About
Nadja is a San Francisco Bay Area, Silicon Valley yoga teacher who started yoga as a cure for her blues. Not far into her practice she realized that yoga is much more than asana and cool yoga pants. By combining the body and mind through the rhythm of breath, yoga became not just a practice, but a path to a better way of life.
Experience
Nadja is certified E-RYT 200 (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher) and RPYT (Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher) by Yoga Alliance. She is a YTT-F (Yoga Teacher Training Faculty Member) at EastWest Yoga and a Level 1 Reiki practitioner. She specializes in Yin Yoga, Gentle/Restorative, Meditation, and Hatha Flow Yoga integrating multiple aspects of yoga including Pranayama, Mudra, and Mindfulness.
She also continually advances her education through workshops and trainings.
Teaching Style
To help students get the most out of their practice from her class, Nadja teaches with a focus on proper form before the flair and awareness of breath. She incorporates modifications and alternate poses to ensure that each person is able to participate throughout the class at a level that is comfortable to them. With yoga, one size does not fit all.
While Nadja teaches at all levels, she has a soft spot for beginners who deserve a patient and solid start for their transformative journey. Join her for a fun, friendly, yet challenging blend of the physical and spiritual worlds that comprise yoga.
Diversions
Nadja is a wandering spirit, captivated by art, creativity, and new experiences in life. At home, she enjoys sharing her own practice with her two sphynx cats. Off the mat, Nadja earned a BA in Graphic Design Studies and Photographic Arts from San Jose State, and is a graphic designer, global trotter, cat lover, tea aficionado, and cacti admirer. For the latest scoop, follow her on instagram and twitter.
Habla español. Catmaste!
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Things I Like
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Classes
Join Nadja in one of her scheduled classes. She teaches yoga in Los Altos, Mountain View, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, and online.
East West Yoga
20670 Stevens Creek Blvd · Cupertino, CA 95014
408‑517‑9111
eastwest-yoga.com
Tue 10:30AM : Yin Yoga
Tue 12:00PM : Hatha Flow
Thu 10:30AM : Yin Yoga
book a class
Yoga of Los Altos
377 First St · Los Altos, CA 94022
650‑397‑9779
yogaoflosaltos.com
Mon 9:15AM : Yin Yoga
Wed 9:15AM : Yin Yoga
book a class
Moffett Towers Club
1080 Enterprise Way · Sunnyvale, CA 94089
408‑419‑7830
moffett-towers-club.com
Mon 11:30AM : Yin Yoga
Mon 12:15PM : Vinyasa Flow
Wed 11:30AM : Yin Yoga
Wed 12:15PM : Vinyasa Flow
Thu 12:15PM : Vinyasa Flow
book a class (members only)
Google
1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy · Mountain View, CA 94043
650‑253‑0000
google.com
Tue 4:00PM : Vinyasa (TC5)
Thu 4:00PM : Yin Yoga (CSPN222)
Fri 12:00PM : Vinyasa (QD3)
(Googlers only)
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Wed 7:00PM – 7:45PM : Yin for Yangsters
Fri 9:30AM – 9:50AM : Luminous Breath
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Workshops and Events
Spring Cleaning for Your Soul!
Save the date! Saturday 25-May-2019 Yin Yoga Release tension in your mind and body Revitalize connective tissues Increase flexibility and range of motion Sage Smudge Cleanse your mind and soul Release negative ions Lift your spirits ...
Yin Yoga: Roll into Spring!
Awaken your mind, body, and spirit from Winter! Roll away stress, tension, and anxietyRelieve headaches Relax sore and stiff musclesImprove circulation According to the Chinese Five Element Theory, the transition from Winter to...
Yin Pranayama Detox
Revitalize yourself with a yoga-based cleanse. Spend an afternoon with Nadja in Yin Detox, a calming and purifying practice focusing on the flow of prana in the lymphatic and cardiovascular systems.Nadja will guide you through fluid yin sequences aimed at...
Private Sessions
Pamper yourself with the convenience, privacy, and personal attention of a private yoga session at your home or office. Working privately with Nadja means that your session is tailored to your individual and specific needs. Everyone is different and each person has their own unique circumstances.
If you’re just beginning your yoga journey, congratulations! Let Nadja help you understand proper form and alignment. Start strong and on the right foot before any bad habits develop. Realize the fastest way to enjoy the benefits of yoga.
If you’re further along, Nadja can elevate your practice with adjustments, alignment, form, breath, and mental focus. Often times, students get into stuck in a routine with group classes and plateau. By having a one-on-one look at your practice, you’ll better understand what improvements are needed, and where to concentrate on, for a break through.
Private Yoga sessions include:
- well-rounded practices with a focus on strength and flexibility
- yoga poses with proper form, alignment, and modifications as needed
- yoga props such as blocks, straps, blankets, bolsters, sand bags
- pranayama (regulation of breath), and meditation techniques
- and more…
Rates include travel time, and props.
Please note there is a 24 hour cancellation policy. Charges apply for all sessions cancelled within 24 hours of the scheduled appointment.
Music plays a critical role in your yoga practice by setting the right mood.
I’m often asked about songs I use in my sessions.
On my Spotify profile, you’ll find some of the more popular playlists that I use.
Enjoy!
Reviews
Here are a few things people say about Nadja. If you are an existing student, feel free to submit your review.
I would highly recommend any yoga class taught by Nadja. She creates a welcoming environment for all students and encourages an educational dialog when teaching new poses. Nadja also excels at creating a balanced class that challenges a student’s balance, strength, and stretching ability. If you’re lucky enough to attend more than one of Nadja’s… classes per week you’ll find that the classes complement each other. Some classes focus on balance with core work while others focus on strength with back work, this results in a comprehensive yoga workout over the week. The best thing about Nadja is that she constantly improves her yoga classes by observing the class and taking feedback from students. This keeps me feeling challenged and satisfied after every yoga class. I would definitely encourage anyone to take a yoga class from Nadja. read more “”
I’ve been practicing yoga for several years now, on and off with teachers and by myself. Hands down Nadja is the best teacher that I’ve had. I go into her classes stressed and stiff and I come out feeling stretched, balanced, and peaceful. She has a great repertoire of poses and the transitions and flow… between the poses is smooth and natural. She also does a bit of aromatherapy at the end which is so calming. I am so glad Nadja is our yoga teacher. read more “”
Nadja is such an inspiring yoga instructor! Her classes are playful, challenging, and rejuvenating. I love her lighthearted personality, and the caring attention she gives to each student. I’ve attended Vinyasa, Restorative, and Yin yoga classes with Nadja and after each class I leave feeling amazing! Thank you Nadja for sharing your knowledge, kindness and… love for yoga with me! read more “”
Nadja is warm and welcoming. Her classes can be challenging, but she teaches students to practice yoga with integrity-to listen carefully to their own body and to respect where they are and what they need without judgement. Her knowledge and understanding of yoga postures and philosophy is extensive. She incorporates the underlying concepts of yoga… into her teaching, helping her students develop their body’s relationship with each asana and to begin to open their heart and mind with their practice. Nadja begins each class by asking students how they are and what they need. She can create a class to meet those needs on the spot. She effortlessly incorporates mindfulness into her teaching in every class, whether it be her candlelight vinyasa or yin. She gets to know her students and gently challenges them to extend their practice. Nadja has helped me use props and modifications while healing from a knee injury. I have seen her balance the range of ability and experience of a class to help beginners, challenge advanced students and safely support a pregnant woman right up to her delivery. Last, but most definitely not least are her yin classes. I have been taking Nadja’s yin class twice a week at East West Yoga for a year and a half and they are my favorite. She teaches pranayama and creates guided meditations for her classes. Both are deeply relaxing. Nadja takes time to do gentle adjustments on each student during class. She teaches us the difference between pain, which indicates you need to modify the pose to fit your body, and discomfort, which you can learn to get through by focusing your attention on your breath. This teaching has not only extended my yoga practice, but has helped me be more patient and resilient in my life outside the studio. read more “Nadja is warm and welcoming.”
I have been attending Nadja’s classes for about a year now, and I love them. I started yoga again (after many years of not practicing) due to some longstanding aches and pains I just couldn’t get to go away, and I feel so much better when I’m able to make it to her classes. She… starts each class asking how we feel, what do we want to work on that day, what our energy level is. This is wonderful because we then get a class tailored to our needs. Sometimes it’s relaxation and stretching, other times strengthening and sweating, and sometimes a combination of both. During class she gives very specific instructions, right down to toe position, to make sure that our form is appropriate. She always offers modifications, particularly on difficult poses, while suggesting ways to go deeper into a pose or to challenge ourselves further. She quietly walks through the class and makes adjustments to individual students as needed, something I definitely appreciate. She ends each class with a soothing shavasana, including an optional essential oil experience to help complete the practice with ultimate relaxation. I always leave her class feeling so much better then when I arrived. She is very approachable and open to questions and suggestions. I highly recommend you try one of her classes (each friend I’ve brought with me loves her classes too)! read more “I have been attending Nadja’s”
Balanced, challenging, motivating and playful: these are all words that describe Nadja’s classes. I have been practicing yoga with Nadja for over a year now, and I can honestly say that she is one of the best teachers I’ve ever had. Each class is uniquely different, and she tailors each class to best fit the… needs of those in the room, incorporating suggestions and asking us what we’d like to focus on before each class. No matter how crowded the class is, Nadja takes gentle care of every student, providing modifications and demonstrating proper alignment. Her positive energy is infectious, and I always leave feeling rejuvenated and relaxed. I often find myself smiling and laughing at her good humor, while simultaneously holding challenging poses I would otherwise be miserable in. I always look forward to shavasana, where she completes the practice with a few drops of an essential oil. Nothing is more relaxing than absorbing the fruits of my labor while smelling lavender oil. Thank you Nadja for sharing your practice with me. read more “Balanced, challenging, motivating and playful:”
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