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The most important relationship you should focus on is with yourself. And the rest will follow 🩵

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FRONT SPLITS WORKSHOP is finally happening online!

In this 2-hour workshop, we’ll explore various drills to safely achieve splits, while avoiding passive stretching. We’ll help you discover what works best for your progress.

Here’s a sneak peek into what we’ll cover as well:

⭐️ Understanding splits from an anatomy perspective
⭐️ Personalized tips for progressing in splits
⭐️ How the breathing impact the stretching
⭐️ Cases when we lose flexibility and why
⭐️ How working on the backends can improve your splits

I guarantee it’s going to be an interesting workshop!

WHEN:
Date: Sunday, January 28th
Time: 6 PM Berlin time
Duration: 1,5-2 hours
Recording available for 2 months

Price: 25€ (25% discount for my telegram community - link in BIO to join it)

P.S. We will need yoga blocks and socks that can slide on the floor.

TO BOOK THE WORKSHOP - LINK IN BIO

Can’t wait to see you!

Online Weekly Schedule:

🌟 FLEXIBILITY YOGA🌟
WEDNESDAY / 6PM BERLIN TIME
Yoga class for flexibility and mobility. We’ll work on hips and shoulder opening, mastering splits and beautiful backends. Each class has a specific theme.

70 minutes
Recording is available for 5 days.

🌟YOGA&PRANAYAMA🌟
SATURDAYS / 9 AM BERLIN TIME
30 min of pranayama + 30 min of yoga session. This class prioritizes your well-being, exploring the breath’s influence on the brain and its ability to calm down the nervous system.

60 minutes
Recording is available for 5 days.

The booking links are in the BIO and highlighted under ‘online schedule’.

I am so excited to start the new online yoga season! ❤️❤️❤️

How to Check if You’re Doing a Yoga Pose Right?
👉 In 3 Breaths.

Some yoga poses can be tricky to hold, but here’s the trick: hold a pose for 3 breaths.

Let’s take the example of a backbend. As you ease into the pose, you may quickly sense discomfort and an urge to exit the pose. Instead, challenge yourself to re-enter the pose, explore your range of motion, and find the point where you can comfortably stay and breathe for 3 full inhales.

Each inhale is an opportunity to notice yourself within the pose and each inhale is for taking an action: to go deeper, take one step back, or even find easier variations for the pose.

If, at any point, you begin to feel uncomfortable or uneasy, take a step back and breathe deeply. The breath goes over the pose geometry.

This principle applies not only in challenging poses but also in stretching exercises where understanding depth before encountering pain is key.

You progress when you can «breath» the pose.

Keep it simple, listen to your body, and enjoy your yoga!

Online FLEXIBILITY YOGA classes start next week! ❤️

I am very excited to start the new year with fresh goals, yoga classes, and workshops.

Here’s what’s coming up 👇

Online Schedule:

🌟 Online Regular Classes in groups: I’ll create classes based on your input and I will need your help. I will ask you a few questions in Stories soon.

🌟 Online Split Workshop on January 28th (details coming soon).

🌟 Private Online Classes: Whether you’re a performer, dancer, or just curious, personalized anatomy-focused classes are available. I can even record them for you!

Offline Schedule:

🌟 February&March: Yoga Workshops and classes in Las Palmas City, Gran Canaria.

🌟 April 18-21: Yoga classes at the awesome Dance Camp with in Mallorca. I can't wait!

A few events more, but I will announce them later!

Have I mentioned how much I love my yoga job? ❤️

📸 .luzz

✨ Happy New Year to everyone reading this post! ✨

I wish each of you to find a balance between your body and mind. It might sound cliché, but imagine a life where your thoughts, feelings, words, and actions align.

When your mind and body work together, and your words match your actions, you’ll discover real strength.

Here’s to a year of happiness, alignment, and well-being! 🥂

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Ps. Thank you 2023, you were amazing 🤟

#2024

🌟 Looking back at 2023, filled with yoga and dance, I thought, “Why not mix them in a Dancer-Inspired yoga flow?”

This unique, experimental blend of dance and yoga class is created to unleash a sense of freedom, mindfulness movement, relaxation, and just being yourself.

I’m trying something new, so I’m super excited to see how it goes!

Join me! It’s a free 30-minute class on the LUVO APP (install the app to join).

📅 Friday, Dec 29
🕒 3 pm CET / 9 am EST

Come along — it’s gonna be a fun experience of flowing energy! ✨

Vinyasa flow has always been one of my favorite yoga styles.
This is a flow where each breath meets motion, and every pose transitions seamlessly into the next, creating a sensation akin to dancing aligning your body and mind.

Join me today and discover the beauty of Flow Yoga today on a LUVO APP where every Monday I teach a free 30-minute yoga class. Every week we have a different class and focus 🧘‍♀️

LUVO APP (you need to download the app)
3pm CET / 9am EST
Free 30 min class
Monday, Dec, 11

Can yoga train our brain? 🧠

We all know that our brains develop new neural connections when we try something new or challenge ourselves. Can we apply this idea to yoga?

On average, a person can focus on around 3 things at once, while someone with exceptional concentration abilities can manage up to seven. Imagine yourself in a yoga pose, listening to your instructor’s saying: «Allign your hips, twist through the middle ribs, and look at your top hand.»

Each instruction acts as an additional anchor for our attention. The more adjustments we can keep in mind, the more we train our brain, attention, and focus.
Now, think about attempting a new yoga pose you’ve never tried before 🤯

My advice is to explore different yoga classes and styles not only to train your body but also to stimulate your brain 🧠

📸 .luzz

🌟 SPLITS WORKSHOP with Yulia Reznik 🌟
Saturday, December 2nd | 2pm (will be confirmed) | 90-Minute

Ready to take your splits flexibility to new heights? Join us for a practical workshop where , a certified yoga & stretching teacher with a passion for anatomy and body mobility, will guide you through the secrets of achieving deep and safe front splits.

What you gonna learn:

✨ Active Flexibility Drills: Elevate your flexibility with dynamic exercises.
✨ Mechanics of Front Splits: Dive into the details of hip and hamstring opening, quadriceps engaging for that perfect split.
✨ Anatomy Understanding: Gain insights into how your muscles work to maximize your practice.
✨ Stretching Routine & Pro Tips: Learn a comprehensive routine and insider tips for better results.

Ps. Bring your sliding socks 🧦

Yulia believes that understanding your body leads to a stronger connection, empowering you to deepen your practice. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to transform your flexibility journey!

But that’s not all! After the workshop, we’re kicking off the Pre-New Year party! 🎉

Secure your spot now, DM us 💫

Welcome to Day 2 of !

For today's practice, I chose the Revolved Head-to-Knee Pose. This pose offers a profound twist, particularly engaging the mid-ribs as you transition from facing the wall to turning towards the sky. As we move through this pose, we'll be stretching the muscles around the ribs on the upper side while simultaneously contracting those on the lower ribs. Remember to maintain steady and normal breathing throughout the practice 💚

Come join us for this practice together with our wonderful hosts and sponsors.

We support sustainability with Upcycled Yoga Wear from ♻️

Comfort Bra in Lilac
High-Waisted Leggings in Lilac

🍂 Hosts :


farmgirl


🎁 Organic Sponsors :

Hips feeling like Honey? 🍯✨

Join my HONEY HIPS 30-minute FREE online yoga class exclusively on the app! 📱

Let's actively expand your range of motion and set those hips free working on your hip joints and flexors. By the end of this class, you will feel a lightness and farewell to any lingering back discomfort.

📅 Monday, November 13th
🕒 3 pm CET / 9 am EST

Join me every Monday for a series of LIVE 30-minute classes on the Luvo app. Here's a sneak peek into the upcoming sessions:

🌼 13 Nov: Honey Hips
🌿 20 Nov: Hatha Flow
💪 27 Nov: Strong and Flexible Spine

About scary surfing 🏄‍♀️
I want to share my story because it’s not always how it looks like on Instagram 😁

I tried surfing a couple of years ago and I still consider myself very much a beginner. The moment I catch the wave feels amazing! Pure happiness, clean and focused mind, adrenaline. But the funny thing here is that I’m scared to death of waves 🤷‍♀️

Waves always look smaller until you are in the water, I have a rough time paddling further, simply because I’m very scared of the coming waves.

Whenever I am under water my body panics and I drink it 😁
I can’t even control it.

So why am I still doing it? Because it’s a huge exit from my comfort zone, every time I go, I feel that it helps my personal growth. Every time I catch the wave, I’m the happiest person, but I have to work hard physically and mentally in order to do it. It’s a reflection of life in general, I think.
Perhaps I’ll never be a great surfer, but what I get out of it is much bigger for me personally 🙏

OK, I have to say I liked the fact that many of you have mistaken my age and thought I'm much younger than I actually am 🙏

In my previous post, I shared my thoughts on happiness, and in this one, I'd like to share some of my daily choices.

You are what you are today because of the choices you made in the past. You can call it karma or luck. The point is that something has brought you to where you are today.

I firmly believe that staying active is one of the most vital aspects of maintaining a youthful appearance. I simply don't buy into the notion that working out is dull. My belief is that those who find it boring haven't explored a variety of activities; there's bound to be something enjoyable out there.

As you already know, I incorporate daily yoga into my routine. I never need to motivate myself; it's just a natural part of my day 🧘‍♀️

However, there's something else I make a conscious effort to do – I regularly work on improving my posture. I have scoliosis, and without taking proactive measures, it would add an extra 10 years to my appearance 😅

Bad posture brings a protruding belly, a double chin, not to mention the accompanying back pain, discomfort, and other inconveniences 😐

It is really important to work on a good posture 💚

So, there are no secret tricks here, just everyday choices that we make 🌿

Wow, 37! OMG! 🙈
Happy Birthday to me! ✨
I must admit, I'm feeling so much happier now than when I was 27 or even 17.

So, what have I learned about happiness along the way?

I believe it boils down to two essential things:

❤️ First, it's about fostering deep social connections with the people you love—your partner, family, and good friends. As humans, we've always thrived in tribes, finding our sense of belonging, safety, and love within these communities. For the longest time, I believed I could be complete on my own, but deep down, I often felt a sense of loneliness even in the most awe-inspiring places on Earth. I'm incredibly grateful that I have wonderful people in my life with whom I can share both the beautiful and not-pretty moments.

❤️ Secondly, there's the aspect of work. I'm a firm believer that we should love what we do and be compensated for it. When you genuinely enjoy your job, time seems to fly by, you have the opportunity to develop your talents and skills, and you're willing to put in the hard work. I've experimented with quite a few different jobs (and I'm still exploring), but one thing I've come to understand is that if you spend eight hours a day doing something you despise, burnout becomes an inevitability. Loving what you do is an absolute blessing.

And what else? Staying active, of course!

What is happiness for you in the big picture?

New ONLINE class with me on Saturday mornings!

Imagine waking up on a weekend and starting your day with breath, yoga and positive intentions that set the tone for your day 😇

Guided by the principles of embodied hatha yoga, we'll build a deeper connection between body and mind and strong core of course 💪

Perfect morning routine with yoga and self-love 💚

🕘 When: Every Saturday at 9:00 AM (CET time)
⏱️ Duration: 70 minutes of pure self-care
💰 Investment: 10 € per class
🌍 Suitable for all levels

Bonus: Digestion Technique - Uddiyana Bandha
If you skip breakfast before the class, you can discover the "Uddiyana bandha" technique - a powerful practice that improves digestion, stretches the diaphragm, and releases energy blockages in the body.

If you can't make it Live, the recording will be provided.

The booking link is in BIO

Is balance our ultimate goal? 🤔
I used to associate balance in life with perfect work-life harmony, emotions under control, stable and good routine.

But thinking about that recently I got an idea: what if balance thrives on contrasts?

Sometimes, those crazy working days where I push my limits beyond the norm lead to growth and being really proud of results of my hard work.

Yet, after these intense moments, another kind of contrast is needed. I am disconnecting from social media, spending time outdoors connecting with nature, and enjoying quiet moments. Maybe you have seen my "here&now" stories, they come from this idea ☺️

So maybe true balance is the synergy of these two opposite experiences?

Like dancing between contrasts, experiencing highs and lows.
Striving, achieving, and then resting deeply in the stillness 🦓

But the most important here is to listen to yourself and know when to shift and recharge the batteries. Slowly I am getting better with that 🙏

📸 .luzz

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Welcome to DAY 7 of the challenge, which is the last one 🥹

It was a pleasure organizing, hosting this event myself, and meeting wonderful yogis along the way. Big THANK YOU to everyone who joined in – your energy made this experience truly special! 🙏

Big thanks to fellow hosts, , , and .farmgirl – girls, you rock! I hope we collaborate again soon ❤️

Much gratitude to for making this journey even more special 🌟

My today's pose is the Eight-Angle Pose and its preparation. One of the first advanced balance poses I learned.

We're about to crown the winner! Stay tuned! 🏆

To all who embraced the challenge, BIG THANK YOU 🙏

☀️ Welcome to day 4 of and today we are practicing twist poses.

Join us for 7 days to nourish your system and help increase your energy levels 💫

Hosts :

farmgirl


Outfit sponsored by

Pose line up :
Day 1 : Seated
Day 2 : Backbend
Day 3 : Folds
Day 4 : Twists
Day 5 : Standing
Day 6 : Balancing
Day 7 : Yogis Choice

Here’s how to join:
1. Repost the flyer and tag a few friends to play
2. Follow and the hosts
3. Use Hashtag
in your captions
4. Tag all hosts and in each post
5. Be respectful of your body (all modifications and variations are awesome!)
6. Be creative with your poses and have fun!

JOIN a free 30 min FULL BODY STRETCHING with on the app
Monday, 7th of August
3 PM CET / 9 AM EST
30 min class

In this class, Yulia will guide you through a series of dynamic and static stretching exercises that target every major muscle group in your body.
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced practitioner, Yulia will tailor the class to accommodate all levels of flexibility 🧘‍♀️

Links to download the app👇
GooglePlay: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.luvo

AppStore: https://apps.apple.com/app/luvo-zest2live/id1617104475

💫NEW CHALLENGE ANNOUNCEMENT 💫


Aug.15-21

The summer months are a time of light and warmth, and the energy of summer radiates at a high vibration. To balance the heat and energy of the summer season, aim to cultivate the opposite environment on the inside of the body — cool and calm. One of the best ways to encourage equilibrium in your body is through your yoga practice. Join us for 7 days to nourish your system and help increase your energy levels.

Hosts :

farmgirl


Sponsored by :


Pose line up :
Day 1 : Seated
Day 2 : Backbend
Day 3 : Folds
Day 4 : Twists
Day 5 : Standing
Day 6 : Balancing
Day 7 : Yogis Choice

Here’s how to join:
1. Repost the flyer and tag a few friends to play.
2. Follow and the hosts.
3. Use Hashtag
in your captions.
4. Tag all hosts and in each post.
5. Be respectful of your body (all modifications and variations are awesome!)
6. Be creative with your poses and have fun!

The most active yogi will receive a set of comfort leggings from new collection 🙏!

Time for some recommended books 🤓

During summer, I usually shift from business/self-development books to fiction and enjoy stories, especially love stories!

Here are 3 books I recently enjoyed a lot (pics in the carousel for your convenience):

1. Martin Eden by Jack London.
It is a story of a very poor guy from the working class who falls in love with a girl from a higher social class and has to get smarter and maybe even a best-seller author. And surprisingly he does it overpassing the education level of his sweetheart. One more prove that all limitations are in our heads.

2. Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden.
I always loved Japanese culture and this book shows the story of a geisha with a deep understanding of the female soul. It's surprising to me that a man wrote it because it feels so feminine.

3. The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough.
A classic and dramatic love story novel. I was deeply touched by this book and needed a few days to process it. Definitely, an amazing book if you are looking for a good and deep love storybook.

Have you read any of these? 📚

Not gonna lie, this isn't a typical Instagram pic, but it's so ME! 😄

Ever noticed that yogis seem to look younger? 🧘‍♀️

That's why I'm here to motivate you to lift those legs higher than your head sometimes!

Google can give you all the benefits (trust me, there are plenty), but let me just say, there are tons of variations to try that don't involve full-on inversions like headstands or handstands.

That's good energy and a beauty boost 💁‍♀️

So do you ever lift your legs up?

Elbows in or out in down dog? What are bandhas and why would we engage them? Do we really need to stretch our hamstrings?

I've just completed an incredible anatomy course with , and I can't wait to share many answers I got on these and other questions. My results before and after the course you can see in the carousel. Not bad, right? 😎

In the course, I delved deep into posture alignments and explored the intricate details of our body's anatomy. Some may argue, "Who cares? I practice as I can." But let me tell you,
from head to toe, every part is interconnected. Paying attention to proper alignments, balancing our muscles, and moving in a healthy way facilitates the flow of energy, cleansing both our body and mind.

The more I immerse myself in my yoga practice, the more I appreciate the complexity of the human body. It truly is an amazing ecosystem. By understanding how to use it correctly, we can forge a profound connection between our body and mind, and ultimately, improve the quality of our lives.

Yoga has been my guiding light, helping me develop intuition, live in the present moment, and believe in myself.

Imagine a world where more people embraced this body-mind connection — where fewer people would experience depression.

Practice yoga my friends and be happy! 🌿

When you find yourself in a state of flow, something magical happens 💫

We may debate the existence of energy, but there are undeniable moments when everything aligns effortlessly—when the right people and possibilities find their way to us. Don't you agree?

Be the radiant light you want to attract 🌟

📸 .luzz

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What does being balanced mean? And how to get there? 🤔
Being balanced, in a flow, staying positive is quite a fluffy thing and everyone sees a different meaning in it.

So let’s get some things clear here.
Being balanced means being in a green zone where we have flowing energy to create, we feel power and productivity. We see things as they are or even better. This is the state where we are creative and ideas come without effort. People around us characterize us as positive and good to be around.

If you imagine your mental health as a structure (see in carousel), a green healthy zone 😇 would be in the middle between
- apathy, a state where we have low energy, no motivation, our vision is very limited, and we are very likely close to depression, the blue zone 😞
- and hyperactivity, where we are doing many things but mainly motivated by panic, anxiety and restlessness; it is kind of fake productivity, and this state leads to apathy in the long run, the red zone 🤯

It is normal to shift to apathy and hyper activity from time to time. The important thing is to come back to a green zone and stay there most of the time.

So, the first steps towards being in a green zone would be:
1. noticing your condition and where you are
2. knowing what personally works for you to either boost your energy from a passive state or calming down when it is necessary.

My typical scenario for many years was working hard as hell and to be in a red zone which always soon or later lead me to a low energy condition and long recoveries.
I started noticing my states and practicing different ways (I call them rituals) in order to get back to a green balance zone

Not so many of you know that my passion for yoga and beautiful body shapes started a few years ago after trying pole dance. I was obsessed with the idea of getting split with no gymnastic background, being stronger and more flexible.
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And there is one lady who’s blaming it was! 😃
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I am so happy I met you on my way, I am so grateful that I discovered much more than I could even imagine. I am so happy that I was your student and became your friend. Maybe we do not meet often but when we do, it is always a happy moment ❤️
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Olga is an amazing choreographer and owner of a dance studio in Zurich. One day I will come and visit you there 💃

When a monkey mind drives you crazy 😵‍💫
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Recently I’ve had a little more time for myself and have started to work on my awareness and the focus of my thoughts.
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By being aware of my thoughts, I was terrified by how much time and energy my mind spent on possible things that could happen in the future or alternative ways that past events could have turned out.
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And it would be great if I were Steven Spielberg creating movie scenarios, but I’m not, and most of these thoughts are useless garbage.
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Noticing the focus of the mind is already a big step because we can have a full control of only one thing in life – our thoughts 🤔
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Just imagine some people using their minds to create patterns and innovations to improve other people’s lives, and others just for dealing with a personal dramaю An interesting subject to think about, right? 🤓
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Would you like me to share more of my experiences in my self-awareness search? 😉