The Breathing Space

The Breathing Space In the heart of de Baarsjes at The Breathing Space we offer Ashtanga, Mysore and classical Vinyasa y
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We believe in honest traditional teaching methods that have stood the test of time. Our ambition is to encourage and support every student in their yoga practice as a path to self-discovery and self-empowerment. A practice that goes beyond the mat and beyond the physical. And just like yoga was passed on thousands of years ago, we respect and honour the long term relationship between teacher and student.

This September, Tracey Ingram and I are leading a week-long retreat on Portugal’s Atlantic coast.September 6–12 · Monte ...
28/05/2026

This September, Tracey Ingram and I are leading a week-long retreat on Portugal’s Atlantic coast.

September 6–12 · Monte Velho, Aljezur

Ashtanga mornings, Restorative afternoons, leisurely vegetarian meals, ocean air, space to breathe and just be. Tracey’s Restorative work is some of the most generous and skilled I’ve encountered — think personalized savasana setups and deeply supported rest.

No Ashtanga experience needed. Just a willingness to show up.

€1,200 – €1,700 depending on room type. All meals, all yoga, six nights included.

Spots are limited. Link in bio for the full details, or DM me with questions.
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The Listening Space is back this Sunday.Once a month we gather to reflect, share, and ask the questions that don’t alway...
16/04/2026

The Listening Space is back this Sunday.

Once a month we gather to reflect, share, and ask the questions that don’t always fit into a led or mysore class. It’s a space to explore yoga beyond the mat — the philosophy, the inner work, the things that keep showing up in your practice.

This month’s theme: What should your practice look like?

We’ll sit with questions like — how does practice take shape? How does it adapt over time? Does it need to look any particular way at all?

Bring your thoughts, your struggles, your lived experience. Or just come and listen.

Sunday April 19 · 12:45 · Free · Open to all
Sign up via the link in bio 🌿

09/04/2026

Every morning I make my way to The Breathing Space while de Baarsjes is still asleep. Souf is always first through the door — straight to his spot on the warm cork floor while I do the rounds: tea on, lights on, incense lit, kibble in his bowl. And then the only thing that really matters: coffee.

We’re ready when you are. Come practice with us — whether that’s Mysore in the early morning, a led class, or the much talked about Yoga Church on Sundays. Link in bio for the full schedule.

Intention isn’t always something we formally set.Often it’s already there—woven into the act of returning continually to...
30/01/2026

Intention isn’t always something we formally set.
Often it’s already there—woven into the act of returning continually to the breath.

In times when practice begins to feel habitual or disconnected, gently naming an intention can help us reorient. Not to fix anything, but to listen again and return to presence.

This Sunday at 12:45, we’ll explore intention in The Listening Space.

More reflections on the blog (🔗 in bio).

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This month’s theme in The Listening Space has been echoing through my own life in ways I didn’t expect. Studentship — th...
04/12/2025

This month’s theme in The Listening Space has been echoing through my own life in ways I didn’t expect. Studentship — the willingness to meet what arises with clarity, humility, and attention — has shown up for me not only in practice, but in the places where old patterns surface and relationships ask for deeper listening.

If these reflections resonate, you’re welcome to join us on Sunday as we explore On Being a Student.
🕊️ 12:30 at The Breathing Space.

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27/11/2025

Curious about the Yoga Study & Teacher Training?
Our free Q&A session is happening this Sunday, November 30 at 12:30, and you’re warmly invited. 💛
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How to join:
• Come for the Q&A only — completely free
• Or take the vinyasa class beforehand and stay after for the session
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If you can’t be there on Sunday, no worries at all — send me a DM and we’ll schedule a time to chat by phone or in person at the studio.
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This is a relaxed, low-pressure space to ask questions, get a feel for the training, and see whether this kind of yoga study is the right next step for you.
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Yoga Study & Teacher Training
Begins January 2026 at The Breathing Space
🔗 Sign up via the schedule link in bio

19/11/2025

Yoga begins with listening — to breath, to body, to the moment you’re in (and sometimes, listening to Souf when he comes to check on you 🐶💛).
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If you feel called toward deeper study, our breath-centered Yoga Study & Teacher Training begins January 2026.
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✨ Free Q&A on November 30
🔗 Sign up via link in bio

05/11/2025

“What is a teacher?”

This Sunday at 12:30, our monthly discussion group — The Listening Space — will unpack this question together.

How do we connect with our inner teacher through practice?

What does it mean to listen — really listen — to breath, body, and life?

These questions are also at the heart of our upcoming Intensive Yoga Study / Teacher Training, beginning this January. If your curiosity is stirred, join the free Q&A session on November 30 to learn more.

🌙 The Listening Space — Sunday, Nov 9 at 12:30
🌿 Q&A Session — Sat, Nov 30

Sign up via the website or link 🔗 in the bio.

This October 2–6, The Breathing Space is honored to host Peg Mulqueen.Peg is one of those rare teachers who combines str...
10/09/2025

This October 2–6, The Breathing Space is honored to host Peg Mulqueen.

Peg is one of those rare teachers who combines strength, wisdom, and deep compassion. She listens, she sees you, and she helps you find new ways into your practice. Nearly 20 years ago, when I was a new teacher, Peg was someone I looked to for advice and a listening ear — and I still do.

During her visit, there will be Mysore practice each day plus 3 playful, informative workshops designed to leave you feeling more confident and inspired.

Don’t miss this opportunity. ✨

🔗 Reserve your spot now — link in bio!

“Bit by bit, day by day, things started to shift — not just on the mat, but everywhere.”One of our recent graduates shar...
02/08/2025

“Bit by bit, day by day, things started to shift — not just on the mat, but everywhere.”

One of our recent graduates shared this reflection on our 200-hour Breath-Centered Teacher Training — and how the structure, community, and integration time changed her experience of yoga in daily life.

This training isn’t just about learning to teach. It’s a space to deepen your practice, build meaningful connections, and explore yoga as a full, embodied path.

💬 Curious if it’s the right fit for you?

🗓️ Join us for a free Q&A session:
Sunday, August 17 or Saturday, September 6
🕧 12:30 at The Breathing Space

No pressure — just a chance to explore, connect, and ask anything.

🔗 Sign up via the link in bio

What do you cling to in practice?What do you avoid?In yoga philosophy, these tendencies are called rāga (attachment) and...
09/07/2025

What do you cling to in practice?
What do you avoid?

In yoga philosophy, these tendencies are called rāga (attachment) and dveṣa (aversion). We chase what feels good. We resist what feels uncomfortable.

But growth often lies in the friction.
In the pose we’d rather skip.
In the silence that feels too quiet.
In staying with a feeling we’d normally push away.

Notice your patterns.
Not to judge them—just to see clearly.
That’s where freedom begins.

Join this Sunday at 12:30 for a discussion on practice, clarity, struggles, and insights. All are welcome. Sign up for free via the link in the bio and check out the discussion questions on the blog!

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