Ashtanga Yoga Luxembourg

The Meaning Behind the Opening Mantra
Saturday, September 19th · Free Gathering

Om Vande Gurunam…

We chant these words at the beginning of our Ashtanga practice — but do we truly know what they mean?

Join me for a moment of exploration into the philosophy and deeper meaning behind the Opening Mantra.

Together, we will translate its words, explore the wisdom they carry and discover the connection between this ancient chant and the path of yoga.

And, of course, we will chant together.

A free gathering, open to everyone.

Getting ready …. to reopen the shala this week and to see you all again! 🤍

the schedule remains the same as last year - with our practice groups:

✨ Thursday at 6:30 pm
✨ Friday at 12:30 pm
✨ Saturday at 10:00 am
✨ Sunday at 12:00 pm

If you are interested in private classes, please feel free to send me a message.

Thank you again for your presence and your trust. 🙏

I also already have the dates for Petri in 2027! I will be updating the website soon with all the information. ✨

See you very soon at the shala! 🤍

One weekend. One community. One beautiful practice. 🤍

While the shala takes its annual summer break, we’re so happy to welcome dear Lorraine | Yoga back to Luxembourg for a special 3-day immersion.

Many of you already know Lorraine from the years she spent practicing and teaching in our community Ashtanga Yoga Luxembourg before continuing her studies with dear teacher Petri Räisänen Petri Räisänen 🩷.
It is always such a joy to have her back.

✨ August 21–23

Friday
☀️ 7:00–8:45 • Mysore Practice
🌬 9:00–10:00 • Prāṇāyāma

Saturday
☀️ 10:00–11:45 • Mysore Practice
🤸 12:30–2:00 • Handstands for Asana Practice
Building strength, lift and shoulder intelligence through accessible drills that support jump throughs, jump backs, Pincha Mayurāsana and a more stable, confident practice.

Sunday
☀️ 10:00–11:45 • Mysore Practice
🌿 12:30–2:00 • Building Safe & Strong Backbends
Learn how to create openness through the shoulders and upper back, build strength where it matters most, and develop healthier, more sustainable backbends—whether you’re just beginning or already working on dropbacks.

This immersion is open to all practitioners. All levels.

✨ This will be the only opportunity to practice at the shala during August, while I’m away for the summer. If you’re staying in Luxembourg, we’d love to see you there.

Spaces are limited, so we recommend reserving your spot in advance.

Tons of love 🩷
Marie

✨ Practice & Chanting Weekend with Nina Tomas in Luxembourg ✨

I am super delighted to welcome dear Nina to the shala on the week end 25 & 26 July for a special weekend of practice and chanting.

Nina has been practicing Aṣṭāṅga Vinyāsa Yoga for over 12 years and is now the founder of Ashtanga Yoga Anderlecht, where she offers a full Mysore program. Her teaching has been deeply influenced by her studies with Petri Räisänen, whose therapeutic and healing approach has strongly shaped her understanding of the practice. Having assisted Petri on numerous retreats, Nina brings a sensitive and supportive approach to hands-on guidance, enriched by elements of traditional Finnish energy healing.

Alongside her yoga practice, Nina is devoted to Vedic chanting and studies under the guidance of Shantala Sriramaiah within the South Indian lineage of the Challakere Brothers.

Over the years, Nina has also become a cherished part of our community and it is a true pleasure to have her teaching alongside me for this special weekend.

🌿 Saturday & Sunday
Mysore Practice co-taught by Marie & Nina

After practice
Join us for one hour of Vedic chanting, open to everyone, whether you are completely new to chanting or already familiar with the practice.

Different Booking options available ! Check our event page

With love
Marie 🤍

So much love and beauty this week 💫
Thank you for sharing your precious knowledge with so much generosity 🩷🩷🩷
📸 in the pink nest

✨ Pranayama and Krya Practice - COMMUNITY CLASS ✨

Saturday 23rd at 11:30am
just after practice.

As a thank you for your presence, trust and support, I would love to offer a free class dedicated to pranayama, krya and meditation.

During this session, I’ll share a beautiful therapeutic sequence inspired by ancient yogic teachings — a practice that has personally helped me find balance, regulate my nervous system and reconnect to a deeper sense of inner harmony.

This practice is rooted in traditional teachings and I feel incredibly grateful to be able to share it with you.

Whether you:
• practice privately with me
• join classes in our shala
• come occasionally
• or simply attend my weekly classes inside or outside the shala ;)

—you are warmly welcome. 🤍

These practices are profoundly nourishing - and can be adapted to your energy / constitution - just like the asana practice. All levels.

I am truly so excited to share them with you.

To join you need to book and save a spot - link here

https://ashtangayoga.lu/events/may-pranayama-krya-practice/

🤍Spring Immersion — A Practice of Meditation

As spring quietly unfolds, next month we gather for three early mornings of practice — a space to return inward and reconnect with the meditative essence of yoga.

Mysore-style self-practice
Meditation practice

A subtle exploration where movement, breath and stillness become one continuous thread of awareness.

On the final morning, we close with a silence meditation.

🗓 25–27 May 2026
📍 Ashtanga Yoga Luxembourg

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Grateful for these past days ✨

Thank you Petri for your presence, your teaching, your amazing adjustments and for sharing your knowledge so generously.

And thank you Nina for the beautiful assistance and the chanting 🧡 ( Something is cooking with Nina… see you in July)

Thank you to everyone who came to practice with us 🤍

Tons of love
Marie

Deeply honored to welcome Petri Räisänen back to our shala 🤍 🤍

From March 12–16, we will gather for five days of practice, study, breath, mantra and meaningful connection.

Petri’s presence carries decades of dedicated practice, gentleness, clarity, and deep respect for the tradition. This is a rare opportunity to immerse yourself in authentic Ashtanga Yoga under the guidance of one of its most respected teachers.

Whether you join for Mysore mornings, led classes, chanting, philosophy, or the healing adjustments sessions, this weekend invites you to slow down, listen deeply, and reconnect to the heart of the practice.

✨ Open to dedicated practitioners of all levels

I look forward to sharing this special time together.

With love
Marie

Three mornings.
One shared rhythm.
Breath, movement, silence.

As winter continues,
we meet at dawn
for three quiet mornings of practice.

A small, intimate immersion
to ground the body,
refine the breath,
and return to the essence of yoga.

🕯 Winter Immersion
16–18 February 2026
8.00–10.00

Mysore-style self-practice
Kriya & Pranayama

For dedicated practitioners
( beginners by prior private class only )

✨
with Marie Kerr

Early bird until 10 Feb
Places are limited

↟ Registration: website

🤍 Marie
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