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Our history

A series of stories and events

A selection of highlights

Moving out from Vesterbrogade

27. juni 2018

Moving out from Vesterbrogade

After 17 years of teaching at this address, it was time to move out and seek new adventures.

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Peter Sanson in Copenhagen for the 4th time

25. maj 2018

Peter Sanson in Copenhagen for the 4th time

Again we had the pleasure to host Peter Sanson, with students coming from around Europe to study with him at this long weekend workshop.

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Sharathji’s 5th workshop in Copenhagen

1. august 2017

Sharathji’s 5th workshop in Copenhagen

Sharathji’s 5th workshop in Copenhagen with more than 450 students from all over the world participating.

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Eddie Stern in the shala for the 3rd time

4. november 2016

Eddie Stern in the shala for the 3rd time

Again Eddie came to hold a workshop at the shala. He shared his knowledge on the vagus nerve and the importance of its frequence!

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Namarupa Yatra

1. oktober 2015

Namarupa Yatra

Jens and Susanna joined the yatra organized by Eddie Stern in the Himalayas.

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Sharathji’s 4th workshop in Copenhagen

1. august 2015

Sharathji’s 4th workshop in Copenhagen

Once again we had the honour to host Sharathji on his Europe Tour. Many dedicated yogis came to join us.

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Course on Pantanjalis Yoga Sutras by Kenneth Zysk

1. februar 2011

Kenneth Zysk came to hold a course on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.

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10 years anniversary

10. august 2010

A week full of fun activity. Kenneth Zysk from the University of Copenhagen came to give a lecture on Indian Thought, where many yogis and yoginis participated.

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Sharathji’s first workshop in Copenhagen

1. august 2009

Sharathji’s first workshop in Copenhagen

This was the first time after Guruji’s passing away, that Sharathji travelled out of India. We are very honored that he came again after 2006.

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Workshop with dr. Jayashree and Narasimhan

1. maj 2009

Dr. Jayashree and Narasimhan from Mysore came to teach a beautiful workshop in chanting and philosophy.

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Guruji in Copenhagen

1. august 2006

Guruji in Copenhagen

In 2006 Guruji visited Copenhagen. He did a beautiful workshop with practitioners coming from all places to see and practice with their guru. Together with him he had his daughter, Saraswati, and grandson, Sharath.

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Guruji’s 90th birthday

26. juli 2005

Jens and Susanna participated in the celebrations in Mysore together with the international Astanga Yoga community.

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Retreat at the Søminestation in Holbæk

1. juli 2004

Inviting Guruji to Copenhagen

31. marts 2004

During their stay in Mysore in March and April 2004, Jens and Susanna invited Guruji to come to Copenhagen. With them they had 150 signatures, signed by students in Copenhagen wanting Guruji to come.

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TV2 Go’ Morgen Danmark

30. august 2001

We were on national television, where Jens was showing sun salutations to Mr. and Mrs. Denmark.

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Moving in on Vesterbrogade 24B

1. august 2001

We move in on Vesterbrogade 24B opening in August. All Summer spent on repairing, fixing and painting! Our first retreat was in July on Lolland with many very nice yogis.

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Susanna’s first time teaching in CPH

1. november 2000

Susanna came the first time in November 2000 and then again in March 2001.

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The school is established

1. juli 2000

The school is established in July and in August we open on Præstøgade, Østerbro for a trial period of 3 months with Gwendoline Hunt teaching.

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