Monika Pinter

Moni Pinter was born and raised in Hungary. After her life took a really hard turn, she found yoga. Her first yoga class was at Nandi under Jeremy Moran and she was moved by the methods of Jivamukti. She started to feel the benefit of practicing yoga internally and externally.

A few years later she completed a 300-hr teacher training with Sharon Gannon, David Life, Ruth Laurer-Manenti, and Jules Febre in India. She has taken a 300-hr. advanced training with Giselle Mari and Wendy Klein.

Compassion, Satsang, kindness, and spirituality are her true values. Before yoga, she had already started her journey of healthy living, and she completed a holistic nutritional degree at Bauman College in Santa Cruz.

Nutrition and yoga are her true passions.

Monika Pinter instructs the following:

Yoga Flow (Jivamukti)

Welcome to a flowing-style yoga class; a practice that weaves yogic philosophy, Sanskrit, anatomy, and skillful hands-on assists with a wide range of eclectic music. The practice is designed not only to make you move, sweat, and reflect, but to also empower fearless curiosity, increase self-acceptance, reconnect you to your humanity, and inspire spiritual activation—all while keeping your sense of humor.

Each class is supported by a monthly theme that interweaves philosophy and spiritual teachings from both modern & ancient yogic texts, chanting Sanskrit mantras, relaxation, and meditation.

Whether you’re a beginner, deciphering the difference between vrksasana (tree) and sirshasana (headstand), or an advanced yogi who can put both feet behind their head, the Jivamukti Flow class welcomes you, as it is open to practitioners of all levels. You work at your own pace, following the teacher’s verbal as well as (optional) hands-on guidance. Many options are offered, so each practitioner can choose at what level they wish to work.

Yin Yoga

Yin Yoga targets the joints, fascia, and connective tissue in order to create more space in the body and a greater range of motion. Yin Yoga unites the Body, Mind, and Breath. Calming the breath allows the body to get quiet, when the body is still, the mind can relax, which calms the entire nervous system. Practicing Yin helps you feel more flexible, peaceful, and refreshed.

Unlike other types of yoga, Yin poses are held for longer periods, allowing the tender connective tissues to strengthen and lengthen. Yin yoga can be done by all types of people at all different levels of experience and flexibility because you rely on your own body’s wisdom to let you know how far to go.

All levels welcome.