About me
My name is Olga and I am a certified yoga teacher based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, experienced in Hatha, Vinyasa flow and Ashtanga yoga.
I love helping overscheduled small-business owners and busy people to be and stay energized, inspired and happy with easy, simple, time-saving yoga solutions - yoga classes, affordable off-the-beaten-track yoga travels and other active, yet relaxing yoga events.
I love helping overscheduled small-business owners and busy people to be and stay energized, inspired and happy with easy, simple, time-saving yoga solutions - yoga classes, affordable off-the-beaten-track yoga travels and other active, yet relaxing yoga events.
Is bringing back self-care and well-being to your daily routine on your bucket list?
Have you been neglecting your me-time? Or being restless?
I feel you! I have been there and I know what has helped me.
Have you been neglecting your me-time? Or being restless?
I feel you! I have been there and I know what has helped me.
Here’s my story:
I’ve been practising Yoga since 2010. I discovered it at a moment when I had lost the balance between my family, my job as a lawyer and myself. I had lost my personality and forgotten about my interests. I had put on hold everything I love - going to festivals, reading other books but professional articles, traveling around the world, hiking in the mountains, spending time with friends.... I'd got into home-work-kids-repeat mode and I'd felt desperate and overwhelmed. Even an exhausting one-hour daily session of running was no longer enough to help me sleep at night. Eventually, I decided to add Yoga classes to my stressful daily routine. And It was love at a first sight! After the very first practice, my curiosity and interest were awaken. Besides, getting this feeling of being connected with myself physically, mentally, spiritually… it got me hooked up in an instant and for good.
That’s how my Yoga journey begun. I was (and I still am) curious and eager to learn and explore more. I want to discover all traditions, styles, teachings. Every class I attend, every book I read reveals a bit of philosophy, a lot of inspiration, love and creativity.
Yoga taught me how to listen to my needs, how to clear my mind and prioritize and how to read the signs that my body gives me. Now my lawyer's job is in the past and I am happy to be a Yoga entrepreneur and traveler and to run my small business as a virtual assistant. Being a multi-passionate and super active person myself, I successfully implement yoga, mindfulness, self-care, hiking, trekking, and creative activities in my daily life - both in the busy and the easy-going days. And yes, you can find me dancing all night long on a rock festival again (well, with friends, husband and... my teens), exploring the world as a solo backpack traveler, hiking in the mountains or walking in the nearby parks, setting up a tent or a camper van nearby a campfire, binge-watching TV shows, enjoying a good movie in the theater or chatting over a cocktail in the bar and laughing out loud on lemons that life generously offers :)
What I like about Yoga is that it is Universal knowledge and it serves everyone's needs: Integral Yoga gives balance, Sivananda Yoga - simplicity, Vinyasa Flow Yoga - creativity, Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga - power and discipline, Yin Yoga - stillness, Prana Flow Yoga - energy, Restorative Yoga - peace, Kids yoga - magic. I am grateful for the opportunity to experience all these traditions and every class, every minute as a student, disciple and a teacher inspire me to create my own teaching style and build my personal presence on the Yoga mat. Today I invite you to experience Yoga with me - in a yoga class or on a yoga travel adventure and enjoy the bliss of active relaxation.
I’ve been practising Yoga since 2010. I discovered it at a moment when I had lost the balance between my family, my job as a lawyer and myself. I had lost my personality and forgotten about my interests. I had put on hold everything I love - going to festivals, reading other books but professional articles, traveling around the world, hiking in the mountains, spending time with friends.... I'd got into home-work-kids-repeat mode and I'd felt desperate and overwhelmed. Even an exhausting one-hour daily session of running was no longer enough to help me sleep at night. Eventually, I decided to add Yoga classes to my stressful daily routine. And It was love at a first sight! After the very first practice, my curiosity and interest were awaken. Besides, getting this feeling of being connected with myself physically, mentally, spiritually… it got me hooked up in an instant and for good.
That’s how my Yoga journey begun. I was (and I still am) curious and eager to learn and explore more. I want to discover all traditions, styles, teachings. Every class I attend, every book I read reveals a bit of philosophy, a lot of inspiration, love and creativity.
Yoga taught me how to listen to my needs, how to clear my mind and prioritize and how to read the signs that my body gives me. Now my lawyer's job is in the past and I am happy to be a Yoga entrepreneur and traveler and to run my small business as a virtual assistant. Being a multi-passionate and super active person myself, I successfully implement yoga, mindfulness, self-care, hiking, trekking, and creative activities in my daily life - both in the busy and the easy-going days. And yes, you can find me dancing all night long on a rock festival again (well, with friends, husband and... my teens), exploring the world as a solo backpack traveler, hiking in the mountains or walking in the nearby parks, setting up a tent or a camper van nearby a campfire, binge-watching TV shows, enjoying a good movie in the theater or chatting over a cocktail in the bar and laughing out loud on lemons that life generously offers :)
What I like about Yoga is that it is Universal knowledge and it serves everyone's needs: Integral Yoga gives balance, Sivananda Yoga - simplicity, Vinyasa Flow Yoga - creativity, Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga - power and discipline, Yin Yoga - stillness, Prana Flow Yoga - energy, Restorative Yoga - peace, Kids yoga - magic. I am grateful for the opportunity to experience all these traditions and every class, every minute as a student, disciple and a teacher inspire me to create my own teaching style and build my personal presence on the Yoga mat. Today I invite you to experience Yoga with me - in a yoga class or on a yoga travel adventure and enjoy the bliss of active relaxation.
Happiness. Peace. Freedom. Light. Calmness. Challenge. Flexibility. Power. Gratitude. Creativity. Courage. Connection. Fun.
That’s what I practice in and out of the Yoga room as a passionate life-long learner and a devoted teacher. Join me on this journey.
I’m looking forward to meeting you.
Love,
(y)olga
Love,
(y)olga
You can find me teaching yoga in person in Amsterdam (NL) or online, or running yoga holidays around the world.
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Background/olga on paper
Professional courses & certifications in yoga
20 hours Mindfulness certification with Rajaa Azouqa, Yoga Renew // ongoing 20 hours Yin Yoga certification with Kate Lombardo, Yoga Renew // ongoing 10 hours Advanced study, Tibetan energy practice and philosophy with Moena de Jong // completed in 2022 30 hours Advanced study, Yoga Nidra and Healing the Inner Elements with Moena de Jong // completed in 2022 20 hours Advanced study, Restorative yoga with Inge Peters // completed in 2022 10 hours Advanced study, Pranayama and Kriyas with Moena de Jong // completed in 2021 10 hours Advanced study, Yoga Sutras with Praveen Gupta // completed in 2021 10 hours Advanced study, Peak Pose sequencing with Daphne Koken // completed in 2020 10 hours Advanced study, Yoga Philosophy with Daphne Koken // completed in 2020 12 hours Advanced study, Yoga Anatomy with Leslie Kaminoff // completed in 2019 100 hours Advanced study, Hands on assist in flow by Leah Kline, DNYS // completed in 2019 50 hours Advanced study, Creative and Intelligent sequencing by Daphne Koken // completed in 2018 20 hours Teacher Training, Liquid flow yoga by Simon Park // completed in 2017 18 hours Teacher Training, Movement meditation by Shiva Rea // completed in 2017 260 hours Yoga Teacher Training, Ashtanga vinyasa yoga and Power yoga, CYT // completed in 2015 30 hours Teacher Training, Vinyasa flow yoga, Vini yoga // completed in 2014 200 hours Yoga Teacher Training, Hatha yoga, CYT // completed in 2014 60 hours Training Research on Yoga in Education (RYE) // ongoing RainbowKidsYoga Yoga for kids Teacher training course // completed 2013 30 hours Yoga for kids Teacher training course // completed 2012 Affiliations Yoga Alliance // Member 2014-Present Bulgarian Ashtanga Yoga Academy // Member 2015-Present Who are "my" students?
I know, it sounds weird... "My" students? No, these are the people I really love and enjoy working, sharing yoga and practising with.
Who they think they are? Well, I asked them and here are the answers. They think they are active, funny, creative, loving, caring, playful, artistic, curious, adventurous, sensitive, optimistic explorers, nature- and outdoor life lovers, dedicated parents and simply homo sapiens. They love walking, having fun, painting, cooking, gardening, biking (of course, we are in Netherlands), playing sports, swimming, dancing, running, hiking, making pictures, art, reading, sleeping (we all do love sleeping!), being by the sea, spending time with their families, being connected, being offline, being seen and felt... What I see when we practise together? I see beautiful passionate conscious souls, who love challenges and never give up. I see lovable people, who's hearts are so big and open, so they could hug the whole world. And it makes me wake up every morning with a smile and energy, it makes my heart singing. Thank you for being part of my life and yoga journey. Thank you for having me in your lives. Namaste. What "My"students say about my classes?
Again: "My" students?!?!... Come on. The people I love working, sharing and practising yoga with.
I asked them. Here is what they said: |
BE ACTIVE, Stay ACTIVE - Some others dreams and goals...
As a multi-passionate person, I have always worked on more projects related to yoga and active life than just teaching yoga (like running a tiny yoga shala in the mountain where there will be affordable yoga and hiking retreats; like starting a monthly yoga membership, designed for busy people; like hiking and filming the Balkan Mountain trek - from peak Kom to cape Emine; like doing karma yoga and voluntary work in Bihar School of Yoga ashram in Munger, India, etc.).
I wish I could dedicate more time to these projects but life challenges and the reality we all live in brought me back to "having a real job" :) and working behind-the-desk for living.
I do believe that there will be time and space in the Universe where I will be able to focus only on yoga and realize all my projects.
This is the reason for keeping a donation page active - if you feel like supporting me - you are very welcome to donate or contact me - maybe we share dreams and could cooperate in making them come true?
I wish I could dedicate more time to these projects but life challenges and the reality we all live in brought me back to "having a real job" :) and working behind-the-desk for living.
I do believe that there will be time and space in the Universe where I will be able to focus only on yoga and realize all my projects.
This is the reason for keeping a donation page active - if you feel like supporting me - you are very welcome to donate or contact me - maybe we share dreams and could cooperate in making them come true?
