Ikigai

< Lebenssinn >

< la razón de ser >

< raison d’être >

< a reason for being >

IKIGAI translates as reason for being, while <Iki> means life and <Gai> means realization of your dreams.

This raison d’être formulated my motivation to create this bodywork home.

IKIGAI Studio is built from selected sustainable materials assembling the source of harmonious balance as a studio, elemental for clients and instructors wellbeing.

It is my wish to be contributing to all those who are open to learn about their bodies, treating them with care and love on this wonderful and inspiring platform.

I am truly excited to embark on this journey together with all of you.

Also I wish to give a special thanks to my fellow clients who made the transition to the new IKIGAI Studio with me. And to the city of Zürich for trusting the vision and providing this object with the most incredible Bellevue room.

And last but not least a profound thanks to all my dear friends, my partner and family who made this creation and dream come through.

Mercedes Villanueva

IKIGAI Studio founder

Team

Mercedes Villanueva

Principal dancer in several companies in Spain, England and with the famous choreographer Maurice Béjart, Lausannne
Founder IKIGAI Studio
M.A. Tanzpädagogik ZHdK
Dipl. Pilates Master Trainer, Lausanne
Licenced Gyrotonic Expansion System Teacher
current education Tibetan Cranial

Mercedes teaches daily privet and small groups PIlates and Gyrotonic classes at IKIGAI

contact:

web: mercedes-pilates.ch

Paola Bertolini

Certified Yoga teacher & Yoga therapist
Member of Swiss Yoga Association (Schweizer Yogaverband SYV) and SYV Health insurance approved
Dance- and movement therapist
Ayurveda Massage therapist

Paola teaches classical Hatha Yoga on Mondays 19:30 - 21:00 at IKIGAI and Shakti Dance evenings

contact:

web: www.shaktiyoga-massage.ch

Eleonora Hertenstein

Certified 1800h Yoga Teacher
Eidg.Dipl. Ausbilderin
Member of Swiss Yoga Association (Schweizer Yogaverband SYA)
Thai Yoga Massage Therapist
Health insurance approved by SYV/ Krankenkassenanerkannt durch SYV

Eleonora teaches weekly MyYoga Flow classes on Tuesdays 19:00- 20:15

contact:

web: www.myyoga.ch

instagram: myyoga_eleonora

Nora Kersten

Certified 1250h+ Yoga Teacher
Leader of 200 h & Pre&Postnatal Yogatrainings
In the process of becoming certified Yoga therapist

Nora teaches 200h Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Trainings at IKIGAI. Every Wednesdays 19:15- 20:45, she teaches Medical Flow Yoga for a small group of Yogis.

contact:

Web: www.yoganora.ch

Instagram: @yoga_nora

Bruno Dietziker

Teacher of the Teachers with 41 years Experience
Owner of 'Pure Yoga' with his own Educational Institute
Author and Head of the 4 ½ Years Yoga Teacher Training Course accredited with the highest international standard (DYT 1'200h) – next course: May 2023 – October 2027
PhD in Indian Philosophy
Holder of 3 Yoga-Diplomas: ‚Yoga Education’ and ‚Yoga-Therapy’ (India) as well as ‚Medical Yoga’ (Korea)

Bruno teaches an unique 2hr Hatha-Yoga-Master-Class on Thursdays 19:00- 21:00 at IKIGAI open to everyone who would like to dig deeper into oneself. Beside Asanas and Pranayama, it includes Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, Darshan (Philosophy), Mantra and Yoga Nidra

contact:

web: www.pureyoga.ch

Jasmin Pariyar

Certified Hatha- Kundalini Yoga Teacher
YACEPs in Yin Yoga, Pre&.Postnatal Yoga
Courses in Klangmassage &. Meditation
Dipl. social Pedagogue

Jasmin teaches Hatha Yoga on Tuesdays 17:30- 18:45 .Her classes are accompanied by singing bowls. The course is suitable for beginners and advanced students who would like to deepen their practice. Book classes here

contact:

E-Mail: yogaandsoundzuerich@gmail.com

Instagram: Yoga_and_sound_zuerich