Sarah-Lena Brieger
My classes at HAIRU
Pregnancy Yoga | Somatic Yin | Ashtanga Mysore | Kids Yoga 3-6 Years | Kids Yoga 7-10 Years | Pilates Flow | Sensing Yoga | Anusara | Yoga for cyclists (engl.) | Flow to Slow
currently having a baby-break
Pregnancy Yoga
Tues 9:00am – 10:00am
Sat 11:00am – 12:00pm
The day of conception marks the beginning of what is probably the most exciting time for expecting mothers – and with it a time of great change. Life turns upside down, the body changes in a very short time, emotions go on a rollercoaster ride and hormones go on a merry-go-round.
The exercises, which are specially adapted to the needs of the pregnant body, help women to consciously experience every day of this phase of life and to prepare for the birth in a natural way. The prenatal classes provide strength and equally relaxation and promote letting go despite physical exertion. Complaints such as back pain, heartburn and hormonally induced indispositions can be alleviated.
The yoga class also offers the mother and the young life the opportunity to get in touch with each other in harmonious togetherness and to form the first bonds with each other.
The class is suitable for all healthy pregnant women of any trimester and can be attended by beginners as well as experienced yogis.
Somatic Yin
Tues 7:45pm – 9:00pm
Somatic Yin Yoga is a very mindful yoga practice, which allows you to come to a deep rest incorporating somatic movement – a movement that is consciously made with the intention of focusing on the inner experience and not on the outer appearance or the result of the movement. During this gentle practice we stimulate our fascia as we stretch them passively and thereby relax the deep tissue. The meridian lines (energy channels in the body) are also addressed and thus vitalised and purified.
Ashtanga Mysore
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 6:30am – 9:00am
“Mysore Style is the form in which Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga is traditionally taught: a bit like an individual class, but together in a group.
The class is not led in the traditional sense, but the students practice individually at their own pace and with the intensity that suits them on the day, learning the series step by step. Everyone receives individual support and guidance. Over time, you build up your own practice, which is usually shorter at the beginning and grows with you at your own pace. Everyone practices for as long as they can and like – you just have to be ready within the time frame of the Mysore class. Beginners and advanced practitioners practice side by side and inspire each other – connected through the flow of the breath.
Kids Yoga 3-6 Years
Thurs 3:45pm – 4:30pm
Children like to practise yoga because it offers their natural urge to move new opportunities for physical self-experience.
Even at pre-school age, children can practise yoga with appropriate guidance. The aim is not to teach the children the appropriate yoga postures, but to give them the opportunity to experience and have fun with their bodies through various postures, exercises, breathing techniques and group games. In addition, there is always a quiet relaxation part in the lesson, which gives the children the opportunity to come to rest and learn that something does not always have to “happen” around them.
Kids Yoga 7-10 Years
Thurs 4:45pm – 5:45pm
Kids like to practice yoga because it offers their natural urge to move new opportunities for physical self-experience. Even at pre-school age, children can practice yoga with appropriate guidance. The aim is not to teach the children the appropriate yoga postures, but to give them the opportunity to experience and have fun with their bodies through various postures, exercises, breathing techniques and group games. In addition, there is always a quiet relaxation part in the class that gives the children the opportunity to calm down and learn that something does not always have to be “happening” around them.
Pilates Flow
Sun 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Wed 9:30am – 10:30am
What to expect…
A dynamic Pilates class with elements of yoga and contemporary dance influences.
The class is created to strengthen deep muscles, improve your posture, find alternative movement sequences and increase your range of motion and strength.
Everybody is welcome in the class and all you need is a mat.
Sensing Yoga
Mon 9:30am – 11:00pm
Fri 9:30am – 11:00am
The class is aimed at yoga practitioners who have a sound basic knowledge and would like to dive deeper into the practice. The individual postures merge playfully, in some exercises you linger for a few breaths, become aware of the movement and go attentively into the next posture. In the mindful balance between too much and too little, between challenge and release, a balanced feeling of ease and grace emerges.
Through flowing movements, vibrations, stretches and intense sensing of the body, the fascia, our connective tissue, is especially addressed. Sensing Yoga offers space and time to feel. The practice is an invitation. The teacher inspires you (as you inspire him).
Anusara
Thurs 8:30am – 9:30am
Anusara® Yoga is a contemporary Hatha Yoga style. It is characterised by the combination of joie de vivre, a close look at muscular-neurological connections and their effects on our well-being.
This interaction strengthens the body, calms the mind and opens the heart to the strong and tender sides of life!
Yoga for cyclists (engl.)
Thurs 6:15pm – 7:15pm
A slow flow and stretch class designed with cyclists in mind, but beneficial to anyone. The session will target the key muscles affected by cycling to improve strength and flexibility, as well as work on joint mobility and core and upper body conditioning. Breathing exercises are also incorporated into the class to help promote a steady mind and aid in recovery. This class is taught in English.
Flow to Slow
Wed 7:45pm – 9:00pm
A class that begins physically flowing, mobilising and strengthening, then lingers into more relaxed yin and restorative postures. Come down, come to yourself.