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YOGA WORKSHOPS & INTENSIVE TRAININGS
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
The Therapeutic Wisdom of Yoga with Doug Keller

from February 28, through March 3, 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
Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training with Sue Elkind

from June 26, to November 10, 2019
Yoga Retreats
Online Yoga Classes

Yoga Donation Event for Indian Women in Need

At this event on Sunday evening, December 16, 2018, Manuela Peverelli will teach a gentle and contemplative class with chanting and meditation.

The proceeds will go entirely and directly to Isabelle Karan, a close friend of Manuela who lives in Central India and supports young Indian women who are in need as a result of domestic violence or other difficult circumstances. 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...

For people interested in applying, an info meeting will be held at AIRYOGA, Fabrikstrasse 10, 8005 Zurich, on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 2:00 pm.
Please sign up in advance via ausbildungen@airyoga.ch

A great Idea for Christmas: AIRYOGA Gift Certificates!

Those who wish to pamper their loved ones with something special for Christmas will find many wonderful gift ideas at AIRYOGA. Read more...

AIRYOGA gift certificates can be redeemed for the entire offering of goods and services at AIRYOGA. They can be purchased directly at the reception, for the amount of your choice.

--> Gift certificates as well as other products can be bought online through our online yoga shop!

AIRYOGA Schedule for Christmas Holidays and New Year

All information about the AIRYOGA schedule for Christmas Holidays and New Year can be found here...

Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!

Early Bird Yoga Course with Frank Schmid

Starting Monday, Januar 7, 2019 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...

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...

Early Bird Yoga Course with Kimi Fiebig

The next Early Bird Yoga course with AIRYOGA teacher Kimi Fiebig will start on Thursday, Januar 17, 2019.

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...

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…

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...

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, January 19, 2019.

Everybody who enjoys singing, dancing or quietly listening is warmly welcome to join this special Kirtan evening. 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, January 20, 2019 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.-).

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…

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.

‚Sleep Concert’ with Elena Mironov & David Schnee

Experience your sweetest Savasana on Saturday afternoon, February 2, 2019.

During this Sleep Concert, yoga teacher Elena Mironov will guide you through a restorative yoga sequence and pranayama. The following yoga nidra deep relaxation will be accompanied by live music by viola player and composer David Schnee.

Elena & David can't wait to share this unique experience with you. 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…

Advanced Studies: A Workshop Series with Mirjam Haymann & Manuela Peverelli

This master class workshop combination is designed for long-term Yoga practitioners and Yoga teachers, who want to deepen their practice, talk about challenging issues in the modern yoga world and gain new insights.

The sessions are offered on Saturdays of February 9, April 13, and August 24, 2019. Each of the three afternoons is dedicated to a specific focus on the physical and also the philosophical level. Read more...

Ease and Steadiness: A 3-Day Advanced Asana Immersion with Michael Hamilton

Join Michael Hamilton from February 15, to 17, 2019 for an Advanced Asana Immersion intended to help yoga practitioners access - through the step by step approach of climax posture - more complex postures within an asana progression.

Morning practice will consist of asana sequences, pranayama and meditation.

In the afternoons we will practice chanting, looking at asana in context, delve into alignment workshops and learn the art of assisting and adjusting. We will also cover the development of Modern Asana in its relation to the development of Hatha Yoga. Read more...

Fascia & Our Vegetative Nervous System: A Workshop with Janna Scharfenberg

In this workshop on Sunday afternoon, February 24, 2019, Janna Scharfenberg, medical doctor and yoga teacher, will present themost important correlations between the fascia, your nervous system and your stress reaction.

You will learn how to positively influence both your fascia and relaxation, and possible gentle, holistic medical therapy methods will be presented. In addition to theory, Janna will also introduce a suitable yoga practice. Read more…

The Therapeutic Wisdom of Yoga with Doug Keller

Explore the matrix of health and movement with Doug Keller - renowned American yoga teacher, author, and leading personality in yoga therapeutics worldwide.

This year’s therapy training from Thursday, February 28, through Sunday, March 3, 2019 will continue with and reinforce the fundamental themes for working with yoga therapeutically to overcome pain problems - for oneself and for students. Additional themes will include specific and in-depth work with the knees, which will provide tools and insights into problems with the hips and feet. Read more...

Hands On Yoga – A Workshop Series with Elena Mironov, assisted by Maria Matkowska

Come for an intense, challenging and fun workshop series.

In these four sessions on Saturday afternoons of March 9, March 16, March 23 and March 30, 2019 you will not only benefit from the instruction by senior experienced yoga and meditation teacher Elena Mironov, but also from extraordinary hands-on assists by Danish yoga teacher Maria Matkowska. 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 Sunday afternoon of March 10, 2019
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We will cover inversions, arm balances as well as backbends and hip openers, and finish off with an introduction to Pranayama. Read more...

Yoga in the Desert of Morocco 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 Morocco 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…

Ashtanga Yoga Workshop with Chiara Castellan on March 23, 2019

Discover the Essence and Magic of Ashtanga Yoga in this workshop with Chiara Castellan on Saturday afternoon of March 23, 2019.

Learn the essential postures of the primary and intermediate series of the Ashtanga system, and the correct technique and alignment principles for a safe and effective practice.

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

Yoga Nidra Workshop with Adrian Wirth

Yoga Nidra is a simple, though very effective method for deep relaxation, a source of health, strength, inspiration and joy.

In his workshop on Sunday afternoon of March 24, 2019, AIRYOGA teacher Adrian Wirth will offer careful introduction into the Yoga Nidra practice. Yoga Nidra is appropriate for everyone. Read more…

Yoga for Hormonal Balance - A Workshop with Salome Noah Caruso

This workshop with Salome Noah Caruso will take place on March 30, and 31, 2019, and is suitable for all women who would like to experience and understand their bodies on a deeper level. It can support women's fertility, ease the transition away from the birth control pill, help to regulate menstruation and menopausal symptoms, and stimulate thyroid function.

This workshop is for all women who would like to feel more at ease and in harmony with their femininity. 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…

Detox & Yoga Program with Manuela Peverelli

Fasting and detoxifying assist in both cleansing the physical body and clarifying the deeper layers of our Self in a profound way.

This Detox & Yoga program from April 23, through May 1, 2019 is directed in a holistic approach by using many of the tools of Hatha Yoga such as asana, pranayama, meditation, mudra, mantra, self-study and kriya. Read more...

The Wisdom Weaver – A Yoga Retreat with Nico Luce & Claire Dalloz

Join Nico and Claire to take part in their Yoga retreat at the Boutique-Hotel Jasper House at Hiriketiya Beach in South Sri Lanka from April 27, to May 7, 2019.

This is a unique combination of excellent Yoga teaching and diving into the philosophy of the Yoga Sutras in a tropical location. During this quality time together, you will gain deeper insights and refinements about the practices of Asana, Pranayama, Meditation, and the Sutras.
Be immersed in your Yoga practice, in your experience of living the Yoga Sutras, eat delicious vegetarian food, swim in clear waters, surf and relax on the lovely beach. 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 May 4, and 5, 2019. Read more...

Yoga for Mothers, Fathers and their Toddlers

Starting Wednesday, May 8, 2019, AIRYOGA teacher Nina Calame will lead a playful yoga course on five Thursday afternoons for mothers, fathers and their toddlers from crawling to the age of 18 months. 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...

Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training with Sue Elkind

Learn how to support women during their journey into motherhood in this comprehensive, 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 June 26, to 30, and from November 6, to 10, 2019. Read more…

Norway Yoga & Adventure Retreat with Elena Mironov

Deepen your practice of yoga asana, meditation and pranayama with Elena Mironov in this unforgettable yoga adventure from July 22, to 26, 2019 in the Norwegian Fjords.

The yoga programme will also include yoga nidra meditation and myofascial release practices. Every day will start and end with a yoga and meditation practice, and during the day you will have a possibilty to hike in majestic mountains overlooking the fjords. Read more…

Yin meets Yang: A 4-Day Yoga Retreat in the Swiss Mountains

Yin represents the resting, female energy - Yang the active, male energy. When Yin and Yang are balanced within us, harmony, contentment and joy can accompany our everyday life.

Fill up your energy tank with Yin and Yang Yoga in a natural environment and in a familiar atmosphere.

This 4-day retreat will take place from Thursday, July 25, to Sunday, July 28, 2019 in the Karunahaus in the valley of Toggenburg, an oasis of peace and relaxation. Read more…

Yoga- and Mindfulness Retreat with Frank Schmid and Tanja Forcellini in Sardinia

Find your equanimity and your inner compass during this week of Yoga and Mindfulness from August 3, to August 10, 2019 with Frank Schmid and Tanja Forcellini.

Oce again, we’re staying at the magnificent Eco Retreat Center Balaiana in the North of Sardinia and we are going to practice Yoga postures, breath work, mindfulness, sit in stillness and simply enjoy. Read more…

Yoga & Hiking in the Engadine with Valérie Lutz

From September 19, to 22, or from October 17, to 20, 2019 you can treat yourself to a few color-filled autumn days of yoga, hiking and wellness in Sils, a power place in the Upper Engadine.

In the relaxed, historic Hotel Waldhaus, AIRYOGA teacher Valérie Lutz will lead you through a balanced yoga program, and guide you on joyful hikes in the spectacular natural backdrop.
A long weekend for all seeking calm and active regeneration in nature. 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

Simona Gabrieli

Simona Gabrieli

Yoga goes far beyond the practice of asana. Simona is deeply fascinated by the infinity of yoga. In each yoga class, we are confronted with ourselves, our thought patterns and the way we act and react. This gives us the opportunity to come closer to our true selves. Discovering and connecting with this true self, playing with our own limitations and leaving the comfort zone, is a constant challenge.
For Simona, Yoga is a source of strength, calmness, clarity and freedom. Staying open, accepting the now, surrendering and learning to let go are processes that nourish us from within.
Simona has been practicing yoga since 2007. In 2011, she attended the 200-hour (YA) Teacher Training with Patricia Thielemann in Berlin. Since 2012, she has been practicing with her teacher Michael Hamilton and completed his Advanced Teacher Training in spring 2016. Currently, Simona is assisting in his Ashtanga Mysore Style Programme at AIRYOGA Zurich.
She teaches in German and English.

10.00 to 11.30

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.

Susanna Lorenzini

Susanna Lorenzini

Susanna worked in the health and travel business, before she discovered Astanga Vinyasa Yoga in Fuerteventura in 1997. She proceeded to take a two months intensive teacher training with Nancy Gilgoff in Maui. In the period of 1999 to 2005, she was teaching yoga with Bruno Dietziker in Zurich. She continued her studies with Lino Miele, Luisa Sears, Sharon Gannon, David Life, Stephen Thomas, and Katchie Ananda and by attending various workshops and teacher trainings. In 2007 Susanna completed her 3-year training in yoga therapy with Remo Rittiner in Zurich. This was then followed by some additional training with Doug Keller.
It is with great care that Susanna includes her therapeutic approach into all of her classes. Yoga therapy is a holistic approach, integrating body, breath and mind to recover a state of equilibrium. Its emphasis lies on personal and individual assistance for persons with chronic pain or ailments (such as back, shoulder or neck pain, asthma and the like). Since 2007, Susanna has been a member of IAYT (International Association of Yoga Therapists) and of the Swiss Yoga Association Health Insurance. She teaches her classes in German; her private lessons also in English.

10.30 to 12.00

Advanced Vinyasa Yoga

Advanced Vinyasa Yoga
This led class draws on the Ashtanga system’s use of vinyasa, which is to move with the breath, to explore postures in a more experimental and playful environment than the other formats within the Ashtanga vinyasa program. The class concludes with a short talk on spiritual practice within the context of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras and builds on the foundation of ideas that we explore over time in order to add another dimension to the asana practice.

Simona Gabrieli

Simona Gabrieli

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.

Susanna Lorenzini

Susanna Lorenzini

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.

Tanja Forcellini

Tanja Forcellini

During one of her journeys to the Far East in 1999, Tanja discovered and learned to appreciate Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga. Yoga has led her to find answers to the many questions she has encountered on her personal life journey - answers that lay hidden deep within herself. Tanja attended the Yoga Teacher Training in 2004 at Centered Yoga in Asia, where she received certification as a Yoga instructor recognized by the Yoga Alliance. After her pregnancy in 2008, she also attended the Perinatal Yoga Training at Birthlight UK. After that time, life guided her more and more towards silence, and silence moved her from Yoga to Meditation.
The loving and conscious contact with, and careful perception of, one's own body are the focus of Tanja's classes, as well as the connection of breath and movement. Since 2017, Tanja has been attending continuing education courses on mindfulness meditation and resilience building. In addition, she completed the Hormone Balance Teacher Training with Salome Noah. To deepen her own practice on the mat, Tanja regularly attends retreats and trainings with internationally recognized teachers. Her spiritual practice is deepened through the challenges of everyday life and especially through stays in an ashram in northern India.
Tanja teaches in German and English.
For more information please visit her website www.yogatanja.com

18.15 to 19.45

Vinyasa Flow

Vinyasa Flow

Kimi Fiebig

Kimi Fiebig

Kimi completed a four-year dance training at the Zurich Dance Theater School with a subsequent specialization of Musical Studies in Hamburg. In the meantime she has been performing on stage as a career dancer and choreographer for more than 15 years. 10 years ago Kimi came across yoga while searching for a supplement to her daily dance training. She quickly came to realize that Yoga is not just about physical postures on the mat, but also challenges and aids the entire body and mind. Through regular practice she found a balance to her fast-paced career.
In 2007 Kimi successfully completed the Yoga Alliance 200-hour Teacher Training and in 2013 the 300-hour Advanced Teacher Training at AIRYOGA. These were followed by three Anusara Immersions, a Teacher Training by Katchie Ananda, a module with Shiva Rea and the intensive teacher training with Max Strom. By attending workshops in Switzerland and Germany, she became acquainted with different styles of yoga. Kimi teaches in a dynamic style, which embraces aspects of Vinyasa Yoga. Alongside the wisdom and teachings of Yoga for health, healing and bodily well-being, is the emphasis of a conscious and deep breath. Kimi teaches in German and English by request.

18.30 to 20.30

Yin Yoga

Yin Yoga

Yin Yoga is a complementary yoga practice to the more dynamic and invigorating yoga styles. In Yin Yoga, floor postures are held passively for several minutes in order to access a safe and positive 'stress' on the deep layers of connective tissue in the body (especially around joints, in the lower back and along the spine).
Yin Yoga nurtures energetic balance, relaxes us closer to the skeleton and opens the subtle energy channels to let energy (chi, prana, etc.) flow freely again. This leads us to experience a profound sense of inner calm, which allows us to sit in meditation more peacefully.
This practice is appropriate for students of all levels, especially recommended for Ashtanga and Vinyasa Flow Yoga practitioners.

Frank Schmid

Frank Schmid

Frank started growing in the Swiss Alps, then Zurich, New York and San Francisco. He lived in Vancouver, Canada, for 10 years. He received his Yoga teacher training from Ifat Erez in Canada and at the Sivananda Ashram in Kerala, India, and studied Yin Yoga with Paul Grilley.
Frank is looking forward to show you the amazing journey of Yoga. His daily practice reflects in his classes which he leads with a strong sense for detail, individual safety and fun. For those who take his classes, it is a quiet lesson in self-exploration, opening up body and soul to the accept and work through the practice, which at times mirrors the challenges of life. Frank is teaching in German and English. He lives in Zurich, at times with his two kids.

20.00 to 21.30

Slow Vinyasa mit Chanting und Meditation

Slow Vinyasa mit Chanting und Meditation

In this late evening class we combine gentle Vinyasa Yoga with chanting and meditation. The class has a calm and meditative character and we keep taking time to be still and feel the effect of the practice. Gentle flowing Vinyasa exercises are preparing body and mind to then acess more subtle levels of awareness with Om-chanting. Meditation is happening. The Gayatri Mantra and Mantras for the energy points in the body (Chakras) are also part of the class. Movement, the vibration of your voice, the extended exhale and the concentration will bring your mind in a calm, present and relaxed state.
This class is open for all levels. No singing experience is required (everybody can chant!).

Adrian Wirth

Adrian Wirth

After completing his studies in Environmental Science at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich, Adrian lived for one year in Vancouver, Canada. It was there he was first introduced to Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga and Vipassana Meditation in 2002. In the following years Adrian's Yoga practice consisted in the regular practice of the Primary Series. Due to deep experiences with Vipassana meditation and with teacher plants, spirituality and self-transformation began to take a more important role in Adrian's life. This led him to travel to India, where he spent one year teaching Tibetan monks chemistry and biology, practicing asana on the roof of the Buddhist monastery, and diving deeper into eastern spiritual teachings. Currently his main focus is with Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Meditation. Adrian completed his yoga teacher training with Remo Rittiner in Zurich. Adrian's classes follow the tradition of T. Krishnamacharya, and are tailored to the student's needs. Dynamic Vinyasa Flow yoga, as well as gentle Ayur Yoga, fit perfectly well into his teaching repertoire. He is using elements like chanting, Yoga-Nidra or simple visualisations in his classes. With his scientific background, he understands well to build bridges between the old yogic wisdom and our modern worldview. Adrian teaches in German and English. He lives with his wife and son in Zurich. For more information please see www.oshadi-yoga.ch

Fabrikstrasse

09.30 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.

Frank Schmid

Frank Schmid

12.00 to 13.00

Lunch Flow

Lunch Flow

Andrés Gensheimer

Andrés Gensheimer

After completing his training as a graphic designer, Andrés came in contact with dance for the first time. After his education in dance pedagogics (BA) in Vienna, his love for dance and movement further lead him to Amsterdam, where he continued his training at the SNDO (School for New Dance Development). To complement his dance training, he would practice yoga and he was immediately thrilled by the positive effect it had on his body, his mind and his entire life. Through yoga, Andrés finds contentment, inner peace and trust to cope with the chaotic dance of life. In 2011, he decided to deepen his passion for yoga and teaching by completing the 200 hour teacher training at AIRYOGA. He teaches a strong and dynamic Vinyasa yoga. Naturally, dance inspires his harmonious flow style. He creates a relaxed yet alert space, within which the Asana practice and the body can be explored and experienced. Andrés' classes typically include a creative flow of movement, a highly developed sense for detail and the state of „flow“ on a mental-emotional level, which allows for recovery, strength and stillness. He teaches in German.

18.00 to 20.00

Ashtanga Mysore Style

Ashtanga Mysore Style

Chiara Castellan

Chiara Castellan

Chiara is born and raised in Zürich and studied architecture at the ETH there. She has been practicing and studying Yoga since 1995 and teaching since 2006. Chiara is an authorized Level 2 Ashtanga Yoga Teacher. Yearly she is traveling to India to practice with her Teacher R. Sharath Jois at the Krishna Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute -http://kpjayi.org/ - in Mysore. She also had the unique opportunity to assist him in his daily classes. At the Sanskrit University she regularly further her studies in Yoga Philosophy, Chanting and Sanskrit. On her path Chiara met eminent Yogis from the entire world who inspired her and taught her much. In 2006 she completed the 200-hour Yoga Alliance teacher training in Zurich and in the following year the advanced teacher training in Iyengar Yoga. This wisdom flows into her Ashtanga Yoga teaching. Chiara leads her classes in English and German.
-> Online-Video-Class with Chiara

18.15 to 19.45

Hatha Yoga

Hatha Yoga

Stefania Maria Bernet

Stefania Maria Bernet

Stefania came into contact with meditation and pranayama already in her childhood, thanks to her first teacher Selvarajan Yesudian. Years later, during her education at drama school, she became acquainted with the physical aspect of Yoga. With Bikram Yoga, Stefania first experienced a regular disciplined Asana practice. It was ,love at first breath’. Inspired by the powerful potential of this sequence, Stefania completed her teacher training at Bikram Yoga College of India. She went on to teach in different places around the world: Hawaii, the American West Coast, Spain and Switzerland. Later she studied to become a Medical Yoga Coach at the German Medical School in Berlin, and attended numerous immersions with her long-standing Hatha Yoga teachers Stephen Thomas and Noah McKenna. Stefania completed a 200-hour Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training with Carol Murphy and further education in Pranayama and meditation with Shri O.P. Tiwari in the Kaivalyadhama lineage.
Stefania values healthy alignment of the body, as well as a heartfelt and kind inner attitude. „Guided by an open heart and a curious mind, we playfully explore the boarders between softness and intensity - this is my yoga.”
Stefania leads her classes in German and English.

20.00 to 21.15

Pranayama & Meditation

Pranayama & Meditation

Pranayama is a central practice in the traditional Hatha Yoga system. It uses the breath, balancing of subtle energy patterns, energetic cleansing, and locks (Bandhas). This technique is used as a therapeutic/healing practice and for spirit development. It is also a gateway into the deep states of concentration and meditation.
This class is presented in its traditional format, directly from a lineage that dates back generations. It provides a steady, safe opening for students and gives stability and clarity in the physical and mental realms.
It is recommended that students have some experience in Yoga Asana and/or seated Meditation practice before beginning pranayama.

Francis Steiner

Francis Steiner

Francis was born and raised in Zurich. After his studies in civil engineering, he lived abroad for several years where, in 2012, he discovered Yoga as balance to the professional life. In 2016 he completed the 200-hour Yoga Alliance Teacher Training at AIRYOGA under the direction of Stephen Thomas. Francis’ practice and teaching is dynamic and powerful and yet emphasizing exploration of the subtle inner landscape. To him, Asana, Pranayama and Meditation are a means to personal wellbeing and to connect to the essence of the self. Francis teaches his classes in English.

20.15 to 21.30

Anusara Yoga (BASIC)

Anusara Yoga (BASIC)

The word Anusara means "to be in the flow of grace". Anusara Yoga is based on Hatha Yoga and combines powerful biomechanical principles of body alignment with a deep spiritual understanding of yoga. Anusara Yoga is also well suited for yoga beginners, because on the one hand each posture is announced with great precision, on the other hand, the high intensity of the exercises at a moderate pace makes it possible to quickly experience the full benefits of the yoga practice.

Karin Rüger

Karin Rüger

Karin has lived on four different continents over the past two decades; today she lives with her family near Biel. Her Yoga began precisely when she was 'secretly' yearning for something 'new' in her life, when she realized she was no longer content with her usual worldly experiences, sensual pleasures and her material success. It was at this time she was introduced to yoga, quite suddenly and intensively and became aware of the incredible effects of yoga. Due to her different areas of training, Karin is registered or licensed with Yoga Alliance (E-RYT 500), Anusara School of Hatha Yoga, Yoga for the Special Child®, LLC and as professional member of Yoga Schweiz. She instructs Teacher Trainings on both the RYT 200 and RYT 500 levels in Biel/Bienne, with a strong focus on the branches of Raja Yoga. Foremost, Karin is a student treading the path with sincerety and celebrates the power and order of the Highest. Her teachings root in that what she knows and what she experiences. She teaches in German and English. For more information please also see http://www.yogassva.com

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