Testimonials
Here's what my students have to say about my Yoga classes
I've Been To A Lot Of Classes In Different Countries and I Absolutely LOVE Your Style
Let me tell you how much I'm enjoying my morning Yoga with you! I feel so great after each class and I look forward to the next session. I am so challenged in your class and boy I've never sweat so much before in my life.
I have been to a lot of classes with different teachers in different countries and I absolutely LOVE your style. You are so caring, gentle and have such an open aproach. You allow me to take the time to understand a pose or movement at my own pace
I 'm learning a lot in the few weeks I' ve been taking your classes. I feel I'm getting stronger, more flexible and relaxed, and best of all I'm losing weight!
Thank you Nika!
~Annabella, (Denmark)
Our Bodies Have Greatly Improved In Flexibility, Posture And Strength
Yoga with Nika is naturally enjoyable and rewarding experience. Her enthusiasm and encouraging approach coupled with that warm and easy going personality was one of the reasons that had motivated us to join and continue classes despite our hectic schedule.
We are now coming close to a year with Nika and our bodies have greatly improved in flexibility, posture and strength. Each class never fails to end with us leaving more relaxed and energized at the same time. Her classes is something to look forward to every week!
~Elliza & Ellita, (Malaysia)
I Lost Weight. My Body Feels Lighter And More Energetic. My Skin Glows.
I work a 60-hour week and would come home from work on most days feeling tired and sluggish. My eating habits were inconsistent. I just felt plain unfit. But all that has changed now. I have been going to yoga twice a week for the last 4 months and I can already see a significant improvement.
Firstly, Yoga has helped me to tone up big-time! My body feels lighter and more energetic. I am able to stretch and do the kinds of poses that I never imagined myself to be doing 4 months ago. Secondly, it has helped me to lose weight. (Oh yes….and a reduced waistline too!) The sun salutations and breath of fire are particularly my favorites. Nika likes to mix it up in the class and hence, it never gets boring. Just when you start getting comfortable with your poses, she challenges you to push yourself further with newer and harder poses.
Amongst other noticeable changes, my eating habits have improved. I don’t crave for unhealthy food anymore. My skin glows!
~Sharada, 35 (Malaysia)
I Lost 20 Kg Thanks To Nika’s Yoga Classes
I started taking classes with Nika with the idea of getting some exercise and hopefully some weight loss. I wasn’t all too convinced at first because the movements seemed quite slow moving. But after taking classes with Nika, I began to feel the effects of it. Thanks to Yoga with Nika my lifestyle changed completely: I became more aware of my body, I started eating healthy food and exercising more.
Today I do Yoga, I go to the gym regularly, I eat healthy food and never overeat and the results are amazing – 6 months of the Yoga practice helped me to lose 20 kg and build a healthy habits for a lifetime. I would recommend Nika’s Yoga classes for everyone who want’s to lose weight in a gentle way and keep it off for good.
~Izhar, (Malaysia)
I Feel Fit, Healthier, Stronger & Calmer.
I started yoga practise with Nika earlier this year and have not looked back since. I feel fit, healthier, stronger, calmer and what my non-yoga-practising friends call annoyingly jovial (yes, I am upbeat for a whole lot of the time). I have learnt to breathe properly and it helps keeping my mind relaxed and focused. I sleep better too.
I used to feel like I was dying just climbing up the stairs at work, but now I practically bounce up – no problem. I’m not complaining that my clothes happen to fit better as well.
What I like about the practise with Nika is that despite making me sweat like I’ve just ran a marathon and turning me into a human pretzel in the process, she does it in her gentle manner, and with a smile as well. I mean, how can you not love going to her class?
~Fatin, (Malaysia)
Nika's Yoga Classes Provide Everything You Need To Relax, Breathe Properly, Stretch And Burn Some Calories
I’ve been doing Yoga with Nika for the last 6 months and I am extremely satisfied with her classes for at least 3 reasons.
Thanks to her classes Yoga became part of my lifestyle. I’ve always felt that I’m a bit too chubby but never felt that sweating out in the gyms or strict diets is something that would really work for me. And Yoga with Nika is something extremely relaxing you can look forward to, and then it brings all the results you want!
Second, the flow of her classes has everything in it you need to relax, breathe properly, stretch and burn some calories. And lastly, thanks to Yoga with Nika I’ve became more aware of my body and it helped me create some positive habits. I feel much healthier and being conscious of my body and its needs makes me think twice before I grab a sweet donut.
~Joanna, 28 (Poland/Malaysia)
I Fell In Love With Yoga Because Of Nika
I have attended couple of Yoga classes in the past but I was never consistent. I fell in love with yoga again because of NIKA. She is pleasant, well experienced and teaches varities of poses which keeps me coming week after week.
I've been going to her classes almost 3 months and I see lots of difference in myself especially in the energy level. I don't get tired easily and I'm not sluggish as I used to be. My posture has improved and I certainly feel healthier than before. I AM A WHOLE NEW PERSON WITH YOGA!
~Shamini, (Malaysia)
A Session Of Yoga With Nika Relaxes My Back Better Than A Session Of Thai Massage
My doctor recommended yoga as one of the ways to relieve my back pain. At first, I was a bit sceptical and worried but Nika is very assuring after I got the green light from my doctor. I started classes with her a few months ago and have found that I got less back pain and I am more flexible.
I really enjoy Nika's classes and it is helping me a lot in terms of relaxing and also strengthening my back. A session of yoga seems to relax my back better than a session of Thai massage.
I will recommend Nika to anyone who wants to take up yoga classes. She is generous with advice and tips on how to further improve the poses. I find that my stamina, posture and strength have improved a lot. Thanks, Nika!
~Irene, (Malaysia)
Nika's Yoga Classes Help Me To Calm Down.
Nika is very friendly and easy to get along with so I immediately felt comfortable. Apart from just teaching the poses she explains why certain poses are good for you and when to use them. eg. poses to aid digestion, or breathing to cool the body. I also love the moments to express gratitude towards the end of the class as it gives you a chance to reflect on the positive things in your life and the things to be grateful for.
Nika's Yoga classes also help me to calm down as I can be quite high strung and anxious. I would recommend it to anyone who is looking to get a great workout and peace of mind.
~Alexandra, 27 (Malaysia)
I Attended Nika's Classes During My Holidays In Kuala Lumpur. Nika Is Just Wonderful!
I live in Holland and I wanted to attend some Yoga classes during my holidays in Malaysia. So I searched the internet and found www.YOGAnika.com. I contacted Nika and when I got in Kuala Lumpur I went for her class not knowing what and who to expect.
Nika was waiting for me in the practice room and I was touched by her warmth and hospitality. I've been practicing yoga for a year now, but during the class Nika gave me some new instructions which I very much appreciated.
It was a pleasure to attend Nika's the class, she is just wonderful! There was a very good atmosphere during the lesson, the other students who attend the same class were also very friendly and seriously involved with yoga.
Thank you Nika, the next time when I am in Kuala Lumpur I will certainly attend your Yoga classes again.
~Hakima, (Holland)
I'll Recommend Taking Yoga With Nika For Anyone Who Wants To Lose Weight
I started yoga with Nika about 2 months ago. I find Nika to be a very happy, gentle and positive person. She is knowledgable in what she does and conducts her classes with ease, enthusiasm and happiness. I take yoga once a week which is obviously not enough to get the full benefits. Nevertheless, after the class I find myself more revigorated.
I will recommend taking yoga with Nika for anyone who wants to lose weight as it is quite an intense form of exercise with various breathing techniques which will help with weight loss or anyone who just want to tone their body, improve their flexibility and their balance. Best of luck!
~Laurence, 54 (Malaysia)
I Recommend Nika's Classes To Everyone Who Wants To Lose Weight Permanently In A Healthy And Fun Way
Since starting Yoga with Nika the changes in my life have been phenomenal. I have not only lost weight and toned my body, but I have also improved my posture and my eating habits changed completely. Thanks to slimming postures and breathing techniques taught by Nika I have gained a better body awareness, I no longer crave unhealthy foods, I don’t overeat and I simply feel great.
Nika is a great teacher and the instructions are easy to follow even for the beginner. It's not only a huge relief for my body but has a great impact on my mind. I always leave the class feeling rested and restored, my racing thoughts stand still, and I feel totally at peace. I recommend Nika's Yoga classes to everyone who wants to lose weight permanently in a healthy and fun way. And it really doesn't matter if you are beginner or advanced student, Nika's class will be perfect for you. I strongly recommend it to everybody at any age.
~Justyna, 28 (Poland)
My Digestion Improved, I'm More Flexible And I Feel Happy And Positive
I've been doing Yoga on and off for the past 5 years. Now I'm attending a class with Nika twice a week. I feel more energized, calmer and wonderful, especially right after the class. My digestion improved, I'm more flexible and I feel happy and positive. Nika conducts her classes with calm assurance, always smiling. She takes us through various poses, pushing us gently but firmly to do more and challenge ourselves.
What I like about classes with Nika is that we do the same routine every class so that our bodies get used to the asanas, while introducing new asanas as the class have progressed. She keeps a good pace keeping in mind our individual needs.
~Kanishta, 45 (Malaysia)
I'm More Energized And Flexible. My Headaches Disappear.
After joining Nika's Yoga classes few months ago I've been feeling more energized and flexible. I have bad headaches and when I do Yoga they go away. Nika's classes are rigorous but still fun :) Nika is strict but not too strict and I always feel very energetic after the class. Nika also teaches a wide variety of poses which keeps classes interesting (especially when we are learning a new, very difficult pose).
~Priyanka, 18 (Malaysia)
Great Value For The Price
Since starting Yoga with Nika I'm feeling more relaxed and flexible at the same time. I like Nika's classes because the size of the group is small and I get more attention from Nika to get my poses correct. She is very friendly and approachable, her classes are just a great value for the price.
~Cheryl, 47 (Malaysia)
After Browsing Through Your Website I Feel Inspired To Take Up Yoga!
I have to say i loved your website!! it doesn't sound like one of those manufactured ones - it comes across as very personal and honest and one can really relate to the things you have mentioned. I am sooo not a gym person - i have tried but failed miserably - and i love eating all the things that are the most unhealthy, i don't have good posture and my energy levels are never constant. My mom always told me to try out yoga but i always felt it was too tough for me - and that i just wouldn't be able to keep up with it.
But honestly, after browsing through your website I feel inspired to take up yoga! I really do! Do you just give classes in KL? how about Beijing?? :))
~Vanessa, 24 (China)
I Have Never Felt Better!
Nika has been amazing. I started yoga classes a couple of months ago and have never felt better. She has come up with methods to help me regain strength in both my knees (which i injured in an accident a few years ago). I feel a lot more relaxed and energized after class and yoga has also helped me sleep better at night.
Nika is also extremely flexible and is able to customize a program depending on the results you want to achieve. Nika is a enthusiastic, passionate and dedicated to teaching others about the importance and value's of Yoga. Cheers to yoganika =)
~Sidharth, 26 (Malaysia)
YOGAnika In The Press
>> "Get Fit, Get Healthy, And Look HOT — Why Diets Fail And Yoga Works", Finerminds.com, March 2010
"Before I go straight into the details of why diets fail and why yoga work, I want to introduce you to someone uber awesome and super cool. Her name is Nika Florek and she used to work at MindValley. I loved working with her but it wasn’t before long she decided to follow her passion: yoga.
So she took the leap, followed her love, and has never looked back since. And I couldn’t be happier for her.
Her story’s pretty cool actually. Like most people trying to get fit and lose weight, she went on the fad diets, went to the gym, but still nothing worked. And if it did, it only worked temporarily. This probably would’ve gone on for some time had it not been for a totally eye opening trip to India where she discovered her love for yoga.
I’m sure by now you’ve heard of all the buzz around yoga, but it’s for real. Just ask Nika (or look at her — she’s fit!)..."
Read the full article HERE
>> "What's Your Problem?", TimeOut Kuala Lumpur - November 2009
Yoga is a perfect alternative to cure Insomnia. 'The simplest exercise to help you fall asleep faster is to practice deep breathing before you go to bed' reveals Florek.
'Get into a Shavasana pose (corpse pose), lie on your back in a supine position with your arms at your sides and your palms facing upwards. Close your eyes. Inhale normally for few seconds, observe your breath. Feel the air slowly flowing through your nostrils and slowly start a deep breathing practice...
Read the full article HERE
>> "Frankie Says Relax", Metrozine Magazine, Beijing - August 2009
"Yoga has made it's way back into the 20th/21st century faster than you can say the word Pranayama (i.e. a breathing technique). Sting, Gwyneth Paltrow, Madonna and the rest of her hollywood entourage have certainly made it cool, but many people still have apprehensions about it.
Yoga is a lifestyle that you need to lead and after you do that, you start to notice the difference in your eating habits, energy levels and overall health and well being. From the 12 ear old kid to the kid's grandparent - Yoga is for everyone."
Metrozine spoke with Nika, who decided to step out of her busy life and take the other route, the route of a Yoga Teacher.
