Workshops and Events
-
A Mindful Approach To The Primary Series Teacher Intensive
A 32hr 5 Day Ashtanga Yoga Teacher & Practitioner Introduction to Assisting in Ashtanga Yoga
30 January to 3rd of February 2027
This intensive training is for teachers and practitioners who are interested in learning more about the practice and teaching of the primary series of Ashtanga vinyasa yoga.
Outline of the training
The postural sequencing of the Primary Series is a beautiful and deep inquiry into how movement, strength, and space interact with the physical body. It asks us to listen deeply to the sensations that arise through the process of vinyasa and develop wisdom about how we act. Our focus is always on keeping the body safe while fostering a vibrant and energetic physical nature.
The Primary Series is also called Yoga Chikitsa, yoga therapy. At its heart, we see how the Primary Series develops as a personal tool for healing and transformation for the body/mind/breath system.
When we undertake a practice like the Primary Series, we are learning about movement, breath, and ultimately about where we place our awareness. Each pose asks us to notice something about ourselves, a new connection, a different perspective.
This training will help you see how the evolution of the Primary Series relates to a pattern of movements that are intertwined to create a fluid whole. You will learn to recognize how these patterns play out in your own practice and in the practice of others
What is the training.
This training will give you a deep understanding of the process of development throughout the primary series.
We will look at movement principles and alignment of the postures. We will then practice safe yoga assists and adjustments, for all the Primary Series asanas, as a response to these inquiries.
We will learn to become more confident in how to help and guide people within the postures that are presented and how to make positive choices for ourselves and others.
There will also be daily yoga philosophy presentations and discussions that will help to land how we help ourselves and others.
The practice of Ashtanga yoga is deeply moving. We will see how the practice has moved us and realize this is an ongoing process. That we are moving breath to breath, movement to movement. Over the five days we will track and discover that process and journey in each of us.
Who is this training for?
This training is for teachers of Ashtanga yoga or all experienced practitioners of Ashtanga yoga. A knowledge of the full primary series is helpful.
What will you learn:
Anatomical references.
Movement patterns and theory.
Helpful safe adjustments
The vinyasa count for each posture.
How different bodies respond to the postures.
Yoga philosophy.
What you will leave with:
A Comprehensive Understanding of The Primary Series Sequencing
Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of the postural sequencing of the Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series, learning how movement, strength, and space interact with the physical body. This knowledge will enhance their ability to maintain safety while fostering a vibrant and energetic practice.
Personal Healing, Growth and Transformation
Students will explore the therapeutic aspects of the Primary Series, known as Yoga Chikitsa, and develop it as a personal tool for healing and transformation in their own practice. This training will deepen their awareness of how the practice can positively impact the body, mind and breath system.
Insight into Movement Patterns, Adjustments and Awareness
Through the practice and study of the Primary Series, participants will learn to recognize and understand the intricate patterns of movement in their own bodies. One that creates a fluid and cohesive practice. They will cultivate this heightened awareness and begin to see them in the practice of others, leading to a more mindful and connected approach to yoga for all.
Yoga Philosophy
We will also take a detailed look at the Yamas from the eight limbs of Ashtanga yoga, unpacking how each of these relational observances play out in our lives…
1. Ahimsa (non-harming/non-violence)
2. Satya (truthfulness)
3. Asteya (non-stealing)
4. Brahmacharya (wise use of energy))
5. Aparigraha (non-possessiveness)
30/1-3/2/2027, 7:00-16:00
Early bird 500€ until 31/10/2026, after that 550€
Emergences Rue des Cultivateurs 54, 1040 Etterbeek
-
IMMERSIVE WORKSHOP in BRUSSELS with KIA NADDERMIER Aṣṭāṅga Yoga | Prāṇayāma | Meditation | Buddha Dharma
23-25 April 2027
Yoga Bhāvanā – The Art of Cultivation
Yoga Bhāvanā is an invitation to approach Yoga as a Journey of Becoming. By avoiding the implication that our practice has an end-point, it inspires a commitment to the path of yoga itself. In her teaching, Kia weaves Aṣṭāṅga Yoga with classical Prāṇayāma and Buddha Dharma into an integrated, embodied approach to practice. Over our weekend we will build powerful tools and lasting resources to grow our practice as a path to wholeness, compassion and being of benefit to the world.
"Yoga Bhāvanā invites our entire human experience onto the path: body, breath, heart, mind and relationship. Each domain matures through its own teachings and practices, yet held as one integrated whole.” – Kia Naddermier
This workshop welcomes all interested practitioners and teachers.
Whether a long-time practitioner or new to this approach, the teachings will meet you where you are. We always aspire to work from an inclusive, non-dogmatic place, open to personal inquiry and diverse experiences.
WORKSHOP PROGRAM:
Prāṇa & Cittā Bhāvanā – The Cultivation of Breath and Wisdom of Heart
Friday Evening 18:00-20:00, Saturday Afternoon, 14:00-16:00
Dedicated to reflections around the Buddha Dharma and practices of Prānayāma – these lovingly crafted sessions establish a home ground within our subtle body from where transformation can take place. New students are mindfully introduced to classical Prānayāma in the lineage of Kaivalyadham, whilst those with more experience refine and expand their practice and understanding.
Āsana Bhāvanā – An Embodied Approach to Aṣṭāṅga Yoga
Saturday & Sunday morning, 09:00-12:00
These dynamic master classes weave together somatic inquiry, theory, biomechanics and Aṣṭāṅga practice into a single, integrated arc of study and experience. Each day we move through key elements of the series with an explorative mindset – examining universal movement principles and energetic actions that support an attuned practice rooted in yogic principles.
You will also be introduced to Kāya Bhāvanā, Kia’s unique somatic preparatory sequences, that offer a powerful ground for your Āsana practice to unfold with integrity, ease and clarity. These in-depth sessions will open up new dimensions that will continue to inspire your practice long after the workshop concludes.
Centring and Satsaṅg
Sunday afternoon, 14:00-16:00
This last afternoon session of our immersion, we gather around a centring reflection as well as offer space for Satsaṅg – discussion and inquiries around the practices and teachings of yoga. What happens now? How can we expand the teachings into our daily life?
Equipment - each practitioner will need:
2 Brick Blocks
1 Adjustable Yoga Belt
Blanket
WORKSHOP SUMMARY
FRIDAY evening: 18:00-20:00
Prāṇa Bhāvanā – The Cultivation of Breath and Wisdom of Heart
—
SATURDAY morning: 09:00-12:00
Āsana Bhāvanā – An Embodied Approach to Aṣṭāṅga
after lunch: 14:00-16:00 Prāṇa Bhāvanā – The Cultivation of Breath and Wisdom of Heart
—
SUNDAY morning: 09:00-12:00
Āsana Bhāvanā – An Embodied Approach to Aṣṭāṅga
after lunch: 14:00-16:00 Centring and Satsaṅg
SCHEDULE
NB: This is an organic process which is why we are intentionally giving +/- 15 mins flexibility in terms of finishing time for all sessions, thank you for accommodating this in your planning.
Price 280€
Contact the host Elena Constantinides to reserve your place
Location: Emergences Rue des Cultivateurs 54, 1040 Etterbeek
With over 30 years of experience, Kia Naddermier is the founder of Mysore Yoga Paris, a global community dedicated to an embodied, holistic approach to practice. Her teachings encompass Buddha Dharma, Yoga Philosophy, Aṣṭāṅga Yoga, Somatic Practice, Anatomy, Meditation, Kriyās, and Prāṇāyama.
Drawing deeply from both Yogic and Buddhist traditions, she is the creator of Yoga Bhāvanā, a unique and integrative approach that strengthens every dimension of practice.
Weaving compassion and insight with clear embodied guidance, Yoga Bhāvanā illuminates the full spectrum of our experience – body, breath, heart, mind, and relationship – inviting practitioners into a transformative journey of becoming.
A devoted Dharma practitioner and certified Mindfulness Mentor, Kia teaches with authenticity, clarity, and generosity, making ancient practices relevant in daily life as means for spiritual growth and inner healing. Her deep love and decades of dedication to all aspects of yoga continue to expand her teaching. Practitioners and teachers return year after year to benefit from the continuous evolution of her research, study, and guidance.
Kia is the co-creator of the much appreciated podcast Mysore Yoga Paris - Closer Together offering free practice resources available for all.
Watch: An interview with Kia at Purple Valley
-
ELDOA Masterclass
20 September 2026, 17:30-19:00
Feel the Impact of Spinal Decompression ELDOA is a precise method of fascial tensioning that creates space within targeted spinal segments. Designed by osteopath Dr. Guy Voyer, it improves joint mobility, posture, and neural decompression. For movement professionals, it’s a powerful way to connect theory with felt experience—through your own body. This class is your chance to embody the work. Step into a guided ELDOA session specifically for movement and exercise professionals. No teaching, just movement—explore how segmental decompression can influence your own posture, alignment, and structural awareness. Leave with insight you can carry into your own practice. This session will provide an opportunity to introduce you to our upcoming ELDOA training courses organised by B2M. Masterclass given in both English and French.
Location B2M Sport and Rehab, Rue du Belvedere 27, 1050 Ixelles
Book through
-
Ashtanga Yoga Workshop: Intro to the 2nd series (Nadi Shodhana)
26 September 2026 16:00-19:00
Beyond the Primary Series… Curious about what lies beyond the Primary Series of Ashtanga Yoga? Join Elena Constantinidou for an introduction to the Second Series, known as Nadi Shodhana, exploring its principles, purpose, and the deeper work it invites. A workshop designed to help you understand, experience, and approach the practice with intelligence, curiosity, and respect.
Location B2M Sport and Rehab, Rue du Belvedere 27, 1050 Ixelles
Book through
-
Fall Ashtanga Yoga Oriented Immersion
Ashtanga & Somatic Yoga Retreat – Normandie, France
October 13-19 2026
Immersive practice, rest & reconnection
An invitation to slow down, reconnect, and return to what truly matters.
A Retreat to come home to yourself
Join us for six nourishing days in the peaceful landscapes of Normandy. Together we will create space to step away from the demands of daily life, listen inward, and reconnect with your true essence.
Through daily Ashtanga yoga practice, somatic movement, and pranayama, we will cultivate strength, awareness, presence, and a deeper relationship with ourselves.
This retreat is an opportunity to slow down, refine your practice, regulate the nervous system, and explore yoga beyond the physical postures. With time, nature, and a supportive community around you, you’ll be invited to move with intention, breathe deeply, and rediscover the quiet wisdom that already exists within.
This retreat blends the structure and tradition of Ashtanga yoga with the softness of somatic exploration, breath-led pranayama, and detailed asana clinics that will refine your awareness from the inside out.
🌿 What to Expect
Daily Ashtanga Practice
A grounding morning practice, initiated by somatic explorations to release stored tension, cultivate interoception, and help the body move with greater awareness, ease and authenticity, followed by the traditional method of self practice, adapted to all levels with attentive adjustments and options.
Pranayama & Breathwork
Guided breath practices to regulate the nervous system, expand lung capacity, and deepen internal focus.
Asana Clinics
Technique-focused workshops to break down key postures, transitions, and energetic principles. Expect supportive hands-on guidance and space to ask questions.
ELDOA Classes
Spinal decompression exercises
Nature & Stillness
Walks in the surrounding countryside, time to unwind, journaling pockets, and slow evenings
🏡 The Location
Namo, a japanese inspired sanctuary surrounded by nature and quiet walking paths. Enjoy spacious shared or private rooms, healthy seasonal meals, and a peaceful shala.
🍽️ Food
Nourishing vegetarian meals prepared with fresh, local ingredients. Expect colourful brunches, grounding dinners, herbal teas, and plenty of fruit.
✨ Who This Retreat Is For
• Practitioners who want to deepen their Ashtanga practice in a supportive environment
• Anyone interested in integrating somatic intelligence into their movement
• Yogis seeking rest, clarity, and reconnection through breath and nature
• Beginners with curiosity or experienced practitioners wanting refinement
📅 Dates
13-19 October 2026
💶 Pricing
The yoga retreat iris 400€
Accommodation pricing for the 6 nights including meals (brunch, snacks and dinner)
Single occupancy 1419€
Double occupancy 891€
Ready to join us?
Contact me us to book your spot
To have a look at the place you can click on this link