Welcome to Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Vevey

Ashtanga Yoga Vevey was founded in 2018 by Delara Tiv with the intention of creating a space for the community to emerge and to support yoga practitioners of all levels on their path of self-discovery in this deeply transformational practice.

We are eternal students, deeply devoted to the roots and lineage of Ashtanga Yoga. We continually study and evolve as we learn… honoring it and keeping it sacred. The path of yoga is not only an individual path but also a community path. How we grow as individuals is linked to how we thrive as a community.

Reduce stress

Balance life

Stretch mind

Meditations

What We Offer

Workshops

Deepen your understanding of the different aspects of the Yoga Practice. Explore the broad riches of the Yoga tradition with world class offerings from guest teachers and resident faculty.

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Teacher Training / Yoga Immersion Program

Teacher Training Yoga Immersion Program

Inviting you to awaken to the grace and wisdom of your body as a personal mandala that is always available for meditative focus, while giving you the tools to help support others.

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Rolfing® Structural Integration

Named after Dr. Ida P. Rolf, Structural Integration Rolfing® is a form of bodywork that seeks to promote effective functionality of the body's connective tissue.

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Classes

This class offers a highly personalised approach to practice. Like a private lesson in a group setting. Each student will receive personal guidance to develop a skilful practice appropriate to their level and condition where you move at your own pace and rhythm. Beginners welcome.

This class focuses on the fundamentals of Ashtanga yoga – we break down the elements of Sun Salutations, standing and seated postures up to Navasana. We explore some of the challenging asanas that come after and conclude with a selection of the traditional finishing sequence. Beginners welcome!

In our Led Primary Series class the group will move and breath together in unison as we transition (vinyasa) in and out of each pose. The rhythmic count will be in Sanskrit. Previous knowledge of the entire Ashtanga Primary Series poses is required. Not suitable for beginners

Deepen your understanding of foundation principles of yoga to empower your work with yoga techniques and all aspects of Life.

Teachers

Delara

James

Elisa

Romain

Delara is one of the rare yoga teachers who not only teaches and practices the advanced A & B sequence of Ashtanga yoga but is also a former professional dancer and therapist. She has the ability to help her students overcome inefficient postural, coordination, and movement habits. Delara has worked with the prestigious Alvin Ailey Dance Company as their therapist and movement educator.

James stands out as one of the very few yoga teachers internationally who has a master’s degree in Sanskrit and yoga philosophy. He is known for his expertise in these subjects and teaches in three different languages.

Romain and Elisa are dedicated practitioners and teachers who fully embrace the unique approach to Ashtanga yoga that Delara teaches, making the physically challenging practice of Ashtanga Yoga safe and sustainable.

GUIDED ASHTANGA

Guided Ashtanga Class

At Ashtanga Yoga Vevey we are committed to teaching Ashtanga in a safe and intelligent way, paying particular attention to anatomical alignment in poses as well as the foundations of an Ashtanga practice: ujjayi (breathing technique special to regulate breathing and calm the nervous system). ), bandhas (to channel energy, and to engage/stabilise the deep core) and drishti (points of concentration to keep the mind focused and turned inward). It is these aspects that make this physical practice highly self-transforming and not simply “a good workout”. Of course, all the benefits of a good workout are obtained, but with yoga we get even more than that.

Delara Tiv is a certified Advanced Rolfer™, making her a distinguished yoga teacher; have a broad knowledge of the fascial web system across the human body, postural patterns and movement coordination. Through the structural integration of Rolfing®, Delara will have the opportunity to help students better understand their posture and movement patterns in daily life and on the yoga mat. This way, students can understand their limitations and create more effective ways of moving and breathing.

What People Say

New to Yoga?

Every Astanga yoga practitioner has stepped on a mat for the very first time and we all remember what it feels like to start something new. With this in mind, we aim to make getting started as easy as possible.

Are You Suffering From Back Pain, Previous Injuries, Perimenopausal Symptoms, Autoimmune Disorders or Exhaustion?

I enjoy helping students and patients overcome their physical or mental suffering by developing a sustainable yoga practice and seeking therapy if necessary. I have studied movement my whole life, studying yoga, breath work and meditation for almost 20 years with some of the greatest living masters from the East and West. I combined this work by studying Rolfing® structural integration and I am one of the few therapists certified in advanced Rolfing structural integration in the canton of Vaud, reimbursed by all complementary health insurances in Switzerland. Helping people overcome chronic pain and movement limitations, easy breathing, postural awareness and movement education are my areas of expertise. If you already suffer from an illness or injury, it is best to begin your yoga practice with a therapist who can tailor the practice to your needs, providing healing rather than further damage.