My Hatha-Vinyasa classes aim to create stability: physically, mentally & emotionally. All levels are welcome and I invite you to be challenged. We work on a strong foundation and according to your own level you will explore variations to put on top. Of course there will be plenty of opportunities to play around with arm balances, inversions, backbends and deep hip openers.

Irene Aronstein will guide us through a special themed Yin session accompanied by music. Yin Yoga is very tranquil, focused on going inward as well as on softening the body. We relax our muscles and focus on our breathing.

During the retreat we will explore different types of breathwork: Inner Axis, Pranayama as part of the Yoga classes and Wim Hof Method. Inner Axis is an interdisciplinary system developed by Max Strom. The method utilises breathwork, breath-based movements (from Yoga, Qi Gong & Sufi practices) and mindfulness to deal directly with stress, anxiety and sleeplessness. Wim Hof Method is a powerful way of breathing to boost the body.

Besides a full practice I will provide you with a theoretical foundation on how to understand & improve the mobility of the spine. Focus on Strength & Flexibility: creating awareness in the smaller, more subtle muscle groups related to the different segments of the spine. Prepare your body to release tension and to create length in the anterior line (front side) of the body and to learn the proper selection of muscle groups responsible for mobility. The awareness created by this practice increases your mobility, while still breathing properly and using less effort in order to accomplish advanced Asanas with ease.

By the time we reach adulthood we have so many rules for our life. By our upbringing, education, society, social groups.. Art has no rules, it’s pure freedom. Experience how the simplicity of Art can bring you back to the purest expression of yourself. The innate creativity most of us lost after childhood. Be inspired by what is already within you!

with Quérine van der Weijde

Irene Aronstein will combine the heart-opening power of ceremonial cacao with the connecting and grounding power of Yin Yoga and music. Ceremonial cacao (not to be confused with chocolate) is a very potent plant medicine which has a strong effect on the cardio-vascular system. Cacao is rich in theobromine, which translates to “food of the Gods”. Cacao ceremonies are usually focused on the heart space, on cultivating connection with oneself and with others. This is best understood by the experience itself, which is truly nourishing, grounding, soothing and just hmmm delicious!

with Yasemin Vollmond

with Irene Aronstein