Studio 108 instructors

The founders and instructors of the studio – Nandi Devar (Germany), Annika Nõmberg (Estonia), Aale-Triinu Sonn (Estonia)

An acharya of Kriya Yoga – Nandi Devar

Nandi follows the path of consciousness more then 30 years. During these three decades he practiced intense under the guidance of several teachers of different spiritual traditions. As an Acharya he is authorized to initiate into the lineage of Babaji’s Kriya Yoga. He is both Kriya Hatha Yoga and Shivananda Hatha Yoga instructor. He looks back to a twenty five year long career as a professional stage dancer and dance teacher with an own studio in Germany.

Of myself
„ After my 30 year long path of consciousness and dance I found it wonderful idea to offer Kriya Yoga and Meditative Dance in one location“

Contact:  nandishakti (at) gmail.com

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An instructor of Kriya Hatha Yoga – Aale-Triinu Sonn

Education and work experience
Estonian Academy of Arts (design); Tallinn College of Engineering (architecture); Estonian Academy of Arts (a master’s degree of architecture).
Has worked in the Botanical Garden of Tallinn and as a secretary in the Office of the President of the Republic of Estonia, has taken part of the “Kodu ja Aed” magazine as a co-author, has been active as a freelance designer and interior decorator, has instructed Kriya Hatha Yoga lessons.

“Inner” education
Has practiced different oriental disciplines – Sivananda Yoga, outer and inner (Michuan) style of Tai-Ji, the so called “Soft Yoga” brought to Europe by Gerard Blits, a yoga course instructed by Swami Prabhavananda Saraswati. Since the summer of 2003, she has practiced self development techniques of different schools guided by Ingvar Villido (Kriya Yoga, Hinduism, Dianetics, tradition of Native Americans etc.).
2004-2006 consecrations to the I, II and III levels of Kriya Yoga and a Kriya Hatha Yoga teacher’s course (teachers Durga Ahlund, Marshall Govindan Satchidananda, Ingvar Villido).
2006 the spiritual name – Anjani was given by Shri Munirajji Maharaj in India.

Teaching experience
Since autumn 2005, Kriya Hatha Yoga lessons (in Estonian and English) at NGO Lilleoru

Other
Interests are ecological architecture and interior design, a healthy living environment, healthy food and way of life. A young daughter is in the family.

Of myself
"There are very, very many yoga styles nowadays, but only a few use the systematical involvement of awareness. In Kriya Yoga, awareness is the means and the goal. Due to that peculiarity, I have myself experienced that Kriya Yoga is incomparably more effective than other disciplines.

With the last years I have also learned from experience that the sentence “one’s life is one’s own creation” is no mere catch phrase. I am lucky to be able to share this wonderful knowledge and experiences with others."

Contact: phone +372 527 0569, anjani1008 (at) gmail.com

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An instructor of Kriya Hatha Yoga and dancing – Annika Nõmberg

Education
Bio-geo faculty of the University of Tartu, genetics.

“Inner” education
Dance classes
Since 1978 character dance, teacher Aime Elbing.
Since 1983 classical Indian temple dance – Bharata Natyam, teachers Irina Jankevitsh, Pille Roosi.
Since 1995 flamenco studies with Claudia Sevtshenko, Kaari Martini, Anna Blanca, Marianna Verdecia (HKI).
Since 1997 has continuously improved herself in the international centre of Madrid Amor de Dios, teachers Belin Maya, Christobal Reyes, Manuel Reyes, La China, La Tati, Ciro, Carmela Greco, Tomas de Madrid.
Since 2000 belly-dance studies guided by teachers Pille Roosi, Amina Romo; Maral, Enussah.

Yoga studies
Since 1982 Hatha Yoga; teachers Maaja Zelmin, Arvo Tavi.
Since 1998 studies with Ingvar Villido.
2004-2006 consecrations to I, II and III levels of Kriya Yoga, teachers Durga Ahlund and Marshall Govindan Satchidananda.
2005 Kriya Yoga teacher’s course, teachers Durga Ahlund and Marshall Govindan Satchidananda; a pilgrimage to the Himalayas.

Teaching experience
Since 1993 a teacher and dancer in “Amrita” studio.
Since 1998 a teacher and dancer in “La Ronda” studio. Has done contractual jobs for Rakvere Teater (theatre), Vanalinnastuudio (theatre), Tallinn Pedagogical University and Lavakunstikateeder (the Department of Stagecraft), has organized courses and summer camps. I currently teach Kriya Yoga, belly-dance, Indian classical dance and flamenco in Tallinn, Pärnu, Viljandi, Rakvere.

Of myself
"Since childhood, I have tried to understand how I should live my life to be happy. I could not imagine anything prettier than the dances of old cultures. The states of exuberant happiness I experienced while dancing were incomparable. But… they were not eternal. While searching for stable contentment and delving into yoga, I found both theoretical and practical evidence that it is possible. I do not think there is a more exact and ideal science of man than Kriya Yoga. It is a great relief to finally find a cast-iron Teaching. Even more, a trustworthy Teacher."

Contact: phone: +372 527 0813, annika (at) laronda.ee