Asana adjustment is an art and requires years of practice, learning, dedication, experience, refinement, understanding, observation and most important love and openness. The only objective and purpose of an adjustment is to bring the practitioner to steadiness and comfort (sthira sukham asanam) through Ahimsa (non harming).
Then the adjusted, the adjustor and the adjustment become one. An adjustment should never be for the teacher's ego and should always come from respect and humbleness. Ahimsa should always guide us when we treat ourselves as well as others.
In this workshop we will explore asanas of the primary series, working in couples or small groups to get hand-on experience.
It is an great opportunity to enjoy, have fun and learn in the beautiful resort of Chitravana resort in Mysore.
We are waiting for you.
This workshop will also be offered via Zoom!
Workshop Fees:
$25 in person
$25 online (Recording of the workshop will be yours to keep for 1 year)
About the instructor:
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Early Beginnings
In my early twenties, I took my very first yoga class — and immediately fell in love. Moving the body into new shapes, quieting the mind… I left the class feeling light, revitalized, and deeply alive. I didn’t understand much at the time, but I knew instantly: this was the medicine I needed. In 1993, I took my first Ashtanga class with Gilad Harouvi, Israel’s first Ashtangi. From that day on, I couldn’t get enough. Even when I discovered I was pregnant with my firstborn, Jonathan, I continued practicing — with Gilad’s guidance to adapt the postures for pregnancy.Commitment to Daily Practice
After my daughter Daniela was born, I decided to fully commit to my practice. Gilad suggested something rare at the time: “Practice every day at home.” Coming from a university mindset, I asked, “No books? No theory?” His answer: “This is yoga — 99% practice, 1% theory. Without self-experience, there can be no real understanding.” So, in July 1999, in a small apartment with two babies and a busy work life, I began my daily home practice. At the same time, I enrolled in a two-year teacher training program — a mix of weekly classes, weekend workshops, retreats, and countless hours on the mat. By the third year, we were already teaching. Some days, my practice was just Surya Namaskar, lotus, and Shavasana; other days, more. But I kept going 5–6 times a week. As David Swenson says, “I may have regretted not practicing, but I never regretted practicing.”
Teaching Journey in Spain
In 2002, my family and I moved to Spain. A few months later, I began teaching at Sitgesverd, the first yoga center in Sitges. In 2009, Marcelo and I opened Ashtanga Yoga Sitges, which still opens its doors six days a week, all year round.
In Barcelona, I experienced Mysore-style practice for the first time with Petri Räisänen — amazed by the silence and focus in the room. Soon after, I met Tomás Zorzo, Spain’s first certified Ashtangi by Shri K. Pattabhi Jois. I attended his workshops for years before inviting him to teach in Sitges, a tradition we’ve kept for over 12 years.
Through the years, I have been blessed to study with many incredible teachers: Danny Paradise, David Williams, Nancy Gilgoff, John Scott, Manju Jois, Guy Donahaye, David Swenson, and more. Guy’s friendship and guidance helped us create a strong Mysore self-practice program at our Shala, which continues to thrive. In 2022, I met Joey Paz and Bryce Delbridge, who introduced me to BNS Iyengar in Mysore, India, and later to their teacher, Andrew Eppler, who also came to teach with us.Life’s Challenges and the Role of Practice
In late 2014, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Opinions varied on whether I should continue practicing, but I knew I had to. During chemotherapy — when I felt weak, cold, and toxic — I practiced 20–30 minutes most days, just enough to breathe, move, and sweat. Those short practices helped me stay functional and emotionally balanced.
In August 2018, only a few years after my recovery, my beloved husband Marcelo — my partner in life and in the Shala — passed away. This loss was even harder than the illness. Daniela, my daughter, stepped in to help run the Shala, becoming a strong pillar in our community.Philosophy and Vision
For me, yoga has always been more than physical postures. It is a lifelong friend — steady, supportive, and present through every joy and challenge. While we may feel its benefits from the start, the deep understanding comes only with years of uninterrupted dedication. The ultimate aim is not just asana, or even happiness — it is liberation, union, samadhi; the search for who we truly are and the purpose of life. After more than 26 years of daily practice and 24 years of teaching, it feels like a whole lifetime has passed — yet, in many ways, it feels like I am still just beginning.