Beyond Āsana
A 22-Hour Yoga Studies Immersion
Many practitioners spend years attending regular classes without ever having the opportunity to explore the philosophy, anatomy, individual adaptations and deeper questions that shape the practice.
After years of teaching weekly classes and leading retreats, I realized that many dedicated practitioners were looking for more than another workshop, but weren't looking to commit to a full teacher training.
Beyond Āsana is a five-part immersion for dedicated yoga practitioners who wish to deepen their understanding of yoga beyond the physical practice.
This is not a teacher training.
It is an opportunity to slow down, dive deep, ask questions, investigate, and deepen your relationship with yoga in a supportive group setting.
Whether you have been practicing for two years or twenty, this immersion is designed for curious practitioners who want to better understand what happens on the mat and why.
Throughout the immersion, we will explore yoga through:
• Focused practice sessions
• Yoga philosophy and textual study
• Āsana labs and movement exploration
• Anatomy and alignment
• Prāṇāyāma and meditation
• Discussion and inquiry
• Self-study and reflection between modules
Together, these different approaches offer a richer understanding of yoga and how it can support us both on and off the mat.
Applications are now open.
Limited to 14 participants.
The Modules
Module 1: Foundations – Why Do We Practice?
Standing poses, Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, Abhyasa and Vairagya, the Yamas, alignment and adaptations.
Module 2: The Body We Practice In
Forward bends, hip opening, the Kleshas, individual anatomy, hip mobility and flexibility, hamstring health and understanding your individual body.
Module 3: Devotion & Surrender
Backbending, Bhakti Yoga, the Bhagavad Gita, Hanuman, chanting, backbend mechanics and energetics.
Module 4: Breath & Awareness
Pranayama, meditation, prana, the nervous system, concentration and the relationship between breath and mind.
Module 5: Making Practice Your Own
Integration, adapting practice through different seasons of life, developing a sustainable and personal relationship to practice.
Dates & Investment
Dates
October 10, 2026
October 24, 2026
November 7, 2026
November 21, 2026
December 5, 2026
Time
tba
Location
vea Studio Berlin
Investment
Early Bird (until August 31): €549
Regular Price: €599
Limited to 14 participants to allow for an intimate and supportive learning environment.
Who Is This For?
This immersion is intended for dedicated yoga practitioners who would like to deepen their understanding of yoga through study, inquiry and practice.
No teaching experience is required.
This program is not a teacher training and does not prepare participants to teach yoga.
It is designed for students who wish to explore yoga more deeply and develop a richer understanding of their own practice.
About Sheila
Sheila Ilz van Hofen is an Advanced Certified Jivamukti Yoga teacher based in Berlin and co-founder of Villa Pravernara in Piemonte, Italy.
For more than a decade, she has explored yoga through the lenses of philosophy, movement, anatomy, devotion and contemplative practice. Beyond Asana brings these strands together in an intimate learning environment designed for committed practitioners.
Applications are now open for the first Beyond Āsana Immersion.
Small group immersion · Limited to 14 participants