2025 has started off intensely and the spring schedule is “up and running”. So far we’ve already had time to finish a yoga retreat in Tenerife and we’ve started the first four yoga courses of the year in January. We’re still waiting for warmer temperatures (unless you joined us in Tenerife a few weeks ago), but in the shala, it’s always warm and cozy. We’d like to take this opportunity to welcome new participants to the shala and hope that all our dedicated yogis have had a great start to the New Year. Please keep reading for more detailed information of what’s happening at the shala in the coming months. 

Our spring schedule is packed with exciting workshops and courses, and if you missed out on the yoga retreat in Tenerife, you have another chance in July when we travel to the island of Kadermo in the Finnish archipelago. Every month leading up to summer, special events are happening at the shala! In the second half of March, we start a new round of foundation courses; in April, we welcome a professional photographer who will take photos for a book about Ashtanga yoga that she's working on; and in May, our chanting and philosophy teacher from Mysore, Lakshmish Bhat, returns to teach a workshop in Malmö. 

SPRING SCHEDULE

The current schedule runs until the end of June. You can find an overview on the schedule page, where you’ll also see any temporary changes, cover teachers, etc., listed at the bottom of the page. Isabella will be away on a study and vacation trip from 19^th February to 14^th March. In her absence, Helena covers all morning Mysore classes (please note that there’s no self-practice after mysore class during this period).

Please also remember that, we pause the mysore-style classes on full and new moon days (all evening classes continue as usual). You can read more about this on the full/new moon page, where all dates are listed. Exceptionally, Isabella will teach on the new moon on 27^th April - then you’ll have the chance to learn a sequence especially designed for a gentler practice on full/new moons. Read more about this special class here.

One Sunday month we teach a guided class of the Primary Series instead of mysore class. After the guided Primary Series, we always gather for tea & talk on a yoga-related topic. The next session is on 16^th March, when Isabella has returned from India and will share stories from her trip.

NEW COURSES STARTING IN MARCH

You can find all planned events that take place at the shala here (the page is continuously updated, so check back regularly to make sure you don’t miss an interesting workshop). We’d be happy if you recommend us to anyone who might be interested in learning more about yoga:

ASHTANGA BEGINNER’s (foundation level 1) COURSE – Mondays, starting on 23^rd March with Isabella

ASHTANGA FOUNDATION LEVEL 2 COURSE – Wednesdays, starting on 19^th March with Helena

YIN YOGA – Thursdays, starting on 13^th March with Helena (10 sessions)

Yoga for Stress Reduction – Tuesdays, starting on 18^th March with Isabella (the course is taught only in Swedish)

Pranayama, Chanting & Yoga Philosophy – Sundays, on 30^th March, 27^th April, 25^th May with Isabella

Special Class: Lunar Sequence for Full/New Moon – Sunday, 27^th April with Isabella

GUEST TEACHER LAKSMISH BHAT

On 16-17^th May, we are delighted to once again welcome Vidwan Lakshmish Bhat, our chanting and philosophy teacher from Mysore, India. Lakshmish last visited the shala in 2023, and in May 2025, he returns to teach a two-day workshop focused on Vedic chanting (including japa – mantra repetition), its meaning and origins, and philosophy, as well as kriyas – yogic cleansing techniques – and their effects on body and mind. The workshop will also include a special puja, a memorial ceremony, for our late teacher, Sri R. Sharath Jois. This will be a very special workshop – read more here for details and registration.

SUMMER YOGA RETREAT

As tradition holds, we return to Kadermo Retreat Centre in the Finnish archipelago for our annual summer retreat. From 13-20^th July, Isabella teaches a week of daily yoga classes and workshops (morning and evening), where you can immerse yourself in your practice. Kadermo is a place that brings peace to the soul and offers a welcome break from the “rat race” stress. Join us and enjoy the beautiful nature, the simplicity, Finnish sauna, refreshing swims, and the chance to meet new friends from all over the world. Learn more about the retreat here.

That’s all for now! We appreciate early registrations for any courses or events you wish to attend—not only to secure your spot but also to help us with our planning. The next newsletter will be distributed early April with more details about the professional photography session at the shala in the second half of April, along with additional information about late spring and summer activities.

Stay updated between newsletters via our website and social media (links under Contact in the menu above). We also have a closed Facebook group where you can access internal information, ask questions, and seek advice from other members. You can find the Facebook group here.

If you haven’t been to the shala in a while or are emailing us with questions, please reach out well in advance. We do not read or respond to emails outside of office hours or on weekends.

While waiting for spring: "Asato ma sad gamaya" – lead us from darkness to light,
Isabella & Crew

P.S. Remember that you can use your wellness allowance (friskvård) with us, and that we offer discounts for Physical Activity on Prescription (FaR)!