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YOGA CLASSES | YOGA WORKSHOPS
MARBELLA | ESTEPONA | ELVIRIA
YOGA FLOW WITH PETRA
Yoga on the mat and off the mat...
About Petra
Yoga Teacher with a humble touch
Petra took her first Hatha yoga class in 2001 in the United States. She was told it would help for the extreme pressure she felt at work and help ease the physical tension that she experienced in the whole body. She claims that after the first class it was like 'coming home'. She was amazed how her life and attitudes was changing so dramatically 'just because a little bit of breathing and moving around'. Each class was a journey, more interesting and rewarding than anything else she had experienced.
She continued training with well known teachers in the states and after moving to Spain she continued her studies and started an apprenticeship to become a teacher.
She is a Yoga Alliance certified Hatha and Raja Yoga teacher, and has been teaching since 2005. Her trademark is an energizing workout, which combines graceful movements with powerful breathing and a focused gaze. Working with all students abilities, she helps to create a personal yoga program suited for each individuals needs.
Petra has studied with teachers of Ashtanga, Iyengar, Anusara and Raja Yoga. Raja Yoga, the Science of the Mind, brings yoga to our everyday life and not only on the mat, so students can align not only the physical body but also their heart and soul. Petra teaches in English, Spanish and Swedish.
Classes can be found from Estepona to Marbella. Workshops and retreats are currently recurring in Spain, Sweden, Norway, Bali and India.
Read also about Yoga Benefits ›› and Yin Yoga ››
Classes
Group classes offer a lovely mix of your own energy along with others. Yoga means to unite, and by attending the group classes we unite not only with ourselves, but with other people. And sometimes it pushes us to make it to the mat which sometimes is the hardest part.
Group classes – Marbella
MONDAY Vinyasa Flow 13.00–14.15 • Tennis Puente Romano
Vinyasa Flow 19.00–20.15
• Ananda Mandira Yoga San Pedro
WEDNESDAY Slow Flow/Yin Yoga 19.00–20.15 • Ananda Mandira Yoga San Pedro
FRIDAY 13.00–14.15 Slow Flow • Tennis Puente Romano
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Private Yoga Instruction
- Private Yoga sessions can be useful:
- If you are just starting and want to better know the ABC of Yoga
- If you are an advanced student, but would like to intensify your practice
- If you have certain physical conditions that need to be attended to, even if only temporary before you are ready to join a group class.
In private instruction, your class will be created based on your needs that specific day depending on inner and outer circumstances.
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Workshops & Retreats
One day and two day workshops are held in Marbella, Norway and Sweden throughout the year. In the workshops we cover philosophy by digging deeper into the Sutras (verses) by the old Indian sage Patanjali alongside with a Vinyasa Flow class with focus on certain openings of the body. We always finish with deep relaxation and a short meditation.
PRIVATE RETREATS in Estepona, South of Spain. This is open for a very small group of 1-4 people. You will be guided by Petra in meditation, daily Hatha classes and plenty of time on your own. Massage, cooking classes and Life coaching is available upon request. Doubt, cloudy thinking and confusion subside to clarity of mind and an open and gentle heart. E-mail for more information ››
SRI LANKA
Sri Lanka Yoga and Ayurvedic
Retreat February 15–25, 2018
Barberyn Reef Ayurveda Resort, Beruwala, Sri Lanka
EMBRACING ENOUGHNESS
Let us return to our blueprint of a healthy body and a peaceful mind. Daily Yoga and ayurvedic treatments will remind us of who we really are, and leave our conditioned mind and body behind us. Join Petra for this transformative Yoga and Ayurveda retreat in the world renowned Barberyn Reef Ayurveda Resort in Sri Lanka. This is your chance to disconnect and reconnect with your ‘prana' (or the life force energy) to help you release tension and blockages throughout your body and mind in order to create more space to connect with yourself from the physical to the deepest spiritual level of your being.
ENOUGHNESS
YOGA Workshop with Petra
SHANTI SOM – June 11
In this workshop we will move towards a complete realization and acceptance of that we ARE enough, we HAVE enough and we DO enough.
There will not be much ”fixing” us, nor the pose. Noone likes to be fixed. Instead we will quiet the mind, become still even when we move, and move from external hearing to internal listening.
That way the alignement can bloom from within instead of forcefully take a shape we "believe" is true.
Come and enjoy yoga, lovely healthy snack break and the calming spirit of Shanti Som.
Bali Retreat
Gratitude with an Attitude!
– Retreat for Body, Mind and Soul
October 2018
KURA KURA Yoga Retreat, Bali in October 2018. A yoga retreat is more like a "connection" than a "disconnection". When we take time to be in nature, practice yoga and disconnect, we arrive to our authentic self where true reconnection can happen.
Kura Kura is a great place to relax, enjoy, share and learn. It is situated along a small river, a few steps away from the sea. The heart of Kura Kura is the yoga shala or community space next to the small pool. Feel free to dip in whenever you like.
Read my blog post from the Bali Retreat 2014
What I now know for sure–Lessons from Bali ››
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Yoga benefits – Read also about Yin Yoga
For me the list of benefits is infinite, but can also be described with just one word: Space.
Yoga creates space in the physical body so aches and discomfort may have more freedom to move around, which leads to ease. It also creates space emotionally, in your heart, so you can leave old and unresolved situations and feelings behind and welcome new more healthy patterns. Ultimately it creates space in your mind, so silence can enter, clarity will arise and perfect actions can be taken.
I have found that the benefits of yoga are continuously unfolding and as I dive in deeper into my practice, the benefits are constantly changing as well. It is almost like the result is adapting and finding exactly where it needs to go into your life or body at that specific time and space in your life.
Yoga is a science that has been practiced for thousands of years. According to these ancient theories, they claim that body, mind and soul are deeply connected and that has now finally also been proven by modern medicine. They often group the benefits into three different categories-physical-emotional and mental. Yoga builds bridges not only connecting ourselves with all different aspects and parts of ourselves, but most importantly also with all living beings around us. In our practice we disconnect, but only to reconnect as the final goal.
Physically the main benefits are increasing flexibility, increasing lubrication of joints, ligaments and tendons as well as massaging of all major organs. Muscles get toned and we receive a complete detoxification. Other physical benefits are as well:
- Reaction time improves
- Posture improves
- Strength and resiliency increase
- Endurance increases
- Energy level increases
- Sleep improves
- Immunity increases
- Pain decreases
Emotionally we can let go of unsettling emotions such as anger, disappointment and fear. We learn to know who we are and grow to love and accept ourselves, with all our strengths and weaknesses. Mood stabilizes, our attention grows steadier and our heart is opening towards unconditional love and compassion.
Mentally we are getting to know ourselves and our limits, how to re-wire our mind and thoughts to be able to control them. We are realizing that we can observe ourselves and others, to tune in and tune out so we can move from a reacting state of mind towards a responding state of mind. Instead of blaming others, feeling overwhelmed by certain tasks and situations, we move towards self-realization, responsibility and a sense of acceptance of each moment each time connecting more and more to the inner core of ourselves.
All the above are as I see it great side-effects. The true benefit is to find peace, acceptance and freedom. This way we can live an easeful, peaceful and useful life, serving ourselves, our families and our community.
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YIN YOGA
- Most forms of Yoga practiced today are Yang, they emphasize muscular movement and contraction. By contrast Yin Yoga targets the connective tissue, such as tendens and ligaments of the hips, pelvis and lower spine. Yin postures are held three to five minutes at a time. This type of practice complements the more muscular styles of Yoga and is a great aid for learning to sit in meditation. Yin yoga will make your Yang yoga stronger and healthier.
- Petra organizes Yin Yoga Workshops throughout the year as a compliment to the more dynamic classes where muscles are strengthened and lengthened.
Parinama association by Petra Lindros
Parinama
I am proud to be the founder of the non-profit association Parinama (org, no: G93382638). It was founded in December 2014 in the honor of my mother Eva Reiz, my first and dearest teacher who taught me exactly what Parinama represents.
Parinama is a Sanskrit word meaning transformation, change or alteration. It is the only thing in this world that we know is for sure: that nothing is ever the same; everything is always in the process of finding new forms, either small or big.
Peaceful and useful
The vision for Parinama is to promote change and growth in our community and ourselves. To actually be the change that we want to see in others. That starts with ourselves, so we can be complete and useful in other peoples growth, wellbeing and development.
Parinama projects
- Annual stipend to help, assist and pay for newly licensed yoga teachers to become legal in Spain.
- Collaboration with local massage therapists to offer massages to elderly in nearby retirement homes.
- Monthly donations to CUDECA, a private charity that offers all kinds of palliative care given without cost to patients suffering from advanced cancer. (www.cudeca.org)
'Petra continues to inspire and support the community with her Parinama Foundation. She has been a great guide for me on my yoga teaching journey. She is committed to help Yoga teachers become legal as well as fund raising to help within the local community. Her recent fund raising raffle, allowed the residents of a local retirement home to receive massages and extra care, in turn improving the quality of their lives. I sincerely wish that this foundation continues to flourish and blossom.'
Yoga with Kirsty
'Thinking of Petra Lindros and the Association Parinama cause me a great sense of gratitude and love for all the help I have received. I met Petra in my training as a yoga teacher in Marbella and she was a great inspiration for me. When I had doubts about how to share my yoga with as many people as possible, I thought of Parinama Association. I was about to throw in the towel as a teacher, and thanks to Petra and Parinama helped me to stay strong on the path that is the path of helping and serving others. Thanks to the advice and help from Parinama, every day there are more people who I can help and there are more yoga teachers committing to be of service and healing to people in need. '
Yoga with Lidia Cruzado Herrera (Parinama Stipend)
'I came to cross paths with Petra by absolute chance... One of my fellow students at the Yoga Teacher Training, happened to be extending her stay in Spain, in Málaga indeed. She mentioned Petra's classes and how great they were. After having spent 6 years abroad, I was nothing but super excited to meet new yoga teachers in La Costa del Sol, and so we came to one of Petra's classes in Marbella.
I then understood what Jade meant : ) Petra has that beautiful, positive and calmed approach in her classes and I did enjoy the experience to the fullest. We had a little chat then and she mentioned her association, Parinama, to help new teachers finding their voice and their way.
And like that, Petra introduced me to Lidia, one of her sponsored Yoga Teachers, another beautiful soul and superb yoga teacher! I've been since in touch with Petra, we have met another couple of times and all the pieces of advises and practical tips coming her way are incredibly useful and of great help! I love the idea of yogis and yoginis helping and inspiring each others and that's exactly what Petra and her association, Parinama, are about. Big thank you Petra for all the inspiration & love!'
Charo Merida with Sunsets and Bubbles
Voices
Press & Testimonials
Great article about Petra in Expressen, one of Sweden's biggest newspapers
'Efter 8 år med Petra och hennes yoga, har jag inte bara blivit välmående, utan även fått extra innehåll i livet'.
Timo Hamalinen Garum Nov 2012
'Dear Petra, thanks for your sharing your knowledge and yoga experience. It helped towards giving me a lovely holiday experience.'
Simone, London September 2010
'Petra, thank you for amazing hours on the mat. We have learned so much from you. You are very wise and inspiring'.
Cecile and John, Denmark October 2010
'Yoga med Petra har gitt meg et nytt liv og er den beste investeringen jeg noen gang har gjort! Føler at jeg har fått mye bedre fokus på dagens gjøremål, og selv mann og barn sier at mor er blitt mere balansert.
Elizabeth Smith-Tvedte Aug 2012
'Thank you so much for the joy, love and playfulness you have shown me in yoga. I could not wait for the night to pass for your morning classes. I have learned so much from you...'
Orla, UK summer 2010
'The yoga with Petra has been an incredible experience for me. I'm stronger and more flexible and I also know myself so much better. She has a special gift and I feel so privileged to have learned from her'.
Donna, London February 2010
'Petra, I have enjoyed your classes so much and I feel I have regained a lot of my strength and flexibility'.
Lisa, London August 2010
'Det ar lätt att älska yoga när man landar i Petra’s yoga värld......'
Anna Heuchenne Bauge, Seychellerna May 2012
'How amazing Petra is as a yoga teacher! She has watched and learnt how my body is able to do yoga poses and has stretched me to my limits which no other teacher has done'.
Angela, London 2010
'Thank you Petra for the beautiful classes and the lovely energy you give to them. Keep me posted on upcoming workshops.'
Susan, Italy September 2011
'I enjoyed your classes and you really 'softened' me up, thank you for all and hope I can continue taking them in the future. You taught me to soften and stretch open my heart. You are a wonderful teacher.'
Marlinda, Netherlands summer 2010
'Petra, through her experience, knowledge and talent creates a a yoga class which is challenging for the body while at the same time soothing for the soul'.
Susan Avanzi, december 2014
'Travelling a lot, I tried almost every yoga teacher in the world. The morning classes are not always easy for me, but I fell in love with the calm, warm and welcoming manner of your sessions'.
Marina Lakshmi, december 2014
My Blog
Yoga on the mat and off the mat!
My goal is to not only find peace, but to keep it as long as possible and to be able to share it with as many as I can. In this blog I want to share some of my thoughts....
Lessons learned in Sri Lanka
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Lessons learned in India
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Fall Equinox – Letting Go
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What I now know for sure–Lessons from Bali
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Dharma–Living your life
Posted by Petra Lindros
Contentment–Samtosha
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I've got plenty more to say
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