The Full Story
Welcome to my journey!
My name is Ildikó K. Szabó, originally from Hungary, but I have spent most of my adult life living abroad—in Norway (Bergen and Oslo), the UK (London), and since 2021, in Helsinki, Finland. My journey began in nursing, where I learned the importance of care and compassion. While living in London, my path unfolded through real estate and international relocation—fields that deepened my understanding of connection and life transitions. Today, as a Yin Yoga teacher, I bring those experiences together to guide others toward stillness, balance, and self-awareness.
My journey with yoga began in the early 2000s when I came across a short sequence in a magazine. What started as an occasional practice quickly grew into a daily ritual and a lifelong passion. Over the years, I explored a variety of yoga styles including Ashtanga, Hatha, Vinyasa, Bikram, and Dynamic yoga.
It was Yin Yoga, however, that truly transformed my experience. I discovered its gentle yet powerful ability to relax the body, soothe the nervous system, and enhance mental well-being. I found its slower, gentle, longer-held poses and breathing techniques particularly beneficial in my recovery from COVID-19 and Long-COVID. In our increasingly hectic world, I believe Yin Yoga serves as a vital tool for rebalancing and reconnecting—with ourselves and with one another.
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Today, I am a dedicated Yin Yoga teacher in Helsinki, Finland, integrating the wisdom of yoga into my daily life and sharing its benefits with others. Drawing on both my professional background and personal journey, I offer a grounded, compassionate approach to practice—helping others find calm, connection, and clarity through the gentle power of Yin Yoga.
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​Trainings:
​100hr Lunar Yin Yoga Training 2024/25 - with Julia Hackzell & Eva Eastlander, Helsinki, Finland
30hr Alchemy of Sequencing 2025 - with Julia Hackzell, online course
30hr Yoga Nidra Teacher Training 2025 - Bodsphere, online course
30hr Chair Yoga Series Training 2025 - GOYA CEC & YOGA Alliance YACEP - Om Yoga Flow, online course
Access Bars Practitioner (BP)
Access Facelift Practitioner (AFP)
​I believe that in today’s fast-paced world, Yin Yoga offers a much-needed pause—helping us restore balance, calm the nervous system, and reconnect with our inner light.
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In addition to group sessions, Balanced Yin Yoga offers:
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Online classes
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Private one-on-one sessions
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Yin Yoga for special occasions, including bridal parties and birthdays
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Corporate Yin Yoga sessions for companies and workplace wellness events​
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Whether you're seeking stress relief, deeper self-awareness, or a unique way to celebrate with loved ones, Balanced Yin Yoga provides a welcoming, supportive space for everybody and every journey.
Why Yin Yoga?
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Reducing symptoms of stress, depression, anxiety and sleep disturbances
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Improving emotional balance
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Increasing overall flexibility
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Improving circulation
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Enhancing the range of motion of the joints and ligaments
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Encouraging to connect with the breath
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Yin yoga can complement an already active life
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Yin and Yang symbolize the dual nature of our physical and mental experiences. Yin encourages stillness and coolness, supporting recovery and rejuvenation. Yang embodies movement and heat, energizing and invigorating the body. To maintain balance and well-being, it’s essential to embrace both elements. In harmony, they create the foundation for a flourishing, grounded life.
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Discover the profound benefits of Yin Yoga—a practice designed to cultivate serenity, balance, and deep relaxation.
Perfect for both beginners and experienced yogis, our classes offer slow-paced postures held for extended periods to encourage mindfulness and inner peace. You’ll explore calming forward bends, gentle backbends, and restorative lunges that deepen your connection with body and breath.
Dress comfortably, let go of daily tension, and begin your journey toward harmony, balance and holistic well-being.
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