Yoga for Men offers weekly yoga classes for all those defining as men in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Each Thursday evening, there will be a clothed yoga class at 6pm, and a nude yoga class at 8pm, for fans of nudism. We also offer massage classes on Thursdays at 9:45pm on a monthly basis, and special events (see website). We will practice a dynamic style of yoga, including postures (asanas), breathwork (pranayama) and meditation. Let’s face it: Coming into a regular yoga studio as a man usually means that you are a minority. For various reasons, yoga has been looked upon by many as a women’s “thing”. Sure enough, the first thing many men notice on entering a yoga studio is that they’re in foreign territory. Pensive women readying for class sets as strong a tone as a locker room of guys snapping towels. The instructor can be equally alien. A female teacher might seem like just another pretty face in the intimidating crowd. The result can be a somewhat lonely experience. Which is a shame because the feeling of liberation and embodiment coming from yoga can be a very communal and socializing experience. It is striking how people connect much more with each other after the yoga class, than before it. So, this is an opportunity to enjoy all the physical and mental benefits of yoga in a group of like-minded men, to share our male energy and also to allow vulnerability in a safe space. What is vinyasa yoga? Vinyasa yoga is a type of yoga that links movement and breath to attain balance in the mind and body. Meaning in Sanskrit “to place in a special way,” vinyasa aligns a deliberate sequence of poses with the breath to achieve a continuous flow. Through the use of ever-changing sequences of asanas, we will prepare you for more advanced postures like arm balances, hip openers and back bends. The classes are for students of all levels and ages. A basic level of fitness is recommended - we are going to sweat! About the teachers:
Christian works as a general practitioner, yoga teacher in ashtanga and vinyasa yoga, and masseur. He enjoys sharing the yoga practice and his insights about and from yoga with others, in group classes and 1-on-1 settings. Besides teaching the practical aspects of yoga, he also likes to study and debate about yoga philosophy and its implications for our daily life. Yogi-Saya works in HRD/Labour-Health Psychology, next to that he is a yacep teacher, yoga teacher in vinyasa, hatha, kundalini and nidra, and a certified masseur. He is creative and a professional experimentalist, his vision is: ‘Don’t think out of the box, there is no box’. The joy he gets from teaching is from smiles on the faces of others. Henry began his yoga teaching journey more than 12 years ago in Los Angeles. After co-founding a yoga studio in Hollywood and running it for three years he decided to take his yoga offerings to Amsterdam. Over the past eight years, he has taught at many yoga studios around Amsterdam, as well as run retreats in Mexico and Spain. His classes are playful, challenging and light hearted. Tijs is a life coach, mindfulness teacher and masseur, who is specialized in in-depth bodywork. He works with body awareness, loving attention, direct experience and tantra. He gives weekly workshops for playful discovery to connect with yourself and others. Location:
De Ruimte, Weesperzijde 79a, Amsterdam. (To find the entrance, pass through the open gate by the street, then go to the very end of the courtyard until you see a little bamboo forest on the left. Follow the path on the left of the bamboo forest and at the end you'll find the entrance door to the studio.) Time:
The clothed class starts at 18.00 hrs. Door opens at 17:45 hrs. The nude yoga class starts at 20.00 hrs. Door opens at 19.45 hrs. The massage class starts at 21.45 hrs. Door opens at 21.30 hrs. Costs:
Single class 18€
10-classes-pass: 150€
Reduced tickets for students or refugees:
Single class 15€
10-classes-pass: 120€
Don't hesitate to send an email to yogaformenamsterdam@outlook.com for more info!
