Traditional Ashtanga Yoga classes for all levels in the heart of Pori, Finland. Since 2009.
Astanga Shala Pori tarjoaa perinteistä astangajoogan opetusta kaikille tasoille Porissa. Perustettu vuonna 2009. Astanga Shalan perustaja ja pääopettajana on Pauliina Merisalo. Tarjoamme maamme kokeneimpien astangajooga opettajien kursseja. Tutustu runsaaseen viikkotunti- ja kurssitarjontaamme ja upeisiin kesäretriitteihimme / Tapahtumat. Astanga Shala sijaitsee kauniissa miljöössä aivan Porin keskustassa lähes satavuotiaassa Hallipalatsissa, osoitteessa Yrjönkatu 12 A.
Pauliina Merisalo (born November 11th, 1976) in Pori, Finland. Pauliina has 14 years experience of Ashtanga Yoga and she is the main teacher and director of Astanga Shala Pori. She lives with her husband and two children in Pori where she has upholds the daily ashtanga yoga classes at the Shala since 2009.
Pauliina has organized ashtanga yoga retreats with Petri Räisänen in Frantsila Finland every summer since 2013. She has 8 years experience of assisting Petri in the workshops in Pori and retreats in other parts in Finland. Last summer 2019 she had a great opportunity to be Petri ́s assistant also in Salento, Italy.
Pauliina`s yoga pose adjustments are soft, therapeutic and she is emphasising the connection of body movement and breath which is rooted from her dancing background. Pauliina has danced 15 years modern and jazz dance in advanced level.
Pauliina has studied and graduated as an ayurvedic healer from Vedakeskus, Finland and she is also working as an ayurvedic healer and consultant. Pauliina is dedicated ashtanga student and teacher, her own students appreciate her friendly, supportive teachings and healing touch.
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