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Healing Sounds with Désirée Dell’Amore
Experience again the magical powers of sound and immerse yourself in the world of healing sounds on Friday evening, January 31, 2025.
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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 two Saturdays: February 8 and March 1, 2025.
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Yin Yoga – An Immersive Expansion with Frank Schmid
Expand and elevate your yoga with this 32-hour Yin Yoga intensive course in a live format from January 30, to February 2, and February 27, to March 2, 2025.
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Focus on Shoulders and Neck – A Yoga Workshop with Claudia Garati
Tension in the shoulder and neck area – who hasn’t experienced it? In this workshop on Saturday, February 1, 2025, you will regain a sense of well-being in this area of your body through yoga exercises suitable for everyday use.
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Enjoy a unique sound bath and immerse yourself in the world of healing sounds. A journey into the depths of sound and to yourself.
Désirée’s harp, her voice, Tibetan singing bowls and other instruments balance your nervous system and bring inner peace. At the same time, you experience the invigorating and energizing effects of the sounds. Flowing, sparkling, pulsating…
Delightfully leave everyday life behind you and indulge in pure relaxation, regeneration and a deep meditative experience.
DATE
Friday, January 31, 2025
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
LOCATION
AIRYOGA, Fabrikstrasse 10 in 8005 Zurich
ARTIST
Désirée Dell’Amore
LANGUAGE
English
COST
CHF 70.-
INFO
The number of participants is limited.
Please note the reservation and cancelation policy for workshops at AIRYOGA.
For any questions, please contact zuerich@airyoga.com
The ‘Shakti Shuttlez’ invite you and your friends to their next uplifting Kirtan and Mantra singing at AIRYOGA. Everybody who enjoys singing, dancing or quietly listening is warmly welcome to join this special Kirtan evening.
Kirtan is ‘call and response chanting’ from the Indian ‘devotional traditions’. You listen to a line and you repeat it. Relax your rational mind and open your heart through singing.
The tone of your own voice, the singing of the whole group and the sound of the instruments connect you to something very ancient: Singing together is one of the oldest human practices.
We take the liberty to interpret Kirtan and Mantra in a modern, global way. It’s about creating a space where all people can sing together, simple and free from the heart. We are part of a modern, global Bhakti Yoga movement, which presents the invocation of the Divine in an undogmatic way across traditions, so that everybody can find a connection to it.
The ‘Shakti Shuttlez’ are an offspring-project from Dave Stringer’s Kirtan flight school. Maureen, Tony und Adrian and sometimes some guest musicians are looking forward to singing with you.
DATE
Saturday, February 8, 2025
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Door opens at 5:30 pm
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Saturday, March 1, 2025
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Door opens at 6:30 pm
LOCATION
AIRYOGA, Fabrikstrasse 10 (4th floor) in 8005 Zurich
PERFORMER
‘Shakti Shuttlez’
COST
Entrance is free.
A minimum of CHF 20.- donation per person is recommended.
INFO
Everybody who enjoys singing, dancing or quietly listening is warmly welcome.
For further questions please e-mail to adrian@oshadi-yoga.ch
Our 32-hour Yin Yoga intensive training is designed for yoga practitioners who want to deepen their understanding and practice with Yin Yoga, as well as for yoga teachers, therapists or bodyworkers who are looking to broaden their treatment or teaching repertoire.
In a personal and direct way, this course will offer the knowledge, skills and confidence to practice Yin Yoga effectively and safely or to pass on the calming and restorative effects of Yin Yoga to others.
We will focus closely on the practice and integrate the theory in order to understand it immediately and perceptibly.
DATES
Thursday, January 30, and February 27, 2025 from 12:45 pm to 4:45 pm
Friday, January 31, and February 28, 2025 from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Saturday, February 1, and March 1, 2025 from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Sunday, February 2, and March 2, 2025 from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm
LOCATION
AIRYOGA, Fabrikstrasse 10 in 8005 Zurich
TEACHER
Frank Schmid
LANGUAGE
German
COST
CHF 790.- (32 hours total), incl. manual in German
CHF 750.- Early Bird offer, valid until October 31, 2024
INFO
The course is bookable only as a whole program.
Space is limited.
Please note the reservation and cancelation policy for workshops at AIRYOGA.
For any questions, please contact zuerich@airyoga.com
Spending too much time in front of a screen, stress, lack of time, or even unfavorable sleeping positions can make the neck stiff. Muscle pain, tension headaches, and feelings of exhaustion can be the result.
Discover the transformative power of mindful movement in this yoga workshop. Designed to ease tension, this session focuses on gentle movements and stretches that help release built-up stress in the neck and shoulders. Learn techniques to enhance awareness of your body’s posture, achieving correct alignment for lasting comfort on and off the mat.
Through a tailor-made yoga practice, we’ll explore how breath and relaxation amplify the effects of movement, fostering a deeper sense of ease. Whether you’re managing daily discomfort or seeking proactive care, this workshop offers practical tools to help you feel lighter and more balanced.
Join Claudia and experience how yogic movement, restorative poses and yoga nidra help not just the body, but the mind too. Reclaim your freedom of motion and leave feeling refreshed, relaxed, and revitalized.
DATE
Saturday, February 1, 2025
2:30 pm to 5:30 pm
LOCATION
AIRYOGA, Fabrikstrasse 10 in 8005 Zurich
TEACHER
Claudia Garati
LANGUAGE
English
COST
CHF 90.-
INFO
The workshop is perfect for yoga students of all levels and styles.
Space is limited.
Please note the reservation and cancelation policy for workshops at AIRYOGA.
For any questions, please contact zuerich@airyoga.com
Pranayama is a fundamental aspect of yoga and more than just breathing exercises—it is the gateway to your inner world, balancing you on all levels.
During this weekend workshop, we will dive deep into the practice and science of breath control. Together, we will explore classical Pranayama techniques, recent influences, and the anatomical and philosophical background of breathing.
Embark on this journey to nourish your body and open your mind to deeper perception. All you need is curiosity and the willingness to look within.
This workshop is designed for yoga teachers looking to deepen their knowledge as well as for enthusiasts who want to develop a mindful and well-founded breathing practice.
DATES
Saturday, March 1, 2025
2:30 pm to 5:30 pm – Workshop
Sunday, March 2, 2025
8:00 am to 10:00 am – Practice Session
12:45 pm to 3:45 pm – Workshop
LOCATION
AIRYOGA, Fabrikstrasse 10 in 8005 Zurich
TEACHER
Sascha Delberg
LANGUAGE
German
COST
Entire workshop (8 hours total): CHF 210.-
Saturday and Sunday afternoon (3 hours each): CHF 90.- each
Practice session on Sunday morning (2 hours): CHF 50.-
INFO
Space is limited.
Please note the reservation and cancelation policy for workshops at AIRYOGA.
For any questions, please contact zuerich@airyoga.com
“As deeper the insight as more the boundary between the in- and outside is fading and all that stays left is life that plays and dances with itself.”
Fred von Allmen
We all face different challenges in life, and various events shape and define our existence. The demands of modern life can sometimes be overwhelming. Yoga is a path to liberation, inviting us to lift the veils of rejection, confusion, and attachment and to free ourselves from mental and emotional entanglements. The power of Yoga originates from the deep insight into the emptiness of all mental phenomena (maya) and is the universal source of joy and happiness.
This immersion is an opportunity to deepen the practice on all levels and aims towards seeing through the veils of the relative reality in order to pierce the absolute truth within us. The practice enhances our wisdom and capacity to oscillate diligently between the dual world with all our requirements and the non-dual essence of simple pure being.
Chanting, yoga asanas in a playful Vinyasa Flow style, guided and silent meditations, breathing exercises, and contemplative questions shape the shared mornings on the mat.
This immersion is aimed at yogis and yoginis who have been practicing regularly for at least three years.
DATES
Monday, March 3, through Thursday, March 6, 2025
each from 8:30 am to 11:30 am
LOCATION
AIRYOGA, Fabrikstrasse 10 in 8005 Zurich
TEACHER
Manuela Peverelli
LANGUAGE
Swiss German
COST
CHF 270.- (12 hours total)
INFO
The immersion can only be booked as an entire package.
Space is limited.
Please note the reservation and cancelation policy for workshops at AIRYOGA.
For any questions, please contact zuerich@airyoga.com
Yoga therapy focuses on the interaction between body, breath and mind, diet and lifestyle.
In this workshop, we will practice a therapeutic yoga program with Susanna, focusing on the lower back and hips through breathing exercises, visualizations and physical exercises.
Finally, Nadja will take you on a shamanic drumming journey into a new reality. By surrendering to the rhythm of the drum, we experience a strong connection with the Earth. This gives us the opportunity to get in touch with our inner worlds and find answers to our questions.
This workshop is for everyone, no prior knowledge is needed.
DATE
Saturday, March 8, 2025
2:30 pm to 5:30 pm, including a short break
LOCATION
AIRYOGA, Fabrikstrasse 10 in 8005 Zurich
TEACHERS
Susanna Lorenzini and Nadja Hediger
LANGUAGE
German
COST
CHF 90.-
INFO
After the workshop, the participants will receive the practiced yoga therapy program as a hand-out.
Space is limited.
Please note the reservation and cancelation policy for workshops at AIRYOGA.
For any questions, please contact zuerich@airyoga.com
This workshop is a balanced blend of foundational and advanced postures, offering you a chance to refine your skills, enhance body awareness, and experience deeper aspects of yoga.
Expect an all-around practice that covers intermediate to advanced forward and backward bending asanas, arm balances, and alignment techniques. You will also explore breathing techniques, aimed at synchronizing your breath with movement to achieve a more meditative state.
This workshop will help you break through any blockages, expanding your ability to move into more challenging asanas. You will have the chance to work on the postures of your choice.
Ankit’s approach ensures personalized adjustments and alignment tips that cater to your body’s unique needs, ensuring a safe and empowering experience for all participants.
DATE
Sunday, March 9, 2025
12:30 pm to 3:30 pm
LOCATION
AIRYOGA, Fabrikstrasse 10 in 8005 Zurich
TEACHER
Ankit Kokil
LANGUAGE
English
COST
CHF 90.-
INFO
This workshop is suited best for intermediate and advanced yoga practitioners, for teachers and teacher trainees.
Participants will receive an asana guide for personal practice, which is included in the price.
Space is limited.
Please note the reservation and cancelation policy for workshops at AIRYOGA.
For any questions, please contact zuerich@airyoga.com
The key to continued health is the same as key to healthy aging: it lies in the fascia, which is the medium by which the body maintains and rejuvenates itself.
Although the yogis did not have the language or science of fascia at hand, the whole project of the hatha yogis, as inspired by the philosophy of Prana in the Upanishads and tantric philosophy, centered around the health of the fascia, and removing ‘blocks’ to the flow of Prana through the nadis.
This flow of consciousness through the nadis contained within the fascia is key to healthy functioning on all levels, as well as the body’s capacity to renew itself and reduce inflammatory conditions that come with age. Understood in this way, hatha yoga is about ‘fascial fitness’ in a very broad way.
In this 20-hour training we’ll explore fascial fitness and healthy aging in yogic terms, and in a practical way that brings new clarity and focus to your practice.
Each day will include guided asana practice, which will touch upon the themes of the day, as well as ending the day with different approaches to Yoga Nidra, highlighting its benefits as part of yoga practice.
DATES
Thursday, March 20, 2025
9:00 to 11:45 am and 1:45 to 5:00 pm
Friday, March 21, 2025
9:00 to 11:45 am and 1:45 to 5:00 pm
Saturday, March 22, 2025
2:30 to 6:00 pm
Sunday, March 23, 2025
12:30 to 5:00 pm
LOCATION
AIRYOGA, Fabrikstrasse 10 in 8005 Zurich
TEACHER
Doug Keller
LANGUAGE
English
COST
Entire training (20 hours total): CHF 550.- / Early bird offer until December 31, 2024: CHF 500.-
Thursday morning and Friday morning (2.75 hours each): CHF 80.- each
Thursday afternoon and Friday afternoon (3.25 hours each): CHF 95.- each
Saturday (3.5 hours): CHF 105.-
Sunday (4.5 hours): CHF 130.-
INFO
The training is recommended for yoga teachers and inquiring students.
It can be booked as an entire 4-day program or for single sessions.
Participants in the entire training will receive a manual.
Space is limited.
Please note the reservation and cancelation policy for workshops at AIRYOGA.
For any questions, please contact zuerich@airyoga.com
Yin Yoga offers a profound way to nourish, circulate, and harmonize the vital energy of our body, energy, and mind. For years, the Yin Yoga narrative has centered on the idea that stimulating specific planes of fascia positively influences the flow of energy (Qi) through key energy channels. But what if we expanded that perspective?
This Yin Yoga intensive introduces an updated, holistic approach to understanding how Yin Yoga cultivates and harmonizes energy. Rather than focusing solely on stimulating specific channels, we will explore how Yin Yoga—alongside complementary practices like Yang forms of movement, breathwork, and meditation—nurtures all the energetic elements of holistic health. We will examine how Yin Yoga influences each element at a holistic level, one by one, and then synthesize it all to understand how the practice of Yin Yoga creates a synergistic effect, influencing all elements simultaneously. In Chinese Medicine, the Five Elements—Water, Wood, Fire, Earth, and Metal—represent dynamic forces and dimensions of our being. Instead of isolating one element at a time, this intensive will illuminate how a well-rounded Yin Yoga practice harmonizes, nurtures, and balances all five elements, creating a more integrated sense of vitality and well-being.
To get the most out of this intensive it is suggested to attend all sessions.
DATES
Thu, 27 March 2025: 8.45 – 11.45 am & 1.30 – 5 pm (6.5hrs): Water
Fri, 28 March 2025: 8.45 – 11.45 am & 1.30 – 5 pm (6.5hrs): Wood + Fire
Sat, 29 March 2025: 2.30 – 6 pm (3.5hrs): Earth
Sun, 30 March 2025: 12.30 – 4 pm (3.5hrs): Metal
LOCATION
AIRYOGA, Fabrikstrasse 10 in 8005 Zürich
TEACHER
Josh Summers
LANGUAGE
English
COST
Complete course (20hrs): CHF 550
Thu, 27 March 2025: 8.45 – 11.45 am & 1.30 – 5 pm (6.5hrs): CHF 190.-
Fri, 28 March 2025: 8.45 – 11.45 am & 1.30 – 5 pm (6.5hrs): CHF 190.-
Sat, 29 March 2025: 2.30 – 6 pm (3.5hrs): 105.-
Sun, 30 March 2025: 12.30 – 4 pm (3.5hrs): 105.-
INFO
The number of participants is limited.
Please note the reservation and cancelation policy for workshops at AIRYOGA.
For any questions, please contact zuerich@airyoga.com
Yoga Nidra – „the sleep of the yogi“ – originates in the yoga traditions of the Himalaya. Swami Satyananda Saraswati from the Bihar School of Yoga in India and Swami Rama, who founded the Himalayan Institute, have both systematized such a practice.
The origin of Yoga Nidra is a Tantric practice called Nyasa, which means “to place“. The awareness is placed in the body in different ways. Yoga Nidra is a highly efficient method of deep relaxation that helps us to completely relax and regenerate on a physical, mental and emotional level. At the same time it is vitalizing and gently invigorating, the mind becomes fresh and clear.
This technique is suitable for everyone and it is very simple. It’s ideal for all the “high performance people” among us who are constantly under pressure; they will draw great benefit.
However, the original and true purpose is a spiritual one: This practice allows you deep insights in the nature of your consciousness. Ultimately, Yoga Nidra is consciously experienced deep sleep, where the awareness is “sinking” into formless stillness and spaciousness. Thereby the intensity of the influence of karmic tendencies (vasanas or samskaras, old imprints) on our mind will get milder and milder. At some point these mental tendencies will dissolve: Ultimate freedom!
DATE
Sunday, March 30, 2025
12:30 pm to 4:00 pm
LOCATION
AIRYOGA, Fabrikstrasse 10 in 8005 Zurich
TEACHER
Adrian Wirth
LANGUAGE
German
COST
CHF 90.-
INFO
Workshop participants, who wish to continue their Yoga Nidra practice at home, get free Yoga Nidra recordings.
The number of participants is limited.
Please note the reservation and cancelation policy for workshops at AIRYOGA.
For questions, please contact zuerich@airyoga.com
This weekend is ideal as a deepening experience of yoga on the inner, mental level. With the accelerated breathing rhythm you will enter a non-ordinary state of consciousness were you will have the opportunity to experience yourself with a soft, open heart, experience a sense of coming home and unity. You will also learn a lot about the functioning of your mind, emotions and ego. These deep experiences may trigger the start of a transformation-process towards wholeness.
No previous experience in yoga is needed, but openness and a little bit of courage are necessary for this deep journey!
DATE
Saturday, April 5, 2025
2:30 pm to 6:30 pm (Part 1)
Sunday, April 6, 2025
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm (Part 2)
LOCATION
AIRYOGA, Fabrikstrasse 10 in 8005 Zurich
TEACHERS
Adrian Wirth and Guido Lenz
COST
CHF 90.- per session
CHF 160.- for both sessions
LANGUAGE
German (English translation if necessary).
INFO
For any questions on the breathing sessions, please email to adrian@oshadi-yoga.ch
Participation is limited. Priority is given to those participants who book both sessions.
Please note the reservation and cancelation policy for workshops at AIRYOGA.
For further questions, please contact zuerich@airyoga.com
Step into a space that is designed for you to safely dive deep within yourself, to heal any wounds life has left you with and to tend to scars of struggles you’ve overcome under the professional guidance of Max.
The focus is to reconnect with yourself on a deep level and to reconcile with events in the past, to explore your direction in life and to learn techniques that will help you immediately to manage stress, exhaustion, anxiety and depression.
This course is open to people from all levels of fitness and walks of life suffering from stress or exhaustion. It is also very useful for medical practitioners, therapists, and yoga teachers who want to incorporate Max’ method into their healing repertoire.
No previous experience is necessary. Please bring writing materials.
DATE
Friday, April 25, 2025
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Saturday, April 26, 2025
12:30 pm to 7:30 pm (incl. 1 hour break)
Sunday, April 27, 2025
12:30 pm to 6:30 pm (incl. 1 hour break)
LOCATION
AIRYOGA, Fabrikstrasse 10 in 8005 Zurich
TEACHER
Max Strom
LANGUAGE
English
COST
CHF 590.- (15 hours total)
INFO
The course can only be booked as a whole.
For interested participants Max can offer YACEP. Please contact jennifer@maxstrom.com
Space is limited to 30 students max.
Please note the reservation and cancelation policy for workshops at AIRYOGA.
For any questions, please contact zuerich@airyoga.com
Désirée Dell’Amore is an experienced harpist from Italy. In addition to a broad classical repertoire, she plays Celtic harp music and is constantly searching for new ways of expression. Her music is influenced by various cultures and spans the boundaries between jazz, classical, pop and folk with ease, sophistication and elegance.
Désirée’s great interest in sound, healing and relaxation has led her to expand her activities. In addition to playing the harp at concerts, festivals, events and ceremonies she has been a certified relaxation coach since 2019 combining various methods into a new synthesis in her ‘Healing Sounds’.
Find out more on Désirée and her projects at https://www.desireedellamore.com/
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6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Course content
History and philosophy of Yin Yoga:
- Origins and development
- Core philosophical concepts and their application in practice
Anatomy and physiology:
- Skeletal variations and their relevance to Yin Yoga
- Understanding connective tissue: fascia, tendons and ligaments
- Safe alignment and injury prevention
The energetic body:
- Introduction to the concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
- Meridians and the Flow of Chi in Yin Yoga
- Balancing the energetic body through Yin Yoga postures
Teaching methodology:
- Setting the atmosphere and holding the space, effective and minimal communication
- Designing and sequencing Yin Yoga classes
- Use of tools and modifications for different needs
- Developing a personal teaching style
Course Objectives
- Understand the principles and the philosophical background of Yin Yoga
- Deepen your knowledge of anatomy and physiology in the context of Yin Yoga
- Feel and understand the energetic aspects and effects of Yin Yoga (meridians and chi flow)
- Learn the basic Yin Yoga postures
- Develop your personal Yin Yoga practice
- Consolidate your teaching methodology and the careful structure of Yin Yoga classes
Prerequisites for participation
- At least 6 months of regular yoga practice
- Sincere interest in deepening the knowledge and teaching of Yin Yoga
Please bring
- Comfortable clothing
- Notebook and pen
- Open-mindedness and a willingness to learn
Frank Schmid was trained in Yin Yoga by Paul Grilley, and has been practicing and teaching Yin Yoga in open classes, workshops, seminars and retreats since 2010.
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Claudia Garati grew up in Switzerland but always liked to see the world. Some twenty years ago she first experienced Hatha Yoga and was completely intrigued and under its spell. After moving to New York in 2005 she started her yogic adventure… During the following two years she finished her 500-hour Yoga Alliance Teacher Training with YogaWorks in New York (current level: E-RYT500® and YACEP®).
She deepened her knowledge with teachers such as Alan Finger, Mark Whitwell, Bridget Shields as well as Sara Tirner (Restorative Yoga) in order to be able to teach a yoga tailor-made to the individual. During her second stay in Asia (2016-2019) she discovered Universal Yoga with Andrey Lappa and Yoga Nidra with Uma Dinsmore-Tuli. She is a registered ‘Certified Yogalehrerin YCH’ as well as ‘Komplementär Therapeutin Methode Yoga Therapie’.
Yoga means both statics and dynamics, which are energetically in balance. In her classes Claudia focuses on proper, individual alignment to guarantee both safety and freedom in body and mind. Her aim as a teacher is to allow students to find their breath and consequently become present in each asana and in the moment, i.e. bringing the benefits of yoga on the mat and into everyone’s life.
To find out more please visit her website www.well-at-work.ch
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This workshop will offer:
- In-depth theory and practice of classical Pranayama exercises
- Explorative breathing exercises for self-experience
- Practice sequences adapted to your needs
- Explanatory models and practical tips for teaching
Session 1: Saturday, March 1, 2025 from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm – Workshop
- Key insights about breath
- Fundamentals of breathing and its effects on body and mind
- Self-exploration exercises and basic breathing techniques
- Reflection
Session 2: Sunday, March 2, 2025 from 8:00 am to 10:00 am – Practice
- Integration of breath into a dynamic movement practice
- Balancing opposites
- Breath focus tailored to individual needs
Session 3: Sunday, March 2, 2025 from 12:45 pm to 3:45 pm – Workshop
- Anatomical and philosophical background
- Bandhas (energy control)
- Variations and progression of classical Pranayama techniques
- Explanatory models
- Practice sequences
Through yoga, Sascha Delberg has found a path he deeply trusts, one that nourishes, soothes, and challenges him on many levels. This path supports his self-reflection, grows with him, and continuously evolves.
He feels fortunate to have learned from many respected teachers over an extended period, and to have assisted some of them. He has been a long-time student of Richard Freeman and Mary Taylor, who, at the right time, satisfied his hunger for a deeper understanding of yoga and nurtured it for over a decade.
Sascha studied pranayama personally with various teachers, including O.P. Tiwari, Paul Dallaghan and Richard Freeman. His understanding has grown through his own practice and teaching others. Pranayama leaves him with a calm and contented mind and a sense of clarity.
He is deeply inspired by his meditation teachers Stephen Batchelor and Martine Batchelor, who have helped him gain a better perspective on his inner workings. Over the past 20 years, he has attended numerous meditation retreats across various traditions, some lasting up to a month.
Since 2017, he has immersed himself in yoga therapy and continues to draw inspiration from Doug Keller, whose approach has enriched his teaching.
Sascha’s classes combine Ashtanga elements with a deep focus on breath, therapeutic techniques, and a good dose of humor. His passion comes alive in Mysore-style sessions, where he supports students individually and guides them on their unique yoga journeys.
Together with his wife Romana, Sascha co-directs the Yogawerkstatt in Vienna. He teaches in yoga teacher trainings and workshops locally and internationally. After more than 20 years, his joy in teaching yoga is stronger than ever – a testament to the fulfillment yoga brings as both a practice and a way of life.
For more information please also visit https://www.yogawerkstatt.at
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In 2002, Manuela Peverelli got in touch with Yoga for the first time and was immediately fascinated by the art of embodied presence.
She grew up in Zurich, where she completed her first teacher training in 2008. She then lived in Asia for some years, where she fully dedicated her time to the study of Yoga. In 2012, Zurich became her home base again and she spent the winter months in Asia to deepen her own practice and teach retreats. Silent times in Vipassana and Metta retreats as well as time in Yoga ashrams were equally important to her.
In 2023, she completed a three-year education in Buddhist Psychotherapy in Germany. She is still a searcher and continues to be a grateful student.
Manuela’s teaching is joyful and powerful, and at the same time a journey into non-conceptual and boundless awareness.
Since 2020, she lives in the south-west of France, together with her partner Marc and her son Tao. They lead a small retreat center for mindfulness, ecology and spirituality. She is teaching in various Yoga Teacher Trainings in Zurich and offers retreats and workshops in Switzerland and Europe.
For more information, please visit www.karmacircus.com
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“Yoga therapy shall motivate you to take more responsibility for your physical and mental health.”
Susanna Lorenzini
After the workshop, you will receive the practiced yoga therapy programs in written form to take home with you. This allows you to experience and deepen the effects through regular practice.
Shamanic drumming grounds and centers you and can create a state of trance. Your rational thinking will fade into the background so that the other areas of your being can progress.
Susanna Lorenzini worked in the health and travel business, before she discovered Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga in Fuerteventura in 1997. She proceeded to take a two months intensive teacher training with Nancy Gilgoff in Maui.
From 1999 to 2005, Susanna was teaching yoga with Bruno Dietziker in Zurich. She continued her studies with Lino Miele, Luisa Sears, Sharon Gannon and David Life 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 further training with Doug Keller.
It is with great care that Susanna includes her therapeutic approach into 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). Susanna teaches at AIRYOGA in Zurich for 20 years. Since 2007, she has been a member of IAYT (International Association of Yoga Therapists) and of the Swiss Yoga Association Health Insurance.
Nadja Hediger is a yoga teacher and Esalen massage therapist.
She co-founded nandalayoga in Zurich in 2003 and has been running the atelier am fluss in Rüti since 2017. She leads yoga classes, retreats and drumming circles.
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The workshop is structured into a 30-minute Warm-Up, 30 minutes Hands-On Adjustments (personalized feedback and adjustments to improve alignment and deepen postures) and a 2-hour Asana Practice.
Ankit will provide personalized variations and modifications to cater to participantsof all levels, ensuring a safe and supportive environment.
During this workshop you will
- learn fundamental principles and receive special tips to unleash your body’s true potential
- learn precise body alignment and understand the approach to each specific asana while preventing injuries
- delve into advanced variations of forward folds, backward bending poses and balancing postures helping you push your boundaries and reach new levels of flexibility and strength
- dive into the importance of breath, and discover how synchronized breath and movement can create a harmonious and invigorating practice
- understand the importance of balance between strength and flexibility to prevent injuries and maintain a healthy practice
- gain valuable insights and tips on how to integrate this practice into your daily routine, enhancing your overall well-being
Ankit Kokil is a highly skilled and passionate yoga teacher from India, with over 17 years of dedicated personal practice and 6 years of teaching experience across India and Europe. Specializing in Hatha Yoga, he has developed a profound connection with traditional yoga, combining his expertise with a modern teaching approach to create an enriching experience for his students.
In 2009, Ankit represented India at the 18th World Yoga Conference held in Rome, Italy, showcasing his advanced knowledge and dedication to the global yoga community. His journey as a teacher is marked by continuous learning, having completed his 600-hour teacher training under Yog Shiromani Dr. Gopal Ji in New Delhi, further enriching his practice and ability to teach with depth and authenticity.
Ankit’s teaching philosophy is rooted in the traditional teacher-student dynamic,
emphasizing the importance of creating a nurturing and supportive environment for growth. He is known for his ability to simplify complex concepts and demystify advanced yoga postures, making his classes accessible to students of all levels. His approachable teaching style, combined with his deep knowledge, has earned him a reputation as an effective and relatable instructor.
In his classes, Ankit goes beyond the physical aspect of yoga, incorporating mindfulness, breathwork, and relaxation techniques to ensure a holistic experience. His workshops and sessions focus on developing both the body and the mind, helping students tap into their true potential while ensuring safety and alignment.
Join Ankit on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ankitkokil/
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The schedule:
Thursday, March 20, 2025
from 9:00 am to 11:45 am: The Primacy of the Joints, and Keys to Forward Bending and Backbending
from 1:45 pm to 5:00 pm: ‘Spirals’ Provide Resilience in Our Joints
Friday, March 21, 2025
from 9:00 am to 11:45 am: Fundamental Keys to The Shoulders
from 1:45 pm to 5:00 pm: The Shoulders, Neck, and Mudra – Keys to Deeper Breath Work
Saturday, March 22, 2025
from 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm: The ‘Madhya’ or Center in Asana and Breath
Sunday, March 23, 2025
from 12:30 pm to 5:00 pm: Whole Health: Bandha, Mudra, Breath, and Well-Being
The training will focus on:
- Fundamental principles of fascial fitness and how it is enhanced through asana practice, using ‘myofascial maps’ for understanding the body, asana, and sequencing.
- The vital role of our joints as the keys to muscular strength and flexibility, with emphasis upon maintaining the health of our joints.
- The relationship between breath and movement, especially in connection with fascial fitness and equilibrium in the nervous system. This will include a practical understanding of the role of bandha and mudra in breath and pranayama.
See detailed content of each session here.
Doug Keller has been teaching workshops and trainings in the therapeutic applications of yoga for a decade, and is known not only for his effectiveness in communicating this ever-evolving approach in these trainings, but also for his extensive writing on the topic in magazines, journals and his two-volume work on ‘Yoga As Therapy.’
He is also, in addition to his traveling and teaching, a Distinguished Professor at the Maryland University of Integrative Health in their Master’s Degree program in Yoga Therapy. This program is state-approved and accredited for granting a Master’s degree in this field, and is fully accredited by the International Association of Yoga Therapists.
For more information please also check out Doug’s website www.doyoga.com
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This workshop is open to everyone, whether you are completely new to Yin Yoga or an experienced teacher seeking a fresh perspective to enhance your teaching. Regardless of your background, you’ll gain tools and insights to deepen your understanding of Yin Yoga and its holistic impact. By the end of this immersive experience, you will feel empowered and inspired, armed with an updated, holistic model for your personal practice and teaching. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of how Yin Yoga supports not only physical health but also the energetic and emotional harmony that sustains a balanced and vibrant life.
With a professional background in Oriental Medicine and a personal passion for the dharma, Josh fell in love with Yin Yoga as a beautiful synthesis of Yoga, Chinese Medicine and Dharma. Josh Summers hosts the Everyday Sublime Podcast and teaches workshops and trainings internationally.
Thu, 27 March 2025: 8.45 – 11.45 am & 1.30 – 5 pm (6.5hrs): Water
On the first day of this intensive, Josh will give an in-depth introduction to the Five Elements Theory and Yin Yoga, focusing on the element of water in terms of how we cleanse our bodies, circulate our energy and navigate the many fears of uncertainty in life.
Fri, 28 March 2025: 8.45 – 11.45 am & 1.30 – 5 pm (6.5hrs): Wood + Fire
On the second day, Josh will explore the elements of Wood and Fire in the practice of Yin Yoga, looking at how these elements relate to healthy boundaries with ourselves and others, as well as deeper inspiration and creativity in our lives.
Sat, 29 March 2025: 2.30 – 6 pm (3.5hrs): Earth
During this afternoon, Josh will explore the element of Earth and how Yin Yoga supports grounded connection, stabilizing nourishment and an antidote to anxiety.
Sun, 30 March 2025: 12.30 – 4 pm (3.5hrs): Metal
On the last day, Josh will explore the element of metal, emphasizing the cultivation of awareness of how all the elements work together in a synergistic way.
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Swami Satyananda says it perfectly:
“Regardless of whether you think a lot or not at all, tension will accumulate.
Regardless of whether you do physically demanding work or you don’t work at all, tension will accumulate.
Regardless of whether you sleep too much or not at all, tension will accumulate.
Regardless of whether you eat heavy food which is rich in protein, rich in carbohydrates, or whether you eat a purely vegetarian diet, you will accumulate tension.
These tensions will gather on the various layers of the human being. They accumulate in the muscular, emotional and mental system.”
With a regular Yoga Nidra practice these tensions are tackled on all levels and slowly dissolve. This effect will be experienced already after a short while of regular practice!
The Yoga Nidra session mainly consists in lying in Savasana on our back. First the teacher mindfully guides us through our body. Depending on the method, a series of inner, mental “journeys” follow: breath awareness and visualizations that bring us further into more subtle levels of mind. Ultimately we sink into Yoga Nidra: Stillness and spacious awareness without conscious content.
If practiced regularly, Yoga Nidra is a source of health, strength, inspiration and joy.
In this workshop, we will practice two different sessions of Yoga Nidra where Adrian combines elements from both traditions (Swami Satyananda and Swami Rama). There will be enough time for preparation and follow-up and for Q&A after the session. A mindful Asanas-Flow and relaxing chanting are also part of the workshop schedule.
The workshop is open for everyone. No yoga experience is required.
It is ideal for those who attend the regular Yoga Nidra classes at AIRYOGA as well as for people who wish to receive further information and a diligent introduction to this method.
Ever since his graduating from ETH Zürich (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology) in environmental sciences, Adrian Wirth has been increasingly drawn to researching the relevance of the human mind when it comes to overall health. His work is equally influenced by scientific insights as it is by personal experiences in the fields of yoga, buddhist meditation and shamanic traditions. Adrian has completed his yoga teacher training with Remo Rittiner in Zurich. For several years now, he has been teaching public classes and workshops at AIRYOGA.
For more information please also check his website www.oshadi-yoga.ch
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Both afternoons include a powerful Breathwork session / Breathing Meditation. In the first afternoon after a careful preparation, you lie in savasana with an accelerated breathing rhythm, listening to evocative music and you will enter a non-ordinary state of consciousness. This state activates the natural inner healing process of the psyche and of the body. During the night, in between the two sessions, the experience can sink deeper into your system.
In the second session we will do a breath-meditation in a seated posture, followed by a gentle exercise from Yoga Nidra, breathing through the Chakras. Depending on the mood, we will practice a few gentle asana and chant a Mantra. There will be enough time to answer questions and sharing the experience.
This workshop is recommended for those interested in deep inner healing work and in exploring deeper levels of body, mind and soul. For a deeper process we recommend both sessions, it’s possible however to just come for one afternoon.
This intensive Breathwork weekend has been offered by AIRYOGA since 2011 regularly twice a year and for many it has become a milestone in the course of the year.
Guido and Adrian know each other since 2004 and share many experiences in the yogic and shamanic world.
Guido Lenz has over 30 years of experience in accompanying people into different states of consciousness, where the self- healing powers get activated. For more than 35 years he has been working as an organic wine farmer closely interlinked with nature and for all that time he has been “walking” on a Native American Ceremonial path. This taught him how to open a healing space, how to hold it and how to navigate in it together. On this path Guido has guided thousands of people through such breathing sessions. He has developed his own style, which derives from “Rebirthing”.
After his masters in Environmental studies at the ETH Zürich, Adrian Wirth increasingly studied the importance of a person’s mind and psyche for the health of the individual. His knowledge of the natural sciences flow into his work, as well as personal experience from yoga, Buddhist meditation and from shamanic traditions.
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In this 3-day course, you will experience and learn the how and why of Max’s techniques on:
- The interconnection of the emotions with the mind and body
- Connection, Vulnerability, Isolation, Intimacy
- Crisis as an Axis of Transformation
- Emotional Healing
- Lifespan tools, writing and discussion
- Evolutionary Breathing Patterns specific to:
- alleviate anxiety
- overcome states of exhaustion
- improve sleep
- improve grief
- alleviate depression
- refocusing and relaxing at work
The added value to this in-person course is that besides the personal journey you’ll be on, experiencing this work as a group creates a supportive community. You are not alone.
Max Strom is a renowned speaker, author, and breathwork teacher. He has spent over 30 years teaching emotional healing and transformation through his Breathe to Heal method. This approach alleviates anxiety and sleep issues, fostering profound personal and relational changes.
His four TEDx Talks, including the viral Breathe to Heal talk, have captivated global audiences, while his books There is No App for Happiness and A Life Worth Breathing continue to inspire worldwide. With a third book coming soon, Max’s work extends beyond the page through in-person courses, livestream workshops, and online content.
Explore Max’s teachings at www.maxstrom.com
His TEDx talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Lb5L-VEm34
His lecture Learn to Breathe (8 min): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGZFdKxOzmw&ab_channel=MaxStrom
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Friday, April 25, through Sunday, April 27, 2025
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Teacher Trainings
You want to dive deeper into yoga? You want to inspire more people for yoga and accompany them as a yoga teacher on their spiritual path of development? AIRYOGA is the right partner for this: Since 2005 AIRYOGA is a registered Yoga Alliance School (RYS 200- & 500-hour level) and one of the leading training center for yoga instructors in Switzerland.
Nationally and internationally, AIRYOGA trainings enjoy an excellent reputation. Our 250-hour Yoga Teacher Training and the continuing 300-hour Advanced Teacher Training (ATT+300) educate you comprehensively in the entire spectrum of yoga traditions and certify you according to the globally accepted standards of the American Yoga Alliance®.
AIRYOGA offers also a wide range of more specialized trainings to further develop your personal practice, deepen your knowledge and pass on your know-how in a competent and practical way. Our instructors are yoga teachers of international reputation with specific specialties and many years of experience.
Every year, many future yoga teachers place their trust in us. We thank you for allowing us to accompany you on this important part of your yoga journey.
200-hour Yoga Teacher Training 2025 at AIRYOGA in Zurich
AIRYOGA is offering a 200-hour yoga teacher training immediately after the summer holidays. The 6-month training in the Hatha yoga tradition is led by the renowned yoga teacher and teacher trainer Michael Hamilton and is accredited by the Yoga Alliance®.
The course is suitable for experienced and dedicated students of yoga who wish to deepen and refine their knowledge. In nine modules, the program provides the foundation for further study and teaching.
The training covers 195 live classroom hours of 60 minutes each. In addition, students can expect at least 30 hours of online/video review and self-directed study.
200-hour Yoga Teacher Training 2024
Starting in fall 2024, AIRYOGA Zurich will be offering a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training under the guidance of Michael Hamilton. The training will be taught in line with the tradition of Hatha Yoga and has been accredited by the American Yoga Alliance®.
The course is appropriate for experienced and dedicated students of Yoga who wish to deepen and refine their knowledge. In eight modules, the program provides the foundation required for further study and teaching.
The training covers 185 live classroom hours of 60 minutes each. In addition, students can expect at least 30 hours of online/video review and self-directed study.
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The 200-hour AIRYOGA Teacher Training 2025 will begin on Friday morning, 29 August 2025 and end on Sunday afternoon, 22 February 2026.
All classes will be held at the AIRYOGA studio in Zürich.
Our faculty of highly qualified and experienced teachers will lead the training:
Michael Hamilton (Director): Asana, Anatomy, Teaching Methodology, Yoga Philosophy
Stephen Thomas: Asana, Pranayama, Teaching Methodology
Christina Eggenschwiler: Anatomy and Physiology, Prevention
Simon Park: Asana, Sequencing
Manuela Peverelli: Meditation, Personal Development, Asana
Michele Loew: Yoga Nidra
Sabine Glück: Meditation, Personal Development, Asana
The following subjects and topics form the curriculum:
- Dynamic and restorative Asana (alignment, modifications, use of props, adjustments)
- Physical and subtle Anatomy and Physiology
- Pranayama, Kriya, Mudras
- Mantra
- Meditation and Personal Development
- Intro Yoga Nidra
- History of classic and modern Yoga
- Intro Yoga Philosophy
- Teaching methodology and didactics
- Practicum: Teaching, observing, sequencing and assisting
Dates of the 200h YTT modules:
- Module 1 – Friday, 29 August to Sunday, 31 August 2025
- Module 2 – Thursday, 18 September to Sunday, 21 September 2025
- Module 3 – Friday, 3 October to Sunday, 5 October 2025
- Module 4 – Thursday, 23 October to Sunday, 26 October 2025
- Module 5 (Intensive week) – Monday, 24 November to Sunday, 30 November 2025
- Module 6 – Friday, 12 December to Sunday, 14 December 2025
- Module 7 – Friday, 9 January to Sunday, 11 January 2026
- Module 8 – Friday, 30 January to Sunday, 1 February 2026
- Module 9 – Friday, 20 February to Sunday, 22 February 2026
Class times
Module 1 – 4, 6 and 8:
- Fridays from 8.15/8.30 am to 5.15 pm
- Saturdays from 2.30 pm to 6.00 pm
- Sundays from 7.30 am to 5.00 pm
- 2 to 2.5 hours lunch break
Module 5 (intensive week):
- Wednesday and Saturday: afternoon only
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Sunday: all day until 5.15 pm
- 2 to 2.5 hours lunch break
Module 7 (5-day module):
- Wednesday – Sunday: from 7.30/8.30 am to 5.15 pm
- 2 to 2.5 hours lunch break
Module 9:
- Fridays from 8.15/8.30 am to 5.15 pm
- Saturdays from 8.00 pm to 6.00 pm
- Sundays from 7.30 am to 3.00 pm
- 2 to 2.5 hours lunch break
Course rate
The rate for the 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training 2025 is:
- CHF 4’450.- for applications prior to February 28, 2025 (Early Bird offer)
- CHF 4’750.- for applications as of March 1, 2025 (regular price)
The course fee includes all online material and an extensive written course manual.
Not included is the cost for further reading material (recommended books).
For any questions, please contact dagmar@airyoga.ch
Application
To apply for the 200-hour Teacher Training 2025 please use this Form (German only).
Closing date is July 18, 2025.
We encourage you to apply early!
Prerequisites for attending the 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training
This training is demanding on a physical and psychological level. The schedule requires participants to immerse themselves in yoga. Applicants should be sincerely interested and committed to the study of yoga.
Further requirements:
- a regular yoga practice of a minimum of two years
- solid knowledge in both German and English (no translations are offered)
- good mental and physical health
Karma Yoga spots
AIRYOGA offers up to two Karma Yoga spots with a 50% discount on the training fee to any participant who is suited to this assignment and who cannot afford this training at full price. Assistance involves approx. 1-2 extra hours of helping out at the studio per training day.
To apply for the Karma Yoga spots please add your letter of motivation to your application form.
Other terms and conditions
- The applications will be reviewed on a first come, first served basis.
- AIRYOGA (Michael Hamilton or Stephen Thomas) will decide who is admitted to the course after assessing the application. Candidates that are not already regular students with Michael or Stephen are invited to a test class and a post class interview.
- The course requires a minimum of 16 participants to take place. It accepts a maximum of 32 participants (plus possibly persons making up missed hours from the previous course). Additional applicants will be put on the wait-list.
- The training will be taught in English or German, depending on the teacher.
- The teachers are composing their respective manual chapter in the teaching language.
- In order to graduate, trainees are required to have attended a minimum of 90% of all classroom hours and passed the written exam as well as a practical exam. Graduates are entitled to register as ‘RYT 200’ with the American Yoga Alliance®.
Michael Hamilton (Director)
Asana, Anatomy, Teaching Methodology, Yoga Philosophy
Michael is a meditation and yoga practitioner as well as a transpersonal therapist. The discovery of Buddhism in his twenties brought about dramatic life changes resulting in his departure from the West to the East and long years of studies in yoga and Buddhism in Asia. After discovering Satipatthana meditation with its direct application of mindfulness to progressive stages of development, he began to study in short- and long-term retreat formats with Sayday U Vivekananda. His approach combines modern methods developed in psychology with the skillful means developed in ancient Buddhist teachings on wisdom, in order to better facilitate development and healing in individuals and small groups. He is deeply grateful to all those that have helped and guided him on his path, particularly Daido Roshi for his acts of kindness, Vivekanada and Baddhamanika for their endless patience, Richard Freeman and Mary Taylor for their insights into approaching practice, Doug Keller for therapeutic body awareness and Wolfgang Erhard and Lama Lhündrup for awakening the Bodhisattva spirit within. www.michaelhamiltonyoga.com
Michael teaches in English.
Stephen Thomas
Asana, Pranayama, Teaching Methodology
StStephen is an experienced Yoga teacher and practitioner. He leads Teacher Trainings, Workshops and Immersions across Asia and Europe. His teaching is deeply rooted in the traditional Yoga practices of Asana, Pranayama and Meditation. His philosophical background is influenced by studies in the Classical systems of Yoga Philosophy as well as Tibetan Buddhism. Stephen is also a direct student of O.P. Tiwari of Kaivalyadham, India – a master in the science of Pranayama and Ayurveda. He combines that with over 20 years of study in Alignment and Therapeutic-based Asana, Ayurveda, Philosophy. Stephen teaches classes and workshops at AIRYOGA in Zurich and his own studio, SVARUPA in Bern. He is a father of two and dedicates his time to family life, writing and researching Yoga. He also works one-on-one with many students and helps to mentor teachers in the community. https://svarupa.com
Stephen teaches in English.
Christina Eggenschwiler
Anatomy, Physiology, Prevention
Christina has a decade of teaching experience. As a lecturer for functional anatomy and physiology she is involved in various teacher training courses in Switzerland and abroad. She gained her professional knowledge during her training as a yoga teacher at Yoga Medicine, at Anatomy Trains in Motion, in spiral dynamics and in various specializations (CAS sports and movement therapy, Pilates, health promotion, injury prevention, pain therapy, etc.). With a Masters’ degree in Sports Science, she has a comprehensive understanding of movement. She imparts the theory with clarity and many application examples and the practice with exciting self-awareness techniques. www.the-yugen.com
Christina teaches in German.
Simon Park
Asana, Sequencing
Simon began his Yoga practice with Shiva Rea at Yoga Works in Santa Monica in 1995 in the Ashtanga Vinyasa tradition. His studies in Ashtanga continued with Maty Ezraty and Richard Freeman. Additionally, he is a long-time student of senior Iyengar teacher Joan White and Dharma Mittra (traditional Hatha and Raja Yoga). Furthermore, a deep interest in bodywork, particularly traditional Thai Massage, has informed the way he teaches students and teachers. Simon is currently based in Munich and leads teacher trainings, workshops and retreats globally. www.liquidflowyoga.com
Simon teaches in English.
Manuela Peverelli
Meditation, Personal Development, Asana (Sadhana)
In 2002, Manuela got in touch with Yoga for the first time and was immediately fascinated by the art of embodied presence. She grew up in Zurich, where she completed her first teacher training in 2008. She then lived in Asia for some years, where she fully dedicated her time to the study of Yoga. In 2012, Zurich became her home base again and she spent the winter months in Asia to deepen her own practice and teach retreats. Silent times in Vipassana and Metta retreats as well as time in Yoga ashrams were equally important to her. She recently completed a three-year education in Buddhist Psychotherapy in Germany. Manuela is still a searcher and continues to be a grateful student. Manuela’s teaching is joyful and powerful, and at the same time a journey into non-conceptual and boundless awareness. Since 2020, Manuela lives in the south-west of France, together with her partner Marc and her son Tao. They lead a small retreat center for mindfulness, ecology and spirituality. She is teaching in yoga teacher trainings in Zurich and offers retreats and workshops all over Europe. www.karmacircus.com
Manuela teaches in German.
Michele Loew
Yoga Nidra
Michele is an international yoga teacher and practitioner of Hatha and Vajrayana Yogas. Since 1999 she has built community spaces dedicated to the practice of yoga and spirituality. She is the founder of The Yoga Space in Portland, Oregon, and well as the Vajra Yoga School of Comparative Buddhist & Indic Yoga studies she teaches alongside Robert A.F. Thurman for Tibet House US. In 2019 she began Clearlight Yoga, her school focusing on Yoga Nidra and the Sleep and Dream Yoga practices of the Himalayan masters. She is known as a teacher’s teacher, and her yoga schools have been respected by students worldwide for teaching lineage- based yoga focusing on the deeper philosophical & esoteric aspects of the practice, while bringing in cutting edge modern science & kinesiology into the practice of asana, pranayama, and meditation. She serves on the board of directors of Tibet House US and is devoted to supporting His Holiness The Dalai Lama’s mission, as well as preserving Tibetan Culture and Dharma. You can find her often in New York sharing yoga at Tibet House or upstate at Menla Mountain Retreat. She leads retreats and workshops internationally with an altruistic intention to serve and inspire all to discover their enlightened nature. Instagram @micheleloew
www.micheleloew.com, www.theyogaspace.com
Michele teaches in English.
Sabine Glück
Asana (Sadhana), Meditation, Personal Development
Sabine studied Psychology at the University of Zurich. These years formed the beginning of dedicated exploration of what it means to be an embodied, human being. What possibilities do we have to curate our lifes in ways leading towards true love, freedom and wholeness admits this wonderful and challenging life? Intensive study of Yoga and the Buddhadharma structured her life in the last 15 years. The continuous exploration in daily life as well as intensive retreat times enrich and influence her life in wonderful ways and affirm over and over the intention to dedicate her time to uncover intuitive wisdom and compassion, celebrate the aliveness and gratefully honor each moment. Sabine offers MBSR and meditation courses since 2017 and supports people on their individual path towards embodied awareness and wholesome and joyful curation of their life. A three-year education in Buddhist Psychotherapy in Germany enriches and influences the way she teaches and supports groups and individuals. www.sabineglueck.com
Sabine teaches in German.
The 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Zurich from AIRYOGA will start on Friday morning of October 11th, 2024 and end on Sunday evening of June 1st, 2025. All classes will be offered at AIRYOGA, Fabrikstrasse 10 in 8005 Zurich.
Teachers of the 200 YTT
Michael Hamilton (Director): Asana, Anatomy, Teaching Methodology, Yoga Philosophy
Stephen Thomas: Asana, Pranayama, Teaching Methodology
Christina Eggenschwiler: Anatomy and Physiology, Prevention
Manuela Peverelli: Meditation, Personal Development, Asana
Sabine Glück: Meditation, Personal Development, Yoga Nidra
Evelyn Hunger: Ayurveda foundations, Ayurveda related Sadhana.
Topics include:
- Dynamic and restorative Asana (alignment, modifications, use of props, adjustments)
- Physical and subtle Anatomy and Physiology
- Pranayama, Kriya, Mudras
- Mantra
- Meditation and Personal Development
- Intro Yoga Nidra
- History of classic and modern Yoga
- Intro Yoga Philosophy
- Ayurveda foundations
- Teaching methodology and didactics
- Practicum: Teaching, observing, sequencing and assisting
Dates of the 200h YTT modules:
- Module 1 – Friday, October 11, to Sunday, October 13, 2024
- Module 2 – Friday, November 22, to Sunday, November 24, 2024
- Module 3 – Friday, December 13, to Sunday, December 15, 2024
- Module 4 – Friday,January 10, to Sunday, January 12, 2025
- Module 5 (intensive week) – Monday, February 17, to Sunday, February 23, 2025
- Module 6 – Friday, March 14, to Sunday, March 16, 2025
- Module 7 (Easter) – Thursday, April 17, to Monday, April 21, 2025
- Module 8 (Pentecost) – Thursday, May 29, to Sunday, June 1, 2025
Class times
Module 1-4, 6:
- Fridays from 8:30 am to 5:45 pm
- Saturdays from 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm
- Sundays from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm
- 2 to 2.5 hours lunch break
Module 5 (intensive week):
- Monday, Wednesday and Saturday: afternoons only
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday: full day until 5:45 pm
- 2 to 2.5 hours lunch break
Module 7 (Easter):
- Thursday and Saturday: afternoons only
- Friday, Sunday and Monday: full day from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm
- 1.5 hours lunch break
Module 8 (Pentecost):
- Thursday and Sunday from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm
- Friday from 8:30 am to 5:45 pm
- Saturday: afternoon only, from 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm 1.5 to 2.5 hours lunch break
Course rate
The rate for the 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training 2024 is:
- CHF 4’450.- for applications prior to March 31, 2024 (Early Bird offer)
- CHF 4’750.- for applications as of April 1, 2024 (regular price)
The course fee includes all online material and an extensive written course manual.
Not included is the cost for further reading material (recommended books).
For questions and other concerns please contact ausbildungen@airyoga.ch
Application
To apply for the 200-hour Teacher Training 2024 please use this Form (German only).
Closing date is on September 1, 2024.
Given the usually high demand, we recommend that you apply early!
Prerequisites for attending the 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training
This training is demanding on a physical and psychological level. The schedule requires participants to immerse themselves in yoga. Applicants should be sincerely interested and committed to the study of yoga.
Further requirements:
- a regular yoga practice of a minimum of two years
- solid knowledge in both German and English (no translations are offered)
- good mental and physical health
Karma Yoga spots
AIRYOGA offers two Karma Yoga spots with a 50% discount on the training fee to any participant who is suited to this assignment and who cannot afford this training at full price. Assistance involves approx. 1-2 extra hours of helping out at the studio per training day.
To apply for the Karma Yoga spots please add your letter of motivation to your application form.
Further terms
- The applications will be reviewed on a first come, first served basis.
- AIRYOGA (Michael Hamilton or Stephen Thomas) will decide who is admitted to the course after assessing the application. Candidates that are not already regular students with Michael or Stephen are invited to a test class and a post class interview.
- The course requires a minimum of 16 participants to take place. It accepts a maximum of 32 participants (plus possibly persons making up missed hours from the previous course). Additional applicants will be put on the wait-list.
- The training will be taught in English or German, depending on the teacher.
- The teachers are composing their respective manual chapter in the teaching language.
- In order to graduate, trainees are required to have attended a minimum of 90% of all classroom hours and passed the written exam as well as a practical exam. Graduates are entitled to register as ‘RYT 200’ with the American Yoga Alliance®.
Teachers of the 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training
Michael Hamilton (Director)
Asana, Anatomy, Teaching Methodology, Yoga Philosophy
Michael is a meditation and yoga practitioner as well as a transpersonal therapist. The discovery of Buddhism in his twenties brought about dramatic life changes resulting in his departure from the west to the east and long years of studies in yoga and Buddhism in Asia. After discovering satipatthana meditation with its direct application of mindfulness to progressive stages of development, he started studies in short- and long-term retreat formats with Sayday U Vivekananda.
His approach combines modern methods developed in psychology with the skillful means developed in ancient Buddhist teachings on wisdom, in order to better facilitate development and healing in individuals and small groups.
He is deeply grateful to all those that have helped and guided him on his path, particularly Daido Roshi for his acts of kindness, Vivekanada and Baddhamanika for their endless patience, Richard Freeman and Mary Taylor for their insights into approaching practice, Doug Keller for therapeutic body awareness and Wolfgang Erhard and Lama Lhündrup for awakening the Bodhisattva spirit within.
Michael lives with his wife Sabine Glück in Ticino, Switzerland.
For more information, please see www.michaelhamiltonyoga.com
Michael teaches in English.
Stephen Thomas
Asana, Pranayama, Teaching Methodology
Stephen is an experienced Yoga teacher and practitioner. He leads Teacher Trainings, Workshops and Immersions across Asia and Europe. His teaching is deeply rooted in the traditional Yoga practices of Asana, Pranayama and Meditation. His philosophical background is influenced by studies in the Classical systems of Yoga Philosophy as well as Tibetan Buddhism.
Stephen is also a direct student of O.P. Tiwari of Kaivalyadham, India – a master in the science of Pranayama and Ayurveda. He combines that with over 20 years of study in Alignment and Therapeutic-based Asana, Ayurveda, Philosophy.
Stephen teaches classes and workshops at AIRYOGA in Zurich and his own studio, SVARUPA in Bern. He is a father of two and dedicates his time to family life, writing and researching Yoga. He also works one-on-one with many students and helps to mentor teachers in the community.
For more information, please see https://svarupa.com
Stephen teaches in English.
Christina Eggenschwiler
Anatomy, Physiology, Prevention
Christina has a decade of teaching experience. As a lecturer for functional anatomy and physiology she is involved in various teacher training courses in Switzerland and abroad. She gained her professional knowledge during her training as a yoga teacher at Yoga Medicine, at Anatomy Trains in Motion, in spiral dynamics and in various specializations (CAS sports and movement therapy, Pilates, health promotion, injury prevention, pain therapy, etc.). With a Master’s degree in Sports Science she has a comprehensive understanding of movement. She imparts the theory with clarity and many application examples and the practice with exciting self-awareness techniques.
For more information, please see www.the-yugen.com
Christina teaches in German.
Manuela Peverelli
Meditation, Personal Development, Asana (Sadhana)
In 2002, Manuela got in touch with Yoga for the first time and was immediately fascinated by the art of embodied presence. She grew up in Zurich, where she completed her first teacher training in 2008. She then lived in Asia for some years, where she fully dedicated her time to the study of Yoga. In 2012, Zurich became her home base again and she spent the winter months in Asia to deepen her own practice and teach retreats. Silent times in Vipassana and Metta retreats as well as time in Yoga ashrams were equally important to her.
She recently completed a three-year education in Buddhist Psychotherapy in Germany. Manuela is still a searcher and continues to be a grateful student.
Manuela’s teaching is joyful and powerful, and at the same time a journey into non-conceptual and boundless awareness.
Since 2020, Manuela lives in the south-west of France, together with her partner Marc and her son Tao. They lead a small retreat center for mindfulness, ecology and spirituality. She is teaching in various Yoga Teacher Trainings in Zurich and offers retreats and workshops in different places in Switzerland and Europe.
For more information, please visit www.karmacircus.com
Manuela teaches in German.
Sabine Glück:
Asana (Sadhana), Meditation, Personal Development, Yoga Nidra
Sabine studied Psychology at the University of Zurich. These years formed the beginning of dedicated exploration of what it means to be an embodied, human being. What possibilities do we have to curate our lifes in ways leading towards true love, freedom and wholeness admits this wonderful and challenging life? Intensive study of Yoga and the Buddhadharma structured her life in the last 15 years. The continuous exploration in daily life as well as intensive retreat times enrich and influence her life in wonderful ways and affirm over and over the intention to dedicate her time to uncover intuitive wisdom and compassion, celebrate the aliveness and gratefully honor each moment.
Sabine offers MBSR (mindfulness based stress reduction) and meditation courses since 2017 and supports people on their individual path towards embodied awareness and wholesome and joyful curation of their life. A three-year education in Buddhist Psychotherapy in Germany enriches and influences the way she teaches and supports groups and individuals.
Sabine lives with her husband Michael Hamilton and their dog Juna in a remote valley in Ticino.
For more information, please visit www.sabineglueck.com
Sabine teaches in German.
Evelyn Hunger
Ayurveda Foundations, Ayurveda related Sadhana
On one of her frequent travels to India, Evelyn came into contact first with yoga and then with Ayurveda. She was so fascinated from that point on, that she immersed herself with the philosophical system and its practice. Yoga teacher trainings and retreats with Stephen Thomas as her teacher and mentor for many years, but also inputs from other teachers, as well as her daily personal practice, help Evelyn gain a deeper perspective and understanding, that she constantly integrates in her daily life, which helps her have an honest, empathic and enjoyable relationship with life.
Evelyn trained to become a certified Ayurveda Specialist at the European Academy for Ayurveda, and supplemented her studies with an internship over several months at an Ayurvedic clinic in South India. The knowledge from her profession as an emergency care nurse is an important link to work in a holistic way. In addition, Evelyn is deeply inspired by the Mahamudra practice of Tibetan Buddhism, which shapes her yoga practice and brings her fulfillment and joy in her daily life. Phases of intensive practice are just as important to her as to experience her mind clearly and to open her heart anew in each encounter even in the hectic emergency care routine.
To find out more on Evelyn also see www.yogaayus.ch
Evelyn teaches in German.
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Welcome to AIRYOGA: Yoga in Zurich
Here, you are at the right place to start with yoga in Zurich or deepen your yoga practice or get trained in an accredited teacher training. You can find inspiration in yoga workshops and retreats or learn how to experience more peace and serenity in your everyday life.
For 20 years AIRYOGA has been one of the leading yoga studios in Zurich and Switzerland.
With our experienced team of yoga teachers, we would like to introduce you to the diversity and power of yoga. We do this competently and with joy and passion.
Come by – we look forward to accompany you on your yoga journey.
Voices from the AIRYOGA community:
„AIRYOGA is a life changing place. Literally.“
„Thank your for paving a new way of life for me.“
„Durch gute und schlechte Zeiten haben mich die Yogastunden, aber vor allem die herzlichen Menschen getragen.“