Our Teachers
Christian
Born and raised in Germany, Christian came to Amsterdam in 2002. His yoga journey started in 2008, when he tried out a yoga lesson in his gym. He was immediately hooked. The teacher, Andreas Trussat, became his yoga mentor for the next couple of years, including some beautiful retreats in Vlieland, Ibiza, India and Bali and lots of laughter đ
In time, Christian discovered that ashtanga yoga was the practice that suited and inspired him most, and ultimately âmoved housesâ and became a member at Delight Yoga, practicing Mysore style with Ingrid Notten, Eva Ugolini and Claudia Pradella. It was with Claudia and Eva that he followed the 200 hrs. basic teacher training in 2017, and in 2019 The Path of Ashtanga, a 100 hrs. training to deepen his knowledge and practice, and study studentsâ adjustments. In 2022 Christian expanded his yoga skills with a 50 hrs. teacher training in vinyasa krama by Fleur van Zonneveld and Moena de Jong.
Since September 2019, Christian is teaching ashtanga yoga and since 2022 vinyasa yoga. He teaches group- and 1-on-1-classes and facilitates workshops and retreats. Christian enjoys sharing what he has learned, and at the same time learning himself from the teaching experience and the interaction with the students. As the founder of ashtanga yoga, Pattabhi Jois, said: Practice, and all is coming!
Yogi-Saya
Background
Yogi-Saya is trained and experienced in various disciplines, including Vinyasa and Kundalini Yoga, Dance, Massage, and Healing, with strong influences from Buddhist philosophy. Yogi-Saya will soon adopt his new given name âBodhi-Nandaâ.
As a facilitator
As a Teacher he offers thoughtfully designed yet challenging classes that promote health, relaxation, and enlightenment. As a massage facilitator, he combines structured instruction with space for participants to explore their own intuitive skills. He teaches practical application of techniques, ensuring an effective transfer of skills. He supports participants in connecting with themselves and others in a professional, safe setting.
About him
What others say about him: âstructured, professional, flow, warm, humorous, strong, flexible, creativeâ.
Other fun factors/likes: Element Earth / Vinyasa Yoga / Ocean Breathing / Mountain Pose / Archetype Magician / Native Dutch Speaking.
His Spiritual Belief
There is nothing more spiritual then being here on this Earth, as a Human, being in the present moment. Thinking out of the box does not apply, cause there was never a box to begin with.
Tijs
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.
Henry
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.