Vinyasa Tous Niveaux / All-Levels

Trainer: , Gemma Vassallo, Private: Ben Beirs, , Marion M’Shanti, , Anne Francin, Tatiana Avila-Bouru, Alex Avila, Private: Michael Hewett, Private: Maricha Dumont Category: Level: , , ,

An all-level Vinyasa class that is opened to new yoga practitioners as well as seasoned ones. Variations and modifications will be provided for each level of practice.

 

Gemma Vassallo is a Yoga Alliance certified E-RYT 500 and YACEP (Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider). She is Level 2 Baptiste Power Yoga certified and has studied with Shiva Rea’s senior teachers (plus many more inspirational teachers) and brings a unique modern flair to her classes. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, Gemma moved to France in 2014 and is now well established in Paris. She runs workshops, teacher trainings and retreats in Paris and worldwide, and was blessed to have been featured on the cover of Esprit Yoga Magazine (January 2016) Due to many past injuries and surgeries, she became intrigued by the human body and managing her own injuries (particularly the low back), which comes through in her teaching. She studied Nutritional Medicine which included 2 years of anatomy study, giving her a great foundation of knowledge on top of yoga teacher training skills. Gemma also has extensive experience as a Wellbeing Consultant in the corporate sector and she is a certified Wellness Coach. Gemma brings a wealth of knowledge to her classes in a fun and inspiring way. Her vinyasa classes are powerful, creative and challenging whilst her yin yoga classes are deep, soulful and potent. She is living her dream to empower and inspire individuals on their yogic and wellness journey.

IG: gemmavassallo

Spotify: gemmatheresa

Hailing from: The land down under, Sydney, Australia

Languages: English, French

Element: (fire, air, earth, water, Ether) FIRE

Paris QG: Anywhere I can sit along the seine in the sunshine, and bois de Boulogne, when I need a hit of nature

Inspirational Deity: One word - Kali

Inspirational Reads: Autobiography of a Yogi

Fave Yoga Getaway: I love when an international teacher comes to town and all my fellow teachers, friends and students are practicing next to me. It doesn’t matter where I am but rather who I’m with, sharing the experience with

Benjamin Beirs has been practicing yoga and meditation since his teenage years, when he was introduced to the practice by his father, who owned a yoga studio in Philadelphia. While enrolled at Peabody Conservatory to study classical guitar, he spent the summer of 2005 at the Omega Institute, where he had a life-changing experience in meeting Lama Surya Das, an American Lama in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition and the author of the bestselling book “Awakening the Buddha Within.” Since then Ben has taken numerous silent week-long meditation retreats under the guidance of Lama Surya Das at the Garrison Institute. Ben completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training at the Asheville Yoga Center in July of 2014 and a 300-hour Jivamukti Yoga teacher training at the Omega institute in May of 2016. As he is also a musician, Ben enjoys bringing live music into his yoga classes. Ben believes yoga and meditation are life-changing practices that bring more health, contentment, and wisdom into daily life and is honored to have the opportunity to share these practices with others.

IG: beirsguitar 

Spotify: No spotify but you can find my albums by searching Benjamin Beirs!

Hailing from: Greater Philadelphia area, USA

Languages: English, French - want to learn Italian, Tibetan, and Sanskrit! 

Element: (fire, air, earth, water, ether): Air and Fire (Vata / Pitta)

Paris QG: Love St. Michel, Shakespeare and Co, Montmartre

Inspirational Deity: In no particular order - Tara, Vajrasattva, Ganesha, Saraswati, Hanuman

Spirit Animal: My spirit animal is the black panther!

Inspirational Reads: Awakening the Buddha Within by Lama Surya Das

Fave Yoga Getaway: Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, USA

Yoga came into my life more than 15 years ago through learning breathing exercises and relaxation techniques. During a stop of several months in India I discovered asanas, Indian philosophy and Vipassana meditation. Diving into the heart of this land of my ancestors, I extracted the essence by going further in learning a new way of life, studying Yoga Therapy (200h Yoga Alliance) in Kerala. My thirst for learning was exponential. I went on a training in Ayurveda at Kerala Ayurveda Academy and Reiki in Thailand in which we trained on patients from psychiatric hospitals and cancer area. I furthered my studies in Lithotherapy in France. I teach in various studios in Paris and continue to go deeper into my Yoga practice every year through different trainings : - Yoga Psychology at the Sivananda Ashram (100h) - Yoga Vinyasa with Meghan Currie (200h Yoga Alliance) In 2016/2017, I will do a new training in Yoga Science (300h Yoga Alliance) with Suzanne Faith & Nico Luce, among others ... I propose a slow but intense flow that works on both breathing, endurance and deep connection to the Self. Shakti Yoga is a 1 hour and a half class which combine this dimension and Lithotherapy as the final meditation is done with the help of gemstones and semi-precious stones.

IG & Spotify: marion.msanti

Hailing from: Paris with gujrati roots

Languages : French, English 

Element: (fire, air, earth, water, Ether: air !!

Paris QG: wherever in Paris ī can sit on the grass / marche des enfants rouges

Inspirational Deity: Durga

Spirit Animal: Koala 

Inspirational Reads: La nuit des temps de barjavel

Fave Yoga Getaway: Meditation to feel unlimited and infinite 

After practicing ballet for many years, Anne turned naturally to yoga in 2009. Working while in event communication, she finds her harmony through the daily practice of yoga. The desire to teach grew slowly and gradually. She finally decided to follow Gérard Arnaud Vinyasa and Hatha Yoga teacher training (Yoga Alliance certified RYT 200). Since June 2016, Anne continues her training with Shiva Rea to get certified in Prana Vinyasa®. The continuous enrichment of her teaching and practice enables her to transmit the energy and inner peace of yoga.

Hailing from: I am a green product, 100% from Normandy!

Languages: French / English

Element: I definitely feel like "une fille de l'air"...

Paris QG : Les Batignolles!!! I love its village spirit, kids running everywhere and the coffee shop Dose (82 place du Dr Félix Lobligeois)

Spirit Animal: Flying unicorn forever :-p

Inspirational Reads: I am a great reader, finding inspiration in many sources, from the magical and beautiful Upanishads to Barjavel science fiction novel "La nuit des temps". I am also a big fan of Albert Camus's work and love everything from Nancy Huston. But my greatest source of inspiration remains Le Petit Prince.

Fave Yoga Getaway: Best getaway ever was in wonderful Santorini, on the roof of a wonderful typical white church above the blue caldera, during a wonderful Nidra session, guided by the wonderful Shiva Rea... these conditions will never be reunited again, but uniqueness makes this moment eternal...

Tatiana was born in Cannes, France. Her understanding of working with the physical body began at an early age. At 7 years old, she was already competing all over France in rhythmic gymnastics competitions. An eventual ballet career began, which brought her to New York City. At the reknown Merce Cunningham Dance School, the hectic and demanding world of dance turned Tatiana to vinyasa yoga practices as a way to alleviate the pressure. In 2012, she graduated a 200HR-RYT training at the Sonic Yoga in Hell's Kitchen NYC and moved back to Paris. Laughing Lotus Yoga trainings marked the true and passionate style of teaching for Tatiana. A lotus class can be defined as uplifting, innovative and soulful journey. A practice steeped in the timeless traditions of yoga, fused with music and divine inspiration. Tatiana now teaches with many studios in Paris and is an ambassador for beautiful brands like lululemon, Yogawheel France and mymalanecklace.

IG: tatianayoga

Spotify:Tatiana Avila-Bouru

Hailing from: I was born in Cannes but after 4 years in NYC and marrying a New Yorker I feel like I have some New Yorker blood in my body

Languages: French, English and a bit of Spanish

Element: I'm very earthy but fire is definitely part of me too

Paris QG: the glowing cafe for a vegan latte, a porridge and browsing all the natural cosmetic around !

Inspirational Deity: Durga

Spirit Animal: Tiger🐯

Inspirational Reads: I am Malala

Fave Yoga Getaway: Definitely NYC especially Laughing Lotus

Alex was born in NYC. He speaks English, Spanish and, of course, French since becoming Parisien! After starting his personal practice at Yoga Vida in NYC, Alex continues to be drawn to Vinyasa yoga practices. It was a perfect choice to continue this journey with a Jivamukti Teacher Training (300 hour) in India. One can expect his classes to be challenging yet soothing. Alex also plays groovy and funky music while creatively flowing you in a Jivamukti or Vinyasa class. Alex always tries to make his asana practice fun and intense while including the spiritual teachings with uplifting messages, mantras and meditation. As he always says, "Let the magic happen lovers and be true to yourself."

IG: alexavilayoga

Spotify : Alexander Marvin Avila

Hailing from: New York - Paris - Guatemala

Languages: French , English Spanish

Element: Blend of Air and Fire!

Paris QG: Straight from the 'hood of Batignolles in Paris! Favorite spotz : Ichiban sushi ! Rue des dames ! And Dose dealer de café

Inspirational Reads: The untethered soul - Michael A. Singer

Fave Yoga Getaway: Yoga retreats with myself and Tatiana at Amorgos Island, Greece

Michael has been teaching yoga in New York City since 1997. In his classes and workshops, Michael weaves together philosophies, asana, music and meditation to experientially guide students along their paths with humor, scholarship, and artistry. In 2009, he founded Sarva Yoga Academy. SYA offers transformational education, retreats & international adventure. As a DJ/composer/guitarista Michael Hewett is a graduate of Berklee College of Music, video instructor and blogger for Guitar World magazine, played guitar on the hit Broadway show 'Wicked', tours internationally, and composes for dance, television and film. A guitarist of 30 years, Michael works fluidly in acoustic, electric and dance music genres. Over the past sixteen years, he has studied with Alan Finger, Cyndi Lee, David Nichtern, Sharon Gannon and David Life, Lama Marut, Kimberley Theresa, Douglas Veenhof, Leslie Kaminoff and John Yates,PhD to name a few. IG & Spotify: I have two: Sarvayogaacademy and djnagual

Hailing from: Brooklyn

Languages: English and music

Element: (fire, air, earth, water, Ether): all of the above

Paris QG: Sain Germain

Spirit Animal: Jaguar

Inspirational Reads: The Cosmic Serpent - Dr. Jeremy Narby

Fave Yoga Getaway: Vermont

Après avoir été danseuse professionnelle près de dix années et notamment à l'Opéra de Paris, guidée par sa volonté de se connaitre soi-même, Maricha Dumont s'est rendue en Inde de nombreuses fois. C'est là bas qu'elle tombe amoureuse du pays et de ses habitants et se forme lors de son premier voyage aux massages et à la médecine ayurvedique à "School of Ayurveda and Panchakarma". Lors d'autres voyages dans ce pays elle sera diplômée de trois instituts de Yoga : le premier à Varanasi, le second au fameux Sivananda Ashram et le dernier à Tattvaa Yoga Shala, Rishikesh, où elle retourne régulièrement, pour continuer à approfondir sa pratique et son enseignements. Ces certifications reconnues par Yoga Alliance (700 heures) lui permettent d'enseigner l'Ashtanga, le Vinyasa et le Sivanada Hatha Yoga. Elève assidue et pratiquante de la philosophie yogique dans son ensemble, Maricha enseigne également des cours de Pranayama, Méditation et Yoga Nidra.

IG: maricha_yoga

Hailing from: Mother Earth

Languages: French and English

Element: (fire, air, earth, water, Ether) - All of them

Paris QG: Les Quais de Seine

Inspirational Deity: Green Tara

Inspirational Reads: Krishnamurti - Alan Watts

Fave Yoga Getaway: Listening to all our senses, emotions, and feelings and diving into it with consciousness.