Shiva first stepped onto the yoga mat in 2003, while she was a student of performing arts. She came to yoga simply for the sake of keeping herself fit so she would look good in auditions, but later discovered that yoga is way more than just physical exercise. In 2005 she attended her first teacher training course. Determined to learn more about yoga, she went to Shri Rajpal Yogacharya's ashram in India the following year to immerse herself in the yogic culture, which completely changed her way of life. She is now fully dedicated to the service of Yoga and has let go of unnecessary material desires in search of a spiritual journey.

Shiva enriches her teaching and yoga experience by learning and teaching in different countries. Her yogic path was lit up by two very important teachers to her - Matej Jurenka and Patrick Creelman. Matej is an international pioneer in yoga. Even though he can do the most amazing asanas effortlessly, he still adheres strictly to his yogic lifestyle. During the 5 years that Shiva was studying with him, Matej turned Shiva from a downtown girl into a hippie yogini and really brought yoga into her life. He has also taught Shiva how to be a responsible teacher while also cultivating a spirit of love and giving in her heart. Patrick has inspired Shiva to be positive, to be nice and to be present. She is also deeply grateful she learnt the art of teaching yoga from him.

Shiva's classes are challenging and emphasise a dynamic flow of energy. Her teaching focuses on an inner practice that trains the mind to concentrate and heightens the awareness of a mindful practice. She believes 'you can do much more than you think' so her classes centre around helping her students tap into their potential power. Her students find that practising with Shiva helps them connect with their heart, their innate happiness, and a deep sense of serenity.

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