PranaVashya backbending/flexibility and strengthening method workshop 11th to 12th October 2025

2 workshops over 2 days for £50 each or £100 for 3

Certified in Mysore under the guidance of Yogacharya Vinay Kumar, Marija holds a passion for backbendings and for reaching the maximum potential in her students. She explains that regardless of the intensity of the class and the asana we wish to achieve, not everyone will be able to reach it using the same path. Her classes take on a personal touch as she diligently works with each individual to guide them to their maximum potential,  for their greatest benefit.

Marija has a classical Ashtanga and Hatha education and is certified with level 1 and 2 at Bharatha Yoga Mysore. Marija also spent a further 3 months as an assistant teacher to Bharath Shetty. In the following two years, she moved under the tutelage of Vinay Kumar, learning the PranaVashya sequences and becoming certified to teach the Flexibility and Strengthening Programme. She further acted as assistant teacher to Vinay for 2 months.

In order to achieve the maximum benefits, we focus for 3 workshops over 2 days on the plasticity of the muscles. This is done by separating the body into sections so the practitioner can understand how to activate specific muscle groups without disturbing the rest of the body. In the long run this helps to reduce strain on the joints and contributes to overall health.

Expect lots of fun and a slightly different approach to back bendings.

As the famous saying goes, you are as healthy as your spine!