Yoganida, Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 120 sous, Amsterdam (2026)

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Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 120 Sous

13/02/2022

~Yog’Art~
Among the first standing poses yogis typically come across aside from the warriors, they'll most likely encounter extended triangle pose, aka utthita trikonasana (where kona means angle). While it may be considered as "basic" by some, it's certainly not easy to do and there are numerous ways to spice things up ;)
We love it as it keeps the spine healthy, strengthens the back, stretches the hamstrings & inner thighs, and opens the shoulders, chest and hips. Besides, it also stimulates the abdominal organs.
How to?
*From a standing position at the top of your mat, take a big step back with the right foot
*As you make sure not to cross the heels, bring your back foot at a 90 degree angle
*Keeping both feet grounded and both legs straight, with the arms extended parallel to the ground, the chest open and the abs engaged, tilt forward from your hips (not your waist), and bring your front hand to your front leg
*Gently press the back of your hand onto the inside of your leg as you revolve your chest towards the ceiling
*Bring your shoulderblades closer to one another as you align the top arm with the bottom one, engaging the fingers of both hands
*Reach from the back foot to the crown of your head, maintaining the head in line with the rest of your spine and cultivating length on both flanks
*Stay for several breaths before coming out & repeating on the other side
If you'd like to explore a deeper version of the pose:
1. Adjust the position of your hands/fingers, e.g. grabbing your big toe
2. Bring both arms by the ears and feel the side abs firing up
3. Gaze sideways or upwards (cfr drawing of , it'll make it a lot more challenging for your balance ;)
NB: We don't like placing the hand onto the front leg as it may create tension/hyperextension onto the back of the knee.

12/02/2022

As I'm receiving a growing amount of requests for private or semi-private yoga classes and very much enjoy such settings where I can tailor the entire session to the needs of the participant(s) in a way only such sessions allow, I wanted to make sure everyone was aware privates were most definitely an option! :)
Why do people reach out for privates?
✔️ They want to explore more advanced poses which are not necessarily taught in group settings
✔️ They are dealing with a chronic injury or serious medical condition requiring specific attention
✔️ They are interested in building healthy foundations for their yoga practice before joining group classes
✔️ They want to share something special with a friend/partner
✔️ They prefer getting the teacher's undivided attention
✔️ ...
Just like there are many reasons why people hop on a yoga mat for the very first time, there are also countless reasons why people want to take private classes (either occasionally or exclusively). So if either of the statements listed here above resonates with you, send us a DM so we can look into what would work best for you. We're there to help ;)

12/02/2022

📢Testimonial: what they say about us
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"While I'm sorry to hear the news of Yoganida's current home shutting down, I truly hope you're very much looking forward to the next chapter of the Yoganida adventure!
Yoganida has truly played a crucial role during my pregnancy and for that, I simply can't thank you enough, Marie-Laure!
From my very first prenatal yoga session with you where I was in tears, both physically and mentally exhausted, you've helped me feel better session after session thanks to your thorough understanding of the needs of the pregnant body and of expecting women in general. The birth preparation classes with Marjorie too enabled me to go for a natural birth and process residual trauma from the birth of my first child. Last but not least, the kids yoga sessions with my daughter were also a lot of fun; she's constantly asking for those!
So to sum it all up, from the bottom of my heart, thanks so much for all of that, and all the best for what's next!"
C., prenatal, postnatal & kids yoga
YAY! Another super heartwarming 5* review from one of our wonderful yogis!
While it's definitely not the first time I get such feedback, it always fills my heart with a deep sense of gratitude. Creating a space for such transformation is what I've always wanted to convey through my classes, and the "Yoganida effect" is by no means attached to what used to be its first home on the Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal in Amsterdam.
So whether you're going through a rough period, would like to expose your child(ren) to the benefits of yoga for little ones in a fun & engaging way, and/or would love some extra support to help you feel better, whether you're expecting, a new parent, or neither of those, please do reach out! Yoganida is still very much there for you :)

11/02/2022

~ La minute Marie-Laure ~ 🌺
As Yoganida’s next chapter is getting more and more concrete every day, and while I know deep down that both consulting and yoga are part of my balance, one of the questions I'm dealing with these days is how much space do I want to give to each professional side of me.
Without the financial & mental pressure of the physical space which hosted Yoganida for over 3 years and the freedom to operate it creates, I do wonder: how many classes a week do I want to teach? Which types of classes? More privates or more group classes? When? Do I want to keep my weekends entirely free from teaching moving forward? How many evenings a week do I want to dedicate to teaching, if any? Etc. Etc. Etc.
I don’t have final answers to all these questions just yet, but soon enough, I’ll get there. And till then, I’m very much enjoying the process of starting from a blank sheet of paper, and focusing on my very own needs, desires and aspirations. And no one else’s.
Because yoga, just like pretty much anything in life, starts from the self.

07/02/2022

H.E.A.V.E.N.
Watching the sunset illuminating winter skies.
Admiring the moon from my balcony at night.
Laughing… a lot.
Spending quality time with loved ones.
Noticing wonder & pure joy in a child’s eyes.
Taking amazing care of ourselves.
Sharing a lovely meal in great company.
So many priceless little things.
And I could keep going.
No need to go anywhere.
No need to spend a lot of money.
It’s just about opening our eyes & our hearts.
And enjoying heaven on earth.

06/02/2022

~Yog’Art~
Gomukhasana, aka cow face pose, is a pose I've always found fairly challenging (especially for the hips), while I know some yogis also struggle with the deep shoulder opening as illustrated by . That being said though, grabbing your fingers is by no means the goal of this pose; grabbing your t-shirt or using a strap is equally fine if your shoulders are on the tighter side ;)
How to?
*From a seated position with the legs straight, bend one knee and bring your foot closer to the hip joint on the other side
*As you cross the legs, bend your other knee as well, bring the foot closer to the opposite hip joint too and as you draw the knees closer to one another, feel the stretch in your buttocks muscles / outer hip area (NB: there can be a LOT of space between the knees)
*Bring your arms to the sides & up and bend the elbow of the arm on the same side as the bottom leg
*Either place the opposite hand onto that elbow (nice upper arm stretch already) or see if you can grab a piece of clothing or your fingers behind your back for a deeper version.
*Hold the pose for 5-10 breaths before repeating on the other side
If you'd like to try a different version, why not giving a go at happy cow face pose? It's a combination of happy baby & cow face as you might have guessed ;)
- Laying on your back, cross your legs and bring your knees as close as possible to one another
- Grab the outer edges of your feet and draw the feet both closer to your face and towards the ground until you feel a stretch in the glutes (NB: make sure to not go too far as it can be quite intense)
- After you feel you've had enough (e.g. 5-10 breaths), take some rest in savasana before repeating on the other side
Who was already familiar with this variation? How do you like the seated vs. supine version? Tell us in the comments ;)

05/02/2022

While it's among the lowest among OECD countries, c-section rate in the Netherlands amounts to approximately 17% today, and has been steadily on the rise for a little while now.
Although both cutting & suturing techniques have drastically improved over time (e.g. shift from vertical to horizontal incision in most cases, reduction of the scar length, and even introduction of "gentle" c-sections), healing from a c-section, even a "gentle" one, can have unexpected complications that are not widely known, both physical and psychological, where the scar is only the tip of the iceberg.
C-section scar healing sessions proposed by Marie-Laure, our pre/postnatal yoga expert a.o., involve a combination of self-massage techniques and specific yoga sequences tailored to the maturity of the scar. Such sessions are beneficial as from 4-6w after childbirth and up to several years (or even decades) after the surgery took place; they are both healing and preventive.
At a physical level, c-section scar healing helps preventing adhesions (and increase chances of VBAC), lower back pain, loss in bladder control and regaining pelvic floor tone & elasticity as well as core strength. Emotionally, these techniques help reconnect with the scar area, deal with potential loss of sensation, and improve the relationship of the mother with both herself and others (e.g. baby, partner, etc.). Pretty amazing what a little extra self-care can do, right? :)
So if, you have recently given birth through c-section (or even years ago) and would like to explore how to heal your scars (inside & out) properly to avoid all sorts of issues now or later in life, please do send us a DM! Thanks to her latest training, Marie-Laure will gladly help you out through targeted yoga practices & specific self-massage techniques. Who's in? :)

04/02/2022

📢Testimonial: what they say about us
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"Although I understand many of the reasons why you are ending this step, it still makes me sad. I remember starting your yoga classes in 2019 when I was pregnant with my first child. It was the highlight of my pregnancy week every week and you helped me work on taking care of my body and mind, which really helped with my delivery. When my daughter turned one month, we started mommy and me yoga again. I couldn't wait to begin! It was such a joy to watch her loving all the massages. The pandemic started and we went away for a while, but when we returned I jumped back in, joining your rooftop terrace yoga classes which were so much fun. That was short-lived because I quickly found out I was pregnant again and took a break. In the depths of the lockdown last year, during the snowstorm, you ran a wonderful online yoga class for myself and my friends. We enjoyed it so much! Anyway, I just wanted to say that I've had such wonderful experiences with Yoganida, and I'm so sad to see it go. I look forward to finding out what is in store next and would love to book a private yoga lesson!"
Marina, pre & postnatal yoga, rooftop yoga & private yoga with Marie-Laure
WOWOWOW... How touching! 😍
I've received many messages like Marina's since I communicated about the end of Yoganida's first chapter roughly 2w ago. And while it does obviously make me sad too, these notes of affection are most definitely heartwarming as well. Because this is exactly why I created Yoganida in the first place. And it's such a key component to our DNA that even in different spaces & shapes, the Yoganida effect will for sure live on :)
As I'm finalizing Yoganida's next chapter, I'll only be teaching privates in Feb. So if like Marina you'd like to book a private class with me, send me a DM and let's continue the Yoganida journey!

03/02/2022

~ La minute Marie-Laure ~ 🌺
After I had quit my corporate job to become an entrepreneur, my plan was to give myself 6m to investigate the 5-6 business ideas I had... Except I never did.😆 As before I even got started, someone approached me to take over a rental agreement & open my very own yoga studio.
After having run some numbers, slept on it, discussed it with friends & family members, I decided to go for it, although it was really freaking me out ;) Because I had never done such thing. Because competition was fierce. Because I had been teaching yoga for just over a year then.
And yet, 6 weeks after that initial ‘yoga bomb’ got thrown at me, Yoganida was born. On 18.10.18 to be more precise, chosen on purpose. Because it looked good visually, and was a day I wanted to remember. And yes, 6w was insanely short. But opening a yoga studio in November wasn't going to fly (bad weather, short days, etc), and delaying it was expensive too. So I went into ‘bulldozer’ mode to hit my opening date. Designed a concept. Came up with a name. Drafted a schedule. Got someone to design my logo. Hired a crew. Defined a pricing strategy & activation plan. Signed contracts with key business partners. Finished the space (floor, decorations, furniture, etc). Created the website on my own in just 2 days. Implemented a back-office system. Put together a goodie bag for our first 500 yogis with the help of sponsors. Etc. Etc. Etc. And sometimes I still have to pinch myself: but yeah, I did it. In not even 6w.
And while that opening timeline was absolutely nuts, the closing one was even crazier... And yet, I did it. Again. And I cannot believe it either. While it wasn't perfect, I'm most certainly proud. Proud of this first chapter of Yoganida. Proud of the courage I had to put an end to it. And proud of how I handled the absolute madness of the last few days.

28/01/2022

C.L.U.T.T.E.R.
Usually when we’re moving out of a given place, we sort things out, we throw away or donate some items, but most of our belongings simply follow us.
As I’m letting go of Yoganida’s first home and won’t be needing most of these items for the very next chapter of the Yoganida adventure, I’m also letting go of most of what’s inside this home away from home I’ve built from scratch a little over 3 years ago. And I have to say that the fact that it feels weird is an understatement. As I put a lot of effort back then into finding what best embodied Yoganida’s philosophy and really wanted the space to feel warm, joyful, cosy and caring, seeing all these things go is somehow heartbreaking. On the other hand though, just like I created our ‘yoga nest’ repurposing and upcycling existing material, what does really fill my heart with joy is knowing that this very first Yoganida studio will live on in other people’s homes. Next to receiving compliments on my choices of course ;) And while I do want to keep 1-2 small things from this first chapter, most of what I want to keep are memories within me.
And no matter how ‘saddening’ decluttering may feel, it also does feel truly liberating as well ;)
Letting go of what’s holding me back somehow.
Creating space for what’s to come.
And moving on.

28/01/2022

📢Testimonial: what they say about us
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"Really enjoyed the class. Bea challenged me with the poses and helped me a lot where needed. Would definitely recommend!"
Quirine, yin yoga
YAY!!! We absolutely love receiving reviews like this one!
While we do miss both our wonderful teachers such as Bea and our amazing yogis, we know that it's just a matter of time before we're reunited at Yoganida again :)
Till then, take care yogis, and let us know what challenged you last on your mat, and what you miss most about the studio right now.

26/01/2022

Hi everyone!
As you know, we’ll be closing down our current location in a couple of days and we’re selling close to everything as we won’t need most of these things for the next chapter of Yoganida
So if you like our lovely yellow couch or brown pouf, are interested in glasses, candleholders or yoga props (new & loved), send us a DM asap!

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