Iyengar YogaSchool Amsterdam

buchenrieder (08.10.2017 18:03)
This is the nicest yoga-studio - bright, very clean, floor-heating, fully equipped with all the props for every body-shape and age. All the teachers there are very well trained, experienced and empathic. The owner Kristien van Reusel is also a fantastic teacher in the demanding Iyengar-Yoga-teachertraining.
During the classes there is a very open and accepting atmosphere there, no show-off at all. Try it out!

Laurie Villarreal (29.09.2017 18:51)
Not a welcoming, friendly, or energy-giving experience on my first visit there. I showed up to the Friday afternoon breathing class as I was seeking this specific kind of class and was met by the owner.

As I walked in the door and before a "hello and welcome to our studio," she pointed out that I was new and told me this class wasn't for me. I explained that I was new to the school but not yoga.

She then suggested I try some of the other beginner classes before doing this one as this one was focused on breathing. I told her that's exactly what I was looking for and that I was in fact not a beginner.

Then she challenged me by asking where I'd studied and with whom, as she informed me, she knew most Iyengar teachers in amsterdam. And I could not remember names of teachers.

So then she told me to try a Tuesday morning class with props. I informed her that I don't need props.

And this whole experience ended with her suggesting I sign up for a month and try out the classes and get to know the teachers before coming to this particular class. Apparently it's not open to new students of the school or if you're new, you need to bring a CV with experience and teachers.

It would have been helpful to know the prerequisites in advance but there was no clear note on the website. I only saw that I needed half a year of yoga experience. I have 20 years.

I felt judged upon walking in the door and there were a lot of assumptions about my experience and needs. I would have much appreciated a warm "welcome to the studio" and perhaps some friendly curiosity about my experience, needs and interests before the assumptions, and before telling me it's not for me. At least, that's what I'd expect from a yoga school. In the end, I was turned away and left feeling frustrated, drained, and disappointed. It was quite unfortunate as I'd come in need of a restorative, energy-giving class.

If this says anything about the rest of the yoga experience at this school... I believe in second chances and I might give this school another go, but for the moment I prefer a warmer welcome and start to my yoga experience.

Sarah Baron (11.08.2017 10:48)
What a great lesson last night! Really good sequences. I could literally feel my body opening and extending more and more as the lesson went on. The effect after was wonderful! I felt so happy, relaxed and de-stressed. Thanks Kristien.

Eugenia Birger (17.03.2017 11:33)
Coming to Amsterdam for one week, Iyengar YogaSchool was a wonderful home-away-from-home for me. The studio space is welcoming, generous and full of light. The teachers were professional and caring. Classes were outstanding in terms of teaching and atmosphere, and yet they felt very natural -- an effortless effort.

In addition to the regular classes, I also came to the 'free practice' time, where the studio is generously open for everyone to come and practice according to their needs. It was a wonderful opportunity for me to re-connect to myself, and to enjoy the light that yoga practice brings us. To the more experienced practitioners and to the teachers, I would highly recommend to try it out!

I would highly recommend this studio to everyone, beginners and professionals, and will certainly come back to it on my next trip to Amsterdam. Namaste!

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