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 – Huidige docent;
  • Iain Grysak: KPJAYI level 2 gecertificeerd door Sharat Jois – teachings in Ubud, Bali 2018-2019 –  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.

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#garbapindasana seems relatively easy pose for #ashtangi but it has so many elements in it which make it quite complex. I remember being stopped at this asana by one of my teachers, because I couldn’t roll a circle without falling on a side 😅. I was so #stubborn and angry at myself so I practiced all the evening rolling🙈 as a result - bruises on my spine... It took me half year to finally get to what it should be. So the lesson is -never to push it, #patience #persistance #selfcare will get you there! And this doesn’t apply only to #yoga . . . . . . . . #rotterdamfit #rotterdamyoga #ashtangi #ashtangayoga #ashtangaprimaryseries #ashtangavinyasa #ashtangayogachallenge #yogarotterdam #yogarotterdamnoord #yogadelft #yogamindfulness #meditatie #meditation #mindfullness #yogaretreat #yogabali #yogaubud #ubud2020
#garbapindasana seems relatively easy pose for #ashtangi but it has so many elements in it which make it quite complex. I remember being stopped at this asana by one of my teachers, because I couldn’t roll a circle without falling on a side 😅. I was so #stubborn and angry at myself so I practiced all the evening rolling🙈 as a result - bruises on my spine... It took me half year to finally get to what it should be. So the lesson is -never to push it, #patience #persistance #selfcare will get you there! And this doesn’t apply only to #yoga . . . . . . . . #rotterdamfit #rotterdamyoga #ashtangi #ashtangayoga #ashtangaprimaryseries #ashtangavinyasa #ashtangayogachallenge #yogarotterdam #yogarotterdamnoord #yogadelft #yogamindfulness #meditatie #meditation #mindfullness #yogaretreat #yogabali #yogaubud #ubud2020
When in yoga asana I always think not of the end result but how I create more space in the first place. It does not always work like this, but eventually I think it it is the right approach to any physical #yogapractice. Pushing too much may get you injured, doing no effort stagnates your progress. So, maybe, finding right #balance is the 🔑 ! #calm and steady #breath is crucial in such challenging #backbends, such as this pose in intermediate Ashtanga yoga series. . . . . . #ashtangayoga #ashtangi #dutchyogi #yogadocent #yogateacher #rotterdamyoga #yogarotterdam #yogadelft #yogaformen #yogavoormannen #rotterdamfit #getfit #getinshape #veganyogi #delftuniversityoftechnology #tudelft #delftopzondag #delftfitness #ashtangarotterdam #yogamindfulness #meditation #yogaretreat #yogarotterdamnoord #kapotasana
When in yoga asana I always think not of the end result but how I create more space in the first place. It does not always work like this, but eventually I think it it is the right approach to any physical #yogapractice. Pushing too much may get you injured, doing no effort stagnates your progress. So, maybe, finding right #balance is the 🔑 ! #calm and steady #breath is crucial in such challenging #backbends, such as this pose in intermediate Ashtanga yoga series. . . . . . #ashtangayoga #ashtangi #dutchyogi #yogadocent #yogateacher #rotterdamyoga #yogarotterdam #yogadelft #yogaformen #yogavoormannen #rotterdamfit #getfit #getinshape #veganyogi #delftuniversityoftechnology #tudelft #delftopzondag #delftfitness #ashtangarotterdam #yogamindfulness #meditation #yogaretreat #yogarotterdamnoord #kapotasana
Once Drona has asked pandava brothers to shoot a 🐦 bird. First was Yudishthira. He took the bow, the arrow and started to pull the string. Drona than asked: what do you see? Yudishthira answered: I see the tree, the branches, the leaves and I see the bird! Than Drona asked him to shoot, so he did. He missed! Than it was Bhima’s turn, and as he pulled the string Drona has asked him the same question. On which he answered: “ well I see the bird and the branch on which the bird sits”. Shoot! - asked Drona. He did! And missed the bird.... And finally Arjuna’s turn. Same question, on which Arjuna has answered: “ I don’t see anything else but the eye of a bird”. Ok, shoot! Drona said. He did, and killed the bird. As with #yoga focus and concentration is important. It is created with the flow, your knowledge of the #asana and #ashtangayoga is a perfect tool for that. . . . . . . . . #ashtanga #ashtangaprimaryseries #yogapractice #yogarotterdam #yogarotterdamnoord #dutchyogi #yogadelft #rotterdamfit #rotterdam2020 #veganyogi #yogabali #yogaretreat #yogamindfulness #meditatie #meditationpractice #delftyoga #rotterdamyoga #gezondleven #gezondafvallen #veganistisch #urdvamukhasvanasana #yogavoormannen #yogaformen #focus #rotterdam #delftfitness
Once Drona has asked pandava brothers to shoot a 🐦 bird. First was Yudishthira. He took the bow, the arrow and started to pull the string. Drona than asked: what do you see? Yudishthira answered: I see the tree, the branches, the leaves and I see the bird! Than Drona asked him to shoot, so he did. He missed! Than it was Bhima’s turn, and as he pulled the string Drona has asked him the same question. On which he answered: “ well I see the bird and the branch on which the bird sits”. Shoot! - asked Drona. He did! And missed the bird.... And finally Arjuna’s turn. Same question, on which Arjuna has answered: “ I don’t see anything else but the eye of a bird”. Ok, shoot! Drona said. He did, and killed the bird. As with #yoga focus and concentration is important. It is created with the flow, your knowledge of the #asana and #ashtangayoga is a perfect tool for that. . . . . . . . . #ashtanga #ashtangaprimaryseries #yogapractice #yogarotterdam #yogarotterdamnoord #dutchyogi #yogadelft #rotterdamfit #rotterdam2020 #veganyogi #yogabali #yogaretreat #yogamindfulness #meditatie #meditationpractice #delftyoga #rotterdamyoga #gezondleven #gezondafvallen #veganistisch #urdvamukhasvanasana #yogavoormannen #yogaformen #focus #rotterdam #delftfitness
In order to get and maintain a healthy, fit body Ashtanga yoga is a great way to start. The heavily physical practice of asana’s is the gateway to opening the path to finding your true inner self. With #Ashtanga #yoga you’re burning up to 500 kCal per practice, depending on the effort and intensity. Whilst practicing muscles are getting toned up & stronger, mobility & flexibility increases, stamina is being built up. The physical effects are better posture and clothes that fit better. For overall better health it is also advised to do some form of cardio and weight exercise. I fit this into my daily life with cycling, swimming, hiking, gym and running when I feel like it. A plant based diet has been proven to prevent and potentially even reverse the 14 of 15 leading causes of death in the USA. No other diet is capable of doing so. Since three years I adhere to a vegan lifestyle which is best for the animals, environment and health. Going all in with a vegan lifestyle could seems daunting, but remember that every little step you take is one and makes a huge difference in the long run. . . . . #vegan #plantbasedathlete #veganyogi #dutchyogi #yogamindfulness #yogapractice #yogabalance #yogabali #ashtangi #ashtangayoga #ashtangaprimaryseries #ashtangapractice #yogarotterdam #yogarotterdamnoord #delftyoga #dutchyogi #dutchyoga #rotterdamfit
In order to get and maintain a healthy, fit body Ashtanga yoga is a great way to start. The heavily physical practice of asana’s is the gateway to opening the path to finding your true inner self. With #Ashtanga #yoga you’re burning up to 500 kCal per practice, depending on the effort and intensity. Whilst practicing muscles are getting toned up & stronger, mobility & flexibility increases, stamina is being built up. The physical effects are better posture and clothes that fit better. For overall better health it is also advised to do some form of cardio and weight exercise. I fit this into my daily life with cycling, swimming, hiking, gym and running when I feel like it. A plant based diet has been proven to prevent and potentially even reverse the 14 of 15 leading causes of death in the USA. No other diet is capable of doing so. Since three years I adhere to a vegan lifestyle which is best for the animals, environment and health. Going all in with a vegan lifestyle could seems daunting, but remember that every little step you take is one and makes a huge difference in the long run. . . . . #vegan #plantbasedathlete #veganyogi #dutchyogi #yogamindfulness #yogapractice #yogabalance #yogabali #ashtangi #ashtangayoga #ashtangaprimaryseries #ashtangapractice #yogarotterdam #yogarotterdamnoord #delftyoga #dutchyogi #dutchyoga #rotterdamfit
It’s human to separate everything, make groups, create sense of belonging. Physiologically we separate mind from the body, mentally we want to belong to a certain group, movement. This as an example. This is just an illusion which maybe creates sense of security for some people. In reality, everything is interconnected. And reality is not always what it looks like or how we perceive the world. I am not a big fan of a certain “guru” although I have several very experienced and knowledgeable “teachers” whom I prefer to visit annually. This helps me to deepen my knowledge and hopefully supports the teacher. I also don’t think that a certain yoga method is the “best”. And I don’t criticize any of them, for me yoga can be swimming or jogging - it’s a state of mind, a practice you can do which gives you that “connection” instead of a separation, not driving you into a certain narrative but gives you a broader view. #ashtanga in my personal opinion is a method that is ideally designed to deepen your inner intuition, intelligence and strength without any surprises.🙏 . . . . . . #ashtangakrama #ashtangayoga #ashtangaprimaryseries #dutchyogi #yogarotterdam #yogarotterdamnoord #rotterdamfit #yogaselfpractice #yogadelft #yogadocent #yogadocentenopleiding #meditate #rotterdam #delft #yogabali #yogapractice #rotterdamyoga #gezondafvallen #gezond #gezondheid #yogadelft #yogaretreat #yogavoorbeginners
It’s human to separate everything, make groups, create sense of belonging. Physiologically we separate mind from the body, mentally we want to belong to a certain group, movement. This as an example. This is just an illusion which maybe creates sense of security for some people. In reality, everything is interconnected. And reality is not always what it looks like or how we perceive the world. I am not a big fan of a certain “guru” although I have several very experienced and knowledgeable “teachers” whom I prefer to visit annually. This helps me to deepen my knowledge and hopefully supports the teacher. I also don’t think that a certain yoga method is the “best”. And I don’t criticize any of them, for me yoga can be swimming or jogging - it’s a state of mind, a practice you can do which gives you that “connection” instead of a separation, not driving you into a certain narrative but gives you a broader view. #ashtanga in my personal opinion is a method that is ideally designed to deepen your inner intuition, intelligence and strength without any surprises.🙏 . . . . . . #ashtangakrama #ashtangayoga #ashtangaprimaryseries #dutchyogi #yogarotterdam #yogarotterdamnoord #rotterdamfit #yogaselfpractice #yogadelft #yogadocent #yogadocentenopleiding #meditate #rotterdam #delft #yogabali #yogapractice #rotterdamyoga #gezondafvallen #gezond #gezondheid #yogadelft #yogaretreat #yogavoorbeginners
This was the #sunset in #Rotterdam. After a very warm week. Officially it was a “heatwave”. This weekend the weather is changing again. Nothing is permanent. . . . . . . #ashtangayoga #ashtanga #ashtangavinyasa #yogadelft #yogarotterdam #yogarotterdamnoord #meditation #meditatie #mindfulness #veganyogi #yogaforsleep #yogaformen #dutchyogi #yogaretreat #mentalhealth #gezond #gezondeten #gezondleven #zonsondergang #rotterdamfit #delft #delftfitness
This was the #sunset in #Rotterdam. After a very warm week. Officially it was a “heatwave”. This weekend the weather is changing again. Nothing is permanent. . . . . . . #ashtangayoga #ashtanga #ashtangavinyasa #yogadelft #yogarotterdam #yogarotterdamnoord #meditation #meditatie #mindfulness #veganyogi #yogaforsleep #yogaformen #dutchyogi #yogaretreat #mentalhealth #gezond #gezondeten #gezondleven #zonsondergang #rotterdamfit #delft #delftfitness
I do weekly my own practice @ home. And this week 5 days in a row, tradition is 6 days. It gives me better #focus and #concentration for the day and keeps me energized. 💪🏼 When I skip, I truly feel I miss something in that particular day. Every day is different and the practice helps me to connect with that awareness. . . . . . . #ashtanga #ashtangayoga #ashtangi #ashtangakrama #ashtangaprimaryseries #ashtangamondays #ashtangarotterdam #yogarotterdam #rotterdamyoga #rotterdam #rotterdamfit #yogadelft #yogaselfpractice #dutchyogi #yogadocent
I do weekly my own practice @ home. And this week 5 days in a row, tradition is 6 days. It gives me better #focus and #concentration for the day and keeps me energized. 💪🏼 When I skip, I truly feel I miss something in that particular day. Every day is different and the practice helps me to connect with that awareness. . . . . . . #ashtanga #ashtangayoga #ashtangi #ashtangakrama #ashtangaprimaryseries #ashtangamondays #ashtangarotterdam #yogarotterdam #rotterdamyoga #rotterdam #rotterdamfit #yogadelft #yogaselfpractice #dutchyogi #yogadocent
Finding motivation to have a daily #yogapractice is not easy for me. Of course I have days when I just want to stay in bed, have breakfast or do some work instead. But , like one of my teachers says, you have to roll out the mat and just start : maybe it’s only sun salutations for today... and suddenly you realize.. 🤩 I have just done more than that. In yoga, like in life motivation and discipline is important. Yoga teaches me that. Forever grateful🙏. . . . . . . . . . #ashtangayoga #ashtangaprimaryseries #dutchashtangi #dutchyogi #yogateacher #yogarotterdam #yogarotterdamnoord #yogadelft #yogaselfpractice #rotterdam #fitdutchies #ashtangaprimaryseries #ashtangavinyasa #ashtangalove #ashtangamondays #padahastasana #yogadelft
Finding motivation to have a daily #yogapractice is not easy for me. Of course I have days when I just want to stay in bed, have breakfast or do some work instead. But , like one of my teachers says, you have to roll out the mat and just start : maybe it’s only sun salutations for today... and suddenly you realize.. 🤩 I have just done more than that. In yoga, like in life motivation and discipline is important. Yoga teaches me that. Forever grateful🙏. . . . . . . . . . #ashtangayoga #ashtangaprimaryseries #dutchashtangi #dutchyogi #yogateacher #yogarotterdam #yogarotterdamnoord #yogadelft #yogaselfpractice #rotterdam #fitdutchies #ashtangaprimaryseries #ashtangavinyasa #ashtangalove #ashtangamondays #padahastasana #yogadelft
Miss this lush green jungle of#bali. 😍This was one of the few sunsets on the island. When I see a beautiful sunset like this, it makes me stop and take a moment to be in the present. I usually just observe, watch my breath and focus. This is yoga! Not binding in a certain asana or doing handstands, pincha or binding in #marichasanad 🤪. . . . . . . . . #yoga #yogarotterdam #yogarotterdamnoord #yogadelft #dutchashtangi #ashtangayoga #ashtangaprimaryseries #yogadocent #meditatie #mindfulness #fitdutchies #rotterdamfit #gezondafvallen #gezondleven #hardlopen #stretching #yogaubud #yogabali #yogakohphangan #ashtangamondays
Miss this lush green jungle of#bali. 😍This was one of the few sunsets on the island. When I see a beautiful sunset like this, it makes me stop and take a moment to be in the present. I usually just observe, watch my breath and focus. This is yoga! Not binding in a certain asana or doing handstands, pincha or binding in #marichasanad 🤪. . . . . . . . . #yoga #yogarotterdam #yogarotterdamnoord #yogadelft #dutchashtangi #ashtangayoga #ashtangaprimaryseries #yogadocent #meditatie #mindfulness #fitdutchies #rotterdamfit #gezondafvallen #gezondleven #hardlopen #stretching #yogaubud #yogabali #yogakohphangan #ashtangamondays
Current situation creates more mental health issues than any other threats to most people. Continuous #yogapractice keeps your mind calm and clear and helps you to deal with all attachments, fears and changes. Last month of digital #yoga with me. Please send me a PM for a link! . . . . . . . #yogarotterdam #yogadelft #ashtangayoga #dutchyogi #yogarotterdamnoord #udrvadhanurasana #coronavirus #covid_19 #getfit #gezond #gezondafvallen #rotterdamfit #ashtangaprimaryseries #ashtangarotterdam #dutchashtangi
Current situation creates more mental health issues than any other threats to most people. Continuous #yogapractice keeps your mind calm and clear and helps you to deal with all attachments, fears and changes. Last month of digital #yoga with me. Please send me a PM for a link! . . . . . . . #yogarotterdam #yogadelft #ashtangayoga #dutchyogi #yogarotterdamnoord #udrvadhanurasana #coronavirus #covid_19 #getfit #gezond #gezondafvallen #rotterdamfit #ashtangaprimaryseries #ashtangarotterdam #dutchashtangi