Diana är född och uppvuxen i schweiziska alperna men flyttade efter mycket kringresande till södra Portugal där ”solen värmer min kalla kropp och atmosfären lugnar mitt rastlösa sinne”.
"Jag är en yogi, en dansare, en musiker, en lärare, jag håller kvinnocirklar och relationscirklar, jag är mamma till en son, har en syster, är en hundmamma och en god vän till många . Jag har ett starkt intresse av relationer med andra människor och djur. Jag är mer en lyssnare än en talare och uppfattar andra mer genom känslor än genom ord."
Diana studerade fysisk träning på ETH i Zurich och blev så småningom kvalificerad yogainstruktör på Sivananda Ashram i Österrike. Hon är också nutritionist, utbildad vid School of Natural Health Science i Storbritannien, ayurvedisk hälso- och kostrådgivare vid International Society of Kamlesh Ayurveda, massageterapeut i thaiyogamassage och indisk huvudmassage vid Science of Yoga School i Indien samt livscoach vid School of Natural Health Science. Hennes yogaundervisning håller hög kvalitet i en avslappnad stämning som ger en behaglig atmosfär.
"My name is Diana Jost. I was born and raised in the swiss Alpes, but have always had very itchy feet, wanting to travel, to explore, to meet and share with other cultures all around the world. Years ago I ended up in the South West of the Algarve, where the amazing nature, ever changing ocean, long beaches, sunny days, relaxed vibe in the air and … it actually was that street dog (named Rusty) that followed me step by step and he completely stole my heart and made me settle, ground and not travel anymore.
I feel very blessed to be living at this part of the world, where life seems to take place a bit slower, where material items mean hardly anything, where I can follow my dreams, where one of my biggest passions (teaching yoga) became my work life and of course... where there is plenty of sunshine to help me shine.
Other things that make me shine (and I make sure I have time for it!): walking my dogs on the endless beaches, singing and dancing, going to music and dance festivals, sharing moments with my amazing friends and families, being with my son, surfing, camping out, playing the accordion and harmonium, organizing chanting circles and most of all... just sitting, just being!
I believe the real reason for the universe leading me to Portugal was to meet my teacher Teresa Caldas, who taught me Vijnana Yoga with all it's aspects.
She taught me how to do yoga effortlessly, she made me understand the poses thoroughly, she inspired me to change from muscular power to energetic power and she made me believe that Meditation is the most important practice of all. I feel honored to pass on the teaching I received from her.
Read Vanessa's blog about me: www.lettersinyoga.com, or listen to Linde ten Broek's interview with Diana.
I have been practicing yoga for 25 years, teaching for 15 years and am very confident that I can bring you a step closer towards yourself, regardless of the yoga level your are at.
I would love to help you further your practice so you can journey inward to a personal pond where your potential will blossom like the leaves of the lotus flower, so you can find your true self and let your light shine.
This is my passion, my Karma :)"