For advanced Iyengar yoga practitioners at Yogaschool Amsterdam 2025 – 2026

In Yogaschool Amsterdam there is room for the advanced Iyengar yoga practitioner as well as certified Iyengar yoga teachers (CIYT). In the regular class schedule, you find one Advanced class per week. We also offer space for your personal practice on Thursday mornings. Do you want more? There is!

If you express the desire to become an Iyengar yoga teacher, Kristien (Level 3 CIYT with 35 years of Iyengar yoga practice) will discuss with you whether you can be trained by her. This is possible if you have followed Iyengar yoga lessons for at least three years. Such a training lasts at least three years and Kristien will be your mentor. Because you work alone or in a small group, your trajectory can start at any time during the year. What is expected of you then?

• At least 3 times a week to the regular classes in the school. One of the three lessons must be a Beginners class, which you will quickly assist. If you don’t live in Amsterdam, we can make an arrangement about following lessons and assisting, possibly with video recordings and zoom connection.
• Set up a personal practice
• Read the books of the Iyengars
• Take theory classes and do homework assignments
• Take the Teachers class online from the mother institute in Pune with Kristien
• Take the in depth course, other advanced courses or YogAteliers
• Become a member of the BKS Iyengar Yoga Association Netherlands

“YOGATELIER” on Sunday is for advanced Iyengar yoga practitioners. If you want to work with others on the Level 1 and 2 syllabi and deepen your understanding under Kristien’s guidance, you can do so. Participants currently in training will be supported to practice teaching.
The YogAteliers in the 2025-2026 season will take place on Sundays in the hall or online.

Also inform yourself about the ‘In-depth course‘ in Utrecht where Hiske van der Meulen, Kerry Reinking, Nanda Peek and Kristien (dates to be confirmed: 10-11/01/’26 and 30-31/05/’26) each teach for four days.

Could I join? You can participate in all of the above activities if you have followed two years of regular Iyengar yoga classes. In Yogaschool Amsterdam we create an atmosphere where everyone can learn from and with each other. After all, you are primarily an Iyengar yoga practitioner. Thinking about becoming a teacher, or working towards the Level 2 exam? Request a meeting with Kristien to see if there’s room.