Level 1-2

Classes in level 1-2 adds to the fundamental poses of level 1, but with variations that require a bit more strength, flexibility, and balance. These classes require some yoga knowledge and experience. We still use props and show modifications to ensure a safe practice.

14 Programs

1 week
Vinyasa Fundamentals beginner yoga

Vinyasa Fundamentals

Whether you are new to yoga or just new to Yogateket the basics of every style are a strong foundation for your practice. Vinyasa fundamentals are short beginners program to get your yoga practice right from the get-go.  

Learn how to begin to practice a vinyasa style in a safe and strong way so that you can move through a full class feeling confident and having a better understanding of the postures.

You will review something different on each class, from the concept of ujjayi breath to the foundational postures such as downward facing dog, plank pose, chaturanga, upward dog, warrior l, warrior ll, and high lunge.

This is a perfect place to start if you are feeling unsure and a bit overwhelmed with what a full class. Remember that this is just the beginning and the more you practice the easier it will get. So bring your mat and a couple of blocks and let your journey begin. 

8 weeks
pranayama

Pranayama Program Level 1

Pranayama is a profound practice. It has a whole host of health benefits and is probably one of the most effective tools there is for holistic health. It works primarily on the nervous system, and through that, it has an influence on pretty much every other system in the body. It can improve your digestion, give you a slower and more even heartbeat, bring greater mental calm, give you more energy, help you deal with the effects of stress, improve your cardiovascular fitness, improve the health of all your organs and much more.


Pranayama needs regular practice and commitment to start being internalized and genuinely felt. This eight-week program is the perfect place to begin your relationship with pranayama. Helping you develop a regular practice and introducing different techniques at the appropriate times. There is a new class for each week. Ideally, you would do this class every day of the week, but indeed as many days as you can. There is also an introductory video for the start of each week, where we will go over new techniques and themes.

4 weeks
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Ladder Fit Flow

Ladder flows are different than a regular Vinyasa class because of their sequencing. We'll begin with two or three postures and then we'll keep on adding one or two new movements per round. Each round is linked by a Vinyasa or sun salutation. We'll do 5 rounds in total, by the 5th one, we'll have memorized a complete flow feeling much more comfortable in every posture and trying to do it better every time, challenging the mind and the body. Ladder Fit Flow is a great full-body workout where we balance strength and flexibility and we get a moving meditation.
3 weeks
Updog in nature Uppsala Pranayama breathing

Yoga Therapy

Accessible for everyone.  Designed to alleviate suffering from postural problems, neck and back pain, or life on the computer.  The course can also be a good place for beginners to start or for anyone wishing to dive into the foundation of their practice.


We use a lot of simple spinal twists and bends.  The aim is to work on spinal mobility and to start to correct postural imbalances, allowing free movement and spinal health.


Core strengthening exercises are introduced.  Often posture problems manifest due to a weakness in the core.  Your core will be strengthened in the appropriate places.


3 weeks
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Trust Your Foundation

In today’s society, there is a lot of talk about “finding balance,” as if it was some elusive, mystical state in a galaxy far far away, that we can only reach through much effort and experimenting. 


The truth is that balance is our naturally inherent state. If we could remove all the clutter, we have placed on top of the body’s natural wisdom, and become more adept at listening to what it tells us. We would know when something is throwing us out of that naturally present state of ease. Instead of burying that something under more distractions, we would simply let it go. 


Finding physical balance is about learning not to hold on, or grasp, for dear life, but rather trusting yourself enough to expand into the space around you. To live your life fully, with a sense of feeling grounded and rooted, yet infinitely light.

4 weeks
ashtanga vinyasa yoga teacher sofia soori practice ashtanga vinyasa yoga for health beginner program are in en language

Ashtanga Fundamentals

Welcome to Ashtanga fundamentals a four-week course in Ashtanga vinyasa for beginners.

The goal of the program is to get to a level where we have developed a self-practice so we can use it as a base to an everyday easy yoga practice at home. 

Understand the basics of the Ashtanga yoga method. Get the tools and inspiration to practice yoga more regularly.

Good luck! 
1 week
Vinsay Jesta

Five Elements

In this Vinyasa Yoga program, we focus on embodying the qualities of Pancha Mahabhutas or 5 elements (earth, water, fire, air, and space) into the vinyasa practice. Each of the 5 elements has certain qualities and we are all an embodiment of the qualities. When these qualities are in balance we experience harmony in our life. Although vinyasa yoga is primarily a fire practice, being aware of the qualities of 5 elements and incorporating them into the practice will help us have a more balanced body and mind. Get ready to get strong, flexible, centered and more open in body, mind, and spirit.


Enjoy your practice!


5 weeks
Whole30 yoga program at yogateket

Whole30 Yoga Practice Program

Are you looking to incorporate healthy movement into your lifestyle this 2020? 

We have made a special program for you who are following the Whole30 timeline. But of course, anyone can start this 30 days of yoga classes, movement, breathing, and mindfulness. 

Enjoy the classes.


3 weeks
Pregnancy yoga

Prenatal Yoga Program

This prenatal pregnancy program is designed for all mamas to be. This time is filled with changes not only in your body but also mentally and emotionally. A yoga practice through your pregnancy will give you time and space to connect with those shifts and give you not just physical but emotional stability. Use the props as needed to support your practice and feel strong, flexible and confident as you go through one of the most magical stages of your life.
2 weeks

Todos Los Días, Todas Las Veces Que Quieras

Este programa consta de 8 sesiones, cada una de ellas dedicada a una parte del cuerpo: cuello, hombros, caderas, espalda/omóplatos, muñecas, pies, cuádriceps/isquiotibiales, caja torácica.


El objetivo es activar y calentar el cuerpo por grupos musculares y prepararlo para la práctica. El programa está pensado para antes de la práctica pero podría hacerse también durante la práctica e incluso de manera independiente. Dependiendo de la energía y del tiempo que tengas, puedes hacer todos los movimientos o posturas que se presentan de cada grupo muscular o sólo algunos de ellos.


¡Combínalos como quieras y crea tus propias rutinas!


5 weeks
down dog yoga

Ashtanga Para Principiantes

Este programa de Ashtanga Yoga pretende ser una guía para aquellas personas que deseen iniciarse en la práctica de Ashtanga. Se recomienda ir despacio e ir incorporando posturas a medida que se avance en la práctica.


La práctica de Ashtanga comienza siempre con Saludos al Sol (Surya Namaskara en sánscrito). Muchas tradiciones yóguicas creen que el Sol no sólo se encuentra en el Espacio, sino también en el corazón de cada uno de nosotros.

Los Saludos al Sol establecen la base de la práctica, calientan el cuerpo, relajan la musculatura, abren las articulaciones y estimulan el sistema nervioso. Durante su realización, el practicante comienza a ser consciente de la importancia de sincronizar la respiración, el cuerpo, la mente y el espíritu.


1 week
pranayama

Weekly Pranayama Program

Are you interested in learning pranayama? Looking to deepen an existing practice?  Wanting to get more regular with your practice?  Heard of all the great effects of working with your breath?


All of these and more are great reasons to try this program.  You can do any day of the week as an individual class, or you can cycle through the whole week.  Each class is designed to support the day it is on.


Discover all the benefits, both mental and physical of working with your breath and finding time to relax.


1 week
Yoga practice at Yogateket with Lizette Pompa

From Flexibility to Mobility

When we think about mobility it can be easy to get it confused or mixed with flexibility; mobility is the ability to take a joint to its full range of motion with control.

This program is divided into five classes to help you work through different parts of the body and work on your mobility. To be able to achieve a good amount of mobility, flexibility is a significant prerequisite.

During these five classes, we will try to take our flexibility into mobility, working hard to control our full range of motion and by doing so, find stability in our joints. 

4 weeks

The Power of Four

Whether you are aiming to increase your strength or flexibility, this program will help you incorporate different kinds of training during the week.

The Power of Four consists of four different classes a week focusing on a specific area of the body. Every week Lizette will guide you through yoga, weight training, mobility, and a full class incorporating everything.

Mix and match these classes as you want and discover the power of bringing variety and new ways to move into your practice.

Equipment needed:

  • A set of dumbbells (I'm using 2kg each).
  • Kettlebell (8kg).
  • Resistance band.
  • Dowel.
  • Two yoga blocks.
  • Wall space.


382 Classes

30 min
Pranayama practice at Yogateket Uppsala

Week Eight Practice

The last seven weeks should have had a very balancing, nourishing effect on our nervous system and minds. Now we move to more direct activation of Kundalini.


Both Surya Bhedana and the more refined control we are introducing in Kapalabhati will begin this process.


Exciting times, keep practicing!


5 min
Pranayama practice at Yogateket Uppsala

Continuing With Practice

You have completed the eight weeks, well done. You have done yourself an excellent service, and your body and mind are receiving a host of benefits.


We have built a great foundation, and you have a strong practice, but pranayama needs repetition over an extended period of time. We are having deep and profound effects on the very core of our being, that takes patience.


This video tells you how to keep going with practice. Practice in this way for another couple of months with this pranayama breathing exercises and then start the Pranayama Program Level Two.

5 min
pranayama practice

When and How

This short video should be watched before beginning any of the practical classes. It details important information about how to the get the best out of your practice.


Watch the information video at the start of each week and then repeat the class video for as many days as you can in the week.


Contraindications are highlighted so that you can practice safely and at the appropriate time.


Enjoy the course!

15 min
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Monday Workout #6

It's Monday and today we work on our strength.

  • 10 Dumbbell snatches.
  • 15 Tricep dips.
  • 10 Step ups.
  • 4 Vinyasas.


5 min

Crow Pose Tutorial

Is crow pose difficult for you? Maybe you need to try it differently. This tutorial gives you three options for you to try and find which one works for you.
15 min

Wrist and Neck Therapy

If your work involves typing away at a keyboard, even if you do not practice arm balances or handstands, it is important to take care of your wrists, so that tension from them and the lower arms do not travel up into the neck. An efficient warm-up moves us into gentle stretches, with some bonus work for the feet.

10 min
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Shoulder Study Break

Whenever we sit at the computer for an extended period of time, be that answering e-mails, planning classes, or writing essays for my studies, I begin to feel tight and constricted across my shoulders and upper back. Here, I share with you my favorite poses to immediately offset the negative effects of desk-time, for any time during the day when you need a bit more space.

25 min

Yin Yang Morning Flow

Because not every morning you feel like doing a full-on practice, this flow will help you wake up your body. Beginning with seated postures, moving into lunges variations, finishing upside down basically covering your whole body. A gentle wake-up yoga class!
20 min
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Drop Into Backbends

Want to learn how do "drop backs"? Then this is the class for you. A "drop back" is the transition from standing up to Urdhva Dhanurasana (wheel pose). Place your mat close to a wall and make sure you have warmed up you back before coming into this class to move safely into backbends. 
45 min
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Traditional Hatha Class

This is a very traditional Hatha Class. The poses are more static, we hold them for longer. Rather than flowing between poses, we rest between each posture. The purpose is to become more meditative and work on allowing the best flow of energy. Less instruction on the breath and more about observing sensations.

Very relaxing, very calming for the body, brain, and nervous system.
5 min
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Kick Up to Handstand Tutorial

This short tutorial gives you a few tips that can make a huge difference as you kick up to a handstand. Learn how to use your bottom leg to help you come up. Feel free to try close to the wall or with a spotter. 
30 min
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Yin Hips Practice

Need some time for your hips? Then this short but intense yin class is for you. It's said that we store a lot of emotions in our hips, take 30 minutes to open up and relax this area.
45 min
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Lower Body Love

We often think of a vinyasa class having a lot of focus on upper body strength. Well, get ready to bring the attention to your legs. From balancing to strengthening sequences, the next 40 minutes will be all about making your legs shake (in a good way).
20 min
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Back to Balance - With Pranayama

A mixture of breathing techniques to balance your nervous system, your brain and your energy. Accessible to all.


We start with some grounding breath exercises lying on your back. Then we introduce Nadi Shodana or the Alternate Nostril Breath. This is one of the most fundamental and balancing pranayama techniques.


The class ends with Brahmari (the bee) pranayama, soothing and calming.

35 min

Neutral Strength Flow

Find your new strength by working with a neutral pelvic position, then translate that into the rest of your practice and particularly into chaturanga. Start by finding neutral as you move from an anterior to a posterior pelvis then bring that into your postures through class.
5 min
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Take 5 Minutes, Meditate and Breathe

Take 5 minutes, meditate and breathe, that is what it takes some time to get calm, relaxed and grounded.

Sofia is using the focus 12 meditation technique in this short meditation. Come back anytime to get grounded and calm.

Bookmark this class and come back anytime you need a breathing break. 

Rechaka - Puraka

30 min
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Halftime: Hips & Hammies

Tight hips & hammies? This flow will help you loosen them up! All you need is 30 minutes to move around different postures focusing on these two areas. 
35 min

Spread Your Yoga Mat

This class is for the busy bodies and minds; sometimes we need some minutes to move and get quiet. This practice will help you release unneeded tension from your body and mind by moving through this subtle, beautiful and introspective practice. Spread your mat and get ready to feel amazing!
60 min

Yoga Roll

Build strength on the upper body with this Ladder Flow. We'll energize the arms and the back with postures like downward facing dog, plank pose, and chaturanga. Arms are very important to our practice, and sometimes it's hard to get them stronger, but with this sequence, you'll definetely feel them by the end of the class. Ladder flows are different than a regular vinyasa class because of their sequencing. We'll begin with two or three postures and then we'll keep on adding one or two new movements per round. Downward facing dog is a crucial posture for every practice and specially for our ladder flows because they're a significant link between rounds and also it engages the all muscles of our body (you'll seel we'll practice it a lot!!). Join me on the mat!!
60 min

Twisted Twist

Challenge the body and the mind with this ladder flow where we'll open the hips, but we'll also build strength in our arms, legs, and core. Hips stock all our emotions and sometimes we forget to give them the right stretch to release tension from them. They're also very important to achieve postures as "Hanumanasana", where we need to have our hips open and relaxed. As in all of our Ladder Flows, we'll do 5 rounds in total, adding one or two new movements per round. I promise that by the end of the fifth round of this Ladder Flow you'll feel your hips much more open as well as the entire body energized and much more stronger.
50 min

Dive to Starfish Pose

Build strength in the entire body with this 50min Ladder Flow. In every round, we'll add one or two new movements that will allow our minds and bodies to get deep into the posture. We'll go from simple postures that will open our hips to fly into vasistasana trying to get our starfish pose with a leg up and finally finding strength in the ankle and leg while seeking for balance in our Half Moon pose. All of this linked by our vinyasas or sun salutations between each round to build heat and get our moving meditation. Have fun and sweaty and join me on the mat!