Deddou Burkhardt is revolutionising the Zurich yoga world with her pop-up yoga concept. Whether yoga in the Zurich Art Museum, on the rooftops of the city or even in India, the likeable Swiss woman can be found everywhere with a group doing yoga or intensive meditation. For Biomazing, the radiant power woman answers questions that have been burning on our tongues for a long time:
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Feb
Spring is just around the corner and right now you can feel the love everywhere. The days are getting longer and the sun is energising us, spring fever is awakening. In one of my yoga classes, the question arose as to whether there are actually asanas (physical exercises) that increase the sex drive. I have to admit that it took some - of course theoretical - research.
Jan
I'm sitting here with my second coffee, my stomach is already rumbling and I have no idea what I'm getting myself into: three days in silence, in harmony with nature and having time to "just" be again. It's not time yet and saying goodbye to my smartphone is harder than I thought, [...]
Dec
Yoga teacher Belinda is one of those people you meet and never forget. She shines like the sun, has a laugh you can't resist even when you're in the worst mood, and when she talks about yoga, her eyes start to light up. And ours - because Belinda's enthusiasm for yoga is infectious.
Oct
Utkatasana, the chair, is not a simple, gentle asana like Vrksasana - the tree - but a direct, intense position. The name already gives this away: in Utkatasana, the yogi appears to be sitting in an imaginary chair - and the face often looks unhappily strained, as Utkatasana demands a lot of strength from the legs, back and ankles.
Sep
Vrksasana, the tree, is a simple asana that strengthens the body while focussing on balance. Vrksasana is an ideal position to find your centre and improve your sense of balance.