Yoga Centres in Amsterdam - Guide to Yoga in Amsterdam

Amsterdam needn't be all hustle and bustle. The yoga centres of Amsterdam are perfect places to relax and load up. This Amsterdam yoga guide lists some of the best yoga centers in the city.

Yoga in Amsterdam

It doesn't matter whether you are already an expert or don't know your asana from your elbow. Whatever your level, the many available yoga classes ensure there's something for everybody. Alternative esoteric-religious-therapeutic stuff is pretty hot in Amsterdam, so don't be afraid to step in.

Several yoga centres have free trial classes. Most offer drop-in classes for €10 to €16, and most offer a discount of you pay for several classes at one moment.

Do not eat before a yoga class, but don't forget something to drink - it's important to stay well hydrated. Wear clothing in which you can move easily. Sometimes you need to bring your own mat.

Best Yoga Centres in Amsterdam

The Amsterdam Yoga Centre
Singel 300
Tel 020-6206103
www.amsterdamyogacentre.nl

There are three daily Asana classes, focussing on the body postures. The Pranayama classes focus on breathing exercises. Trail classes are available to everyone, without a reservation.

The teacher will always make a distinction between beginners and advanced students so there is no need to worry about going beyond your own limits.

Agamayoga
1e Van der Helststraat 70-1
Tel. 06-49126884
www.agamayoga.nl

Offers classes in Tantric Esoteric Yoga. Drop-in classes for everyone of any level are available. Trial classes are free. They also run a yoga holiday on the Dutch island of Vlieland.

YogaYoga
Amaliastraat 5
Tel 020 6883418
www.yogayoga.nl

YogaYoga uses its own yoga method which was developed out of traditional Hatha yoga and body work techniques.

Classes are in Dutch and English. Trial classes are available against payment. Drop-in classes are possible, too.

Bikram Yoga Centre
Ceintuurbaan 426
Tel 020-6767033
www.bikramyoga.nl

This was the first Bikram studio to open in Amsterdam. The Bikram method consists of 26 postures (asanas) which are all covered during 90-minute classes in a hot room of 40 degrees C. Not for the faint hearted!

If you're in for the short and intensive treatment, the centre also has a visitors special, giving you one week of unlimited yoga lessons for €50.

B.K.S. Iyengar Yoga Institute
Nieuwe Achtergracht 134-138
Tel 020-6276523
www.iyengaryogaamsterdam.com

This institute offers more than 35 classes a week which are open - no need to book - plus a teacher- training course. There are three yoga studios. Mats and all other materials are supplied.

Aurora Centre for Natural Medicine and Personal Growth
Herengracht 607
Tel 020-4211987
www.aurora-holistic-center.nl

This center is located along a pretty tree-lined canal and has a calming atmosphere. You wouldn't know you were in the centre of a city.

It offers a vast menu of yoga styles from the Kundalina, Bharata, Kripalu and Sivananda traditions. Many other workshops and therapies are also available.