That Excites Me One of my goals is being able to teach yoga in Dutch. Since moving to the Netherlands, I've completed two Dutch courses in order to learn the basics. I get all excited when I understand someone's question in Dutch... and can also reply in Dutch. Community is best summed up by this Margaret Mead quote: 'Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.' Studio 191 is my hOMe away from home :) Daniel MaciejewskiHometown A little village in the woods of the German border region to France.
My Classes Ashtanga influenced flow classes that are not shy to take a yin moment or two as well. My Practice Daily asanas and self practice but also on the mat with my favorite teachers to never stop learning. Words I Live By Lokah samastah sukhino bhavantu - "May all beings everywhere be happy and free, and may the thoughts, words, and actions of my own life contribute in some way to that happiness and to that freedom for all.” A Goal That Excites Me Organizing my own yoga retreats and building a retreat center at a place by the sun. Community is love! Studio 191 is such a fun place that combines modern twist and traditions. Sanne KropHometown Hoorn, a town next to the Ijsselmeer with a beautiful historic centre
My Classes Barre Flow, Barre 191 and Vinyasa Yoga My Practice On a beautiful day I love to practice yoga in my garden, the rest of the time I go to different studio’s about 5 times a week. I like to practice different yoga styles to get the full yoga experience and a broad inspiration for my yoga classes. Next to that, I go to 2 Barre classes at the Studio as well, again for inspiration, but also to get stronger to be able to keep up when I’m teaching Barre Words I Live By Live every day like it’s the last A Goal That Excites Me To create a life with my man where we are not one-country-bound, but can spend summers in Amsterdam and winters in Bali, Cape Town or wherever we want to go. Teaching is step one, I can do this everywhere in the world! Studio 191 is A beautiful space offering amazing classes with the emphasis on FUN! Angela KuipersHometown Badhoevedorp, The Netherlands
My Classes are fun, sometimes hard, finding in the stretch strength, sometimes with a fusion of dance and sometimes sweaty. My Practice dynamic stretching and strengthening all our 650 muscles and working all of our joints for therapeutic and beauty purposes through Essentrics Barre + Yoga. Words I Live By challenge yourself, change yourself ~ because for without change and challenge you can never grow as a person and become the person your were meant to be. A Goal That Excites Me to see the best in everyone and not to take life too seriously. Community is finding people with the same goal in life. Studio 191 is a place that totally rocks + I'm so happy to be a part of it. |
Rachel JohnstonHometown Wolverhampton, UK
My Classes Strength + Surrender Yoga My Practice I love to move. I dance, swim, hike, box, climb, cycle, do yoga, Feldenkrais, pliates and will try anything that is going to get my body to move in a new way. I also like my daily life to be as movement friendly as possible. My philosophy is that varied human movement is essential. As well as teaching yoga, I'm also an artist. My own movement and art practice has taught me that when we bring our whole being into each moment, we have the infinite potential to heal, create, love, and be at peace. It's my work to help people find this place through movement, making, courageous self-love and self- care. Words I Live By There are so many! This is a current favourite though: "It all matters. That someone turns out the lamp, picks up the windblown wrapper, says hello to the invalid, pays at the unattended lot, listens to the repeated tale, folds the abandoned laundry, plays the game fairly, tells the story honestly, acknowledges help, gives credit, says good night, resists temptation, wipes the counter, waits at the yellow, makes the bed, tips the maid, remembers the illness, congratulates the victor, accepts the consequences, takes a stand, steps up, offers a hand, goes first, goes last, chooses the small portion, teaches the child, tends to the dying, comforts the grieving, removes the splinter, wipes the tear, directs the lost, touches the lonely, is the whole thing. What is most beautiful is least acknowledged. What is worth dying for is barely noticed." ~ Laura McBride, We Are Called to Rise A Goal That Excites Me I'm currently applying to do my PHD. Exciting and terrifying in equal measure. Community is a group of people of any size that share a set of values or interests. I love community. Studio 191 is a warm, movement filled, life loving community. Rowen AidaHometown Amsterdam
My Classes Barre + Beats My Practice Next to being a trainer and coach, I sing and make music Words I Live By 'When you believe, you will achieve' A Goal That Excites Me To become stronger than you already are; physically, but also mentally. Community is sharing awesomeness with great people who admire and respect each other. Studio 191 is a sunny little paradise down at the Pijp where both body and mind come to peace, even whilst working hard! Kyla FranklandHometown – Portland, Oregon
My Classes – Philosiflow My Practice – I try to get on my mat daily, whether it’s for 10 minutes or 2 hours. My practice is normally a combination of asana postures, pranayama breathing exercises and meditation. My yoga practice has taken me on a journey of healing and self-discovery, it gives me a sense of inner peace that manifests in my everyday life and it has taught me to let go of what is no longer serving me. As I practice I am continually learning and discovering new ways that yoga can transform my life. Words that I live by – ‘Breathe properly, stay curious and eat your beets’ – Tom Robbins A goal that excites me – I have recently been diving into the world of Ayurveda and I will be joining the Ayurvedic practitioner program at the Academy of Ayurvedic Studies. I am really looking forward to learning as much as I can about this ancient medical system and would eventually like to specialize in using Ayurveda for women’s health. Community is being a part of something greater than yourself. Studio 191 is a beautiful studio filled with love. Andreas KuckHometown Hamburg, Germany
My Classes Yin Yoga My Practice I get up around 5am every day to practice mindfulness, asana + breathing exercises for at least 2 hours. My body is asking for it, like the fresh air we need to breathe. I not only cultivate awareness but also love and kindness in my practice. This changes my life so drastically. Words I Live By 'Stay curious and watch with curious eyes' and 'When we look with the " I " we dream. When we look for the " I " we awaken' Community is Love, compassion, Exchange, growth, tasks, responsibility. Studio 191 is a place where love and kindness rules. Cristina RepasHometown Lisbon, Portugal
My Classes Ashtanga Yoga My Practice Ashtanga Yoga Words I Live By Kindness, 'Ahmisa', Simplicity, Gratitude, Chocolate A Goal That Excites Me Building my own place in the Sun Community is meeting people with same interests, sharing experiences, learning from each other; supporting + helping one another Studio 191 is a beautiful community of great people + it's such a pleasure to be a part of it. Italy PadillaHometown Seattle, Washington, USA
My Classes Barre Burn My Practice When I am practicing Vinyasa yoga, taking Barre classes, and dancing (whether latin dancing, contemporary, or ballet) it is the combination of these three methods that keep me at my happiest in a lifestyle of self-love. I love the discipline and spirituality in yoga. I love the burn and the "workout" from barre. And I love the freedom I feel when dancing and moving with music. When I'm intertwined between the three I am the most present in my body and mind. Next to movement, I keep my mind present by writing in my gratitude journal every morning while having my coffee, orange juice and muesli bowl filled with fruits, seeds, nuts and oats; which I could eat all day. This morning ritual keeps me grounded and happy to start the day. Throughout the day I'm a bit all over the place, usually teaching or creating new classes. To keep myself busy in moments in between, I like listening to podcasts, making playlists, or watching insightful videos on yoga alignment or mythology. Words I Live By 'Save your tears for the good things in life. Fight hatred with love, destruction with growth, the unknown with discovery and sadness with laughter. Do all good things with passion and never give up. Remember, if it rains, you must keep the show going no matter what.' ~ R.M.Drake A Goal That Excites Me To speak conversational Dutch (or beyond) by the end of 2017 and to complete at least one more yoga training, going towards my 500hr RYT by summer of 2017. Community is friendship. It's my moving, human form of a sanctuary. Community is when I know everyone on a first name basis. It's team work and understanding. It's a mix of passionate people coming together. Studio 191 is a warm, inviting, special sanctuary. A home accepting of all walks. Beatrice SavarisHometown Valdobbiadene, Italy
My Classes Power Vinyasa Yoga, Baby + Me Yoga My Practice I practice yoga and meditation to feel more grounded, calm, positive. To be in contact with my inner self, my inner teacher. Words I Live By Let it be A Goal That Excites Me self love in all it's meaning Community is means sharing, taking care, support, being present for each other. Studio 191 is a space where you can feel the love! Janira DuarteHometown Amsterdam, The Netherlands
My Classes Barre + Beats My Practice I am as they say in Dutch "Een Amsterdammer in hart en nieren...!" I love to travel + explore the world but nothing can beat the summer breeze whilst riding on my bike through the parks of Amsterdam. With my academy background + 6 years experience teaching Dance, I've created my own style of Barre with upbeat music as an essential element. I feel enormous joy when I put on one of my favourite songs + that same joy will help me through the (rough) day. Music is a large part of my practice. Words I Live By "Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try." A Goal That Excites Me To teach Barre in English + to have a baby. Community is "One for all, all for one!" Solidarity is the heart of a community + it's surrounded by beautiful, loving, talented individuals, who are helpful, grateful + kind to one another. Community is being yourself and letting others be themselves. Studio 191 is the beginning of a new era! Johanna LundqvistHometown Stockholm
My Classes Strength + Surrender, Vinyasa, Yin Yang, Yin My Practice Vinyasa + Yin Yoga Words I Live By It's the journey, not the destination. A Goal That Excites Me Becoming an Ayurvedic practitioner. Community is union, sharing; to give and to receive Studio 191 is community, passion + love Paola GhidiniHometown Brescia, Italy
My Classes Zena Rommett Floor-Barre® My Practice Body and Mind, balance, gentle strength and amazing length! Words I Live By Move your body, move your soul! A Goal That Excites Me Let others feel how amazing and good is to move when it’s done properly and receive back a smile! Community is sharing! Studio 191 is a great atmosphere ~ young and fresh energy, passion, professionalism... something I’m proud happened to me! |
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