ASHTANGA WORKSHOP:
A practice for the everyday beginner
with Carla
Sun 12.04.26, 09:15 – 12:15
Beginner Level – Everyone is warmly welcome
Price: 90 CHF
“Atha yoganusasanam: Now we begin the practice of Yoga.”
1.1 Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
This workshop is an invitation to meet the foundations, the method, and the frame of Ashtanga practice. You will meet yourself in this structure and begin the path of self-discovery, a long-term process that unfolds patiently, one step at a time.
Ashtanga yoga can be an intimidating practice and often there are misconceptions about who can practice using this method. Ashtanga is a method for everyone. It provides you with a structure, but you can work within this at your own pace. Safely and intelligently practising with mindfulness and acceptance will take you to a place of great compassion and understanding towards yourself and others.
This workshop is for any beginner-minded and curious student with an interest in learning or continuing to learn the Ashtanga method. For those who want to start practising Ashtanga, it will provide a solid foundation and for those who have some experience with the practice, it will be an opportunity to clarify and deepen your understanding of this method.
The workshop begins with a guided Half Primary practice, including Sun Salutations, foundational standing postures, and part of the Primary Series. Modifications and variations are offered to support all levels and injuries, allowing everyone to move safely and mindfully while cultivating steadiness, presence, and a sustainable, long-lasting practice.
After a short pause to reset, we move into a focused exploration of key elements of the Ashtanga method. These will be paired with practical exercises, so the insights are experienced, not just listened to. We will explore the three elements of Tristana (breath, bandhas/internal postures, and drishti)Â through gentle movement, allowing you to feel and integrate them in your practice. These fundamental tools will help you cultivate presence, focus, and stability, ultimately making your practice a full mind and body experience that transcends from your mat into all aspects of life.
The session concludes with a final relaxation, giving body and mind time to settle and integrate the practice.
Spring Blossom Retreat
GraubĂźnden
with Carla
Fri 24.04.26 – Sun 26.04.26
Spring is the time of gentle beginnings, a time when what has lain dormant beneath the surface during winter rises to the surface again with a quiet awakening of curiosity.
This retreat with yoga teacher Carla Araos at the Berghotel Sterna in Domleschg, GraubĂźnden, Switzerland, is an invitation to reconnect with the natural rhythm of awakening. You will be encouraged to slow down, breathe deeply, and attune your body to the blossoming around you.
Surrounded by the mountains of GraubĂźnden, we’ll move through grounding asana practices, guided meditation, mantra, and restorative sessions, allowing the outer season to inspire an inner one.
Spring is not only about beginnings; we will also focus on practices of gratitude. Just as the buds unfurl, they remind us of the winter that kept them safe, treasures preserved under the snow, now awakened by the earth’s gentle warmth. These lessons of nature also apply to our lives, as we grow after winterâs harder times.
This retreat gives you time to move, rest, reflect and simply be: held by nature, nourished by the mountain air and supported by the warmth of a group of like-minded people.
Spring doesn’t shout. It whispers. This retreat invites you to listen.
For more information about the retreat, including the schedule, pricing, accommodation, and how to book, please visit:
https://www.yoga-to-go.ch/retreats/yoga-wochenende-graubuenden-2026
Please note that basic yoga knowledge is recommended for participation. Carla teaches in English, but she also understands and speaks German well.
BEYONG BREATH: 5 SENSES
with Max Moritz
Sat 09.05.26, 18:00 – 20:00
Sat 18.07.26, 18:00 – 20:00
Open Level
Price: 70 CHF per session
Beyond Breath: 5 Senses is a guided breathwork experience that brings you back into your body through all five senses: sight, sound, touch, smell and taste, accompanied by electronic music.
This is not a traditional breathwork class. It is a structured sensory journey divided into five distinct blocks, each activating one sense and progressively shifting awareness from the mind into the body.
Participants will move through:
- visual light atmospheres and focused gaze practices
- electronic soundscapes synchronized with breath
- tactile elements (temperature, textures, grounding objects)
- curated aromatic transitions
- a final taste ritual for integration
Youâll move through visual light elements and soft focus practices, breathing with electronic soundscapes, simple tactile experiences using temperature and texture, subtle aromatic transitions, and a final shared taste ritual to land and integrate.
The session weaves together gentle yoga-based warm-up, somatic movement, traditional breathing techniques and modern breathwork approaches. Everything is guided clearly and held in a safe, structured space.
Each edition carries a different theme or intention, so no two sessions are exactly the same.
If youâre feeling overstimulated, tired or disconnected, this is an opportunity to slow down, regulate your nervous system and reconnect with yourself.
Spaces are limited.
Max Moritz is a Zurich-based breathwork facilitator and DJ. His work bridges philosophy, electronic culture, and embodied awareness. With a background in music and event creation across Europe, he developed Beyond Breath as a space where rhythm becomes introspection and breath becomes transformation. Instagram: @max.himade
THE UPSIDE DOWN:
Inversions Workshop
with Carla
Sun 31.05.26, 09:15 – 12:15
Open Level
Price: 90 CHF
Inversions are playful, energising, and surprisingly accessible. In this workshop, youâll learn step by step how to prepare your body, build strength, and safely explore postures like Salamba Sarvangasana (shoulder stand), Sirsasana (headstand), Pincha Mayurasana variations and more.
Weâll break down the principles that make inversions possible, helping you move past fear and discover their many benefits.
Recommended for yoga students with basic experience who are curious to deepen their practice and enjoy the joy of turning upside down.
SPRING RESET: Yoga & Sound Bath
with Carla
Sun 22.03.26, 17:00 – 19:00
Open Level – Everyone is warmly welcome
Price: 79 CHF
Spring is arriving, and we find ourselves at a natural turning point; a moment of balance between light and dark, rest and movement, reflection and forward momentum. This Sunday evening practice is an invitation to consciously step into the new season with awareness.Â
The evening begins with a gentle yoga practice to awaken the body while remaining grounded. Through mindful movement, breath, and steady pacing, we create warmth and the sense of spaciousness, preparing both body and mind. This is an active yet light practice, perfect for the end of the weekend. It is accessible to all levels.
From movement, we transition into a deeply settling sound bath. As you rest comfortably, resonant tones from singing bowls fill the space, supporting nervous system regulation, and inner spaciousness. The sound allows the effects of the practice to settle more deeply, offering a sense of renewal and clarity.
Spring is a time to awaken from winter sleep and arise. Nature reminds us that life is cyclical; an inspiration for us to embrace transformation and new beginnings. This evening offers the space to gently shake off the weight of winter, to listen inwardly, to reconnect with what feels meaningful, and to remember we can begin again.
No previous experience is required.
5-WEEK COURSE
THERAPEUTIC YOGA:
Rebuilding Strength & Trust in the Body
with Carla
Mon 02.03.26, 18:30-19:30 – The Feet as the Foundation
Mon 09.03.26, 18:30-19:30 – Hips and Pelvic Support
Mon 16.03.26, 18:30-19:30 – Core Strength and Lower Back Support
Mon 23.03.26, 18:30-19:30 – The Spine: Alignment and Chronic Tension
Mon 30.03.26, 18:30-19:30 – Neck and Shoulders
This five-week therapeutic yoga course offers a holistic approach to wellbeing, supporting the body, the mind, and the nervous system together. Through awareness-based movement and inner practices, the course cultivates calm, clarity, and emotional resilience, while gently rebuilding strength, mobility, and trust in the body. The course will include meditation, breathing, and relaxation, mixed with gentle movement.
Who is this course for?
The course is open level and no prior yoga experience is required. It is suitable for anyone who feels the need to slow down and rebuild, including those recovering from injury, managing recurring pain or tension, returning to movement after a longer break, or seeking a more therapeutic approach to yoga. It is also well suited for postpartum recovery, offering thoughtful guidance for rebuilding strength and stability after birth, without being limited to postnatal participants.
Book the full course to secure your spot in this intimate, therapeutic experience. Drop-in sessions are also available for those who wish to join individual classes (depending on the availability).
Classes focus on mindful, functional movement, breath awareness, and nervous system regulation. The pace is steady and considered, allowing time to sense, adapt, and integrate rather than push or perform. Youâll explore simple yet effective practices that support joints, muscles, and connective tissue, while gradually restoring trust in how your body moves and responds.
No prior yoga experience is required. Each session includes clear options and variations, and you are encouraged to work within your own range and capacity. To maintain a supportive and personalised environment, this course is offered in a small group setting, allowing for individual attention and a more contained experience.
This course can be taken as a standalone practice and also offers a supportive foundation for those who may wish to gradually return to, or build towards, other yoga classes over time.
Week 1 â The Feet as the Foundation
Developing foot strength, mobility, and awareness to support balance, posture, and stability throughout the body.
Week 2 â Hips and Pelvic Support
Exploring mobility and strength in the hips and pelvis, supporting ease of movement and a stable, functional base.
Week 3 â Core Strength and Lower Back Support
Building intelligent core strength to support the spine, improve posture, and reduce strain in the lower back.
Week 4 â The Spine: Alignment and Chronic Tension
Addressing common patterns of spinal misalignment and long-held tension, with practices that support comfort and resilience in daily life.
Week 5 â Neck and Shoulders
Releasing accumulated tension while developing strength and awareness to support the neck and shoulders in everyday posture and movement.
Each session will finish with a generous savasana, supporting deep relaxation, nervous system regulation, and integration of the practice
- Duration: 5 weeks
- Session length: 60 minutes
- Small group format (maximum 9 participants)
- Drop-in possible without booking the whole course (available only after the course has started and subject to availability)
- The course will go ahead with a minimum of 6 participants
Price Full Course: 220 CHF
Price for Drop-in sessions: CHF 50 per session
(available only after the course has started and subject to availability)
ASHTANGA YOGA WINTER RETREAT
with Carla Araos
3 Day Yoga Retreat in Osco, Leventina Valley, Ticino
Fri 30.01 – Sun 01.02.2026
Open Level
Everyone is welcome đ¤
Locanda del Viandante,
Strèda di Scamoi 17, 6763 Faido, Switzerland
Join Carla for a winter retreat in a small group of 8â12 people in Osco, Leventina Valley in Ticino, surrounded by mountains, forest, and silence.
Weâll be staying at Locanda del Viandante, a brand-new retreat venue in the heart of the Swiss Alps.
Whether you’re new or experienced, cultivating a beginnerâs mind helps bring clarity, curiosity, and compassion to every step on the mat. Join this retreat and take back with you the timeless gift of yoga.
Spaces are limited so reserve your spot!
Please click on the more info below for full retreat information.
YOGA FOR THE ANIMALS:
Charity class in benefit of Amigos de los Animales, Granada, Spain
with Carla Araos
Sun 28.09.25, 17:15 – 18:45
Open Level – Everyone is warmly welcomeđ¤
Price: 40 CHF*
All proceeds from this special class will be donated to AMIGOS DE LOS ANIMALES DE GRANADA, SPAIN. Thanks for the supporting the animals!
This class is an offering of both energy and rest, effort and surrender, all in support of a good cause.
This holistic yoga class integrates movement, breath, and focused attention to help you slow down and reconnect.
Open to all levels, the class provides an opportunity to stretch and realign your body, release physical tension, and soothe your nervous system, thereby supporting your physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
The sequence focuses on areas where stress commonly accumulates, like the neck, shoulders, back, and hips, and includes options and modifications to meet your individual needs.
Breath awareness is woven throughout the practice, as it lies at the heart of yoga.
After the movement portion, youâll be guided through a short meditation and a deeply restful relaxation.
Youâll leave feeling more at ease in your body and mind, restored, grounded, and ready to enjoy your evening.
Open to all levels. Everyone is warmly welcome.
All proceeds from this class will be donated to Amigos de los Animales de Granada.
This is a benefit class; you’re always welcome to donate more than the class fee at the studio. Thank you for supporting the animals!
*As this is a charity class, the class fee is not refundable.
NEW MOON PRACTICE: Candlelight Yoga & Yoga Nidra
with Carla
Sun 18.01.26, 17:00 – 19:00
Open Level – Everyone is warmly welcome
Price: 79 CHF
We meet the New Moon, a threshold between what has been and what is yet to unfold. This New Moon carries us into a resting and cleansing phase.
Winter teaches us that transformation often begins in stillness. Beneath frozen ground, roots awaken; new life gathers quietly in the dark. The same is true within us. The growth we cannot see is still becoming. The power we cannot name is still forming.
This gentle 2-hour candlelit workshop invites you into that sacred pause.
We begin with a slow, mindful flow to soften the body, find spaciousness through breath, and release the residue of the previous season. The practice then leads into Yoga Nidra, a guided journey into deep rest where the body restores, and the mind becomes receptive.
In this state of quiet clarity, you will be invited to set meaningful intentions aligned with the New Moon cycle. Rather than forcing resolutions, we honour what arises naturally allowing intentions to root with patience, softness, and trust.
We close with tea, light snacks, and time for reflection and sharing in a warm, held space.
Let this be your soft beginning: grounded, intuitive, and deeply your own.
Essential Oil-Infused Flow to Yin
with Corinne
Sun 25.01.26, 17:00 – 18:30
Open Level – Everyone is warmly welcome
Price: 40 CHF
A slow, grounding yoga practice designed to help you unwind and reconnect.
Through gentle movement, deep breath, and calming self-massage, youâll release tension and return to your inner stillness.
Each stage of the practice is accompanied by carefully chosen essential oils, inviting calm, clarity, and emotional balance through the senses.
This soothing journey guides you into a restful evening and a peaceful start to the week ahead.
108 SUN SALUTATIONS:
A Homage to the Sun
with Carla Araos
Sun 22.06.25, 10:15 – 13:15
Open Level (not suitable for complete beginners)
Price: 90 CHF
Let’s celebrate the summer solstice!
We invite you to join us for an energising, powerful, and inspiring âmoving meditationâ as we flow together through 108 Sun Salutations. Our movement honours the sun, the solar spirit symbolising the infinite light of pure consciousness.Â
We invite you to look deep inside yourself for an intention. This is especially important during this practice, as it is in this intention that you will find the willpower and the desire to keep going.
Practising the 108 Sun Salutations requires not only tapas (discipline) but also Satya (honesty) and Ahimsa (non-violence). Practise mindfully, diligently, and intelligently. Pause if needed, and enjoy being grounded by your breath.
The number 108 has many symbolic meanings and is considered sacred and auspicious across many disciplines. In yoga, the number 108 refers to spiritual completion. Ancient yogis believed that we can be in harmony with the rhythms of nature by completing practices in rounds of this sacred number. It connects the body, mind, and universe, especially when there is a period of change, such as an equinox or solstice. As we gather energy through repetition, we can use it to start the season renewed and inspired.Â
This practice is an opportunity to re-energise and reignite your practice. Afterwards, we will finish with a relaxing and extended savasana.
This is an open-level event, but prior Sun Salutation experience is recommended.
ASHTANGA WORKSHOP: Unravelling the Primary Series (3 Parts)
with Carla Araos
Sun 02.03.25, 10:15 – 12:15
Sun 06.04.25, 10:15 – 12:15
Sun 18.05.25, 10:15 – 12:15
Open Level (but not suitable for yoga beginners)
79 CHF per class*
220 CHF for all 3 parts
In this workshop, we will look closely at a section (Half Primary) of the primary series or Yoga Chikizta, the most healing and therapeutic sequence of the Ashtanga yoga method.
You will begin the path of self-discovery, a long-term process that requires dedication, discipline, determination, trust, and patience. See below for more information about each part.
Sunday 2nd March 2025
Part 1: Samasthiti to Virabhadrasana & Finishing Sequence.
Sunday 6th April 2025
Part 2: Dandasana to Janu Sirsasana A.
Sunday 18th May 2025
Part 3: Unravelling the primary series Part 3: Janu sirsasana to Navasana.
Ashtanga is a method for everyone. It provides you with a structure, but you can work within this structure at your own pace, safely and intelligently practising with mindfulness and acceptance. Modifications can be done for different levels of experience or in case of injury, and there is always the option to skip certain poses if necessary, hence your practice is sustainable, long-lasting, and beneficial. It will take you to a place of great compassion and understanding toward yourself and others
We will look closely at the three elements of Tristana (breath, bandhas and drishti). These fundamental tools will transform your practice, cultivate presence, focus and stability, and make your asana practice a full mind and body experience that transcends from your mat into all aspects of life.
This workshop is for any curious student interested in learning from the beginning or continuing to learn the Ashtanga method. For those who want to start practising Ashtanga, it will provide a solid foundation. For those who have some experience with the practice, it will be an opportunity to clarify and deepen your understanding of this method.
This is an open-level workshop. It is open for those who have existing yoga experience but is not suitable for complete beginners to yoga.
*This is a 3-part workshop. You can book all 3 parts together or independently, but you should be familiar with the practice until the point where we left it in the previous part.Â
AN (UN)EXPLORED PATH
Photography by Rowan Thornhill
Exhibition at Lokal Wipkingen
Rotbuchstrasse 66, 8037 ZĂźrich
FINISSAGE 02.11.2025
Ljus Studio’s own Rowan Thornhill is a professional photographer with a huge passion for exploring the globe. Originally from England, he studied commercial photography in Sweden and is now based in ZĂźrich. He constantly seeks to capture the essential beauty of the people, places and moments he experiences on his travels, creating images that convey honesty and intrigue, while remaining timeless and aesthetically simple.
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