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TFY - The Fat Yogis + TFYTT

The Fat Yogis(TFY)- Home of Functional Yoga. We are a group of yoga students and practitioners of all shapes and sizes.

Expert international teacher trainings and a home-made, no-nonsense yoga website offering classes, meditations and talks from Anat Geiger and Marcel van de Vis Heil. The Fat in our name is not only an aesthetical description; it is a recognition that yoga, and life, are not one-size-fits-all. That we are all here with our imperfections and our weaknesses, and that we can still work on ourselves and have a great time along the way. So we decided to own the Fat in us, whatever that is, and invite you to come and join us exactly as you are. We have all experienced in our own lives how a sincere yoga practice can shine light in darkened corners of ourselves, teaching us to cultivate energy, health, depth, friendliness, laughter, understanding, fulfillment and peace. We are not enlightened (yet!), do not spend our days among candles and incenses, not all of us are vegetarians, or skinny, or perfect. We are human beings trying to be the best we can be in a crazy world, and we want to share with you what we ourselves have found to be healing and helpful. We offer you:
physical practices that we have developed during our many years of yoga, targeting flexibility, strength, coordination, balance and relaxation;
meditation practices to guide you through periods of quietness and introspection;
lectures on subjects relevant to understanding our bodies, our behavior and our experiences. We keep it as simple as possible, and as much as we love looking good, that is not our goal. We just want to drop the pretense and practice for real, with you. The Fat Yogis are:

Marcel van de Vis Heil – master yogi, gym aficionado and theologist. Anat Geiger – chakra explorer, yin yang practitioner, amateur philosopher. Ehud Neuhaus – designer, amazing backbender, photographer.

30/01/2026

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18/01/2026

What a journey.
50 hours of Chakras & Meridians teacher training with Marcel, shared with an amazing group in a great studio.
Already counting down to December for the breathwork training 🤍

22/12/2025

From April 8–18, 2026, Esther and I will be guiding our annual 100-hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training at D’Alijo Retreat Center in Portugal.

Over ten immersive days we’ll explore:
• Functional anatomy
• Yin yoga postures
• Mindfulness & meditation
• Chakras & meridians
• Plus two live online workshops with Paul Grilley

A deep, grounded training for those who want to understand Yin from the inside out.

Where: D’Alijo Retreat Center, Portugal
When: April 8–18, 2026

Link in bio for all details

29/11/2025

Join us 8–18 April 2026 for a 100-hour Yin Yoga training in the mountains of Northern Portugal, guided by Esther Ekhart and Marcel van de Vis Heil. Over ten days, we explore Yin Yoga from the inside out: functional anatomy, the full range of Yin postures and their variations for different bodies, chakra theory, meridians, philosophy, and (mindfulness) meditation. The program also includes two online workshops with Paul Grilley, the founder of Yin Yoga.

The training takes place at D’Alijo Retreat Center, surrounded by forests, quiet trails, and spacious practice areas. There’s room to rest, enjoy massage treatments, and nourish yourself with balanced vegan and vegetarian meals.

If you feel called to expand your understanding and bring more depth to your practice, this is your invitation.

27/09/2025

In class yesterday the teacher kept saying “this should hurt” — and in the pose in this drawing, even that your elbows and back should hurt.

We do believe yoga can feel intense, even highly uncomfortable, and in vinyasa that burning in your muscles can make sense. But in compression poses it’s different.

So we are curious: should we ever say “this should hurt” in yoga, or is it better to talk about discomfort instead?

18/05/2025

Today marks three years since Anat passed away. We’re grateful that Paul and Suzee Grilley will guide a Bija mantra meditation in her honour — a moment to come together, remember, and chant.

We hope you’ll join us this afternoon.

Time:
Amsterdam – 16:30 CET
Ashland, Oregon – 07:30
Rio de Janeiro – 11:30
Kuala Lumpur – 23:30

You can find the link to join via Zoom in our bio

06/05/2025

Bija Mantra Meditation in Honour of Anat

On Sunday, May 18, will lead a special Bija mantra meditation to honour our dear Anat. This day marks three years since her passing. We are deeply honoured that our teachers will guide this beautiful practice in her memory. We hope many of you will join us in this heartfelt tribute. ❤️

Time:
• Amsterdam: 16:30 CEST
• Ashland, Oregon: 07:30 PDT
• Rio de Janeiro: 11:30 BRT
• Singapore: 22:30 SGT

Find the Zoom link in our bio.

16/04/2025

Just wrapped up an incredible 100-hour Yin Yoga, Chakras, Meridians & Mindfulness training with this beautiful group of humans.
Ten days of study, practice, meditation and deep sharing — such a special journey.

We were lucky to have two inspiring online workshops with Paul Grilley, and it was a true honour to guide this group.

Esther and Marcel have already set the dates for next year: April 8–18, 2026.
We’d love for you to join us next year! in the north of Portugal at D’Alijo retreat centre. .yoga

25/03/2025

April 1st marks the 5-year anniversary of our monthly Bija Mantra meditations!
What started as a one-time online gathering during the first lockdown—an effort by Anat and Marcel to keep our Sangha connected—soon turned into a monthly tradition. As the lockdown continued, so did the practice, with the support of , many dear friends, and the generosity of .veerkracht .

Over the years, this offering has been held by many beautiful souls. When Anat passed, our Sangha came together daily with our teachers Paul and Suzee Grilley to support her soul’s transition with meditation and love.

Now, after five years, it’s time for a shift.
We’re not saying goodbye to the practice, but we will no longer lead it monthly. Instead, we will gather five times a year—on May 18th (Anat’s remembrance day), and on the solstices and equinoxes.

We hope to see you on April 1st to celebrate this special five-year journey together, led by Marcel with the teachers training group, from Portugal .

With love. Marcel and Ehud

P.s. you find the link to the Bija mantras in our Bio

Many thanks to , , .e_f , .yin.yoga , , , Michelle, , Rodger, and , , and anyone whom ever led this practice and we forgot to mention 🙏🏼

07/03/2025

In 2019, Esther, Anat, and Marcel planned to lead a teacher training together. But when the pandemic hit, the training had to be canceled, and two years later, Anat passed away.

During the pandemic, Marcel and Esther spent months together at with their partners and friends, both working online and deepening their connection through friendship and mutual respect.

In 2024, they decided to come together again—to co-lead teacher trainings at D’Alijo, creating a beautifully well-rounded program.

This year, from April 6-16, 2025, the training will focus on Yin Yoga, anatomy, mindfulness, meridians, and chakras. We’re truly looking forward to it and hope to see you there.

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http://www.thefatyogis.com/

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