Yoga encourages us to find our true nature – it is a method of self study. We achieve this primarily by feeling and noticing our breath. Is it slow? Is it smooth? Can we focus on it, or are we being distracted? If distracted, that’s okay! Artsy & Me can help bring your awareness back to yours breath. Before long, you’ll notice the positive effects this has on your physical and mental body.
Multiple studies have shown that our body holds on to patterns we created from childhood onward. In fact, our body might remember things that our mind has forgotten, good or bad! By linking our breath to movements, we can go through our body and notice what we need, either with or without using our words. Ultimately, this increases our awareness, which helps to re-pattern and align our body.
Through this process, yoga:
- Reduces stress
- Helps to heal emotional as well as physical injuries
- Increases focus
- Provides perspective for the needs of your current state
- So much more!
Which Practice Is Right For Me?
At Artsy & Me, specially-sequenced yoga is our main focus. Therefore, all our yoga practices follow the trauma-informed approach. This individualized form of yoga is especially appropriate if you have been diagnosed with a medical condition, physical and/or psychological in nature. Please note, however, that this is not a replacement for medical attention, and in some cases medical approval will be required before practice.
Our Global Reach
Artsy & Me also aims to promote yoga as a means of global connection. The Artsy & Me team has first-hand experience with being global citizens – the benefits but also challenges this brings. By providing opportunities to practice yoga together online, we hope to alleviate some of the stress you might experience as a result of physical distance – or frequent moving!
Online and In-Person Classes
Participating in a yoga class with someone who lives in a different country naturally calls for an online session. But Artsy & Me offers in-person classes as well. So what are the benefits of each of these?
ONLINE BENEFITS
- Lessons can be followed anywhere, joined by friends who live abroad
- Practice in the comfort of your own home
- All online classes are recorded, and access can be granted to those files
- Sessions can continue in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic
- Keep the same teacher and classes, even if you suddenly move or are unable to attend in-person
IN-PERSON BENEFITS
- The teacher can offer hands-on adjustments to help your practice
- Practice in a neutral setting, away from home and work
- Human connection provides easier means of social interaction
- Props are supplied
- No need to worry about an internet connection
- Sessions will continue online in case of circumstances such as COVID-19
Group and Individual Sessions
In addition to offering online and in-person classes, Artsy & Me also offers these sessions in group settings, or one-to-one. What are the benefits of each of these?
GROUP SESSIONS
- Promotes social engagements and interaction
- Learn from others in your group
INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS
- Focus is solely on you, allowing us to tailor the sequences to your needs
- Some people feel safer without others, as yoga can be a personal experience
Consistent with our global mindset, Artsy & Me offers sessions in English, Dutch, and Norwegian.
Schedule
| TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY |
| Vinyasa Flow Amsterdam: 7:30 – 8:30PM Central Time: 12:30 – 1:30PM | Hatha Yoga Amsterdam: 6:30 – 7:30PM Central Time: 11:30AM – 12:30PM | Vinyasa Flow Amsterdam: 5:00 – 6:00PM Central Time: 10:00 – 11:00AM | Kids Yoga Ages 7 – 9 Amsterdam: 5:00 – 6:00PM Central Time: 10:00 – 11:00AM | Kids Yoga Ages 3-6 Amsterdam: 4:00 – 5:00PM Central Time: 9:00 – 10:00AM |
| Chair Yoga Amsterdam: 9:00 – 10:00PM Central Time: 2:00 – 3:00PM | Teen Yoga Amsterdam: 7:45 – 8:45PM Central Time: 12:45 – 1:45PM | Hatha Yoga Amsterdam: 7:00 – 8:00PM Central Time: 12:00 – 1:00PM | Pre-Teen Yoga Amsterdam: 6:30 – 7:30PM Central Time: 11:30AM – 12:30PM | Senior Yoga Amsterdam: 5:30 – 6:30PM Central Time: 10:30 – 11:30AM |
| Restorative Yoga Amsterdam: 9:00 – 10:00PM Central Time: 2:00 – 3:00PM | Yin Yoga Amsterdam: 8:30 – 9:30PM Central Time: 1:30 – 2:30PM |
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