"I have longed for gentle exercise and contentment"

Mar 18, 2020

Why Jelena (@kickassyoga) on Instagram is clearly committed to nurturing Woman's empowerment and giving others the support they would like to see, she has exclusively announced LUVIYO.

Jelena, when and how did you discover your passion for yoga?

I started practising yoga 15 years ago, after my first birth, to move and relax. Currently I was longing for gentle movement and contentment.

How do you practice it today in your everyday life?

Me meditate daily and generally I like to move around a lot. Personally I find that Down Dog, a free yoga app, a great tool to see what progress you are making. It allows you to create a completely new yoga session every time.

On your Instagram channel we saw that in addition to yoga, you keep yourself fit with martial arts, climbing and weightlifting. Do you also practice these regularly, or do you concentrate mainly on yoga?

For me, yoga is like a red thread that always accompanies me along with all my other hobbies.

What values do you want to convey to your followers on Instagram?

On Instagram, I have a very clear commitment to cultivating women's empowerment and giving others the support I would have liked to have.

Is there a life motto which accompanies you and you want to betray us?

You can do anything you want, girl!

Has yoga changed your attitude to life, your appearance or your well-being?

Absolutely! I love my life as it is and I don't want anything else.

What books have you already published and what can you expect when you buy them?

The first book I published in 2017 by GU Verlag is called Kick Ass Yoga and is available in German. The second book I wrote was published in 2018 in German and English. The second publication, "Kick Ass Asanas", contains 108 asana exercises for beginners and advanced students.

Are you already allowed to share the passion for yoga with your two children, or are they pursuing other interests?

When they were very small, my children simply copied the exercises. Today my 15-year-old daughter asks me from her if I can practice yoga with her. I am very happy that the wish comes from her without being forced by me!

Why do you think yoga is so popular right now?

The fascination of yoga comes from time to time. However, I am happy about the current hype, as even Britney Spears is posting exercise videos at the moment.

Where did you get your inspiration for your tattoo motifs? Did more and more of them come creeping in or was there a special moment when you got a tattoo?

This was a long process that has now lasted for 20 years. Personally, I simply enjoy collecting art on the body rather than on the walls.

What do you wish for the next 10 years in the future?

World peace and a happy society.

What is your favourite design of LUVIYO yoga mats?

I love the white Marble Mat over everything! 💕