Žaneta

I have been teaching yoga for five years, with a particular focus on queer-sensitive practice. I first encountered yoga in India, in Rishikesh, where I attended my first ashram practice ten years ago—a transformative experience that connected me deeply with yoga. I believe yoga is not just physical exercise, but also a way to cultivate inner space, learn kindness toward oneself and others, and find a path back to oneself.

My classes are not based on performance, but on bodily autonomy and freedom. I guide students to feel good in their bodies, to find calm and strength in the present moment, and to experience yoga as a place of safety and self-acceptance. At the same time, I believe that caring for mental and physical health is a political act—especially for those whose bodies, identities, or life circumstances have been historically marginalized.

This philosophy also inspired the nonprofit organization I co-founded, which provides free yoga to people from disadvantaged groups. I see yoga as a tool for individual and collective care, solidarity, and healing—a path for creating communities grounded in respect and mutual support.

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