“Those who can, do; those who can’t, teach.”
This is soooo true for me: I am Hungarian, from Transylvania, Romania and I came to London 20 years ago to learn English. After going through all the levels of language learning, I became an English teacher,even taught English both in the UK and abroad, but there is still room for improvement:) Long time ago I was browsing for yoga options, and came across Bikram yoga: the 42 degree heat sounded very good in the island climate but only until the first 15 minutes of the first class! It’s an exaggeration to say that it was good, because until then I had no idea that I wasn’t in good shape. Nevertheless, I love challenges, and I found it in Bikram yoga. Crossing my previously unknown boundaries, I took the direction towards myself through myself, yoga turned from a hobby into lifestyle and now, after completing the Hot 26+2 training in November 2023, into a profession in my life- there is still room for improvement:)
I didn’t like sports as a child, but now I can’t imagine my life without exercise: I have tried and practiced different forms of fitness: pole , trapeze, gym . To this day, I am also keen runner: on weekends, I often run to Chiswick for a 90 min Bikram class, it is the perfect finish to my 10K.
I have experienced on my own skin that yoga shapes every part of the body beautifully: it strengthens and stretches the muscles, develops the ability to concentrate, self-control, endurance, helps preserve youth, and keeps the body clean with its detoxifying effect.
I am a prescool teacher, working with 3-5 year-olds and yes, they love yoga, too:)
Q&A Time 2025:
1) How did you discover yoga?
Years ago, when I first came to London and spent my first six months here, I gained 10 kg. I had to find a way to get back into shape, and that’s when I came across an introductory offer at a hot yoga studio — and that was it.
2) How long have you been teaching at BYC/What year did you start teaching at BYC?
2024
3) How long have you been practising at BYC?
since being a teacher here
4) What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given in yoga or life?
The best piece of advice I’ve ever received is: “Start where you are.” It’s a reminder to embrace the present moment and work with what you have, whether that’s in a yoga practice or in any part of life.
The best piece of advice I’ve ever received is: “Start where you are.” It’s a reminder to embrace the present moment and work with what you have, whether that’s in a yoga practice or in any part of life.
5) If you could only choose one word to describe your teaching style, what would it be?
“Disciplined” : I encourage consistency, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to practice, while still fostering a sense of respect for one’s body and limits. It’s about building habits that support growth, both physically and mentally.
“Disciplined” : I encourage consistency, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to practice, while still fostering a sense of respect for one’s body and limits. It’s about building habits that support growth, both physically and mentally.
6) If you could give one piece of advice to a fellow yogi just starting out on their yoga journey what would ut be?
“Trust the process” . It’s a reminder that yoga is about gradual progress, not immediate perfection. Trusting the process allows you to stay in the present and embrace every step of the journey, knowing that growth will come when you remain consistent and open to the experience.
“Trust the process” . It’s a reminder that yoga is about gradual progress, not immediate perfection. Trusting the process allows you to stay in the present and embrace every step of the journey, knowing that growth will come when you remain consistent and open to the experience.
7) Do you have a favourite BYC memory and if so what is it?
As a teacher: one Tuesday class, when the atmosphere and the vibe in the room was soooo positively different , it almost made me cry.
As a teacher: one Tuesday class, when the atmosphere and the vibe in the room was soooo positively different , it almost made me cry.
8) Who would you choose if you could pick one person, living or dead, to have dinner with?
Krisztián Steigervald . He is a Hungarian generational researcher, author, and speaker. He specializes in examining the characteristics, behaviors, and dynamics of different generations, aiming to bridge understanding across age groups. Would also love to meet a camel-whisperer, to learn how to tame my camel named Ustrasana😃
Krisztián Steigervald . He is a Hungarian generational researcher, author, and speaker. He specializes in examining the characteristics, behaviors, and dynamics of different generations, aiming to bridge understanding across age groups. Would also love to meet a camel-whisperer, to learn how to tame my camel named Ustrasana😃
F) As well as being a yoga teacher what else would you love to do?
I would love to travel around the world and get paid for it😀
I would love to travel around the world and get paid for it😀
