the path

My name is Lara and I'm originally from Spain, though for the last 19+ years I have been living in other countries, including the US, Japan, a shorter stay in the UK, and a dream like yoga teacher training course in India, after which I landed in Morocco in May 2011, only to relocate back to Japan in February 2019.

Chandrini Yoga is the name of the yoga studio I owned in Morocco, and my personal brand. I've been practicing yoga since late 2009, and I practice and teach Classical Hatha yoga based on my school's Sivananda inspired sequence, Yin Yoga and slow Vinyasa, with a strong Hatha flavor and relatively long holds. I place special importance on the breath, alignment, and helping my students understand each pose and its purpose: emphasizing the difference between the aesthetics and the functionality of a pose.

I am fascinated with yoga philosophy and I'm always seeking to enhance my knowledge and deepen my understanding of it. When I’m not on my mat, you will likely find me with my nose buried in books on topics along the lines of philosophy (Yoga and otherwise), mysticism, religion, and Ayurveda.

Credentials

200 hr Yoga Teacher Training Course in Classical Hatha Yoga by Arhanta Yoga / 50 hr Yin Yoga Teacher Training Course by Arhanta Yoga / Holistic Health Coach Certification (Ayurveda, Yoga, and Hormonal Health for Women) by Arhanta Yoga / YS201: The Yoga Sutras of Patañjali by Yogic Studies / YS202: The Yogas of the Bhagavad Gita by Yogic Studies / YS108: The Roots of Hatha Yoga by Yogic Studies / Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant by The American Institute of Vedic Studies (Dr. David Frawley)

Visit my YouTube channel for a variety of free classes in Classical Hatha, Slow Vinyasa, and Yin Yoga styles, alongside some informational videos on different breathing techniques and other yoga practices.

Watch this video to learn the classical Sun Salutation - this flowy sequence is a great way to warm up before your asana practice, as it tones and stretches the whole body. In addition, when practiced in synchronization with the breath, the sun salutation can do wonders to improve your focus and set a meditative mood for the rest of your practice. If the sun salutation is not in your practice yet, you're missing out!