Private coaching · Online & Zagreb
Private Yoga Coaching for Flexibility and Arm Balances
Your goals, a custom program and a coach who sees exactly what's holding you back. Online worldwide or in the studio in Zagreb.
Due to limited availability, 1-on-1 coaching is application only. Fill out a short questionnaire about your goals and current practice, and Sofia will get back to you with the next steps.
Why private coaching works faster
In a group class the teacher adapts to the average. There is rarely time to catch individual alignment errors, and the class focus (endurance, strength or flow) may skip the one pose you are working toward.
Private coaching starts with your goals. You get an assessment to find what needs work, whether that's flexibility, strength or coordination, and then a program built for your body, over several weeks or months.
How it works
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Apply
A short questionnaire about your goals, experience and any injuries.
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Assessment session
Sofia tests your range of motion, strength and coordination to find the real limiting factor.
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Custom program
A sequence designed for your body and your goals, with clear priorities.
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Weekly sessions and adjustments
Online or in the studio, with the program updated as you progress.
Flexibility training
The most common goals are front splits, King Dancer pose (Naṭarājāsana), deep backbends and advanced flipped-grip postures.
Every body is different, so no honest coach can promise a timeline before seeing you move. That's why every program starts with a diagnostic session. The method combines yogic breathing inside the posture, intelligent sequencing (Krama Vinyāsa) and targeted flexibility training. In my experience, clients who follow their program consistently reach their goal.
I achieved my full splits in three months, after years of trying and giving up due to frustration.
Arm balances and inversions
Forearm stand (Piñcha Mayūrāsana), handstand, crow and advanced arm balances are skills. Like any skill, they are learned fastest with individual feedback.
We identify what's missing, build it in the right order and remove the fear with safe bailouts and clear progressions. In my experience, the only real obstacles are limiting beliefs and inconsistency, and both can be trained.
My only goal was to learn a forearm stand. Sofia's vision for me was far bigger than my own.
Who private coaching is for
Yoga teachers
The largest group of Sofia's clients. Teachers who want to deepen their splits and backbends, master arm balances and handstands, and demonstrate advanced poses without practicing alongside every student. Less physical load in class means more classes without fatigue, and more energy left for your own practice.
Dancers, aerialists and athletes
Competition preparation where flexibility and line decide results. Sofia works with aerialists, pole dancers, dancers, personal trainers, kinesiologists and athletes, often with multiple goals that need clear priorities.
Busy professionals and beginners
For people who want to calm the mind, become more flexible or simply feel at home in their body. Sofia guides them from the very beginning, step by step. These are often the clients who stay for years, and the change goes far beyond what shows in a photo: more courage, calm, confidence and ease.
Online or in person
Sessions run online via video call, so you can train with Sofia from anywhere in the world, or in person in the studio in Zagreb.
A note from Sofia
The word yoga comes from the root meaning “to join”. One interpretation is that through breath and physical practice we connect mind and body, and by calming the mind, we connect better with others. Every person is a universe of their own. Someone needs to calm their nervous system, someone else wants the challenge of a handstand. My job is to listen, support your goals and help you build a practice you can keep.
Sofia
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get the splits?
It depends on your starting point, age, training history and consistency. After the assessment session, Sofia can give you a realistic estimate. Clients have reached full splits in anything from a few months to longer.
Can I do private coaching online?
Yes. Online sessions follow the same structure as in-person ones: assessment, custom program and live corrections.
I have an injury. Can I still train?
Mention it in the application. Sofia adapts the program to injuries and pain, and will tell you honestly if you need to see a doctor or physiotherapist first.
Do I need to be flexible or strong to start?
No. The program starts from your current level.
Ready for the next step?
Due to limited availability, 1-on-1 coaching is application only. Fill out a short questionnaire about your goals and current practice, and Sofia will get back to you with the next steps.
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