Current Work

Currently, Natalie teaches (both in English and Spanish) in Culver City 's Goda Yoga. In this studio she teaches Beginning and Intermediate yoga as well as Mommy & Me classes. She also teaches yoga classes at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, in Los Angeles . Natalie has received a grant to teach yoga at California Hospital.

In order to bring the practice of yoga to people in need, Natalie works with several groups and organizations in hospitals, shelters, churches and rehabilitation centers in the United States and abroad. Her extensive training allowed her to work with people of all ages and fitness level. She regularly teaches a weekly yoga class to low-income mothers and teenagers at Hope Street Family Center , in Downtown Los Angeles. This is a collaborative effort between California Hospital , UCLA and residents of Central Los Angeles that aims at empowering local families in need. Natalie also conducts trainings and workshops at the Hospital, empowering teachers, doctors, caregivers and parents with the tools of yoga, creativity, self care and various techniques she had learnt and shared throughout the years.

In her teachings meet a variety of Yogic and spiritual traditions; she incorporates elements of Iyengar, Anusara, Viniyoga, Vinyasa and White Lotus Flow. Her classes are centered on the breath, the search for fluid movements, the spirit generating internal peace and the finding of a unique and individual expression of each body and soul.

Natalie is also a certified Reiki practitioner, and a certified Massage Therapist, interested in “hands on healing” techniques as a way to optimize the flow of energy in the body.

She's currently pursuing her Yoga Therapist Certification at Loyola Marymount University with Larry Payne, Ph.D. and many other recognized professionals.

Her Writings and TV Appearances

You can read the articles she writes in several magazines and newspapers of the United States : she wrote a regular page in Spanish for the L.A. Yoga magazine and is a contributor to Yogi Times . She also writes in a section called “ Body+Spirit ” in the newspaper La Opinión, as well as in Nuestra Gente and Salud Latina Magazine. Natalie was also invited to participate in shows for the TV network Univisión, Telemundo and  KCET , in which she was featured in a program about early childhood education called “ A Place of our Own.”

Her Videos
At the end of 2003 she released “ Natalie Stawsky: Yoga para Principiantes ”, the first yoga video in Spanish made by a teacher trained in the United States .

In November 2006 she released her Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga videos, narrated both in English and Spanish.

The following are some comments about her videos and her work with the Latino community in the United States :

"I am grateful that yoga is finally being presented to the Hispanic community. And I am happy that the courier of the yoga message is Natalie Stawsky, whose heart is brimming with love for yoga."
-Max Strom, Yoga Teacher/Owner of Sacred Movement Yoga ( Venice , CA )

“I have been very inspired by all the success Natalie has had in reaching the Spanish speaking population of Los Angeles . She has been bringing yoga and stress reduction techniques to many who would not otherwise be able to benefit from these practices. I congratulate her and wish her all the best for her continued efforts as she works to spread the yogic teachings”
-Gurmukh, Director, Golden Bridge Yoga (Los Angeles, CA)

“(...)Natalie's soft voice narrating in Spanish, along with the tasteful background music and the sight of the curling waves breaking behind her, might be enough for the lazy ones to calm their minds and soothe their spirits... Through clear and precise explanations, the viewer is gradually led to prepare the body for a long series of stretches, bends and torsions to conclude with a glorious and well deserved moment of relaxation.”
--Latin Publications

“Its high technical quality, the precision of the instructions and the soothing voice of Natalie makes this video the best one made in our language. This video is ideal for students of all levels but especially for beginners.”
--Lindisima.com