Ashtanga workshop with Petri Räisänen in Brussels

Thursday December 5th

17.00 – 19.30 | workshop | Primary series led class and pranayama

Friday December 6th

6.30 – 8.00 or 8.00 – 9.30 | Morning Mysore style practice 

13.00 – 15.00 | workshop | The om-syllable, its meaning and use in yoga practice, pranayama and meditation

Om is the first sound, the first thought. Om is the beginning and the end. Om is the sound frequency of creation. Om is all this universe (Om-ity-etad-aksharam-idam-sarvam). Om is everything. 

15.30 – 16.30 | Mantra chanting, pranayama and meditation

Saturday December 7th

7.00 – 8.30 or 8.30 – 10.00 | Morning Mysore style practice 

13.00 – 15.00 | workshop | Backbend techniques, back therapy and backbend tips for individual backbend sequences and needs

15.30 – 16.30 | Mantra chanting, pranayama and meditation

Sunday December 8th

7.00 – 8.30 or 8.30 – 10.00 | Morning Mysore style practice 

13.00 – 15.00 | workshop | Healing adjustments

The yoga asana adjustments can be just typical adjustments, or they can be specific healing adjustments. Focusing on the therapy work, working on the pain and tensions, releasing the sources of stiffness. The healing adjustment is also the attitude, the will to help and cure, kindness and compassion in action.

15.30 – 16.30 | Mantra chanting, pranayama and meditation

Monday December 9th

6.30 – 8.00 or 8.00 – 9.30 | Morning Mysore style practice 

Cancellation policy

For cancellations made before August 5th: 80% refund.

For cancellations made before October 5th: 50% refund.

Cancellations between October 5th and November 5th: 30% refund.

No refund after November 5th, but you are welcome to find someone to take your place.

A cancellation fee of 30€ is applicable to all upon withdrawal. 

PETRI RÄISÄNEN

Petri is an internationally well-known and respected Ashtanga Yoga teacher. He is a devoted student of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois and was authorized to teach Ashtanga Yoga in 2001. 

Petri's teachings embody a therapeutic and healing philosophy, drawing deeply from his background as a traditional Finnish healer and naturopath. His adjustment techniques reflect this rich heritage, ensuring a gentle yet effective practice. Known for his enjoyable, gentle, and inclusive teaching style, Petri creates an environment where learning and healing go hand in hand.

All levels of Mysore practitioners are welcome in his workshop. His teachings are extremely beneficial for all kinds of bodies.