Nina Veretennikova - Yoga, movement and Dance Instructor
Preferred pronouns she/her
About
Nina’s background is predominantly in dance. She is a graduate of The Australian Ballet School and worked professionally for 13 years with the Sydney Dance Company. She has a BA (Film and Television) from The Australian Film, TV and Radio School specialising in Directing. She was Rehearsal Director for Bangarra Dance Theatre (2000/2001) before taking the position of Lecturer Dance, VCA Dance, The University of Melbourne (2002 - 2020). During her tenure she pursued extensive professional development engaging in teacher training in Iyengar Yoga and attaining certification in Conditioning with Imagery Training, Gyrokinesis and Gyrotonic ® methodologies as well as participating in Kinesiology, Feldenkrais (Awareness through Movement) and Tai Chi/QI Gong classes/workshops. Nina was instrumental in Yoga being included in the VCA BFA Dance curricula as means of assisting dance students’ to improve their movement facility, embodiment and optimal performance in a range of activities including dance technique, warm-up, safe dance practice and body/mind centring. In teaching yoga she sought to expand/develop a participants’ practice through offering a fresh and unique perspective formed by her professional development spanning many years. Class focus is on release/mobility methods, body/mind centring, dynamic alignment for the individual body, and technique of asana in preparation for Vinyasa flow sequences.
Education :
Gyrotonic ® 2017
Gyrokinesis ® 2014
Iyengar Teacher Training (uncompleted) 2009-2011
CI-Training (Conditioning with Imagery Training) 2009
Australian Film Television and Radio School, (AFTRS), Sydney, Australia
Bachelor of Arts (Film and Television) 1994
Australian Ballet School, Melbourne, Australia - Diploma Classical Ballet 1976
Special interests :
Flexibility, mobility, dynamic alignment for the individual body, technique in foundational yoga poses
Style:
Fluid, breath conscious warm-ups to release and mobilise, moving into slower pace (Hatha) yogasana practice focusing on technique and somatic principles/strategies to develop personal practice.
Class focus is on:
Body organisation/principles of dynamic alignment; Biomechanics of movement; Core stabilisation and strengthening; Mobility/flexibility; Safe practice; The body as an integrated holistic system; The use of breath/energy;
Modality & Approach :
Hatha, Vinyasa, Gyrotonic (R), Gyrokinesis ®, Conditioning with Imagery
Personal Insights:
What is a quote or phrase you live by? Use it or lose it.
What is one food you can’t live without? Bread
What makes you happy? Kindness, compassion, empathy
What makes you feel grounded? My family, my home – Hot showers
What is one thing you do daily that supports your mental and emotional well being? Get at least 8 hours sleep
What is your favourite place in Coffs Harbour? Diggers Beach
Nina’s background is predominantly in dance. She is a graduate of The Australian Ballet School and worked professionally for 13 years with the Sydney Dance Company. She has a BA (Film and Television) from The Australian Film, TV and Radio School specialising in Directing. She was Rehearsal Director for Bangarra Dance Theatre (2000/2001) before taking the position of Lecturer Dance, VCA Dance, The University of Melbourne (2002 - 2020). During her tenure she pursued extensive professional development engaging in teacher training in Iyengar Yoga and attaining certification in Conditioning with Imagery Training, Gyrokinesis and Gyrotonic ® methodologies as well as participating in Kinesiology, Feldenkrais (Awareness through Movement) and Tai Chi/QI Gong classes/workshops. Nina was instrumental in Yoga being included in the VCA BFA Dance curricula as means of assisting dance students’ to improve their movement facility, embodiment and optimal performance in a range of activities including dance technique, warm-up, safe dance practice and body/mind centring. In teaching yoga she sought to expand/develop a participants’ practice through offering a fresh and unique perspective formed by her professional development spanning many years. Class focus is on release/mobility methods, body/mind centring, dynamic alignment for the individual body, and technique of asana in preparation for Vinyasa flow sequences.
Education :
Gyrotonic ® 2017
Gyrokinesis ® 2014
Iyengar Teacher Training (uncompleted) 2009-2011
CI-Training (Conditioning with Imagery Training) 2009
Australian Film Television and Radio School, (AFTRS), Sydney, Australia
Bachelor of Arts (Film and Television) 1994
Australian Ballet School, Melbourne, Australia - Diploma Classical Ballet 1976
Special interests :
Flexibility, mobility, dynamic alignment for the individual body, technique in foundational yoga poses
Style:
Fluid, breath conscious warm-ups to release and mobilise, moving into slower pace (Hatha) yogasana practice focusing on technique and somatic principles/strategies to develop personal practice.
Class focus is on:
Body organisation/principles of dynamic alignment; Biomechanics of movement; Core stabilisation and strengthening; Mobility/flexibility; Safe practice; The body as an integrated holistic system; The use of breath/energy;
Modality & Approach :
Hatha, Vinyasa, Gyrotonic (R), Gyrokinesis ®, Conditioning with Imagery
Personal Insights:
What is a quote or phrase you live by? Use it or lose it.
What is one food you can’t live without? Bread
What makes you happy? Kindness, compassion, empathy
What makes you feel grounded? My family, my home – Hot showers
What is one thing you do daily that supports your mental and emotional well being? Get at least 8 hours sleep
What is your favourite place in Coffs Harbour? Diggers Beach
