Power Yoga St. Gallen

15/10/2025

19/08/2025

The Bhagavad Gita states that Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self.

Taking care of yourself can take many forms but personally, I have never come across anything as thorough and transformative as yoga.
The physical benefits are felt relatively quickly and the body finds more openness, strength, ease and comfort with continued practice. The interesting part though is the shift in awareness as all this happens to the body. Through repeated and purposeful practice, a more steady mind can be cultivated and a deeper more meaningful experience of life can be had. This is what the quote is all about and can be experienced by anyone!
Miracles are happening every day on yoga mats, in yoga studios, and off the mat too, through this practice. I’m grateful to be one of the many whose life has been supported, softened, steadied, and expanded by yoga.

I teach yoga because it changed me; I’m happier.

17/08/2025

Yoga has been my steady companion for nearly 20 years. Not perfect, not daily, but relatively consistent, and always worth it. Every practice has been a real reset, a challenge, a step away from intense thoughts (which have hindered me from happiness) and a reminder to cultivate all that is good from within.

“When disturbed by negative thoughts, cultivate the opposite.” Yoga Sutra II.33

It’s never too late to start or to restart. Every day is an opportunity to choose how we want to live and develop. One small step is all it takes to begin something. Take that first step…

02/07/2025

In order to grow and to make room for better thoughts, healthier patterns, and renewed energy, we have to actively let go.

A friend once told me that every day, she lets go of one thing in her home. Maybe it’s something small like a shirt she no longer wears, old paperwork, or a book she’s already read. She either recycles it or donates it. This simple act keeps her space clear and prevents clutter from building up.

Our minds are not so different.

We tend to hold tightly to obsessive thoughts, unhealthy comforts, and worn-out habits, even when they take up the space we need to grow. The more significant the attachment, naturally the harder it feels to really release.
Letting go can begin with a moment of clarity, but it doesn’t end there. It becomes a commitment to doing things differently. It’s a practice, daily, intentional, and sometimes uncomfortable, requiring our full presence and participation.

I can be great to ask yourself:
What can I release today to make space for something new? A thought. A habit. A fear. A belief.
Even if you have to release the same thing over and over again, you’re still planting a seed for the future.

14/05/2025

I believe we truly do have everything we need to be content.
Nothing external seems to offer us lasting peace.
Yet a shift in perspective -invisible, yet radical- is the real miracle, and it’s available to all of us by birthright.
When we can find just a moment of time and space to notice, to tune out the noise, we may begin to detect a whisper of intuition and with it, our own piece of peace.
Looking outside is a temporary fix, a plaster…
Being with yourself without distraction is where real, necessary healing begins.

25/04/2025

“When you want only love, you will see nothing else.”
A Course in Miracles

I love quotes and often share them here. Do they pop into your mind, seemingly out of nowhere, offering comfort or motivation when you need it too?
It’s comforting to know that most thoughts have already been felt, formed, lived, and shared by others (and often articulated so beautifully). It’s a reminder that we’re not alone; we’re all part of the same world and time, all needing, and even designed to need, one another.

07/04/2025

Thank you for this wonderful planet! 🌍 I am so lucky to be here, we are so lucky to be here. Let’s take care of ourselves, our planet and each other.

30/03/2025

Leuenfall Waterfall

29/10/2024

Many of us begin practicing yoga with physical goals in mind - relaxation, flexibility, relief from ailments — but there is so much more to discover if you wish to go beyond the physical.
In yoga classes, we focus on asanas (postures) to build strength and flexibility, which support deeper meditation and alleviates discomfort in the body. We also practice pranayama (breath control) to regulate our nervous system and enhance focus. Additionally, we may explore pratyahara, the inward turning of our attention and withdrawal of the senses. Day to day we can embody the Yamas and Niyamas—ethical guidelines that form the foundation of yoga. These principles, a little like the Ten Commandments, are often intuitive and guide us toward doing what is right. The five Yamas—Ahimsa (non-harmfulness), Satya (truthfulness), Asteya (non-stealing), Brahmacharya (walking in alignment with the divine), and Aparigraha (non-possessiveness)—help us cultivate healthier relationships with others.
To foster self-discipline, we embrace the five Niyamas: Saucha (purity), Santosha (contentment), Tapas (austerities), Svadhyaya (self-study), and Ishwara Pranidhana (surrender to the divine). For the mind, the last three of the ‘eight limbs of yoga’ (Patanjali’s classification of classical yoga) Dharana (concentration), Dhyana (meditation), and Samadhi (spiritual absorption).
Engaging in any level of yoga is beneficial, but to truly experience enlightenment, there is a deeper path to explore.

23/09/2024

Not sure where to start with yoga. Sun salutations, Surya Namaskar are a great place to begin ☀️. A sun salutation is a simple series of movements which can be synchronised with the inhale and exhale. They are suitable and adaptable for most people. Translated from Sanskrit, Surya means “sun,” and Namaskar means “to bow down to” or “show gratitude.” I love to do 3 as soon as I hop out of bed to stretch and wake up. It will help if you have stiff and creaky joints and need to feel more alert first thing. And when considered, it can remind you to find gratitude for the day, however it looks, and gratitude brings about happiness. Most yoga classes include them as they help warm up the body and with repetition they bring an energising calm feeling. Give them a go!

10/09/2024

20/08/2024

Can’t wait to see you!

Creating balance in your life. Start your week with an English speaking Power Yoga class with Katie Hunter and end the week with Deep Flow Yoga with Tammy Furey in St. Gallen, Switzerland. Learn English in our Yoga classes! Beginnen Sie Ihre Woche mit einem englischsprachigen Power Yoga-Kurs mit Kat...