The Open Casses are Vinyasa classes, sometimes rather playful, sometimes workshop style. The foundation of these classes lies in Ashtanga and Jivamukti Yoga, so the process is always very similar.The teacher determins the sequencing and the emphasis of these classes according to the level of the students. All of the elements of the ‘8-limbed path’ of Yoga according to Patanjali can be found – including breathing techniques and meditiation.

Students of all levels practice together. Some knowledge of the vinyasa practice would be appreciated, but is not requested.

Every Basic class is part of a 4-weeks fundamental course, starting over each month, exploring a new theme each week (week 1 - 4 of every month):

Week 1: Breath, Bandha, Sun Salutes
Week 2: Standing Asanas, Forward Bends,
Week 3: Twists, Backbends
Week 4: Repetition of the themes before and Inversions/Finishing Sequence(Shoulderstand, Headstand)

The emphasis in these classes is the proper alignment of the postures. Whereas in most of the other classes vinyasa is the focus, the Basic classes are taught ‘workshop style’, focusing on the experience of the proper alignment rather than the flow, thus allowing the student to have an easier and safer experience in the vinyasa style classes.  

Although there is an underlying structure in this course, students can start with any class; they do not have to start in week 1. Every week will start with sun salutes and also include or repeat themes from earlier weeks of the month.

All modern Vinyasa Yoga Styles are based on the Ashtanga Yoga System. Ashtanga Yoga is a physically demanding practice which is composed of six so-called series, and each series is following a set sequence of postures.

The Ashtanga Led Class is a guided class through the Primary Series of Ashtanga Yoga (Yoga Cikitsa - Yoga therapy, healing practice). The first series mainly consists of forward bends and hip-opening postures (after the sun salutations and the standing sequence). There are 41 postures in the primary series.

The class will be strictly counted in Sanskrit with minimal instructions and no assists; it is therefore NOT suitable for beginners. Experience with the Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series at least is definitely advantageous, but not a total must.

Depending on the level of the students, the Led Class can be a full or a half Led Class.

The practice is done on an empty stomach - avoid eating at least 2-3 hours before class. No drinking in class.

Yoga Nidra is a practice that allows the body and mind to enter into a deeply relaxed state where awareness drops below the level of self imposed limitations. Through breathing and visualization techniques, the mind is guided to a place between sleepand wakefulness. In that state of ‘psychical sleep’ many miraculous things can happen, such as spontaneous healing and intuitive insights.

In coaching sessions, certified teachers have the possibility to work on one or several aspects that are important for them to develop as a teacher. In addition to the practice of Asana itself, it can be things such as learning how to respectully and safely assist students in class and how to reasonably build a class as well as learning the fundamental Sanskrit Terms or the basics of the Yoga Sutra.

Costs: 100 Euros / 60 minutes

For the Apprenticeship a concept is created, which is mainly tailored to the individual trainees, but in principle should occupy all aspects that are relevant for teaching Yoga.

The main features of the Yoga Philosophy are covered, assisting one-on-one as well as in the classes of the mentor, teaching sequences and much more. A regular own practice as well as a strong relationship to the studio are presupposed here.

Costs: depending on individual duration by agreement; minimum duration: 3 months.