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YOGA WORKSHOPS & INTENSIVE TRAININGS
Yoga Intensive Course with Mark Stephens

from December 6, to 9, 2018
100-Hour Advanced Hatha Yoga Training in Goa, India with Stephen Thomas

from December 2, through 15, 2018
Sustainable Practices Immersion with Anya Porter

From Friday, January 25, to Sunday, January 27, 2019
200-HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING IN 2019

from April 5, through October 20, 2019
Yin Yoga Teacher Training: Mindfulness Meditation Module with Josh Summers

from April 11, through 14, 2019
Yoga Retreats
Online Yoga Classes

Ashtanga Yoga Workshop with Chiara Castellan

In this workshop on Saturday afternoon of October 20th, 2018 we will explore Nadi Shodana - the energeticand mystical world of Ashtanga Yoga- under the experienced guidance of Ashtanga yoga teacher Chiara Castellan.

This afternoon gives an overview of the practice of the Second Series and a detailed exploration of its asanas. Read more...

Connect with Your Roots - A Workshop with Natalia Knuchel and Live Music by Pascal Gamboni

Silent meditation, gentle pranayama techniques and a playful asana practice are part of this workshop on Sunday afternoon, October 21, 2018.

Singer-songwriter Pascal Gamboni supports yoga teacher Natalia Knuchel live with his guitar and his warm, energetic voice. Read more...

Yoga for the Lower Body – Foundation for Life: A Workshop with Stefanie Zimmermann Castson

In this workshop on Sunday afternoon of October 21, 2018 with experienced physiotherapist and yoga instructor Stefanie Zimmermann Castson we will learn how to use our practice of yoga as a training to align and strengthen the lower body in a way where it can be a strong pillar for our low back and a great solid foundation for our life. Read more…

Early Bird Yoga Course with Frank Schmid

Starting Monday, October 22, 2018 Frank Schmid will teach a Hatha Yoga course for early birds. The course encompasses 5 lessons and is suitable for practitioners of all levels.

We learn that Yoga in the morning echoes throughout the day with a positive influence on our daily lives. Read more...

Autumn Pranayama Intensive Retreat with Stephen Thomas - Fully Booked

From Thursday, October 25, through Sunday October 28, 2018, Stephen Thomas will offer a 4-day mountain retreat for development of the Pranayama practice and supporting Asanas and Kriyas.

This program at the seminar house Kientalerhof in the lovely Bernese Oberland is suitable for students with experience in Asana and Pranayama. Read more…

Breathwork & Yoga – A Workshop with Adrian Wirth and Guido Lenz

The breath has always played a crucial role in many spiritual traditions. In this two-part workshop you will experience the power of your breath and explore deeper dimensions of body, mind and soul.

AIRYOGA teacher Adrian Wirth and Guido Lenz - both very experienced in the yogic and schamanic world - will lead this unique workshop on Saturday and Sunday afternoon of October 27, and 28, 2018. Read more...

Yoga and Happiness in Life - A Workshop Series with Marie Licht

Bring new impulses to your life! Inspired by yoga, meditation, and positive psychology, AIRYOGA teacher and coach Marie Licht combines Eastern and Western sciences of the body, mind and soul in a creative and effective way. Read more…

Exploring Yoga – A Course for Children aged 3 to 6 Years

Starting October 31, 2018, AIRYOGA teacher Nina Calame will lead a playful yoga course on five Wednesday afternoons for kids aged 3 to 6 years. Read more…

Wild Lotus Practice Intensive: A Workshop with Mirjam Haymann

Experience a full, well-rounded, intermediate to advanced Wild Lotus class with Mirjam Haymann on Saturday afternoon of November 3rd, 2018.
We will cover inversions, arm balances as well as backbends and hip openers, and finish off with an introduction to Pranayama. Read more...

Yoga for Mothers, Fathers and their Toddlers

Starting Thursday, November 1, 2018, AIRYOGA teacher Nina Calame will lead a playful yoga course on five Wednesday afternoons for mothers, fathers and their toddlers from crawling to the age of 18 months. Read more…

Stress, Burnout & Yoga – Breathe, Heal, Transform

Stress and Burnout are two challenges, which get relevant to an increasing number of people in our modern high-paced lives.

On Saturday and Sunday afternoons of November 3, and 4, 2018, AIRYOGA instructor Adrian Wirth and Paola Deprez will adress this theme from a yogic perspective. Read more...

Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training with Sue Elkind

Learn how to support women during their journey into motherhood in this Yoga Alliance registered training in prenatal yoga, conscious birthing and postnatal support with internationally recognized teacher’s teacher Sue Elkind.

Two modules of this 85-hour training will be offered at AIRYOGA from April 18, to 22, and from November 7, to 11, 2018. Read more…

Early Bird Yoga Course with Kimi Fiebig

The next Early Bird Yoga course with AIRYOGA teacher Kimi Fiebig will start on Thursday, November 8, 2018.

All Early Birds are invited to a Hatha Flow yoga class on Thursdays at 7:00 a.m. The course encompasses five 60-minute lessons and is suitable for practitioners of all levels. Participation is limited to a maximum of 15 individuals.

  Tank up on positive energy and start off the day fully conscious and aware! Read more...

200-hour Yoga Teacher Training 2019 at AIRYOGA Zurich

Since 2005, AIRYOGA Zurichhas been successfully offering a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training within the Hatha Yoga tradition and adhering to the standards and requirements of the Yoga Alliance®.

The next AIRYOGA Teacher Training will start on April 5, 2019. Early registration is highly recommended. Read more...

100-Hour Advanced Hatha Yoga Training in Goa, India with Stephen Thomas - One Spot left

Join Stephen Thomas from December 2, through December 15, 2018 for a study intensive module at Samata Retreat Center in North Goa, India. It is recommended for those wishing to deepen their practice and improve technique and theory in Yoga.
This 100-hour program under the guidance of Stephen Thomas as the main teacher includes long, intensive mornings in the three pillars of Hatha Yoga - Meditation, Pranayama, Asana. AIRYOGA teacher Claire Dalloz and special guest teachers will teach some hours of the training. Read more…

Online Yogaclasses by YOGIFILMS

If – in spite of the wide variety of possibilities – you still don't have enough time to make it to the AIRYOGA studios, you can always take advantage of our online class platform. Read more...

Yoga for Seniors

Yoga teacher and psychologist Mira Popper teaches a gentle yoga class for seniors on Tuesday afternoons. This class is for everyone who might be a bit older, but still wants to remain in good shape, mentally and physically. No previous experience in yoga is required. Read more...

Online Yoga Shop!

In order for you to purchase what you need as convenien-tly as possible, AIRYOGA and Yogatanja are now running a small yet sweet online store. Here you will find the online store where you can buy selected yoga products online.

Kirtan Evening with the 'Shakti Shuttlez'

The 'Shakti Shuttlez' invite you and your friends to their next uplifting Kirtan and Mantra singing at AIRYOGA on Saturday, November 10, 2018.

Everybody who enjoys singing, dancing or quietly listening is warmly welcome to join this special Kirtan evening. Read more...

Breath – Chant – Expand: A Workshop with Diana Schöpplein

Take this journey if you want to discover the beauty of Nada Yoga, the Yoga of sound. With ancient Sanskrit chants, playful toning and subtle breath, we will embark on an enjoyable ride to your heart.

This workshop with Diana Schöpplein on Sunday afternoon, November 11, 2018, is suitable for all Yogis interested in working with Breath, Toning and Mantra in the context of Sacred Sanskrit Sound. Read more…

Yoga & Myofascial Releasing to Relieve Headaches and Neck tension with Janna Scharfenberg

In her workshop on Sunday afternoon, November 18, 2018, Janna Scharfenberg, medical doctor and yoga teacher will introduce the most common causes for tension and headache. You will learn how to prevent them and what types of gentle, holistic medicinal methods of therapy exist. Read more…

Yoga & Safari in the Heart of India - Sold Out

Manuela Peverelli and Isabelle Karan invite you to spend nine unforgettable days in the Flame of the Forest Safari Lodge in the Kanha Nationalpark in central India.
In the mornings we will dive deep into the precious practices of Yoga. On the guided half day safaris we will observe the beauty of Kanha’s landscapes, rare birds, and with some luck even a lepard or tiger. Other trips will enrich our stay in rural India.
This unique retreat from November 23, to December 2, 2018 will nurture your soul, clear your mind and will vibrate within you as an impressionable memory. Read more…

Absolute Beginners Yoga Workshop

AIRYOGA regularly offers workshops for absolute beginners of yoga.

The next Absolute Beginners Workshop will take place on Sunday, November 25, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at AIRYOGA at Oberdorfstrasse 2 in 8001 Zurich. It will be taught by Adrian Wirth in German and English. Read more...

SPECIAL: Workshop participants will get their first series of 10 classes for Fr. 280.- (instead of Fr. 350.-).

‚SoulMala’-Workshop and Meditation with Jasmine Miescher

Have you ever wanted to string your own mala? Jasmine Miescher, a professional jewellery designer and yoga teacher, will take you on a meditative journey of tying your own personal mala necklace on Sunday afternoon, November 25, 2018.

Let each of the 108 pearls of your mala become a whisper of your soul. Read more…

Rejuvenate your resource: a restorative experience of Yourself with Diana Schöpplein

Learnhow to skillfully support your body with yoga props such as chair, bolsters, blankets, and the wall. Supported longer holds are highly therapeutic allowing you to release unnecessary tension on all levels, to rejuvenate your inner resources and to nurture your whole being.

Experienced yoga teacher Diana Schöpplein will guide you through this restorative experience of yourself on Sunday, November 25, 2018. She will be assisted by Sarah Mai and Andrés Gensheimer. Read more…

Come on, Let's twist - Vinyasa Yoga & Metta Meditation with Claudia Eva Reinig

In this workshop with Claudia Eva Reinig which takes place on Saturday afternoon, December 1, 2018, we will practice varied and creative exercises and Asanas to promote the flexibility and the rotation of the spine. The dynamic Yogaflow sequence and the wonderful stimulation of the Chakras are an optimal preparation to dive into the Loving Kindness meditation to finish the afternoon. Read more...

Ashtanga Yoga Workshop with Chiara Castellan on December 2, 2018

Awaken the Karmic fire in this workshop on Sunday afternoon of December 2nd, 2018 with Chiara Castellan.

Learn the essential postures of the Ashtanga Yoga method, the Vinyasa system of the Primary Serie in depth and the techniques, asana alignments and correct breathing to strenghten and balance the body in it.

This workshop is open to practitioners of all levels and styles. Read more...

Yoga Intensive Course with Mark Stephens

From December 6, to 9, 2018, internationally renowned yoga teacher and best selling author Mark Stephens from California will lead a 4-day Yoga Intensive.

Each of the three master classes and four workshops draws from ancient-to-contemporary yoga philosophies, a variety of yoga styles and techniques, and offers a practical application of functional anatomy, biomechanics, and kinesiology. Read more...

Asana Flow, 108 Gayatri Mantra, and a Healing Sound Journey with Adrian Wirth and Tony Majdalani

On Sunday afternoon of December 9, 2018, AIRYOGA teacher Adrian Wirth and the musician Tony Majdalani will accompany us on a journey, where we lose the sense of time and can let go of the “I”-concept: pure Yoga, a healing reconnection with our essence! Read more...

Christmas/New Year’s Retreat in Goa, India with Stephen Thomas & Guests - Only a few Places available

This is an intensive retreat/immersion for those wishing to spend the holiday season together sharing deep yoga practices, meditation, musical inspirations, delicious food and these beautiful, warm surroundings!

Stephen Thomas and teachers and musical guestswill offer this Christmas/New Year’s Retreat from December 23, 2018 through January 2, 2019 at Samata Retreat Center in North Goa, India. Read more…

The Joy of Yoga: Learn the foundations of Yoga in four lessons

On four afternoons beginners to yoga are invited to participate in a progressive course introducing the foundations of yoga, including the history and philosophy of yoga, breathing techniques and breath control (Pranayama), bodily poses (Asana) and Meditation (Dhyana).

The next "Joy of Yoga" course starts on Saturday, Januar 12, 2019 with AIRYOGA instructor Frank Schmid. Read more...

SPECIAL: Course participants will get their first series of 10 classes for Fr. 280.- (instead of Fr. 350.-).

Progressing in Pranayama, Asana and the Energy Body with Stephen Thomas

Join Stephen Thomas on the mornings of Monday, January 14, through Friday, January 18, 2019 in a Hatha Yoga Immersion with Asana, Pranayama, Mudra and Meditation. Read more...

Hormone Yoga – A 4-part course with Tanja Forcellini

Hormone Yoga is a therapeutic form of Yoga, that can help women experiencing hormonal imbalance.

This course with Tanja Forcellini on Tuesdays of January 15, 22, 29 and February 5, 2019 over lunch time is recommended for all women – especially for those with hormone fluctuations, experiencing menopause or trying to conceive. Read more...

Winter Retreat with ‘Yoga on Snow’ in the Upper Engadine

Treat yourself to a few active days in the snow with yoga, skiing and winter hiking.

From January 17, to 20, 2019, Bina Nussbaum, a long-time snow sports top instructor and yoga teacher will show us her ‚Yoga on Snow’ slope and the best downhills on the Corviglia in St. Moritz.
Valérie Lutz will lead us through balanced yoga classes and accompany us on the hikes and ski slopes.

If you do not feel like skiing or hiking, simply enjoy the wellness, the peace and the excellent service in the Hotel Waldhaus in Sils-Maria. Read more...

Jivamukti Yoga Workshop with Yogeswari

Join Yogeswari, one of the most senior teachers of Jivamukti Yoga, in her weekend workshop on January, 19, and 20, 2019.

All three sessions contain Vinyasa practice, Chanting, Dharma teachings, and precise alignment instructions. Read more…

Sustainable Practices Immersion with Anya Porter

From Friday, January 25, to Sunday, January 27, 2019, AIRYOGA teacher Anya Porter will offer a 3-day immersion for committed students, yoga teachers, and health professionals.

Each day of this immersion will shine a light into the myriad of ways we may view the self with particular focus and exploration on how imbalance and pain manifest in the physical form. Read more…

Bump to Babe – A Course about Pregnancy & Birth with Mirjam Haymann

The ten months of pregnancy are often a state of change, beauty and challenge in the life of a woman. In order to feel good, strong and safe, AIRYOGA teacher Mirjam Haymann is offering a course in two parts on February 3, and February 10, 2019, where the participants will move and strengthen their bodies as well as talk about the most pressing issues.

In the session on Februry 10, 2019 partners are most welcome to join. Read more…

Yoga in the Desert of Marocco with Manuela Peverelli

Discover Marrakesh, driveover the Atlas mountains and spend some unforgettable days in the Sahara desert. You will dive into the beauty of this vast and calm surrounding, while practicing Yoga and Meditation during the five days in the desert camp.

This yoga and cultural journey to Marocco can be booked either as a 12-day round trip from March 11th to 22nd, 2019 or as 8-day Sahara trip from March 14th to 22nd, 2019. Read more…

Yoga & Karma Pilgrimage in India with Diana Schöpplein and Himalayan Masters

Join Diana and dedicated Himalayan masters from April 1, to April 11, 2019 and become part of a truly inspirational and transformational journey.

During this unique retreat into the heart of ‘Shivaland’ you will immerseinto yoga at its birthplace in North India. Here, at the holy ganges river, you will find space to deeply connect and magically transform your life. Read more…

Stress, Burnout and Yoga – Weekend Retreat in the Mountains

Stress and Burnout are challenges relevant to an increasing number of people in our modern high-paced lives.

Join this weekend retreat with Adrian Wirth and Paola Deprez from Friday, April 5, through Sunday, April 7, 2019 in the Swiss Mountains to learn some simple tools that will help you become healthy and whole and stay that way. Read more…

Yin Yoga Teacher Training: Mindfulness Meditation Module with Josh Summers

The Mindfulness Meditation Module is a comprehensive training in the theory and practice of Mindfulness Meditation and its application to the practice and teaching of Yin Yoga.

This 50-hour module from April 11, to 14, 2019 is open to serious students and teachers of Yin Yoga who are interested in integrating meditation into their practice and teaching of Yin Yoga. Read more…

West Coast Yoga Retreat with Stefanie Zimmermann Castson

Wild and untouched nature with lakes and ocean bays, ancient rainforests and long sandy beaches await you in this exclusive yoga retreat from June 1st to 8th 2019 in Tofino on Vancouver Island on the Westernmost Coast of Canada. Every day, experienced yoga instructor and physiotherapist Stefanie Zimmermann Castson will guide you through a yoga practice that aligns the mind, body and breath.

In this unique environment, you can experience the forces of nature in a particularly intense way. Here you will find peace and inspiration without and within.

Canada and Vancouver Island are very attractive destinations. Early booking is therefore recommended! Read more...

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Oberdorfstrasse

06.30 to 09.00

Ashtanga Mysore Style

Ashtanga Mysore Style

Mysore Style self-practice is the traditional, lineage based method of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga as developed by guru Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, of Mysore, South India. It is a unique and powerful way of developing a yoga practice where individual growth is valued and honoured and all students from beginners to advanced practitioners learn side by side. A qualified teacher will guide students in their practice by introducing them to sun salutations, and then building on that foundation. Postures are taught sequentially, drawing from the Ashtanga set sequences, adding on postures over time. Practice is short initially and grows in duration over time. This approach allows for individual growth where the aptitude of the student determines the rate and need for development, thereby laying a strong foundation that will be of great benefit to any serious student of Yoga. As with all undertakings, commitment often determines progress. Everyone, especially beginners, are most welcome. We look forward to meeting you in the shala.

→ Useful information about the Ashtanga Mysore Practice

→ Here you will find the poses of the Full Primary Series of the Ashtanga Yoga

Michael Hamilton

Michael Hamilton

Michael Hamilton is a dedicated student of yoga and vipassana meditation. He delights in sharing his enthusiasm for these ancient practices by teaching yoga classes, workshops, retreats and intensives upon invitation.
He was born in Cape Town, South Africa where he started studying martial arts at the age of six, leading to an interest in body practice supported by eastern philosophy and meditation. After studying art, art history, philosophy and English literature at university, his interests turned to studies in the ancient wisdom traditions of India, in particular Buddhism and Advaita Vedanta, which led to time spent in India and North America immersed in Yoga, Zen meditation and darshans with Advaita teachers.
He received permission to teach Ashtanga yoga from Sri K. Pattabhi Jois and Sharath Jois of Mysore India, and currently studies yoga with Richard Freeman and Doug Keller.
After the passing of his Zen teacher Daido Loori Roshi, vipassana meditation in the lineage of Mahasi Sayadaw became his focus. Currently meditation studies and deep contemplative practice forms the foundation of his teachings on yoga and its integration into our daily lives. With an eye for detail and alignment he conducts workshops internationally emphasizing the internal practice of yoga through mindfulness. Michael teaches in English.
For more information please see www.michaelhamiltonyoga.com

09.30 to 11.00

Vinyasa Flow

Vinyasa Flow

This class moves fluid and continuous through different yoga postures (asanas). An invigorating dance like yoga lesson. The classes are flowing at a moderate pace guided by detailed instruction. The postures are kept save and simple, focus on building strength, endurance and flexibility. Basic yoga experience is recommended.

Carla Araos

Carla Araos

Carla was born in Chile where she discovered yoga in 2002 while undertaking her studies in architecture and design. During this time she found that yoga helped to bring out the best in her creative abilities and also to heal many aspects of her life.
Carla has completed the 200-hour Yoga Alliance Teacher Training in Samahita Retreat in Thailand, the Rainbow Kids Yoga training and further pre- and post-natal yoga trainings with Birthlight in the UK.
Carla's yoga in the Vinyasa Flow style is inspired by her prior experience of ballet. She also enjoys to sing and chant in her classes. Furthermore, correct and safe alignment is an important teaching point to her. She aims to match her classes to the needs of the participants, and - through synchronization of breath with movement - to allow students to find that silent space between breaths. In this silent space lies the opportunity for the body and the mind to flower and shine, in the yoga practice and in daily life.
Carla teaches in English oder Spanish. Her website is www.carlaaraos.com

10.45 to 11.45

Rückbildungs Yoga

Rückbildungs Yoga

This class is recommended for mothers from 6 to 8 weeks after birthing. Their babies are also welcome.
In this class the women concentrate on good posture with particular focus on the pelvic floor, the abdominal muscles and the spine. In a group class format we will work on bringing awareness to, gently stretching, and strengthening these parts of the body. Physical and mental well-being after birthing will be promoted, and muscle tone, stability and physical strength systematically reestablished. Questions and individual requests will be addressed. Post-natal yoga should be practiced regularly for a duration of at least 8 weeks after giving birth. Yoga experience is not required.

Stefanie Zimmermann

Stefanie Zimmermann

With more than a decade’s experience as a professional Physiotherapist, Yoga Instructor and Anatomy Educator, Stefanie possesses a unique skill set that allows her to share her knowledge with other teachers in an accessible, understandable, fun and relatable way. She also offers a specialization in Sport and Surgery Rehabilitation, providing an intensive academic purview of how the physical body impacts the overall Yoga discipline.
Based in Zurich, Switzerland, where Stefanie was raised and her Physiotherapist training fostered the exploration of preventive health through motion. In 2006, she recognized that Yoga was an ideal companion to evolve from rehabilitation into preventative health education in the field of Health & Yoga. Her mandate: Knowledge of the forms, shapes and functions of one’s anatomy are vital in the education of Yoga teachers and students, because it heightens awareness, understanding, intelligent instructions and healthy movement.
Since 2009 Stefanie works simultaneously as Founder, Manager and Events Director of Health & Yoga in Zürich, organizing health & Yoga events and Recharge Retreats; as a Yoga Instructor with AIRYOGA in Zürich and as a Physiotherapist and Health Educator with children.
She believes that the “journey into self” is not just metaphor; for a teacher or student, tapping into anatomical and physiological knowledge deepens the relationship to Self and is highly rewarding explorative work. This has become her ongoing focus in the field of Health & Yoga.
Stefanie teaches in German and English. For more info please visit www.stefaniezimmermann.com

12.00 to 13.00

Lunch Flow

Lunch Flow

This Vinyasa Flow class builds strength, balance and flexibility. The class is taught with simple postures, works for all levels and is suitable for anyone looking for a midday workout with all the benefits of Yoga. All students with basic yoga experience are welcome.

Aurelia Iten

Aurelia Iten

Aurelia teaches a powerful and flowing yoga in which the whole body becomes an experience of breathing and connection between the inner and outer worlds. This can be done through strong dynamic movements but also through movements towards stillness and meditation. Understanding the senses by working with them in the yoga practice reveals almost forgotten spaces and expands our natural capacity to understand ourself and others. This enables students to arrive home and again reside comfortably within their own bodies.
Behind all of Aurelia’s studies and interests lies this desire to see how people and things communicate and make connection. She experiences this through observation and working with color and form, sound and silence - through play and through stillness. In her engagement as a social worker, designer and now as a yoga student and teacher, she is constantly exploring these themes and learning more and more.
Aurelia initially discovered her love of yoga through dance training. She completed her 200-hour teacher training in Prana Vinyasa Flow with Christine May in Munich in 2015. 
Aurelia teaches in English and German.

12.15 to 13.15

Yoga für Schwangere (Prenatal)

Yoga für Schwangere (Prenatal)

Yoga is a beautiful companion during pregnancy and helps to face the natural changes of the body with joy, confidence and self-assurance. The exercises are especially selected and modified for pregnant women. They particularly strengthen the back, they support the pregnancy and prepare for the birth. Correct and conscious breathing promotes concentration and refines the inner perception. Prenatal Yoga is suitable for women with or without yoga experience in each stage of the pregnancy.

Stefanie Zimmermann

Stefanie Zimmermann

18.00 to 19.00

Yoga für Schwangere (Prenatal)

Yoga für Schwangere (Prenatal)

Sandra Ackermann

Sandra Ackermann

Sandra is a trained infant educator and mother of two children. From 1998 through 2001 she completed her education as a Birth Preparator FFG and subsequently completed training as an Adult Educator SVEB II. She has also attended additional education in birth preparation, post-natal care, and pelvic floor. Sandra has been practicing yoga on a regular basis for the past 5 years and has attended workshops with Clive Sheridan, Lance Schuler, and Ana Forrest. In 2005 she completed pre-natal yoga training with Cheryl Bernardi. She is also a Chiball Level 1 Instructor. She loves to work with pregnant women. Sandra presents her classes in a personal and individual fashion. In her classes, she strives to connect the women with their unborn child, to strengthen their self-confidence, and to teach them how to find peace in their bodies. She teaches in German, and if necessary also in English.

18.30 to 20.00

Basic Vinyasa Flow

Basic Vinyasa Flow

In this class we learn the basics of Vinyasa Yoga: different breathing techniques (Pranayama), Sun Salutations, classic postures and the union of breath and movement. The asanas are taught according to the level of the students and their individual needs with the teacher demonstrating the asanas for a clear understanding. The Yoga we practice in this class can be both calm and challenging; we practice with attention to learn the asanas properly and correctly. Yoga Basics is for anyone new to yoga. This class is specially designed for beginners but also serves as a powerful refresher for ongoing students who like to revisit specific aspects of their practice. Anyone can start anytime without prior reservation.

Aurelia Iten

Aurelia Iten

19.15 to 20.45

Ashtanga Yoga "Half Primary"

Ashtanga Yoga "Half Primary"

Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga is a flowing, dynamic form of yoga which focuses on building inner heat. The flowing movements lead to an increase in strength, flexibility and energy. Through the synchronization of breath and movement and the repetitive sequence of asanas (yoga postures), the practitioner is able to experience a state of meditation and calm while developing a self practice.

Ashtanga "Half Primary" – Primary Series through Navasana (90 min.)
This class is a guided class of the first half of the primary series of Ashtanga yoga. The pace is somewhat slower than in the full primary. It is suitable for practitioners that would like to spend more time in the postures and learn more detail as more information accompanies the postures by way of verbal adjustments.

Sabine Glück

Sabine Glück

Sabine has been a passionate student of Yoga since 2010. Her classes are influenced and inspired by her teachers Richard Freeman, Mary Taylor, Michael Hamilton and Doug Keller. She practices Vipassana meditation and is regularly attending silent retreats to deepen her understanding. Sabine is a certified mindfulness based stress reduction (MBSR) trainer at the Center for Mindfulness in Zurich. She teaches in German and English.

Fabrikstrasse

09.00 to 11.00

Hatha Yoga

Hatha Yoga

Conscious breathing, observing the mind, while practicing and deepening the classical asanas and sun salutations - these are the elements that let us experience yoga. Practice mindfulness for 60 or 90 minutes, without expectations and without ambitions.

Stephen Thomas

Stephen Thomas

Stephen has been a dedicated student of yoga since 1998. He has practiced, taught and lived in Asia and Europe for the past decade studying various traditions, which he incorporates into a unique yoga practice influenced and made possible by the grace and support of his central teachers.
Stephen’s background includes studies in Buddhism, Ayurveda and traditional Hatha yoga in India. In Asia, he continues an in-depth study of traditional Pranayama and Kriya through his master, O.P.Tiwari, which he combines with his love for the Asana practices that stem from his experience with Krishnamacharya’s work and influence on the Ashtanga Vinyasa and Iyengar systems of yoga. He also brings in elements of the Chinese and Tibetan systems where appropriate.
Stephen is an avid reader and student of Eastern philosophies and a lifelong lover of the arts and music. His ability to re-frame various viewpoints and to simplify things without sacrificing depth and integrity has helped him develop a unique, non-dogmatic but deeply rooted teaching style. His works spans Meditation, Pranayama, Asana and the commitment to seeing the practice off the mat. He uses these methods as tools for health and wellbeing and to support the spiritual pursuit of living life courageously and compassionately from one’s heart.
Stephen teaches classes and workshops at AIRYOGA in Zurich, as well as spending a part of each year traveling as a guest instructor and teaching retreats throughout the world. He also dedicates energy each year to directing Teacher Intensive Trainings and ongoing education and works one-on-one with many students and teachers in his community. Stephen teaches in English.
To find out more please visit www.yoga-svarupa.com

12.00 to 13.00

Lunch Flow

Lunch Flow

Natalia Knuchel

Natalia Knuchel

After her Primary school teacher education, Natalia completed her Theatre and Dance education in Zurich. She then moved to Amsterdam to deepen her studies in contemporary dance at the SNDO (School for new dance development). In the following years, she got the opportunity to perform in Germany and Switzerland.
Throughout her journey as a professional dancer, Natalia got influenced and inspired by Yoga Asanas, Body Mind Centering, Contact Improvisation and Thai Chi. By pursuing her desire to share the gift of yoga with others, she has attended the 2013 Teacher Training at AIRYOGA with Stephen Thomas.
Natalia’s classes are dynamic and powerful. She emphasizes on alignment and a steady connection to the breath and to support that, she offers verbal and hands on adjustments. Students can expect to learn to find balance on and off the mat in each of her classes. Natalia teaches in German and English.
To find out more please visit www.yoga-mit-natalia.com

18.00 to 20.00

Ashtanga Mysore Style

Ashtanga Mysore Style

Miriam Stieger

Miriam Stieger

As a student of both psychology and yoga, Miriam is fascinated by the interplay of body and mind and of conscious and unconscious aspects of awareness. Through Yoga and Meditation, she finds spaces leading to the gift of insight, the healing of mental wounds and the refinement of conscious perception.
She has learned the Ashtanga Practice from her primary teachers Michael Hamilton and Eddie Stern. Their firm, yet very gentle way of being continues to inspire her. For Miriam, Yoga means to reunite oppositions and to be more present with the unfolding of inner experience. She teaches in German and English.

18.15 to 19.45

Hatha Yoga

Hatha Yoga

Sarah Mai

Sarah Mai

After attending her first yoga class in 2004, Sarah's curiosity for yoga developed into a real passion. Sarah was fascinated by the deep union of precise bodywork and spirituality. Yoga has guided her through many challenging phases in life, helping her to find her grounding and boosting her self-confidence.
Sarah completed her Yoga Teacher Trainings (Yoga Alliance) at AIRYOGA in Zurich: In 2012 a 200-hour, and in 2015 a 300-hour Advanced Training with Stephen Thomas. She continues deepening her knowledge in workshops with Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa, Rachel Zinman, Marc Holzmann, Yogeswari, Mark Stephens, and others. Sarah is also currently attending a teacher module at the Swiss ‚Yoga Studium‘ with Johannes Glarner.
Sarah emphasizes practicing mindfully and listening to the body's intuitive feedback. In her classes she always refers back to an awareness of the breath. Yoga shall not merely ground and strengthen us, but support us to find a peaceful path to our inner essence. She shares her philosophical understanding of yoga with her students, inviting them to lead their awareness from the mind into the space of the heart and to reside in that space. Sarah teaches her classes in German and English.
Please find more information under https://sarahmai.yoga

20.00 to 21.30

Hatha Flow with Deep Relaxation

Hatha Flow with Deep Relaxation

During these 90 minutes we let go of space and time and dive into mindfulness and effort. We begin by flowing through some sun salutations, after which we will deepen and explore a wide range of classical asanas, carried by the flow of our breath. We will ease toward the end of the class by practicing some excercises to regulate our breath (pranayama) and then allow ourselves to witness our own mental and physical relaxation in savasana (deep relaxation). Basic Yoga experience is required.

Sarah Mai

Sarah Mai

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