About Happy Buddha Aruba
Me, Corinne or Happy Buddha Aruba
Dear Visitor,
I feel so lucky to meet you. My name is Corinne Voermans and I invite you to my yoga studio, Happy Buddha Aruba, to practice yoga with me.
The studio holds up to a maximum of 12 persons which makes every class a very personal experience. Most of my students are local people, but I also get a lot of repeated guests from all over the world who vacation on the island and want to continue their yoga practice with me.
I feel so lucky to meet you. My name is Corinne Voermans and I invite you to my yoga studio, Happy Buddha Aruba, to practice yoga with me.
The studio holds up to a maximum of 12 persons which makes every class a very personal experience. Most of my students are local people, but I also get a lot of repeated guests from all over the world who vacation on the island and want to continue their yoga practice with me.
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My first experience with instructing group exercise was in 1989. Back then we were teaching aerobics with 12-inch records and cassette tapes, wearing leg warmers and thongs over our leotards! Much has changed over the years.
Teaching exercise to others has always been a passion for me, but also a journey. Starting in 1989 with high impact aerobics transitioning into low Impact, Step Reebok and Spinning, from old-school freestyle to modern choreography (HipHop, Street Dance, Zumba), from Callanetics to Pilates AND then in 2003 I found... YOGA. Over the last 10 years I have transformed myself from a hardcore aerobics and fitness Instructor into a mind and body specialist. I like to teach strong physical GROUP YOGA classes but I also do PRIVATES. Besides all the certifications in Aerobics and Fitness I hold an Level I & II certification in Power Yoga & Pilates and an university degree in Psychology and Dental School. I am a mentor to aspiring students and I also love being a student myself and learn from world-renowned yoga teachers. |
Me, back then in the 90's
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Now at the age of 40+, the yoga practice has changed me for the better, becoming more accepting of myself and others. Nowadays I listen to my body and I give it the attention and affection it needs instead of hurting and overloading it again and again. Yoga is a healing practice and when done correctly and consistent it will transform your mind, body and soul.
All you need is: the WILLPOWER to learn and the DISCIPLINE to repeat it daily. If you want your life to change, you have to be COMMITTED to yourself. Over the years I have noticed these three things are the hardest for students. I have heard all the excuses in the book WHY NOT to exercise, but remember: "Doing yoga is like putting MONEY into your SAVINGS ACCOUNT".
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Do yoga on a regular base and you'll benefit from it in the future.
Like my guru says: "You're LUCKY if you find yoga and you're WISE when you stay with it", so PRACTICE PRACTICE and ALL IS COMING! |
Now let me give you some information about my yoga studio, which is described by visitors as "The Hidden Yoga Pearl on the Island". The studio is located in an authentic and renovated Cunucu Style House, dated 1920, on an unique piece of property with a beautiful garden, very close to the HIGH RISE HOTEL area (approximately 0.5 miles/1 km away from the HYATT).
For info how to get there click link "DIRECTIONS".
For info how to get there click link "DIRECTIONS".
Address; Monserat 5, 19000 Noord, ARUBA
Happy Buddha Aruba is the first and only place on the island to offer HOT YOGA! That means you practice yoga in a pre-heated room (between 90-95 Fahrenheit with a humidity of 40-60%). The heat is used to DETOX the body and to increase flexibility. I also teach Ashtanga and Vinyasa Flow with the windows open, the wind blowing through the room. Both practices are in itself sufficient enough to heat up the body because they're more dynamic yoga practices. The traditional Ashtanga Yoga practice consists of 71 positions also known as the Primary Series and takes up to 2 hours to complete. Within 75 minutes classes at our studio we'll not be able to complete the entire sequence so some modifications are made. Vinyasa Flow starts of like an Ashtanga class but after the standing positions the teacher decides the theme of the class (Hip Openers, Twists, Arm Balance, Core Strength, Inversions, etc).
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All yoga classes at Happy Buddha Aruba will build stamina, flexibility, endurance, strength and overall improved self-esteem. Once practiced diligently other benefits will be added like: weight loss, body toning, better skin, increased metabolism, less stress, etc.
The different classes also compliment each other, meaning Hot Yoga will help you increase flexibility faster (because of the heat) so you'll be able to do the more challenging positions in Ashtanga Yoga. |
Vinyasa and Ashtanga Yoga will built strength faster so you'll feel more comfortable in some of the challenging balancing postures in Hot Yoga. For more information on classes go to link "CLASSES".
As a recommendation: Practice yoga at least 3 times per week. Commit and discipline yourself. Make Time! Once you start, you'll notice the changes in your mind and body AND you'll fall in love with yoga for sure!
You may participate in group classes (click link "SCHEDULE") or book a private class (for pricing click link "MEMBERSHIP"). The group sessions are 75 minutes and privates are 60 minutes. You need to pre-register / reserve your spot at least 3-5 days prior to class by sending me a message on Facebook, SMS 5928738 or Email happybuddhaaruba@gmail.com
I hope to see you soon.
Namaste and have a Blessed Day,
Corinne Voermans / Happy Buddha Aruba
You may participate in group classes (click link "SCHEDULE") or book a private class (for pricing click link "MEMBERSHIP"). The group sessions are 75 minutes and privates are 60 minutes. You need to pre-register / reserve your spot at least 3-5 days prior to class by sending me a message on Facebook, SMS 5928738 or Email happybuddhaaruba@gmail.com
I hope to see you soon.
Namaste and have a Blessed Day,
Corinne Voermans / Happy Buddha Aruba
