Namaste | Feeling Strong Yoga | Rotterdam

Over Mijzelf

Ik ben Dimitri, afkomstig uit St. Petersburg, Rusland. Via mijn internationale studie ben ik in Nederland verzeild geraakt, en sindsdien hier woonachtig.

Mijn eigen yoga reis is begonnen in 2013 waar ik bij de Yoga Barn in Ubud, Bali voor het eerst in aanraking kwam met yoga. De jaren erna onregelmatige practice gedaan, maar yoga had toen al een grote aantrekkingskracht op mij waardoor ik bleef terugkomen naar de practice. De vorm van yoga die ik sinds 2016 uiteindelijk ben gaan doen is Ashtanga Yoga Mysore Style welke ik 6 dagen per week beoefen. Yoga is een integraal onderdeel geworden van mijn leven: het geven van yogalessen is daar een gevolg van. Ik ben in 2017 RYT 200 gecertificeerd om Ashtanga yoga te geven. Tijdens mijn yogaleraar opleiding heb ik diepgaande kennis opgedaan omtrent correcte uitoefening van yoga, blessurepreventie, anatomie & filosofie en geschiedenis van yoga.

Ik heb mij verdiept in Pranayama, Meditatie & Kria technieken dankzij mijn docenten in India. Daarnaast studeer ik functional nutrition & detoxen van het lichaam. De verschillende workshops die ik heb bijgewoond van o.a. Manju Jois & David Swenson zorgen voor verdere filosofische verdieping. Tijdens mijn laatste bezoek aan Ubud in 2019 heb ik aan sessies deelgenomen zoals: vertrouwen op intuitie, shamanistic breathwork & kirtan chanting.

Ik mag mij gelukkig prijzen dat de volgende docenten mijn pad hebben gekruist:

  • Mauricio Victorica Carcasses: KPJAYI level 2 gecertificeerd door Sharat Jois –  teachings in Rotterdam 2017-2018 – Huidige docent ;
  • Luke Jordan: gecertificeerd door Sri K.Pattabhi Jois teachings in Portugal 2019 -2020– Huidige docent;
  • Iain Grysak: KPJAYI level 2 gecertificeerd door Sharat Jois – teachings in Ubud, Bali 2018-2020 –  Huidige docent;
  • Rolf & Marci Naujokat: directe studenten van Sri K. Pattabhi Jois & teacher van o.a.Iain Grysak van de 4de serie (Advanced B) –  teachings in Goa, India – 2019 – Huidige docent

Op dit moment practice ik Intermediate series (tot supra vajrasana). Studenten die meer advanced zijn zijn aangeraden andere yoga shala te zoeken.

Over Yoga Lessen

In onze Westerse wereld gaat het leven er hectisch aan toe. We hebben onze dagelijkse bezigheden en merken vaak dat er te weinig tijd is om alles voor elkaar te krijgen. Daarom is het juist zo belangrijk om tijd voor jezelf te nemen en alles in perspectief te plaatsen. Dit vermindert de druk en stress die we allemaal ervaren. Het beoefenen van yoga draait niet om perfectie. Het gaat erom wat het met je doet en wat je lichaam op dat moment kan. Yoga is slechts een voorbereiding op de meditatie die volgt op het fysieke deel van de les. Daarom sluiten we de les altijd af met een stukje meditatie. Je lichaam en geest zullen je dankbaar zijn.

Alle yoga lessen vinden plaats in de yoga ruimte in Rotterdam. Naast yoga kan ik advies geven over gezond eten en levensstijl. Zelf zit ik op dit moment in de overgangsfase naar een veganistisch dieet. Zou je meer willen weten over de voordelen en effecten hiervan, spreek me na de les dan aan. Verschillende topatleten beoefenen naast hun specialisme ook yoga en/of meditatie. Daarom is het aan te raden om naast yoga ook andere sporten te beoefenen voor het opbouwen van spieren, verbeteren van je conditie en om gewicht te verliezen. Uiteindelijk draait het allemaal om 1 ding: balans.

volg mij op instagram:

I love sunsets! Something magical about them, every one is different and reminds you of NOW, the current moment. It’s also very fragile in a way: it is born and dies, lasts sometimes only some minutes but evolving and beautiful. I had a wonderful day today: teaching 2 classes: one #mysore style Ashtanga and another a 2 hours #yogaworkshop on 8 limbs of #ashtangayoga. Nothing more gives me please and satisfaction of being my true self and passing the knowledge I gained to other students. Being happy is being your true self not chasing a dream, be in present, be yourself, be inspired and do what you like, never stop learning- is the key to true happiness. . . . . . . . #yogarotterdam #rotterdamyoga #rotterdamfit #yogadelft #rotterdam #amsterdam #dutchyogi #meditatie #mindfulness #ashtanga #ashtangavinyasa #meninyoga #yogaformen #yogavoormannen #yogaretreat #gezondleven #yogatherapy #zonsondergang #vegan #veganistisch #yogaamsterdam
I love sunsets! Something magical about them, every one is different and reminds you of NOW, the current moment. It’s also very fragile in a way: it is born and dies, lasts sometimes only some minutes but evolving and beautiful. I had a wonderful day today: teaching 2 classes: one #mysore style Ashtanga and another a 2 hours #yogaworkshop on 8 limbs of #ashtangayoga. Nothing more gives me please and satisfaction of being my true self and passing the knowledge I gained to other students. Being happy is being your true self not chasing a dream, be in present, be yourself, be inspired and do what you like, never stop learning- is the key to true happiness. . . . . . . . #yogarotterdam #rotterdamyoga #rotterdamfit #yogadelft #rotterdam #amsterdam #dutchyogi #meditatie #mindfulness #ashtanga #ashtangavinyasa #meninyoga #yogaformen #yogavoormannen #yogaretreat #gezondleven #yogatherapy #zonsondergang #vegan #veganistisch #yogaamsterdam
A throwback on my #ashtangasummerschool with Luke Jordan. Made a lot of new and met some old #yogi #friends . This picture was taken during our group hike to the beautiful and rare #nature spot in Portugal 🇵🇹. This is Sintra forest 🌳 with rich history. Land of kings and enchanted princesses, errant knights and poets, magic and mystery, legends and tritons, Sintra, which the Romans called Moon Mount, boasts a mystical aura and the supernatural power of the nocturnal astro. . . . . . #gratitude #thankful #meditation #mindfulness #yogarotterdam #yogadelft #dutchyogi #yogastudios #yogastudio #rotterdamfit #delft #dankbar #gezondleven #ashtangayoga #ashtanga #ashtangi #yogadocent #yogadocentenopleiding #yogaformen #mannen #mannenstyle #yogavoormannen
A throwback on my #ashtangasummerschool with Luke Jordan. Made a lot of new and met some old #yogi #friends . This picture was taken during our group hike to the beautiful and rare #nature spot in Portugal 🇵🇹. This is Sintra forest 🌳 with rich history. Land of kings and enchanted princesses, errant knights and poets, magic and mystery, legends and tritons, Sintra, which the Romans called Moon Mount, boasts a mystical aura and the supernatural power of the nocturnal astro. . . . . . #gratitude #thankful #meditation #mindfulness #yogarotterdam #yogadelft #dutchyogi #yogastudios #yogastudio #rotterdamfit #delft #dankbar #gezondleven #ashtangayoga #ashtanga #ashtangi #yogadocent #yogadocentenopleiding #yogaformen #mannen #mannenstyle #yogavoormannen
Each movement originates with breath , “The success of Yoga does not lie in the ability to perform postures but in how it positively changes the way we live our life and our relationships.” Desikachar. #yogashala #yogastudio #ashtangayoga #ashtanga #ashtangavinyasa #rotterdamfit #rotterdamyoga #yogarotterdam #yogaamsterdam #yogadelft #upavishtakonasana #dutchyogi #dutchashtangi #ashtangaprimaryseries #ashtangarotterdam #yogapractice #gezondleven #dutchyogini #yogadenhaag #yogaeverydamnday #mensyoga #yogaformentalhealth
Each movement originates with breath , “The success of Yoga does not lie in the ability to perform postures but in how it positively changes the way we live our life and our relationships.” Desikachar. #yogashala #yogastudio #ashtangayoga #ashtanga #ashtangavinyasa #rotterdamfit #rotterdamyoga #yogarotterdam #yogaamsterdam #yogadelft #upavishtakonasana #dutchyogi #dutchashtangi #ashtangaprimaryseries #ashtangarotterdam #yogapractice #gezondleven #dutchyogini #yogadenhaag #yogaeverydamnday #mensyoga #yogaformentalhealth
Many people ask what is the difference between #vinyasa yoga and #ashtanga . I think below explanation is quite clear: The full designation for Ashtanga is Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashtanga_vinyasa_yoga) Vinyasa Yoga is the more general term for any (dynamic) form of yoga where movement is coordinated with breath in a flowing sequence. Ashtanga is one tye of this yoga and is characterised by its specific set sequences. Power yoga, jivamukti, prana flow, etc. are also types of vinyasa yoga. So the term vinyasa yoga is really very general and only tells the practioner the general flavor of the practice (somehow dynamic with attention to the coordination of breath and movement; as opposed to more
Many people ask what is the difference between #vinyasa yoga and #ashtanga . I think below explanation is quite clear: The full designation for Ashtanga is Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashtanga_vinyasa_yoga) Vinyasa Yoga is the more general term for any (dynamic) form of yoga where movement is coordinated with breath in a flowing sequence. Ashtanga is one tye of this yoga and is characterised by its specific set sequences. Power yoga, jivamukti, prana flow, etc. are also types of vinyasa yoga. So the term vinyasa yoga is really very general and only tells the practioner the general flavor of the practice (somehow dynamic with attention to the coordination of breath and movement; as opposed to more "static" classes, like yin or restorative yoga, etc.). But it does not say anything about the teacher's specific affiliation with a tradition/type of yoga. . . . . . #sunset #zonsondergang #dutchyogi #yogarotterdam #vegan #nature #nederlandsekunst #yogaretreat #rotterdamfit #rotterdam
Ready for some workout 🏋️‍♀️, usually once a week. Today I will work on core and biceps 💪🏼. . . . . . #yoga #yogapractice #yogamindfulness #ashtangi #ashtangayoga #yogarotterdam #yogadelft #fitdutchies #dutchyogi #corestrength #vegan #veganashta #yogashala #rotterdam #delft #delftcity #rotterdam_holland #gezondevoeding #gezondelevensstijl #gezondafvallen
Ready for some workout 🏋️‍♀️, usually once a week. Today I will work on core and biceps 💪🏼. . . . . . #yoga #yogapractice #yogamindfulness #ashtangi #ashtangayoga #yogarotterdam #yogadelft #fitdutchies #dutchyogi #corestrength #vegan #veganashta #yogashala #rotterdam #delft #delftcity #rotterdam_holland #gezondevoeding #gezondelevensstijl #gezondafvallen
In western medicine we are concerned with identification of pathogens, treatment of those and the symptoms but underlying causes are secondary. Which is not the case in Ayurveda. Ayurvedic curative aids are not necessarily complex or administered by another. They involve diet, herbs, life style, yoga 🧘‍♂️ and meditation 🧘🏼‍♀️ which we can implement ourselves. Preventing is better than treating. The usual rule: whatever we do for ourselves is much more effective than the others can do for us. Of course if we fail the professional treatment is necessary, even than their value is temporarily. If for example somebody is treated for a long cancer continues to smoke- even professional health is helpless. Often, small things we do for ourselves, such as giving up wrong foods, will do much more for our health in the long run than taking remedies for short term relief or consulting any doctors- just think about it. . . . . . #sunsets #zonsondergang #rotterdam #yoga #meditation #meditatie #yogarotterdam #yogarotterdamnoord #yogadocent #yogadelft #yogaamsterdam #yogaformen #yogaformentalhealth #yogaforhips #ashtangayoga #dutchyogi #rotterdamhotspots #rotterdamcity #rotterdamdesign #delft #noordzeestrand #noordzeekust #gezondleven #gezondlevensstijl #gezondafvallen #gezondontbijt #vegan #veganyogi
In western medicine we are concerned with identification of pathogens, treatment of those and the symptoms but underlying causes are secondary. Which is not the case in Ayurveda. Ayurvedic curative aids are not necessarily complex or administered by another. They involve diet, herbs, life style, yoga 🧘‍♂️ and meditation 🧘🏼‍♀️ which we can implement ourselves. Preventing is better than treating. The usual rule: whatever we do for ourselves is much more effective than the others can do for us. Of course if we fail the professional treatment is necessary, even than their value is temporarily. If for example somebody is treated for a long cancer continues to smoke- even professional health is helpless. Often, small things we do for ourselves, such as giving up wrong foods, will do much more for our health in the long run than taking remedies for short term relief or consulting any doctors- just think about it. . . . . . #sunsets #zonsondergang #rotterdam #yoga #meditation #meditatie #yogarotterdam #yogarotterdamnoord #yogadocent #yogadelft #yogaamsterdam #yogaformen #yogaformentalhealth #yogaforhips #ashtangayoga #dutchyogi #rotterdamhotspots #rotterdamcity #rotterdamdesign #delft #noordzeestrand #noordzeekust #gezondleven #gezondlevensstijl #gezondafvallen #gezondontbijt #vegan #veganyogi
Come join tomorrow for traditional #ashtangamysore in #delft ! Walk in 7am till 09:15. Great opportunity to start with traditional #ashtangayoga and deepen your #practice. . . . . . . . . #yogadelft #yogarotterdam #yogamindfulness #yogarotterdamnoord #meditatie #mindfullness #yogastudiodelft #delftcity #delftfitness #delftyogastudio #ustrasana #ashtangahomepractice #yogathuis #dutchyogi #yogaamsterdam #dutchashtangi
Come join tomorrow for traditional #ashtangamysore in #delft ! Walk in 7am till 09:15. Great opportunity to start with traditional #ashtangayoga and deepen your #practice. . . . . . . . . #yogadelft #yogarotterdam #yogamindfulness #yogarotterdamnoord #meditatie #mindfullness #yogastudiodelft #delftcity #delftfitness #delftyogastudio #ustrasana #ashtangahomepractice #yogathuis #dutchyogi #yogaamsterdam #dutchashtangi
Enchantment, miss those moments. This summer in Portugal 🇵🇹. Practicing and chanting classes with my teacher Luke Jordan. . . . . . #ashtangayoga #ashtangi #dutchyogi #chanting #yogarotterdam #yogadelft #yogapractice #yogaeveryday #moonday #yogamoon #ashtangavinyasa #ashtangamondays #yogaeverydamnday #yogarotterdam #yogabali
Enchantment, miss those moments. This summer in Portugal 🇵🇹. Practicing and chanting classes with my teacher Luke Jordan. . . . . . #ashtangayoga #ashtangi #dutchyogi #chanting #yogarotterdam #yogadelft #yogapractice #yogaeveryday #moonday #yogamoon #ashtangavinyasa #ashtangamondays #yogaeverydamnday #yogarotterdam #yogabali
If you think that #yoga is difficult and heavy it will be that for sure. Another way to approach it -is with an open and light attitude and see where it takes you. With light but focused mind the #yogapractice can suddenly become enjoyable even in some difficult postures. Relaxing, finding the breath and see where it takes you. No, yoga is not only about asana. But in in our world we are too much preoccupied with other stuff. Yoga asana practice is a great preparation for meditation, it creates lighter and stronger body as well as the mind as those are interconnected. It builds discipline, it helps you understand your true self. #ashtangayoga is simply a great tool for that. It’s a methodical way of intelligent sequence of #yoga asanas. Every one of them helps you grow in the next. . . . . . . #rotterdam #rotterdamyoga #yogarotterdam #yogadelft #delft #delftfitness #delftyoga #delftyogastudio #yogaamsterdam #dutchyogi #ashtangaprimaryseries #dutchashtangi #yogaformen #yogaretreat #yogaretreat2020 #yogabuiten #yogadocent #yoganederland #yoganl #yogaeveryday #yogaeverywhere #gezondleven #gezondheid #gezondafvallen #fitdutchies
If you think that #yoga is difficult and heavy it will be that for sure. Another way to approach it -is with an open and light attitude and see where it takes you. With light but focused mind the #yogapractice can suddenly become enjoyable even in some difficult postures. Relaxing, finding the breath and see where it takes you. No, yoga is not only about asana. But in in our world we are too much preoccupied with other stuff. Yoga asana practice is a great preparation for meditation, it creates lighter and stronger body as well as the mind as those are interconnected. It builds discipline, it helps you understand your true self. #ashtangayoga is simply a great tool for that. It’s a methodical way of intelligent sequence of #yoga asanas. Every one of them helps you grow in the next. . . . . . . #rotterdam #rotterdamyoga #yogarotterdam #yogadelft #delft #delftfitness #delftyoga #delftyogastudio #yogaamsterdam #dutchyogi #ashtangaprimaryseries #dutchashtangi #yogaformen #yogaretreat #yogaretreat2020 #yogabuiten #yogadocent #yoganederland #yoganl #yogaeveryday #yogaeverywhere #gezondleven #gezondheid #gezondafvallen #fitdutchies
If you really want to understand yourself, you shouldn’t identify yourself with instagram of Facebook profile or even inner story of yourself. Instead, just observe the actual flow of body and mind. You will see thoughts, emotions, desire appear and dissolve without much reason. This is where #ashtangayoga comes in place thanks 🙏 to its structure and intelligent sequence of #yoga #asana . The thoughts, emotions and desire disappear just as like the wind blows and mess up with your hair from different directions. You experience them, but have no control. People often ask you of who you are and what you do. The first thing you need to know about yourself is that you are not a story and not associated with one! . . . . . #yoga #yogarotterdam #yogapractice #yogaamsterdam #yogadelft #dutchfit #yogaformen #yogavoormannen #rotterdamfit #delft #dutchyogi #fitdutchies #ashtangi #ashtanga #ashtangaprimaryseries #ashtangavinyasa #dutchashtangi #delftfitness #yogavooriedereen #yogadocent #yogadocentenopleiding #midnfulness
If you really want to understand yourself, you shouldn’t identify yourself with instagram of Facebook profile or even inner story of yourself. Instead, just observe the actual flow of body and mind. You will see thoughts, emotions, desire appear and dissolve without much reason. This is where #ashtangayoga comes in place thanks 🙏 to its structure and intelligent sequence of #yoga #asana . The thoughts, emotions and desire disappear just as like the wind blows and mess up with your hair from different directions. You experience them, but have no control. People often ask you of who you are and what you do. The first thing you need to know about yourself is that you are not a story and not associated with one! . . . . . #yoga #yogarotterdam #yogapractice #yogaamsterdam #yogadelft #dutchfit #yogaformen #yogavoormannen #rotterdamfit #delft #dutchyogi #fitdutchies #ashtangi #ashtanga #ashtangaprimaryseries #ashtangavinyasa #dutchashtangi #delftfitness #yogavooriedereen #yogadocent #yogadocentenopleiding #midnfulness