Carla Araos Yoga
The future is completely open, and we are writing it moment to moment. —Pema Chodron
English yoga classes in Zurich
Ljus studio (Zurich Wipkingen)
Nordstrasse 195, 8037 Zürich
The studio is located behind the main entrance, down the stairs.
MONDAYS
12:15–13:15
Midday Flow
18:00–19:00
Prenatal Yoga
19:15-20:45
Ashtanga Inspired Flow.
TUESDAYS
Once a month
(view calendar for dates)
18:15–19:30
Gentle flow & Yoga Nidra. Open Level.
WEDNESDAYS
18:00–19:00
Prenatal Yoga
19:15-20:45
Ashtanga Inspired Flow.
THURSDAYS
Reserved for Private classes.
FRIDAYS
14:15–15:15
Postnatal Yoga
with Babies
SATURDAYS
9:15–10:15
Prenatal Yoga
10:30–12:00
Saturday Morning Flow.
Open Level.
Airyoga
Fabrikstrasse 10. 8005 Zürich
Book on Airyoga website.
FRIDAYS
12:15–13:15
Prenatal Yoga
18:15–19:45
Vinyasa Flow
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workshops and specials
SUMMER MASTERCLASS
When: Sunday 2nd July 2023, 09:30 – 12:30
Where: Ljus Studio, Nordstrasse 195, 8037 Zürich
Level: Open
Price: 90 CHF*
Summer is a season of warmth, sometimes even strong heat which invites us to slow down, take a break, chill out and spend more time outside. Summer gifts us the time to reflect, read, study, be quiet and enjoy nature. It is the season to celebrate life and all its wonders.
Summer is also a time to work on ourselves, to build strong foundations, to grow and also to be aware and embrace our ability to be light and find meaning and purpose in our journey. As for nature, summer is a season of growth and production and it is no different for us.
Practising yoga is one way to honour this time and embrace the energy of the shift to longer days. It is an invitation to practise gratitude for the nourishing light and to connect with nature and with yourself. It is an opportunity to nourish yourself, to let the light shine within you and to spread it outwardly, to find a personally meaningful intention for the coming months, to celebrate, to sing and most importantly, to trust that just like the sun, we will rise day after day.
This masterclass is for everyone who likes to explore other limbs of Yoga and will include: asana, meditation, pranayama and chanting.
The Asana portion will be taught with plenty of options so you explore with an open heart and a curious mind.
Or simply contact me to reserve your spot or if you have any questions.
REST (RESTORE AND RELAX ) MASTERCLASS
When: Saturday 8th July 2022, 14:00 – 16:30
Where: Ljus Studio, Nordstrasse 195, 8037 Zürich
Level: Open
Price: 70 CHF
This Master Class is an invitation for you to rest, nourish and replenish yourself.
This time of the year is often quite demanding: There are many things to finish, more social commitments than usual, and it can easily become a very draining time. It is therefore important that we rest deeply and if possible regularly, so when the time requires we can be fully present with our colleagues, partners and family members. That’s the best we can do for ourselves and for everyone around us.
Come and enjoy an afternoon just “being”, without expectations nor pressure, so you can fully relax. The class will consist in pranayama, a restorative asana practice, deep relaxation, and mantras, all supporting our main intention, to rest.
This Master Class is designed for yoga and meditation students of all levels, from beginners to advance students.
*Cancellations made within 72h of the beginning of the Masterclass are non-refundable.
Or simply contact me to reserve your spot or if you have any questions.
pricing & booking
If you have financial issues, no job and you need more than ever to practice yoga, don’t hesitate to contact me.
group classes
Yoga 60 Minutes (midday flow, prenatal & postnatal) / CHF 35,-
Yoga 75 / 90 Minutes / CHF 40,-
*Master class 3 Hours / CHF 90,-
Cancellations made within 3h of the beginning of the class are non-refundable.
*Cancellations made within 72h of the beginning of the Masterclass are non-refundable.
group class packages
5 x Classes Abo 60`/ CHF 150,-
(2 month validity; valid for all 60`classes at Ljus Studio)
10 x Classes Abo 60`/ CHF 300,-
(4 month validity; valid for all 60`classes at Ljus Studio)
10 x Classes Abo 75`/ 90`/ CHF 350,-
(4 month validity; valid for all 90`classes at Ljus Studio )
private classes in studio
60 Minutes / CHF 150,-
(add’l person + CHF 50,-)
90 Minutes / CHF 220,-
(add’l person + CHF 60,-)
Cancellations made within 24h of the beginning of the class are non-refundable.
Package deal
5x 60 Minutes Abo / CHF 725,- (2 month validity)
10×60 Minutes Abo / CHF 1400,- (3 month validity)
Private classes at the student`s home or online are available on request.
birth preparation
2 hour private class / CHF 300,- in-studio per couple (the mum-to-be plus the person that intends to be there during labor)
We will try out birthing positions, movements, breathing and other techniques to release tension and create physical and mental space, so the arrival of your little one is the result of your amazing capacity to create life, your determination and an open mind set, trust and acceptance of the process, a celebration of your own power as a woman.
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from the blog
Why do I teach Prenatal Yoga?
When it hurts, practice.
Looking inward by looking outward
contact
Please feel free to contact me for additional information or for inquiries regarding private or corporate classes.
carla@carlaaraos.com
or use the contact form below
classes
Come to move, to be still, to be curious, to observe, to tune in. Come to be.
ashtanga inspired flow
Inspired from the Ashtanga Vinyasa tradition, you will get to experience different asanas and their benefits. Depending on the focus of the class we will flow between postures, synchronising breath and movement. The practice becomes a meditation in motion, and this can be internalised and applied to our daily life.
midday flow
This class takes form using the Ashtanga Vinyasa method. We will move through a series of poses to refresh, reset, and rejuvenate your mind and body so you are ready to continue your day with more clarity, focus, body, and mental space. This is the perfect yoga class to take when you need a break!
This is an open-level class. Basic yoga experience is recommended.
vinyasa flow & yoga nidra
This vinyasa flow will allow you to release some of the energy stored in your body in case you have been sitting all day or will help you to focus in case you are restless. The vinyasa part of this class will prepare you to rest.
And after our Vinyasa Flow practice, it is time to relax …
Yoga Nidra (Deep Relaxation)
You will e guided into conscious rest. It will calm your nervous system, help to relax body and mind helping you to reduce stress levels. Yoga Nidra offers an opportunity to work on releasing long-held emotions and patterns.
prenatal
The practice is carefully tailored for your time as a mother-to-be. The intention is to support your pregnancy, preparing you for giving birth, to accept the natural changes, to trust, be confident and have resilience. In this class, we will be focusing on conscious breathing, stretching, strengthening the back and legs, releasing tension and relaxing. Prenatal yoga gives expecting mothers different tools which they can access when they need them the most.
postnatal yoga
Postnatal Yoga offers support on a physical level, helping your body to recover and regain strength after birth in the pelvic floor region, abdominal wall and back. It helps to release the neck, shoulders and upper back. On a mental level post-natal yoga helps you to relax and feel more grounded. Group classes also provide an opportunity to meet other mums and create community.
saturday morning flow
Taking elements form the Ashtanga Vinyasa method, using the breath, the gaze, and both the outward and internal postures of the body, we will move energetically through this practice where the breath, and transitions between poses are the primary focus. This practice will improve your mental focus and encourages you to stay in the moment and will allow you to gain total body awareness and correct imbalances by yourself while developing the muscles and core strength to support a healthy posture.
You will leave the studio ready for a brand-new day and a beautiful weekend ahead.
birth preparation with yoga
Giving birth is a personal experience. That`s why it is so important to observe our own patterns of reaction to intense sensations and emotions, so at the given moment we can choose the best way for us. We will try out birthing positions, movements, breathing and other techniques to release tension and create physical and mental space, so the arrival of your little one is the result of your amazing capacity to create life, your determination and an open mind set, trust and acceptance of the process, a celebration of own power as women.
meditation
Meditation practices are techniques that help us to let go of our distractions and our worries. We become present, being one with our breathing and our bodies, observing what is manifesting within us.
The practice encourages and develops concentration, clarity, calmness and mindfulness. By engaging with a particular meditation practice, we become intimate with the patterns and habits of our mind and we can learn how to cultivate wholesome qualities. With regularity and patience, these qualities deepen into profoundly peaceful and energised states of mind.
corporate and private classes
Classes are customised to suit the participants needs and will include a sequence of postures, breathing techniques and relaxation. This can vary from slow and meditative practices to help restore and relax, or energising and active ones to invigorate and revitalise. Regular yoga will minimise health problems associated with daily life stress and postural misalignments.
about
I attended my first yoga class in 2002, with my beloved teacher, Muna Halasa in my hometown Santiago, Chile. Since then, the practice has accompanied me.
Yoga brought healing, strength, focus and creativity to me, which was so helpful, as at the time, I was a busy architecture student.
Later, I left my home country and got to practice surrounded by different cultures and teachers, enriching my practice and igniting my interest in philosophy, anatomy and meditation.
Nowadays my main practice is Ashtanga yoga, Vipassana and yoga Nidra, and this is the source of inspiration for my teaching. I also have years of experience in ballet and dance, which is one of my passions. Breath, focus, move, folding and unfolding the mind and body diligently.
The practice, for me, invites us to be present, focus, consciously breathing. It leads us to be and stay humble and compassionate, learning every day to live fully, no matter how pleasant or unpleasant the experiences become.
It is important for me as a practitioner and teacher to keep the practice safe, finding healthy alignment in synchronicity with breathing, finding the strength from a place within us rather than from using force. I also like to include mantras into the classes, as I believe it helps to hold the space for the practice.
I teach from my heart and own experience.
Classes are in English or Spanish.
Trainings:
- 200-hour Yoga Alliance Teacher Training at the Samahita Retreat in Thailand.
- The Rainbow Kids Yoga Training with Cayetana Rodenas in Berlin, Germany.
- Pre- and Postnatal with Francoise Freedman in Birthlight London, England.
- Yoga Therapy training with Dough Keller in Airyoga Zürich, Switzerland.
- Yoga and Thai massage training in Zurich, Switzerland.
- 40-hour Advanced Intensive Training with Michael Hamilton in Airyoga Zürich.
- 200-hour Advanced training with Michael Hamilton in Airyoga Zürich.
I attend workshops myself regularly with the intention of learning different approaches and to enhance the practice and teaching. As each body and practice is unique, I would like to keep my practice and help my students to keep theirs for a long time.
