Deepening the Foundations: Ashtanga Yoga Intensive
With Marilou van Hoek
Building Consistency in Practice
Every strong practice is built on steady foundations. In Ashtanga, these foundations are not only the postures, but also the unseen threads that hold everything together: the breath, the inner locks of energy, the gaze, and the discipline of showing up again and again.
The Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali, the classical text on yoga, reminds us that steady practice over a long time, done with sincerity and dedication, creates firm grounding:
“sa tu dīrgha-kāla nairantarya satkāra-āsevito dṛḍhabhūmiḥ” (I.14)
— Practice becomes firmly rooted when cultivated consistently over a long period, with devotion.
Over the weekend, we will explore:
Mysore & Guided Classes to anchor your daily rhythm.
Posture Clinics to refine alignment and transitions.
Work on Breath, Bandhas & Drishti to bring depth and focus.
Reflection & Discussion on what it means to stay consistent in practice and life.
Each day will include a short talk or reflection on a key Yoga Sutra theme, with practical ways to bring it into your practice and life:
By strengthening the roots, we allow the whole tree of practice to grow—steady, resilient, and full of vitality. This is the path to real progress: not rushing ahead, but deepening into what is already here.
Come ready to reconnect, refine, and recommit. Consistency is where transformation begins.
This workshop qualifies for Continuing Education Hours with YogaAlliance.org
Dates: Sat-Sun 14&15 February 2026
Times: 12.00 - 18.30
Location: Studio Terwijde | Musicallaan 163 Utrecht
Price (incl. VAT):
Early Bird
€200 Until 1 November
€225 Until 1 December
€250 Until 1 January 2026
€275 Regular
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