Ashtanga Yoga Tradition with care, respect and kindness
With Petri Raisanen
From 27 to 30 November 2026
We are very happy to have Petri coming back to teaching this 4 days workshop in Amsterdam also this year! Petri has been one of our regular guest teachers in Amsterdam for many years and one of the primary teachers from our own Ashtanga teachers. His very open and gentle approach to Ashtanga Yoga has a very inclusive and healing effect which makes him a very unique voice within this tradition of yoga. If you have met Petri before, you know you want to practice with him again.
Petri is teaching the Ashtanga method which he learned from K. Pattabhi Jois and R. Sharath Jois. The workshop this year is about the traditional Ashtanga System. Taught with care, respect and kindness.
The classes are meant for everyone who has started Ashtanga practice. With asana, pranayama, meditation, technical details, adjustments, practical philosophy and therapeutic touch there is a full view of body, mind and spirit connection. No authority, no hierarchy, no pain..but pure joy.
If you are new to Petri, we recommend you joining the whole program to get the most out of this experience.
Program
Friday Nov 28th
6:30 – 8:00 or 8:00 – 9:30 | Morning Mysore style practice (two shifts).
11:30 – 13:30 Opening Workshop | Introduction to the idea of Ashtanga as a body, mind and spirit therapy. Pranayama, meditation and peaceful breathing exercises.
13:45 – 16:45 Workshop | Primary series techniques, alignments and adjustments. Petri is introducing the method which he learned directly from K. Pattabhi Jois and Sharath Jois. This is also a good preparation for the Led class on Sunday morning.
Saturday Nov 29th
7:30 – 9:00 or 9:00 – 10:30 | Morning Mysore style practice ( two shifts).
12:45 – 14:15 Workshop I Pranayama – light and easy breathing exercises for a better understanding about your body, mind and spirit. Theory and practice on how to create your own pranayama practice.
14:30 – 17:30 Workshop | Intermediate series techniques, alignments and adjustments. Petri is introducing the method which he learned directly from K. Pattabhi Jois and Sharath Jois. This is also a good preparation for the Led class on Sunday morning.
Sunday 29 November
8:00 – 10:00 Led Class | Primary + Intermediate Series (half & half). The traditional exact Vinyasa counting, Sanskrit asana names, and counting with a continuous rhythm guided by Petri (recommended for those who already practice regularly (a part of) the intermediate series)
12:45 – 14:15 Workshop | Chanting, Pranayama and Meditation. How these methods lead to the same goal – peace, light and freedom.
14:30 – 17:30 Workshop | Therapeutic Yoga asana adjustments and ideas behind the asana and therapy. Petri is introducing the adjustments which can be very helpful for the students for a healing process, preventing from injuries and also to make progress in the asana practice.
Monday 30 November
6:30 – 8:00 or 8:00 – 9:30 | Morning Mysore style practice (two shifts).
Location
Yoga Circle, Anjeliersstraat 35, Amsterdam
Prices
- Full program: €390 (€350 for Yoga Circle students with active membership)
- One day: €130
- 3 Morning Mysore Only: €130 (€100 for Yoga Circle students with active membership)
- Single session tickets might be available approx. 1 week before the workshop, space permitting (€40/€55 per session).
Please make sure you book the correct day/session, as changes might not be possible after booking!
[ For members discount, please send an email to [email protected] to request discount code before registering – no members discount on single sessions or single day ]
Important Info for Mysore Practice:
You will have the option of choosing your own practice starting time. A link to a sign in document will be shared via email 2 days before the workshop starts. All you’ll have to do is to add your name on the sheet to chose your practice start time for each day.
Level
Previous experience with Ashtanga Yoga is recommended although not required. Petri will make you feel welcome no matter what your level of experience is.
Cancellation
You will get a full refund if you cancel up to 3 weeks prior to the start of the workshop. Within 3 weeks there will be no refund, but you can of course arrange to transfer your spot to someone else.
About Petri Raisanen
Petri is an internationally renowned and highly respected Ashtanga Yoga teacher with a deep-rooted connection to Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, under whom he became authorized to teach Ashtanga Yoga in 2001. Co-founding Ashtanga Yoga Helsinki in 1997 alongside his friend and colleague, Juha Javanainen, Petri serves as the co-owner and director of the studio. Presently residing in Algarve, Portugal, Petri shares his life with his wife and children, and they have recently established their new shala, Yoga Roots Odeceixe.
Petri’s teaching methodology centers around therapeutic and healing adjustments, which originate (besides his own practice and teaching) from his past work as a traditional Finnish folk healer and naturopath. His friendly, relaxed behaviour and intuitive perception make his workshops inclusive for practitioners of all levels and regardless of body type, providing immense benefits to individuals seeking physical as well as mental well-being.
For more information about Petri please visit his website.
