Since 2019 it has been my privilege to be involved in yoga teacher trainings. It is one of my favorite spaces to teach because students are sincere and dedicated. The learnings go much deeper than Asana and are much wider than what we do on the mat. Students are always astonished what yoga encompasses. Developping one´s awareness takes time and ist not completed by the end of the course. I especially love supporting students´ transformation and learning through personal mentorship.

My teachings are rooted in traditional Hatha Yoga (Asana, Pranayama, meditation, Shatkarma) according to the Satyananda lineage. On a teacher training I can cover:

alignment and Asana labs
Pranayama practices and teaching skills
relaxation and meditation techniques
nadis and energetic components of practices
teaching methodology including sequencing
voice training and Mantra
history of Yoga
introduction to Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Raja Yoga
Yoga philosophy and application to lifestyle

I am also trained in Yoga Nidra and Yin Yoga with several years of teaching experience in various settings.

Testimonial Senior Lead Trainer

“Norina has been an outstanding student, absorbing Yoga practices deeply and immersing herself into a Yogic lifestyle at Kawai Purapura Retreat Centre from 2018 onwards when I first met her.
It became clear that Norina is a natural and talented Trainer, speaking freely in front of the group and from a place of embodied understanding. Norina was always eager to learn and grow, personally and professionally.

On the 200 hour Yoga Teacher training programme, she soon became a much valued faculty member, contributing not only through well delivered and motivating sessions with the students but also through her dedicated personality, holding many aspects of the training together.

Her outstanding organization skills in combination with her communication skills and time management make her an indispensable force behind the scenes of the training courses.

When it comes to her teaching, she stands out by being attuned to her students’ process, by guiding by example, by being gentle yet clear in her teaching and standards. Norina lives her Yoga with integrity and authenticity. I recommend her whole-heartedly.“

— Sannyasi Pragyadhara, Senior Lead Trainer, Director Pure Yoga

From 2018 to 2022 I worked in different capacities for Kawai Purapura Yoga School in Auckland, New Zealand. After starting out as course coordinator for their Yoga Teacher Trainings, I soon started teaching on the 200 hour training, while completing 300 hours of advanced training myself.

In 2020 I took over from the Programme Director and started managing the school. I laid the focus on course development and curriculum writing for their advanced teacher trainings in Yoga Nidra and Tantrik Hatha Yoga. In close collaboration with Sannayasi Pragyadhara and Swami Karma Karuna and other faculty many successful teacher training courses were held at Kawai Purapura Retreat Centre. I broadened my spectrum of teaching areas on the 200 hour training and became part of advanced training modules by sharing Mantra & Kirtan. Guest teaching slots at Anahata Yoga Retreat with Yin Culture followed. Simultaneously I started teaching online for mental health support and later as Yoga Coach for TaskHuman.

India continues to be a place of inspiration and personal development. Since 2013 I keep returning. With a home base in Switzerland I am currently preparing for India and Bali. I am fortunate to also call Aotearoa New Zealand home.

Student testimonial

“I need to say a huge thank you to you. Last weekend was incredibly difficult for me, and your caring, support was what helped me through. There was one point where I felt like I just wouldn’t be able to do it. Your words and advice made me feel like you understood, and you cared, and I think I needed to know that at that time.

Norina, you have a peace, a kindness, a beauty that emanates from you that nobody would be able to deny. I thank you from the depth of my being, for pulling us through to the completion of the course.” – Graduate student, 200 hour Yoga Teacher training, 2020