Jag har utövat yoga sedan 20 år tillbaka och har i olika stadier i livet upptäckt Ashtanga, Hatha, Anusara, Acroyoga och Kundalini och alla former har en särskild plats i mitt hjärta. I samband med att jag drabbades av utmattningssyndrom för två år sedan fick yinyoga en stor och betydelsefull plats i mitt liv. Jag påbörjade min yin yoga teacher training 2017 för Surya på Huddinges hjärta. Jag älskar också thaiyogamassage, mantrasång och håller på att lära mig spela harmonium.

 

I mina yinyoga-klasser vill jag skapa en trygg och skön stund där varje person skapar sin egen yinyogaupplevelse utifrån sin kropp och sina känslor för stunden. Yinyogaklassen är väldigt lugn och meditativ. Vi utför de flesta positioner liggande och rör oss sakta och mjukt. Vi använder det stöd vi behöver av bolster, filtar och block. Yinyogans stillhet, lugn och mjukhet skapar utrymme för att lyssna på kroppen och ger därmed möjlighet till såväl fysisk, mental och känslomässig vila. Vi drar ner tempot, tar hand om oss själva och övar på självmedkänsla.

My yoga journey started almost 20 years ago, improving my life completely since then on all levels. I have been trained as an Advanced Yoga Instructor at the British School of Yoga in the UK, and I have been teaching Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa, Restorative Yoga and Yin Yoga, in England and Sweden.My yoga classes bring together movement, breath and final relaxation/meditation to release stress and create a mindful personal space for you to connect with your body.

 

I welcome you to a friendly space where you can strengthen your body and increase flexibility, calm your mind, and soothe your soul.I look forward to connecting with you!​

I like to create an honest and open atmosphere in my classes, where you feel like you can really come as you are, be yourself, and just let everything go on the mat. I want you to learn to listen to and trust your body to give it what it needs, and create a space where you can let your body and mind show you what you need to see.

 

I come from a background of Hatha and Vinyasa yoga, trained in India and started my career as a yoga teacher in Thailand, after coming back to Sweden about 3 years ago, I’ve been teaching here in Stockholm as my main occupation. Yoga has been my path and my inspiration for many years now, and although the path is never straight and not always easy, I truly believe in the healing power of yoga because it has helped me through difficult times and been my constant companion to keep me balanced and grounded.

 

A physical yoga practice will let you check in with your body and mind, develop your strenght, flexibility and balance. You might get a bit sweaty, and you might sometimes step out of your comfort zone, but don’t think that you need to be super flexible or strong to start your yoga practice. I’d like to inspire you to trust in your own ability and realize that you can do so much more than you might have thought, and that you can feel comfortable in your own body and learn to listen to it and release the power that’s within you. 

I am trained in Hatha yoga, Vinyasa yoga and Yin yoga, as well as yoga for kids and teens. To me yoga is transformational in how it brings connection between body and mind, in relatively easily accessible ways. Yoga can also bring about an inner connection and awareness that extends far beyond the yoga mat, influencing all aspects of life positively.

 

I enjoy the balance between instructing flow classes that fire you up, and yin classes that re-connects you to your inner stillness – and everything in between. It is always about finding that balance between action and calm, and a mindful awareness throughout. I love connecting and sharing with everyone that comes to my classes, and my aim is to encourage self-acceptance and awareness combined with a healthy dose of challenge.

 

Earlier in my life I trained and worked as an Art Psychotherapist in London. Reiki Healing and massage are practices that I have also used for long. The connection between body and mind, and that holistic view of wellbeing and health is my passion.

Yoga for me is being incredibly mindful of your body. Finding a relationship with the physical body, which in turn connects you to your consciousness. It’s a time during the day when you focus on yourself. To be able to breathe and move with intention. To create an awareness of your limitations, and the challenges that you are able to bring upon yourself. It is your practice, and you make it as you want it to be.

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My teaching style is influenced by a mixture of Vinyasa, Myofascial Integrated Aligned (MIA) Yoga, Functional Yoga, Acroyoga, mobility, Pilates, inversions, and arm balances. Body movement, alignment, muscular isolation, and myofascial lines are what I like to bring into the class. Outside of teaching, I am an active mother of 4 and love to travel. As a former designer and elementary school teacher, I love new challenges and making new connections with my students and the people around me.

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850 E-RYT 

YACEP (Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider).

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2016: 200RYT Bryce Yoga and Absolute Yoga: Briohny Smyth, Dice Ilda-Klein & Daniel Scott.

2018: 50TT Partner Acrobatics: Lux Seattle

2019: 300RYT One Movement Yoga: Dylan Werner

2020-current: Yoga Medicine: 20Hrs Anatomy, Prenatal Yoga, additional anatomy education: Tiffany Cruikshank

2023: 300RYT One Movement Yoga: Dylan Werner

Latifa is a certified instructor in MediYoga and Yin Yoga, with a background in AcroYoga, yoga massage, and Shiatsu. Her diverse expertise allows her to create a holistic and nurturing experience in every session.

 

Latifa is deeply committed to fostering a warm, welcoming, and empathetic environment where participants can feel safe and supported. She believes in guiding students through their practice without pressure or prestige, encouraging them to listen to their bodies and be present in the moment. This mindful approach not only helps in achieving effective stress relief but also promotes deeper relaxation and a stronger connection to the self.

 

Through her guidance, you can fully embrace the benefits of the practice, both physically and mentally.