Annika Rosic Escalante
Owner & Instructor
How and when did you get into yoga?
I took my first class 2001, didn’t know very much about yoga but I had heard so many good things about it that I just had to give it a go. It was definitely different to all other forms of exercise I was used to, was this really going to give me the workout I was looking for, as that was the aim at that time. Shortly thereafter I moved to London, which is where my real yoga path started. I tried all different types of yoga; Sivananda, Classical Hatha, Vinyasa, Bikram yoga etc. It was only when I actually stepped up my practise that I started seeing all the amazing benefits that came with it; so much more than just a form of exercise. I went through some really stressful times while excelling my career in London within Finance, working long hours, studying at the same time, family, socialising, working out and much more, that I am quite certain it was my yoga practise that helped me stay steady and keep going. ‘It helped me find a balance, to de stress and find mental clarity’ in other words ‘Survive’. This is when I decided to change my life and gave up my office work and studies to take my first yoga teacher training in 2010. I have never looked back and have since worked full time teaching yoga and running yoga studios. Yoga today is so much more than just a physical exercise.
What do you do in your spare time?
My family, husband and 3 kids keep me busy! I spend a lot of time in the nature and in our garden.
What makes you happy?
Discovering new places – locally and abroad 🙂 Sunshine, sea, good food, my family and friends and so much more!
Favourite vs least favourite yoga posture?
Favourite: 2 at the moment! camel pose and standing bow pulling pose
Least Favourite: Full Locust
ARTURO Escalante
Owner
How and when did you get into yoga?
I have been an entrepreneur for many years and have always believed in following my dreams no matter what. The most important aspect of this philosophy is to plan and execute so these dreams come to fruition. The way I got involved in the world of yoga is through Annika – it had always been her dream to have her own studio after managing studios for other people. So when we moved from the UK to Sweden, we decided to give it a go and create this beautiful journey and create not the biggest but the nicest and friendliest Yoga place in Malmö together with our great team.
What do you do in your spare time?
When I’m not working I try to enjoy my passion for cooking; cooking in a fun way with my little girls and spending as much time with them and Annika as possible.
What makes you happy?
I’m easy going and a lot of simple things make me happy. I love to please my family and see them smiling and that makes me happy. It also makes me happy when I see a project coming through or simply to wake up and know that my family is in good health and good spirits.
Favourite vs least favourite yoga posture?
Favourite: Triangel pose (Bikram style)
Least Favourite: Awkward pose – as I have metals in my leg and ankle from surgeries I struggle with the mobility in those areas and feel it the most while doing part 2 & 3 of the Hot Classic Awkward pose
juliette
snijders
Instructor
How and when did you get into yoga?
My first encounter with yoga was 2008, after having lived the normal ’stressful full time job with kids and running Friskis & Svettis life’. I started with physically challenging yoga like ashtanga and bikram yoga but since then I have tried and practise more kundalini, pranayama and meditation. Yoga has so much to offer for every stage in life and it is beautiful how we can master the tools and use them when we need them.
What do you do in your spare time?
Surf, surf and surf, oh yes, and lots of yoga, pranayama and meditation 🙂
What makes you happy?
Surf and friends, blue sky, glassy waves followed by yin yoga session.
Favourite vs least favourite yoga posture?
Favourite: Right now I enjoy Janushirasana and Camel a lot.
Least Favourite: for sure Balancing Stick pose
