Yoga Roof

We are a couple of yoga enthusiasts. We have tried it in all the corners of the world. We realized that there is not one kind of yoga that is right for all, but there for sure there is one that is right for you in this moment, here and now.We opened Yoga Roof in March of 2011, because we wanted a nice place to practice in Lugano. Gandhi said: “Be the change you wish to see in the world”. We wanted to see a beautiful yoga center in Lugano, open to all styles, affordable, well-equipped, quiet and peaceful. A place of tolerance and non judgement, where like-minded people would come around and make friends, community.

From the very start we added Pilates to our offerings. Pilates not only originates most of its concepts directly from yoga, but we find it to be physically complementary and extremely beneficial to those who don’t feel quite ready yet to dive into a spiritual practice like yoga.We are lucky and honored to be accompanied on this adventure by fabulous, skillful and experienced teachers of both Yoga and Pilates. To them we are deeply grateful. Click to know them!

Mara Bertelli Sanz – Co-founder of Yoga Roof

I was a correspondent in Washington, D.C. for the Swiss-Italian Radio and was writing a report on a press conference of heads of state. The intent declarations were always the same: good intentions and promises that, after a couple of days, would be forgotten and then overtaken by new statements. In that moment I experienced an epiphany: if everybody did a little bit of yoga, then maybe things would really improve!After traveling a lot and having attended yoga centers all over the world, from Shanghai to London, from Johannesburg to New York, I opened Yoga Roof in Lugano with my husband Enrique, hoping to entice more people to feel better with themselves and with others.

yoga is a very ancient practice, traditionally originating from.What we practice today in the West, is mainly Hatha yoga, that is the yoga of the body, where you practice positions that prepare, open, strengthen and stretch the body.Among this big “family” the majority of the styles of yoga known to us today were developed: Hatha Flow, Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Power Vinyasa and so on, they are all “children” of Hatha Yoga.

Also at Yoga Roof we offer mainly physical yoga, but not only. Clicking on Classes you will find a description of the kinds of yoga we offer and, should you have any more questions, you can call us (091 224 81 34).

We believe though, that the best way (maybe the only one) to understand what yoga is and to experience the benefits of the practice is by doing it. We therefore invite you to explore and try all our classes, to find the ones you like or the ones that suit you.

At the page Prices, you’ll find our welcome offers, designed to encourage you to dive into the world of Yoga Roof. You’ve got nothing to lose…Meditation recently scientific studies about the benefits of meditation are increasing and all lead to the conclusion that meditation has a lot of benefits: it decrease stress levels, depression, help to deal and get through traumas and pain…moreover a regular practice of meditation give us the possibility to turn to our inner being, finding peace, presence and wellbeing in our life. Techniques and methods of meditation are based on the ancient yoga knowledge.

Hatha Yoga and Meditation, Thursday, from 6.15 to 7.30 pm. Class consists in 45 minutes of Hatha yoga practice, followed by 30 minutes of meditation to relax the mind. For all. Regular class with Ursula Lotti, at Yoga Roof Centro.

Meditation, usually on the first Sunday of the month, from 5 to 6 pm. Once a month, Yoga Roof holds this meditation class to help people find a technique or a practice that suits them and that they can then keep practicing at home. It is also interesting to feel the special energy of a group meditation. With Ursula Lotti, at Yoga Roof Lugano Sud.

The important is not what are you doing, but how you do it” (J.H. Pilates).Pilates is a wonderful way to gain strength and resilience in the context of fluid and mindful movement. Pilates is known to help tone abs, arms and thighs. This work will be done and we will use props like foam rollers and fitness circles to keep the workouts fun and playful. Pilates has always been popular with dancers and athletes because it teaches us to move more efficiently, to modify movements when we are injured and to use our minds and bodies to become more balanced and healthy. The breathing techniques in Pilates help to alleviate stress, foster relaxation and attain a state of presence. This teaching can benefit any body and all are welcome. The classes will focus on exploring movements that enhance core stability, control and body awareness. We will work on relieving tension in the neck and shoulders, increasing the body’s elasticity and challenging ourselves to create new strengths and balance.