Free Breathing Yoga

20/08/2025

Workshop - Intro to Ashtanga (inc. 1 week pass) 20/9

Been wanting to try Ashtanga yoga but haven’t known where to start? Confused by the term ‘Mysore style’ and don’t understand why classes seem to last for 3 hours? Maybe you think Ashtanga is only for advanced students?

If so then this is the workshop for you. Over 2 hours we’ll provide:
- background and history into the Ashtanga practice
- gentle introduction into sun salutations and standing poses
- first hand experience of Mysore style

Date: Saturday 20/09/2025
Time: 10-12h
Price: €50
Bonus: Includes: 1 week Intro pass (valid until 26/09/25)

11/08/2025

The early bird discount for Petri’s Berlin Workshop, runs until 31st August.

Petri Räisänsen | 13-16 February 2026 | FBAY Berlin
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Over 4 days, he’ll be sharing his years of teaching experience through Mysore sessions, led classes and a variety of workshops.

Find more information / registration details on our website:
https://www.freebreathingyoga.com/workshops-retreats or click the link in the bio.

08/08/2025

Petri Workshop - Early bird prices -

Following our original announcement, we’ve been amazed by the response we’ve received already. Even though the workshop is still some months away, so many of you have signed up. But that said, time keeps ticking.

30/07/2025

Free Breathing Ashtanga Yoga

Traditionally taught Mysore Style Ashtanga Yoga in the heart of Prenzlauer Berg, Berlin

Just come

12/07/2025

Back in 2017, I had the opportunity to teach in China for a few months. My second stint coincided with the boss teaching in Shanghai.

While I’ve never been a huge fan of doing a week of led primary (over the years, I’ve done more led primaries than you can shake a stick at), it seemed like an opportunity I couldn’t miss.

Each morning, I would race over to the venue after teaching and sneak in at the back (usually wedged between stacked chairs and sofas). Some weeks later, a kind young lady who had snapped this shot shared this with me on WeChat.

The boss and I never spoke that week, (to be fair we rarely spoke anyway as I was never one to seek his attention) but every morning I would get a look of acknowledgment and somewhat bemused smile. I always suspected he was confused by my presence there but the memory still brings a smile to my face.

Those who know me, know I don’t do Gurus. But I have to admit that Sharath’s presence is missed right now.

08/07/2025

It ain’t pretty….. that’s Bhairavasana….

(Turn the sound on and try singing along if you want that to make more sense) ;)

21/06/2025

So I wrote a new blog. You can read it here:

https://www.freebreathingyoga.com/post/just-vinyasa

or click on the link in the bio.

Enjoy.

Just vinyasa.

19/06/2025

So I wrote another little blog. I hope you enjoy.

The thread that weaves together the practiceI’ve always tried to adopt a balanced approach to life, to keep an open mind as far as possible. In a similar guise, I have always tried to adopt a balanced approach to the way I practice and moreover the way I teach.The practice of Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga...

17/06/2025

A massive thank you to Curro and Alberto . You have an amazing space and community in a beautiful location. Living the dream.

For anyone who is looking for a place to practice by a wonderful warm southern European beach, then we can’t recommend this place highly enough.

Until next time. 🙏

16/06/2025

I’m not entirely sure why it’s taken me so long to read this. Sometimes little things can fall down between the years.

At the same time, books like this come to you at exactly the right time. Thank you H.

Yoga Dharma by [the legendary] Hamish Hendry

Highly recommended.

10/06/2025

Petri Räisänsen | Ashtanga Yoga Workshop | 13-16 February 2026 | FBAY Berlin

We are delighted to be able to welcome world renowned Ashtanga teacher Petri Räisänen to Free Breathing Ashtanga Yoga in Berlin.
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Over 4 days, he’ll be sharing his years of teaching experience through Mysore sessions, led classes and a variety of workshops.

Find more information / registration details on our website:
https://www.freebreathingyoga.com/workshops-retreats or click the link in the bio.

09/06/2025

When someone speaks confidently, it’s in our nature to trust their words. Often this confidence is a sign of their knowledge, of wisdom, of understanding of a particular issue or topic.

But it also can simply be a sign that the speaker has learnt that speaking with authority and simplicity gets them attention, makes them more believable. This is normal, but it’s also how demagogues, populists and autocrats get to power.

The world we live in is complex and rarely is there a simple answer or a single rule. Be wary when someone speaks of right and wrong or correct / incorrect. This approach gives many a sense of calm, but it also gives up one’s agency.

Always question.