Lynn Hendriks
My teaching style: My classes are a soft flow mix of hatha and vinyasa yoga. I try to make the students laugh and tell them to relax their faces about 2390 times during class because life is already serious enough - yoga class does not have to be! If there is one thing that I would love for my students to take home from the practice is to stop comparing themselves to others or even to a past version of themselves, and to just enjoy the ride.
About me: I was born and raised in Luxembourg (which I’m so super proud of, it’s hilarious) but I love to think my alter ego is American, ha! I love to travel, and these past few years I have discovered a passion for road-trips and nature. My love for travel brought me to Washington D.C. for my final year at university, which looking back I consider the best year of my life. I learned so much, not only academically, but so much about myself. My last year of studies in the States was a defining moment of my identity and self-worth - as I worked to excel academically, I equally started my struggle with anxiety. This in turn brought me to the healing practice of yoga – and I haven’t stopped practicing since!
Where you’ll find me when I am not at yogaloft: Besides teaching at yogaloft, I work full-time at the Ministry of Youth. My office is conveniently close to my favorite coffee place, Gruppetto.
Favorite food: Wäinzoossis mat Gromperenpuree (it’s Luxembourgish – and you should try it!!)
What do you love about yourself the most? That I see myself as the master of my fate. When things scare me or make me anxious, I don’t run away. I might panic for 5 minutes, take a deep breath and then I confront them.