WORKSHOPS
13-16 February 2026
Weekend Workshop with
Petri Räisänen
We are delighted to be able welcome world renowned Ashtanga teacher Petri Räisänen to Free Breathing Ashtanga Yoga in Berlin.
Over 4 days, he'll be sharing his years of teaching experience through Mysore sessions, led classes and a variety of workshops.
Petri's teaching style integrates healing and therapy with yoga, addressing the individual needs of each student. His gentle and therapeutic adjustments, inspired by his background as a Finnish folk healer create a respectful and meditative atmosphere in his classes.
SCHEDULE
Friday (13/2)
Morning Mysore
First shift - 6h30
Second shift - 8h15
Afternoon workshops:
Ashtanga Yoga for your type of body and mind (13h-15h)
How we can practice Ashtanga for the rest of our lives and change with grace. Ashtanga Yoga as a meditation form. Ashtanga Yoga as a spiritual practice.
Pranayama meditation (15h15-16h15)
Light breathing exercises with a meditation focus
Saturday (14/2)
Morning Mysore
First shift - 7h30
Second shift - 9h15
Afternoon workshops:
Technique, vinyasa, alignments and adjustments (13h-16h)
Using the technique documented in his Primary Series and Intermediate series books. Practical class with detailed explanations, adjustments and alignments.
Pranayama meditation (16h15-17h15)
Light breathing exercises with a meditation focus
Sunday (15/2)
Led Primary - 7h30
Led Intermediate - 9h30
Afternoon workshops:
Vibhuti Pada, third chapter of Patanjali's Yoga Sutra (13h-15h)
What are siddhis and yogic powers? Combining his studies with Finnish healers, Petri will show how these teachings are consistent with the yogic practices of prana and mind power as detailed in the third chapter of the Yoga sutras.
Ending circle chanting for peace (15h-16h)
Monday (16/2)
Morning Mysore
First shift - 6h30
Second shift - 7h30
PRICING
PRICING
PACKS
Full weekend
Mysore / Led
Workshops
EARLYBIRD
before
31/08/2025
€275
€155
€140
STANDARD
after
31/08/2025
€325
€180
€160
Single sessions and other class combinations are also available.
Contact us for specific needs or questions.
MEMBERS
Students with an active FBAY membership (Unlimited or 10M subscription) receive 20% discount on the standard price.
BOOKING
To book your place, either use the contact form below; or email: ian@freebreathingyoga.com
CANCELLATION POLICY
Bookings cancelled by the participant before the 31st December 2025 will receive an 80% refund. No refunds can be granted after this date.
In the event, the workshop is cancelled by us, then participants will be offered a refund in full.
ABOUT PETRI
Petri has been practicing since 1989 and teaching since 1991. He co-founded Ashtanga Yoga Helsinki in 1997 and Yoga Roots Odeceixe, Portugal in 2023.
A longtime student of K. Pattabhi Jois and Sharath Jois, Petri received his formal authorisation in 2001. His studies extend beyond asana practice to include pranayama and yoga philosophy under the guidance of A.G. Mohan and Indra Mohan.
Petri's teaching style integrates healing and therapy with yoga, addressing the individual needs of each student. His gentle and therapeutic adjustments, inspired by his background as a Finnish folk healer create a respectful and meditative atmosphere in his classes.
15th March 2026
Workshop & practice week
Intro to Ashtanga Yoga
Have you been wanting to try Ashtanga yoga but haven't known where to start? Are you confused by the term 'Mysore style' and don't understand why classes seem to last for 3 hours? Do you think Ashtanga is only for advanced students?
If so then this workshop and practice week is what you've been looking for.
The introductory workshop will provide you with:
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the background and history of Ashtanga Yoga and it's unique practice method
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a gentle introduction into sun salutations and standing poses
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bust some of the myths behind what ashtanga is (and it isn't)
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a free 1 week pass to put what you've learnt into practice and develop further
Key information:
Date: Sunday, 15th March 2026
Time: 14:00 - 16:00
Price: €50
The price includes a 1 week unlimited pass (valid until 22/01/2026).
This allows workshop participants to experience a Mysore style Ashtanga programme first hand, and develop their practice in a structured way, but at their own pace.
For more information get in touch, or simply book here:
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