Calm. Ease. Resilience
I know what it’s like being a stressed-out musician struggling with pain, tension and anxiety around music making. Yoga was the first thing that helped me manage all the pressures of my chosen profession but it took me years to figure out what kind of practice was best for my specific goals and challenges as a musician.
I’ve distilled 13+ years of yoga practice and 4+ years of teaching yoga to musicians into a well-rounded system. It includes all the strategies I wish I’d known when I first discovered yoga so that I could use it to ease pain and tension from playing my instrument, find calm in face of anxiety and boost resilience under pressure.
Calm. Ease. Resilience
I know what it’s like being a stressed-out musician struggling with pain, tension and anxiety around music making. Yoga was the first thing that helped me manage all the pressures of my chosen profession but it took me years to figure out what kind of practice was best for my specific goals and challenges as a musician.
I’ve distilled 13+ years of yoga practice and 4+ years of teaching yoga to musicians into a well-rounded system. It includes all the strategies I wish I’d known when I first discovered yoga so that I could use it to ease pain and tension from playing my instrument, find calm in face of anxiety and boost resilience under pressure.
Is This You?
- You’re a busy musician juggling an irregular schedule – if only you could experience the benefits of yoga without having to spend an hour on the mat.
- You need simple strategies to ease pain and tension from music-making.
- Stress and anxiety are your constant companions and you know there’s got to be a better way to manage them.
- You find yourself scrolling through yoga videos on Youtube but you’re not sure if they’ll be right for you as a musician.
- You’d love to build the habit of practising yoga but you never get around to it.
A PEEK INTO THE FUTURE
Imagine what it would feel like to…
Have access to short 20 – 30 minute yoga classes designed by a musician for musicians.
Go through bite-sized lessons that will help you take the practices off the mat and into your daily life as a musician.
Use bonus on-the-go practices to help you navigate challenging situations unique to musicians.
Introducing
The Musicians’ Yoga Essentials Course
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What past course participants say about their experience…
GWEN SAYS:
“I was immediately impressed with Veronika’s knowledge, clarity of instruction, and the applicability of what she taught. I left each session feeling great and played better in rehearsals and performances later in the day. Veronika brings a combination of her own experience as a professional musician and years of yoga teaching. Every musician should take her course. They will be better for it!”
– Gwendolyn Cawdron, Associate Principal Viola no. 2, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
LOU SAYS:
“Veronika’s yoga classes are brilliant and have become a lovely part of my routine. Designed especially for musicians they are full of insight and understanding. I feel that I have a friend guiding me through the sessions, providing me with a toolbox of resources to use in my daily life.”
-Lou Duffy-Howard singer and bassist, East Yorkshire, UK
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What past course participants say about their experience…
GWEN SAYS:
“I was immediately impressed with Veronika’s knowledge, clarity of instruction, and the applicability of what she taught. I left each session feeling great and played better in rehearsals and performances later in the day. Veronika brings a combination of her own experience as a professional musician and years of yoga teaching. Every musician should take her course. They will be better for it!”
– Gwendolyn Cawdron, Associate Principal Viola no. 2, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
LOU SAYS:
“Veronika’s yoga classes are brilliant and have become a lovely part of my routine. Designed especially for musicians they are full of insight and understanding. I feel that I have a friend guiding me through the sessions, providing me with a toolbox of resources to use in my daily life.”
-Lou Duffy-Howard singer and bassist, East Yorkshire, UK
Here’s what you get
when you join
22 beginner-friendly yoga classes ranging from 2 to 30 minutes.
10 bite-sized lessons offering further knowledge and background on the practices I share.
Mindfulness meditation techniques designed specifically for musicians.
Guidance on building a personal yoga practice.
Targeted videos on how to take care of your wrists and shoulders when practising yoga.
Bonus short on-the-go practices to release tension and self-regulate around performance.
Optional Spotify playlists for yoga classes.
Printable worksheets to support your learning.
Recommendations and discounts on yoga equipment.
ENROLL NOW!
YOUR INVESTMENT
A one-time payment of £185*
Get unlimited access to the course for the equivalent of a daily fee for a musician in the UK.
(*Musicians’ Union UK members get access to the course through their union membership)
BONUS! The first ten participants of the course get two private sessions with me each worth £60,-. One at the start of the course, and one at the end.
Hi there, I’m Veronika.
I help musicians avoid injury and burnout so that they can enjoy sustainable careers staying connected to their love of music.
I am a flute player at the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, a yoga teacher, and a passionate performance well-being advocate. I completed my first yoga teacher training in Rishikesh, India in 2018 and have been teaching and further educating myself on this subject ever since.
I’m the creator of Musicians’ Yoga with Veronika and I’ve worked with organisations such as the British Association of Performing Arts Medicine, Musicians’ Union, the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and Oxford Flute Summer School.
Hi there, I’m Veronika.
I help musicians avoid injury and burnout so that they can enjoy sustainable careers staying connected to their love of music.
I am a flute player at the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, a yoga teacher, and a passionate performance well-being advocate. I completed my first yoga teacher training in Rishikesh, India in 2018 and have been teaching and further educating myself on this subject ever since.
I’m the creator of Musicians’ Yoga with Veronika and I’ve worked with organisations such as the British Association of Performing Arts Medicine, Musicians’ Union, the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and Oxford Flute Summer School.
Have a question?
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The course is designed as an entry-level program for musicians who are at the start of their yoga journey as well as seasoned practitioners who want to explore a targeted approach for musicians. There are options and modifications throughout the practices so that you can go at your own pace.
An average length of a yoga class inside the course is 20-25 minutes. Some are slightly longer, some slightly shorter. The bite-sized lessons are no more than 5 minutes long.
I built the course in a way that you can dip in and out should you wish. In the introduction part of the course, you’ll find several suggestions on how to structure it.
I’ve spent the past 4 years listening to other musicians and learning about their biggest challenges and goals. That information is woven into every lesson in this program. For example, there are lessons dedicated to taking care of the wrists and shoulders at the start of the course.
The honest answer is it depends. It may or may not depending on the nature of your injury. The surest way to find out is to consult your doctor. You can also reach out to me to get more information.
One of my teachers used to say:” Saying that you’re too inflexible to do yoga is like saying you are too dirty for a shower.” :) Joking aside though, physical postures are just one facet of a yoga practice. There are also options and modifications throughout the course to meet you where you are.
No. Yoga doesn’t require you to subscribe to any religion or belief system.
Yoga is a really multi-faceted system but generally, there are what are called eight limbs. Out of these eight, the majority of the course focuses on the following three: posture or movement, breath control and meditation.