Stefan D. Prowaznik is a trained Sound Engineer and has been practicing yoga since 1996 when he was introduced to
Astanga Vinyasa Yoga while on a six month journey through
India. The energy of this dynamic form of yoga immediately captured his passion and he decided to dedicated his life to its practice and transmission. Stefan has studied with many teachers but after a trip to New York City in 2001 to practice with Sri Krishna Pattabhi Jois, he decided that the practice could not be effectively transmitted in a room full of hundreds of students. He has since focused on studying with students from the early days of astanga who received the teachings directly from Guruji and on a more individualized basis.
Stefan's main teacher is Graeme Northfield who combines the early
individualized approach of astanga with an in-depth anatomical knowledge and constant research into safer
practices. Nancy Gilgoff, another student from the
early days is a close friend and guide on the energetical matters of Yoga. Like his teachers, Stefan teaches to small groups and with an
emphasis on an individualized practices, anatomical awareness and on keeping the form aliveand evolving through fresh approaches.
To this end he has also become certified in Pilates and practiced other forms of yoga. Since 2001, Stefan has taught traditional Mysore style classes,non-traditional and traditional led classes and workshops in differentcountries, including Austria, Ibiza, Thailand and Qatar.
His own advanced practice and in depth knowledge of the body in addition to his warmth and humor introduces astanga as a