Meet YG Team ~ the killer queen Klara
Hi YogaGang! The fall has arrived, and as it is getting colder and darker outside, we want to light your days up a bit!
We have come up with a new blog post series called Meet the YG team! Every month, we will introduce one member of the YG team in a wholly brand new light!
And who else should we start with if not our killer queen and the boss, who is responsible for creating the whole idea, project, and community full of love, fun, and hard work!
Dear YogaGang, meet Klara!
Firstly, who is Klara described in only three words?
Unstoppable - Fearless - Happy
What is the sport for you?
Everything! Without sport, I would die!
Why did you start doing yoga?
After my knee injury, I couldn't even do a simple squat, and I had a lot of pain. My friend told me to come to yoga class… Of course, I thought that yoga is just for old and immobile grandmas. I tried many classes and teachers, but the main eye-opener was my body's feeling - the pain in my knee disappeared. I felt way better, more relaxed, slept better… Plus, I completely fell in love with all arm-balance positions - mostly handstands… I guess you guys know it well…
What was the breaking point to start teaching it?
After 2 years of practicing yoga, I was still searching for the style of yoga I really liked…
Once I went for a workshop with Dylan Werner, and after his masterclass (which btw killed me), I was like… YES, this is what I want to teach!
When have you first thought of starting something like YG?
I always wanted to create a community connecting the people from my classes, events…
That's why we all go on holiday together; on Sundays, we have brunch, and everybody is welcome to join this crazy gang! I don't particularly appreciate when people practice yoga and don't even talk to each other before or after class. Yoga is about sharing and caring, and that's what we do in Yogagang.
What does YG mean to you?
Family, strong community of crazy, always happy and unstoppable people…
Apart from yoga, what makes you happy in life?
My horses! I love them so much: I'm riding since I was 5 and can't imagine living without them.
For how long could you go without yoga practice? Is it an essential part of your life?
I basically practice everyday day. I used to be angry at myself when I didn't have time to practice yoga every day… but now I'm like… it's ok, Klara you can take one day off and still have your chaturanga guns…
Can you think of anyone who has influenced you significantly in any way?
My parents, definitely! They brought me to all kinds of sport like gymnastics, swimming, skiing, tennis… Let's say I did more or less all types of sport- MUM and DAD, thank you for that!
One lifestyle/self-love/wellbeing tip or ritual you would like to share?
Uhhhh, if you really want to do something- do it! Don't wait and chase your dreams!
Travel as much as you can!
Meet new people and try as many sports as you can!
Live your life 150% … also rest 150%
Have you ever consider moving to another country/city? Which one? /Why not?
This question is on my mind all the time! I really love Bali, Hawaii but also in NYC and London.
Right know also Portugal… let's leave it open, where I will end up…
Dream and nightmare destination to visit?
Dream - Fiji, French Polynesia, Sumba, and coming back to Hawaii…
Nightmare … I wanted to say there are no nightmare destinations, but for me, it's Cuba.
Your most favorite places in Prague?
Etapa for breakfast
Mazelab for coffee
Pasta cafe for the best lunch and avocado salat
Cafe savoy for the best-scrambled eggs with truffles
Sunshot for coconut water
Eska for Sunday brunch
…you guys know that I love brunchin'!
Plans or goals to achieve in the future?
Expand YG to the world and have a big YG event in NYC.
What is your secret guilty pleasure?
Chocolate & Champagne
And to finish with… 11 quick and easy questions…
1.Surf or yoga?
Well both you know .. one can't be without another
2. Tea or coffee?
100 % coffee
3. Nature or the city?
Aaaah, again city girl, who loves surfing on empty line ups
4. Party or me-time?
Me time for sure
5. Shorts or leggings?
Leggings
6. Colors or neutrals?
Colors
7. Sweet or savory?
Sweet, OMG!
8. Italian/ Asian cuisine?
Italian - grow up on pasta and mozzarella
9. Cook in / eat out?
If you know me, I'm always for going out
10. Morning/ night?
Morning... I fall asleep at 10:00 pm
11. Spontaneous/ planned?
Spontaneous, and I'm happy about that!