Yogaschool Amsterdam

Beginners

What: Our Beginners classes are all about ‘doing doing doing’. Under the guidance of certified yoga teachers, you will learn to perform the basic postures in a safe manner. You will learn and practice standing postures and you will be introduced to props and cyclical learning. Cyclical learning means that you repeatedly do the same exercises, each time lit from a different angle.

For whom: Our Beginners classes are intended for anyone who is starting with (Iyengar) yoga and for anyone with yoga experience who needs to master the basic exercises even better. You become more stable and gain stamina. For everyone, whether you are young or old, flexible or rigid, fit or not. Working with a fever will delay your recovery, so stay home and stay out sick.

When: Wednesday 6 pm; Saturday 11 am

Lesson duration: 75 minutes per lesson. The front door opens 15 minutes before – and closes irrevocably at the start of the lesson.

How often: For the desired result, we recommend choosing a fixed time in the week and doing it every week. 

Result: Students often experience these yoga classes as a refreshing change in their working week. You go back to the essence of yoga. As a result, you will feel better about yourself through more stability and flexibility in your body.

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General

What: In our General classes we work with basic postures and advanced Asanas, according to the monthly recurring pattern whereby in week 1 Standing Asanas, week 2 Forward Bends, week 3 Back Bends, Various other Asanas and the last seven days of the month Restorative Asanas or Pranayama. Here you see the typical skill of a certified Iyengar yoga teacher: multitasking and providing alternatives when necessary, such as menstruation/pregnancy, but also injuries or chronic pain.

Who it’s for: Our General classes are intended for anyone who has ideally followed weekly Iyengar yoga classes for 6 months. Are you new to Iyengar yoga, but have you already done yoga? Then the General lesson is most suitable. You can also consider taking the Beginners class if you want to get to know us and the Iyengar method. Please contact your teacher who will help you choose, if you’re interested in following more classes per week or when you have serious physical limitations or injuries.

When: Monday 10:00 am and 6:30 pm ; Tuesday 6:45 pm Wednesday 7:45 pm; Friday 10:00 am; Saturday 9:00 am; Sunday 9:30 am.

Lesson duration: 90 minutes. The front door opens 15 minutes before – and closes irrevocably at the start of the lesson.

How often: Once or twice, for the desired result, we recommend choosing a fixed time in the week and doing it every week.

Result: Students often experience these yoga classes as a refreshing change in their working week. You go back to the essence of yoga. As a result, you will feel better about yourself through more stability and flexibility in your body.

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Prop up

What: In the “Prop up” class you learn in a safe way and under guidance from a certified yoga teacher, how certain asanas and props best help you to live with – or recover from illness or injury. You immerse yourself in Iyengar yoga and discover the origin of this yoga teaching that has been developed to better deal with physical complaints and recover from them where possible.

For whom: This class is suitable if you have been discharged from our Yoga therapy or if you have followed Iyengar yoga classes for at least six months and you are physically or mentally overtired. This lesson is also suitable if you are pregnant and want to learn how to adjust the asanas to your needs with more attention for your child. Are you sick or seriously injured? Then ask if a Yoga Therapy class is appropriate. However, for all our classes, you can only participate if you are fever-free.

When: Tuesday 10:00 am

Lesson duration: 90 minutes. The front door opens 15 minutes before – and closes irrevocably at the start of the lesson.

How often: For the best recovery, take this class once a week and practice on the days you don’t have class.

Results: After this class, you will feel more comfortable in your own skin and you will know which adjustments in the asanas are necessary for you and your recovery to benefit optimally, during the classes and when you practice yourself.

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Pranayama

What: Pranayama means: “the path of the life energy”. Where the practice of Asana aligns the body, observing and cultivating our breath can lead our energy towards a good direction.
You can join if you have at least one year of regular Iyengar yoga experience. 
Please arrive on time and if possible with your yoga clothes on.

For whom: Our Pranayama class is for you if you have at least one year of Iyengar yoga experience. Do ask your teacher when you hesitate this class is suitable for you.
We ask you not to come if you have symptoms of disease or a fever.

When: Friday 4:45 pm

Lesson duration: 75 min. The front door opens 15 minutes before – and closes irrevocably at the start of the lesson.

How often: We advise you to come every week to this class

Result: The result of this Pranayama class is that you gain mental peace by regulating the breath.

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Advanced

What: Our Level 3 yoga classes are Iyengar yoga classes at the highest level. You can independently do Salamba Sirsasana and Salamba Sarvangasana and Urdva Dhanurasana and other strong backbends. You also know the different sitting postures such as Virasana and Padmasana. You feel comfortable in your own practice and practice independently at least twice a week. You read the book “Light on Yoga” or another book by BKS Iyengar or Geeta Iyengar and are familiar with the Sanskrit names of asanas and certain philosophical concepts.

For whom: To be able to follow these classes, you must have followed intensive Iyengar yoga classes for at least 2 years. You can handle the level, you identify blockages, know what to do, and keep challenging yourself in this. Individually and in the group. Are you injured or ill and are you unsure whether you can participate? Then ask us for advice. Do you have a fever? Then our urgent advice is to get under the wool as soon as possible because you cannot participate in any class with a fever.

When: Wednesday 08:45 am

Lesson duration: 120 min. The front door opens 15 minutes before – and closes irrevocably at the start of the lesson.

How often: At this level you do your yoga every day. This means regularly following the lessons alternated with independent practice.

Result: If you follow this class, Iyengar yoga has become your lifestyle. You learn to look inward better and to be open to yourself and to others. You learn to see more and more clearly what is really important to you and what you no longer need and then let it go. You will become more and more interested in yoga philosophy and learn to actively use your yoga knowledge and experience when you need it so that you remain balanced with more peace and space every day.