SPECIAL: Advanced Practice for Arm Balances
with Rebecca Wölfli

Saturday 15.02.2025, 14:00 – 15:30

Ljus Studio, Nordstrasse 195, 8037 Zürich
Advanced Level
Price: 40 CHF

This advanced special yoga class dedicated to exploring the strength, balance, and focus required for arm balances.

In this empowering session, you will:

  • Build strength and stability through targeted conditioning exercises.
  • Learn key techniques for approaching arm balances with confidence.
  • Explore playful variations and transitions to challenge your limits.

Whether you’re looking to refine your crow pose, try a flying split, or simply enjoy the thrill of being upside down, this class offers a safe and supportive environment to grow.

SUNDAY SPECIAL:
Detox Yoga. Ignite your Digestive Fire
with Sabrina Cerea

Sunday 16.02.2025, 10:30 – 12:00

Ljus Studio, Nordstrasse 195, 8037 Zürich
Open Level
Price: 40 CHF

This special class is designed to stimulate Agni, the transformative energy responsible for digestion, assimilation, and metabolism. Agni, which in Sanskrit means “fire”, according to Ayurveda represents the body’s ability to transform food, thoughts, and experiences into energy and vitality. After the holidays, both body and mind can benefit from a fresh start to regain balance and lightness.

Through the element of fire, we’ll explore a dynamic sequence that includes:

  • Activating poses, to raise your heart rate, warm up the body, and boost metabolism.
  • Deep twists, to massage the stomach and intestines, stimulate digestion, and facilitate the release of accumulated toxins.
  • Gentle inversions, to activate the thyroid and support overall energetic balance.

According to Ayurveda, when Agni is weak, Ama – a toxic substance – accumulates in the body, disrupting digestion and affecting mental and emotional clarity. This practice will help you purify your body, reignite your metabolism, and restore a sense of vitality and well-being.

Get ready to awaken your inner fire and feel more energised, centred, and connected.

This practice is suitable for all levels.

SUNDAY SPECIAL: Candlelight Yoga
with Carla Araos

Sunday 23.02.2025, 17:00 – 18:30

Ljus Studio, Nordstrasse 195, 8037 Zürich
Open Level
Price: 40 CHF

This class is an opportunity to honour the wintertime, a time of beautiful introspection when the evenings are longer and darker.

So many times, changing seasons are left unnoticed. Maybe it is because of the goal-oriented society we live in, but if we move with awareness even during the winter we can harvest the energy that resides there, in the space in between, and bring it with us to our destination. This destination could be a place, a day, an asana, etc.

We will move slowly through the practice. The breath and transitions between poses being the primary focus. If you have a busy mind, moving slowly will improve your mental focus and encourage you to stay in the moment.

This practice will help to calm and strengthen the nervous system and release stress. It will build and develop balance, strength, flexibility, and breathing capacity. The slow pace will allow you to calm your mind and get a better understanding of how the movement impacts your body and your surroundings.

It is meditation in motion; a method to go deeper within ourselves, cultivating wholesome mental states for the benefit of us and others. 

Ashtanga Workshop: Unravelling the Primary Series (3 parts)
with Carla Araos

Sunday 02.03.2025, 10:15 – 12:15
Sunday
06.04.2025, 10:15 – 12:15
Sunday 18
.05.2025, 10:15 – 12:15

Ljus Studio, Nordstrasse 195, 8037 Zürich
Open Level but not suitable for beginners
Price: 79 CHF per class* / 220 CHF for all 3 parts

In this workshop, we will look closely at a portion 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.

Sunday 2nd March 2025
Part 1: Samasthiti to Virabhadrasana & Finishing Sequence.

Sunday 6th April 2025
Part 2: Dandasana to Navasana.

Sunday 18th May 2025
Part 3: Bhujapidasana to Setu Bandhasana.

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. 

REST (RESTORE & RELAX)​
with Carla Araos

Sunday 16.03.2024, 17:00 – 18:30

Ljus Studio, Nordstrasse 195, 8037 Zürich
Open Level
Price: 40 CHF*

This special class is an invitation for you to rest, relax, nourish, and replenish yourself. Come and enjoy an afternoon just “being”, without expectations nor pressure.

The class will consist of a restorative asana practice and deep relaxation (Yoga Nidra), all supporting our main intention, to rest. This is a well-rounded practice that will help you to integrate the physical, emotional & spiritual “layers”.

This class is designed for yoga and meditation students of all levels, from beginners to advance students.

 

Spring Reflection Retreat
with Carla Araos

3 day Yoga Retreat
11.04.2025 – 13.04.2025

Berghotel Sterna
Sterna 12, 7404 Feldis/Veulden
Graubünden 

Open Level
Price: See here for info

When winter says goodbye and spring arrives, we meet here at 1500 m above sea level to practise together, breathe freely, recharge, and to gain new perspectives.

This weekend retreat gives you the opportunity to take strength from nature. You will use the energy from the beautiful surroundings and the cool spring air to turn your mind inwards, to look deeply within yourself so you can clean, sort, and start peeling off the layers of winter. It is a chance to decide which seeds you want to plant and cultivate to bloom beautifully in the coming season. You will explore what is meaningful to you and where you need to concentrate your energy and your focus.

For more information about the retreat, including the schedule, pricing, accommodation, and how to book, please visit this link.

This retreat is an invitation to explore with an open heart and a curious mind. Connecting with nature, cultivating the ability to see things in a new or broader way, and practicing in a group of like-minded people will help you seize the opportunities presented by the changing seasons.

It includes yoga asana, meditation, pranayama, chanting and yoga nidra. The asana part is taught with many options for all yoga levels.

Basic knowledge of yoga is recommended for participation. Carla teaches in English, but she also understands and speaks German.

The Berghotel Sterna in the Domleschg region, Graubünden, Switzerland, is a special place of peace and relaxation. Please see here for more info about this beautiful location.

SUNDAY SPECIAL: The Hip Class
with Carla Araos

Sunday 08.12.2024, 17:00 – 18:30

Ljus Studio, Nordstrasse 195, 8037 Zürich
Open Level
Price: 40 CHF

In this special, we will work intensely on the hips, both actively and passively. It will be a mild-paced practice and there will be lots of work using gravity and the floor as support. The intention is to strengthen, stabilise, and release tension in the muscles and tissues around the hips and pelvis. 

Our modern lifestyles and the stress levels we are exposed to make the lower part of our bodies progressively tighten. Releasing tension around the hips can be very intense, not only physically, but also emotionally. We will work in a space of kindness and compassion. With the breath, we will give time and space for our bodies to trust and, hopefully, find a little bit of freedom.

Learning to understand the connection between the hips and a healthy and pain-free back. We will find ways to approach postures safely, using gravity, the floor, and the breath. We will move patiently into the asanas, harvesting the healing effects and the power to rejuvenate the whole spine through consistent practice of them.

CHARITY CLASS
ASHTANGA MEETS RESTORATIVE

Class in benefit of Amigos de los Animales

Sunday 22.09.2024, 11:00 – 12:30

Ljus Studio, Nordstrasse 195, 8037 Zürich
Open Level
Price: 40 CHF*

Proceeds from the class on 22 September 2024 will be donated to AMIGOS DE LOS ANIMALES DE GRANADA, SPAIN. Thanks for the support to the animals!

Ashtanga Meets Restorative Charity Class
with Carla Araos

The class is divided into two contrasting, but complementary parts. The first is dedicated to the Ashtanga Vinyasa method, which purifies the body/mind, enhances balance, strength, and flexibility. We move through asanas emphasising the breath, gaze, and alignment. The second involves restorative postures held passively for longer to activate the nervous system and aid relaxation. The class aims to balance the opposing forces of the dynamic and energetic Ashtanga method and the static and nourishing restorative practice.

You can always donate more than the cost of the class at the studio 🙂 

*As this is a charity class, the class fee is not refundable.

CACAO & BREATHWORK
an evening of nourishment​
with Nicola Walter

Friday 22.11.2024, 18:00 – 21:00

Ljus Studio, Nordstrasse 195, 8037 Zürich
Open Level
Price: 108 CHF*

As autumn transitions into winter, when days grow shorter and nights longer, this special Friday evening invites you to pause and nourish yourself from within. In a warm and cozy atmosphere, we blend the heart-opening power of ceremonial cacao with the deep, cleansing energy of breathwork.

Cacao brings warmth to the heart, gently creating space for peace and introspection. Its warmth invites you to connect more deeply with your body, while the breath enlivens your inner being. Through the practice of conscious connected breathing, energy flows into every cell, allowing you to release the old, set stagnant energies into motion, and feel your own vitality.

This evening is for you – to ground yourself, reconnect, and draw strength during this time of seasonal transition. It’s a soothing space where you can truly feel yourself and listen to the depths of your being.

Experience an evening filled with inner warmth and connect with your own strength.

This class will be held in German or English, as agreed upon by the participants.

Pre-Session Information

Preparations:
● Please have only light meals two hours before the session.
● Avoid eating for one hour prior to the session.
● It is recommended to schedule time for rest afterward.
● Avoid alcohol and other substances on this day.

What to Bring:
● Comfortable and warm clothing, layers are suggested
● Water bottle
● Optional: Journal, eye mask

Participation Conditions:
● By participating, you confirm that you feel physically and mentally healthy. If you have any existing conditions, please contact me in advance.
● Please note that the breathwork session does not replace therapeutic treatment.

Contraindications:
● Cardiovascular diseases
● Pacemakers
● Hypertension
● Epilepsy
● Pregnancy
● Acute conditions of mental illness
● Glaucoma
● Severe lung diseases

SUNDAY SPECIAL: Autumn Flow ​
with Carla Araos

Sunday 24.11.2024, 17:00 – 18:30

Ljus Studio, Nordstrasse 195, 8037 Zürich
Open Level
Price: 40 CHF*

Autumn invites us to seek balance. It is time to strengthen our digestive fire (or agni as it’s known in Ayurveda) by incorporating warming and stimulating asanas along with grounding and calming movements that can profoundly soothe the nervous system during our yoga practice.

Come to explore the spiritual and physical benefits of a smooth practice featuring many twists. These poses will increase our energy levels by stimulating the digestive fire, helping us to release tension, reduce stress, fatigue, and anxiety in the process. This journey will cultivate clarity, create space, and enhance vitality.

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