NEWSLETTER AUTUMN - 24
What a summer we've had! Wonderful weather, a fantastic yoga retreat on the island of Kadermo in Finland, great weeks with Lisa Norén covering classes at the shala in Malmö - and it's not over yet. It may already be August and we are gradually easing back into work and everyday life, but it’s still summer for a few more weeks. Before the autumn semester gets underway, we have a couple of inspiring yoga events left. The last Sunday in August, Ashtanga Yoga Malmö invites you to an Open House Day and the following weekend we take part at the Ribban yoga festival. Thereafter the autumn semester and schedule starts on 1 September. Continue reading to get all the information you need for the late summer and autumn with the new class schedule, new courses, workshops and events that we organize in the coming months.
OPEN HOUSE 25/8
On Sunday 25 August, we open the doors to the public and offer free trial classes and the opportunity to come and meet our teachers at the shala. Those new to yoga can find out more about how yoga works and get answers to their questions. Current members with family and friends are also welcome to come and have coffee and socialize. Special offers and discounts for the autumn semester courses and cards will be available only on this day! Read more about the open house here and please share it with your friends.
RIBBAN YOGA FESTIVAL 31/8-1/9
On Saturday 31/8 we participate at the annual Ribban yoga festival on the beach in Malmö. It is the fourth year we take part in this event, which is organized by several of Malmö's yoga studios. A wide range of yoga classes are on offer for all levels of yoga practitioners. The festival runs for two days and we will be there on the Saturday. Isabella teaches a class in yoga for stress reduction at 10 a.m. and Helena an intro class to Ashtanga at 3 p.m. Come and join us, meet other yogis from the Malmö yoga scene. More about the festival here
AUTUMN SCHEDULE
The autumn schedule begins on Sunday 1 September. We officially kick off the autumn semester with a guided Primary series class at 9 am followed by tea & talk on a yoga-related topic. Everyone can join the class, even if you haven't completed the Primary series yet (beginners are advised to first take a foundation course L1). At “fika” after class, you can also buy our new cotton rugs and towels that arrived from India the other week. A sneak peek of the merch can be found on our Instagram account. You can pre-view the autumn schedule here and later it will be up on the schedule page.
AUTUMN COURSES & WORKSHOPS
The first round of autumn courses starts in September. All upcoming courses and workshops are already available on the website ready for registration. The courses usually fill up quickly, so don't wait too long to visit the events page and scroll through the pages. You can also see a list of all courses here below.
GUEST TEACHER TIM FELDMANN
At the beginning of September, we host guest teacher Tim Feldmann for a weekend workshop. On 6-8 September, he teaches a 2,5 days immersion in ashtanga yoga. The weekend is fully booked - but we have a few places left at the morning mysore classes (Sat+Sun). Read more about the weekend with Tim here
WINTER YOGA RETREAT IN TENERIFE
Time flies and before we know it it’s winter again (a scary thought actually) - and that's why we’d already like to flag our next yoga retreat in Tenerife 18-25 January 2025. Isabella returns to teach at Purple Valley Yoga Tenerife for the third year in a row. If you haven't been there with us before, take the chance now and reserve your spot and book flights well in advance before the prices go up. The New Year's retreat gives you an opportunity to recharge, find balance in body and mind to lay a stable foundation for 2025. Read more here
IN LOVING MEMORY
Before we finish, we’d like to especially honour two important people who sadly left us earlier this summer. Our oldest (and perhaps most dedicated) yogini Kerstin Nitschke (also Isabella's mother), passed away on the new moon on June 6th. The shala is empty without her, those of you who’ve practiced with us for a long time know that she was on the mat on a daily basis even just a few weeks before she took her last breath. We also lost Rolf Naujokat, one of Isabella's first teachers who lived in Goa, India for many years. For several years, Isabella traveled regularly to Goa to learn from Rolf and his wife Marci. Rolf was kindness personified and it was with a heavy heart that we received the news of his passing at the end of June. May both Kerstin and Rolf rest in peace and be reunited with eternity - "Om Namo Narayanaya"
That's all for now; the next newsletter will be distributed in mid-October with more information about late autumn, winter courses and events. We ask you to stay updated between newsletters by following us on social media (links in the menu above under Contact). If you are not a member of our closed Facebook group, we recommend applying to it to get access to the latest news and updates at short notice. Sometimes we change the door code and those who have valid practice cards receive a text message when this happens, but if you have not been to the shala for a while, we ask you to email us well in advance before your visit. Please note that we don’t read/reply to emails outside office hours or on weekends.
Late summer (sun) salutations,
Isabella & crew
P.S You can use your wellness allowance with us and we are also approved for physical activity on prescription.
WELCOME TO OUR OPEN HOUSE - Sunday 25 August
Come and try Ashtanga yoga – Yin yoga - Yoga for stress reduction, and find out more about how you can start to practice and introduce yoga into your life. Welcome to meet some of our teachers and get the answers to your questions about yoga - all in a relaxed and pleasant environment. Doors are open 11:15-14:30. There will be coffee, tea and refreshments. Please free to bring a friend! Existing members are welcome to bring friends and family for fika and to kick off the autumn semester!
Special offers and discounts will be available on site! More information about the programme and class timings here
Welcome
NEWSLETTER SUMMER 2024
We welcome the beautiful month of May and the sunny days it’s offered us so far. Oh, how our bodies have longed for these warmer temperatures and how our minds have longed for the light. With the summer months finally at our doorstep, Ashtanga Yoga Malmö would like to share all the inspiring and fun events that we have planned for you in the coming months. In this newsletter you can read about the summer schedule, special summer offers for both new and existing members, and information about special yoga events at the shala and beyond.
SUMMER PARTY & KIRTAN
We’ll kick-start the summer on 9th of June with a guided primary series class followed by a potluck and kirtan. Viktoria and her friends come to the shala to play and sing for/with us. Everyone can participate, whether you just want to have a cup of coffee, listen to the music or perhaps both sing and dance. Bring your own “fika”, an open mind and a donation to the musicians. You can read more about the event here
SUMMER CARD & SUMMER SCHEDULE
The sale of our summer card also begins on 9th of June. It costs 900SEK/month and can be purchased several times. The last validity date is 8th of September, a few days into the autumn schedule. Please note that the summer card cannot be paused or combined with other discounts. You get the card at the shala and the invoice comes via email as usual.
Our summer schedule starts after midsummer, Monday 24th June, and continues until 31st August. You can see an overview of the summer's schedule here already and later it will be up on the schedule page. We are open all summer and Lisa Norén, who runs Ashtanga Yoga Österlen, will cover mysore classes from 15-31st July. We are happy to welcome Lisa to the shala and to add another talented and authorised yoga teacher to our team. Read more about Lisa on the teachers page.
SPECIAL SUMMER EVENTS
- 17/6 INTRODUCTORY CLASS to ashtanga (+ two weeks of free practice) for new participants. The class gives an introduction to the basics of ashtanga yoga with the chance to continue practicing at no extra cost for two weeks immediately after the introduction. The offer applies to new participants and includes the opportunity to learn ashtanga yoga in the traditional way through Mysore style classes. Read more here
- 25/8 OPEN HOUSE with free trial classes, a Q&A session and “fika”. On Sunday 25/8 we invite new and existing members to come take practice, socialize and have coffee&tea with us. The day starts with the regular morning mysore class for our current card holders and at 11:30 am we open the doors to the public. People may sign up for free trial classes or just come to visit the premises. Participants (new and old) can take advantage of the special offers we’ll have only on the 25th. Read more about the open house here
YOGA RETREAT 14-19th JULY
It has become a tradition that our summer yoga holiday goes to the island of Kadermo in Finland. Between 14-19th July, Isabella teaches a one-week yoga retreat at the at Kadermo Retreat Centre in the Finnish archipelago. The week at Kadermo offers both a chance to enjoy nature, immerse yourself in your yoga practice and meet like-minded people from all over the world. Be mesmerized by the calm, the light and the magic of this small Finnish island, and not least by the delicious food prepared by our Indian chef Anu. Kadermo Retreat Centre is a very special place that cannot be described but ought to be experienced. Come join us! Read more here
SHARATH JOIS IN SWEDEN 6-11th AUGUST
R. Sharath Jois, our teacher from India, will come to Stockholm on 6-11th August this year. It is unique that Sharathji visits places outside India and there are very few shalas in the world who get the opportunity to host him. We are proud that Sharathji has chosen to come to Yogashala Stockholm and Sweden repeatedly since 2015 - it means a lot to all the Swedish shalas. We support Yogashala in their hosting him and Isabella + several other shala members will travel up to attend the workshop. Grab the chance to experience a bit of Mysore and India on home ground. Take a look at Yogashala Stockholm's website for more information about the workshop and how to register.
AUTUMN COURSES AND WORKSHOPS
The autumn schedule starts on 1st September and the first batch of evening courses/weekend workshops are already available on our website ready for registration. The courses usually fill up quickly, so don't wait too long to visit the events page and scroll through the pages. We are always happy when you recommend our courses to your friends and colleagues who might be keen on knowing more about yoga. Or why not invite them to the open house in August?
At the start of September, we are also delighted to host guest teacher Tim Feldmann on his second visit to Ashtanga Yoga Malmö. The weekend of September 6-8th, Tim teaches an immersion in ashtanga yoga open to all levels of practitioners. The workshop is almost fully booked - we only have a few places left for the whole workshop, but there is still room at the morning mysore classes (Sat+Sun). Read more about the weekend with Tim here and email us if you want to sign up or have any questions.
That's all for now. The next newsletter will be distributed in mid-August with more information about the autumn schedule, upcoming courses etc. We ask you to stay updated between newsletters by following us on social media (links in the menu above under Contact). If you are not a member of our closed Facebook group, we recommend applying to it to get access to the latest news and updates at short notice. Sometimes we change the door code and those who have valid practice cards receive a text message when this happens, but if you have not been to the shala for a while, we ask you to email us well in advance before your visit. Please note that we don’t read/reply to emails outside office hours or on weekends.
Sun(ny) salutations,
Isabella & crew
P.S You can use your wellness allowance with us and we are also approved for physical activity on prescription.
SUMMER OFFERS & SUMMER SCHEDULE
During the summer months of 2024, we have several offers for both experienced and new yoga practitioners. All offers and a sneak peek at the summer schedule are available:
SUMMER CARD - 900 SEK for 1 month of free practice at our mysore classes. The card is available to buy from the 9/6 and is valid for 30 days from the date of purchase. It can be bought several times during the summer months, but the last date of validity is the 8/9. The summer card cannot be paused or combined with other discounts. The card is obtained on site at the shala.
SUMMER SOCIAL EVENT: Kirtan and songs from South America. Sunday 9th of June. Read more here
INTRODUCTORY CLASS to Ashtanga*: Monday 17/6 at 17:15. A trial class followed by two weeks of free mysore class practice (*new students only). Read more and book here
YOGA RETREAT - 1 weeks yoga holiday in the Finnish archipelago from 14-19th July. Immerse yourself in your practice, relax and rejuvenate with Isabella at Kadermo Retreat Centre. Read more and book here
OPEN HOUSE: On Sunday 25/8 after the Mysore class, we hold an open house with free trial classes, special discounts and offers for the autumn semester. Everyone is welcome (Please note! Any offered discounts for autumn practice cards and courses can only be obtained on site on the same day). Read more here
