Divya yoga program
Yoga and meditation classes are tailored to meet the needs of all students, taught both in Croatian and English by experienced teachers. Our mission is to help practitioners reach a greater sense of self awareness, happiness and inner peace through the knowledge of yoga and meditation! We are here to serve and accommodate you so be free to email us.
Check our schedule to find the best class for you.
Check our schedule to find the best class for you.
1. Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga
Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga is a dynamic form of yoga based on coordination of breath and a series of movements arranged in a specific order or sequence. Ashtanga Yoga was developed by Pattabhi Jois who brought this practice system to the modern world in the way he was taught by his teacher Sri T. Krishnamacharya.
Breathing and motion while performing the body movements intensely heat the body, thus purifying it. The heat also purifies the blood, improves digestion and blood circulation. Sweating enhances detoxification and the body becomes strong and healthy if the method is persistently followed.
Body positions (asanas), breathing and the direction of gaze are always connected, that is, they are performed at the same time. Asanas purify, strengthen the body and give it more flexibility; correct breathing with the right in-breath and out-breath ratio cleanses the nervous system, while the direction of gaze develops concentration and calms the mind. Those three aspects are called Trishtana and together they cover three levels of purification: the body, nervous system and mind.
Traditionally, this style of yoga is practiced in “Mysore” classes. This is not a led class, but the teacher is there to give you instructions and adjustments. At our studio, we offer Mysore style as well as regular led classes for both beginners and advanced practitioners.
2. Vinyasa Flow Yoga
The term ''Vinyasa'' refers to a specific way that we coordinate body movements with breath to achieve continuous flow. Modern Vinyasa Flow Yoga style is derived from Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga and can be described as freestyle Ashtanga because it doesn't follow given asana structure. Every Vinyasa Flow yoga class can be a different ''choreography'' that depends on the teacher, needs of practitioners or a class theme.
You can go through many different asanas and combinations so the effect of a class is different every time. Vinyasa practice creates body heat, awakens the nervous, respiratory and cardiovascular system, cleanses the body and enhances blood circulation and digestion.
3. Absolute beginners
The beginning is always the most important part of any process and the same is with yoga. Everybody is welcome to join a yoga class because it can be adapted to your age, abilities, lifestyle, etc. It is never too late to start practising since it offers many tools and techniques for helping improve quality of life and psychophysical health. In Divya Yoga Center teachers will slowly guide you through different basic standing, seated and supine yoga positions (asanas) and they will also familiarize you with breathing and deep relaxation. It is recommended you come at least two to three times a week during a longer period of time. If you practice regularly, you will be healthier, your mind will be calm and you will feel fresh, flexible and strong. There are numerous physical benefits: vital spine, improved function of all systems in the body, improved breathing and heart functions, stronger muscles, better concentration, more balance and an intense feeling of peace and happiness.
Quick tips:
4. Restorative yoga
Restorative Yoga class is intended for everybody, regardless of gender, age or physical abilities. It is especially beneficial for those living stressful lives and trying to find time for themselves. The purpose of Restorative Yoga is to calm your mind and body in order to fully immerse yourself in the present moment and experience healing power of inner peace.
5. Mindful Slow Flow
Mindful Slow Flow is an easy paced yoga class in meditative atmosphere. We start by becoming aware of the present moment and setting our intention for the following class which can simply be: May I be present and peacefully accept any experience that happens in the next hour. This enables us to see clearly what we cultivate during the class – an attitude of acceptance towards all bodily sensations.
The basic structure of Mindful Slow Flow class consists of gentle and slow pulsation of asanas or sun salutations in which we intend to feel every movement from the beginning to the end and deepen the breath in the way that is natural for the body. We also practice breathing exercises, encouraging energy exchange in the body and connecting our attention to that process. Bodily sensations are a field through which we learn to understand habitual reactions of the mind.
The class is led with an underlying tone of gentleness, love and compassion with the contemplation of loving-kindness (Metta meditation). Everyone without previous experience can participate.
6. Yin Yoga
Yin Yoga is a form of yoga that connects us with the deepest structures of our body. We stay in asanas for about 5 minutes which means we are peaceful and still for some time in one position. As a result, the mind is calmer and the body relaxed.
Yin Yoga affects Yin tissues in our body - also known as connective tissues. It targets our ligaments, joints, bones, and the deep fascia networks of the body - rather than the muscles. Energetically, Yin Yoga improves the energy flow, enhancing the flow of chi in the organs. To be healthy, we need healthy organs as well as healthy muscles.
Benefits of a regular Yin yoga practice:
7. Mindfulness and metta meditation
Mindfulness meditation is a modern form of meditation derived from a 2500 year old Buddhist practice, Vipassana meditation. It is a meditative practice designed to develop a skill of paying attention to a present experience with acceptance, patience and compassion. Awareness is a quality which human beings naturally have. However, Mindfulness meditation helps us to create friendly and open state of consciousness in which we don't judge, fight or identify with what is recognized as momentarily present. By intentional practicing of this kind of awareness, we become more present in our lives and act less in our ''autopilot mode''.
Metta (loving-kindness) is a meditation in which we consciously cultivate mental and emotional states of good will, love and compassion for ourselves and others. In formal meditation of this kind we contemplate positive characteristics of all living beings and phenomena to develop those noble states of love and compassion in our hearts.
Sitting meditations:
Participation in Mindfulness and Metta meditation classes is donation-based. You decide if you want to donate and how much. This approach allows us to see how we feel about the experience and to donate according to our abilities. While donating, we should be guided by the feeling of joy. Donations are a part of our yogic practice.
8. Yoga Nidra
Yoga Nidra or yogic sleep is a state of consciousness between being awake and sleeping, like the "going-to-sleep" stage. It is a state in which the body is completely relaxed, and the practitioner becomes systematically and increasingly aware of the inner world by following a set of verbal instructions. The practitioner slowly sinks into deep states of relaxation while still maintaining full consciousness. It is said that 45 minutes of Yoga Nidra feels like three hours of regular sleep and helps us regulate our sleep-wake cycle.
Benefits of yoga Nidra:
Participation in Yoga Nidra classes is donation-based. You decide if you want to donate and how much. This approach allows us to see how we feel about the experience and to donate according to our abilities. While donating, we should be guided by the feeling of joy. Donations are a part of our yogic practice.
Check our schedule to find the class you are interested in.
For CORPORATE and SPECIAL PROGRAMS be free to contact us at
Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga is a dynamic form of yoga based on coordination of breath and a series of movements arranged in a specific order or sequence. Ashtanga Yoga was developed by Pattabhi Jois who brought this practice system to the modern world in the way he was taught by his teacher Sri T. Krishnamacharya.
Breathing and motion while performing the body movements intensely heat the body, thus purifying it. The heat also purifies the blood, improves digestion and blood circulation. Sweating enhances detoxification and the body becomes strong and healthy if the method is persistently followed.
Body positions (asanas), breathing and the direction of gaze are always connected, that is, they are performed at the same time. Asanas purify, strengthen the body and give it more flexibility; correct breathing with the right in-breath and out-breath ratio cleanses the nervous system, while the direction of gaze develops concentration and calms the mind. Those three aspects are called Trishtana and together they cover three levels of purification: the body, nervous system and mind.
Traditionally, this style of yoga is practiced in “Mysore” classes. This is not a led class, but the teacher is there to give you instructions and adjustments. At our studio, we offer Mysore style as well as regular led classes for both beginners and advanced practitioners.
2. Vinyasa Flow Yoga
The term ''Vinyasa'' refers to a specific way that we coordinate body movements with breath to achieve continuous flow. Modern Vinyasa Flow Yoga style is derived from Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga and can be described as freestyle Ashtanga because it doesn't follow given asana structure. Every Vinyasa Flow yoga class can be a different ''choreography'' that depends on the teacher, needs of practitioners or a class theme.
You can go through many different asanas and combinations so the effect of a class is different every time. Vinyasa practice creates body heat, awakens the nervous, respiratory and cardiovascular system, cleanses the body and enhances blood circulation and digestion.
3. Absolute beginners
The beginning is always the most important part of any process and the same is with yoga. Everybody is welcome to join a yoga class because it can be adapted to your age, abilities, lifestyle, etc. It is never too late to start practising since it offers many tools and techniques for helping improve quality of life and psychophysical health. In Divya Yoga Center teachers will slowly guide you through different basic standing, seated and supine yoga positions (asanas) and they will also familiarize you with breathing and deep relaxation. It is recommended you come at least two to three times a week during a longer period of time. If you practice regularly, you will be healthier, your mind will be calm and you will feel fresh, flexible and strong. There are numerous physical benefits: vital spine, improved function of all systems in the body, improved breathing and heart functions, stronger muscles, better concentration, more balance and an intense feeling of peace and happiness.
Quick tips:
- Before the beginning of class inform the teacher of any health issues or injuries
- It is important to trust the teacher and to feel comfortable around him/her
- Wear comfortable workout clothes, practice barefoot
- Take a rest if you need it! If the body is too exhausted or the breath disrupted, it is best to rest in the child’s pose (Balasana) and join the group when you are ready.
- Be gentle to yourself
- Stay until the end of class so you can relax in Shavasana.
- Always listen to your body. Yoga can be adapted to you and your specific needs. Follow your own rhythm and use props to feel more comfortable until the body gets used to new positions.
4. Restorative yoga
Restorative Yoga class is intended for everybody, regardless of gender, age or physical abilities. It is especially beneficial for those living stressful lives and trying to find time for themselves. The purpose of Restorative Yoga is to calm your mind and body in order to fully immerse yourself in the present moment and experience healing power of inner peace.
5. Mindful Slow Flow
Mindful Slow Flow is an easy paced yoga class in meditative atmosphere. We start by becoming aware of the present moment and setting our intention for the following class which can simply be: May I be present and peacefully accept any experience that happens in the next hour. This enables us to see clearly what we cultivate during the class – an attitude of acceptance towards all bodily sensations.
The basic structure of Mindful Slow Flow class consists of gentle and slow pulsation of asanas or sun salutations in which we intend to feel every movement from the beginning to the end and deepen the breath in the way that is natural for the body. We also practice breathing exercises, encouraging energy exchange in the body and connecting our attention to that process. Bodily sensations are a field through which we learn to understand habitual reactions of the mind.
The class is led with an underlying tone of gentleness, love and compassion with the contemplation of loving-kindness (Metta meditation). Everyone without previous experience can participate.
6. Yin Yoga
Yin Yoga is a form of yoga that connects us with the deepest structures of our body. We stay in asanas for about 5 minutes which means we are peaceful and still for some time in one position. As a result, the mind is calmer and the body relaxed.
Yin Yoga affects Yin tissues in our body - also known as connective tissues. It targets our ligaments, joints, bones, and the deep fascia networks of the body - rather than the muscles. Energetically, Yin Yoga improves the energy flow, enhancing the flow of chi in the organs. To be healthy, we need healthy organs as well as healthy muscles.
Benefits of a regular Yin yoga practice:
- Stillness: calms and balances the mind and body
- Stress and anxiety reduction
- Increase circulation
- Improves flexibility
- Fascial release and greater joint mobility
- Meridian stimulation brings balance to the organs
7. Mindfulness and metta meditation
Mindfulness meditation is a modern form of meditation derived from a 2500 year old Buddhist practice, Vipassana meditation. It is a meditative practice designed to develop a skill of paying attention to a present experience with acceptance, patience and compassion. Awareness is a quality which human beings naturally have. However, Mindfulness meditation helps us to create friendly and open state of consciousness in which we don't judge, fight or identify with what is recognized as momentarily present. By intentional practicing of this kind of awareness, we become more present in our lives and act less in our ''autopilot mode''.
Metta (loving-kindness) is a meditation in which we consciously cultivate mental and emotional states of good will, love and compassion for ourselves and others. In formal meditation of this kind we contemplate positive characteristics of all living beings and phenomena to develop those noble states of love and compassion in our hearts.
Sitting meditations:
- Tuesdays: 18.45 - 20.15h
- Thursdays: 18.45 - 20.00h
- Sundays: 18.15 - 20.15h
Participation in Mindfulness and Metta meditation classes is donation-based. You decide if you want to donate and how much. This approach allows us to see how we feel about the experience and to donate according to our abilities. While donating, we should be guided by the feeling of joy. Donations are a part of our yogic practice.
8. Yoga Nidra
Yoga Nidra or yogic sleep is a state of consciousness between being awake and sleeping, like the "going-to-sleep" stage. It is a state in which the body is completely relaxed, and the practitioner becomes systematically and increasingly aware of the inner world by following a set of verbal instructions. The practitioner slowly sinks into deep states of relaxation while still maintaining full consciousness. It is said that 45 minutes of Yoga Nidra feels like three hours of regular sleep and helps us regulate our sleep-wake cycle.
Benefits of yoga Nidra:
- regenerates cells in the body
- eliminates stress and tension
- normalizes circulation of oxygen, blood and energy
- reduces depression and anxiety
- rejuvenates and energizes the whole system
- supports natural healing abilities
- helps us to experience peace
Participation in Yoga Nidra classes is donation-based. You decide if you want to donate and how much. This approach allows us to see how we feel about the experience and to donate according to our abilities. While donating, we should be guided by the feeling of joy. Donations are a part of our yogic practice.
Check our schedule to find the class you are interested in.
For CORPORATE and SPECIAL PROGRAMS be free to contact us at
