Sunday Workshops

Conecting pelvic and shoulder girdle. 23 November 2025

Ayalga yoga basel Workshop

The body has two girdles, the pelvic girdle and the shoulder girdle, which have a direct influence on the stability of the spine and the organs in the torso. In this workshop, we use asanas to build flexibility and strength and achieve lasting alignment.

The workshop will take place on Sunday, 23rd November, from 10:00 to 12:00.

These sessions are free for subscribers and cost 35 CHF for those without a subscription.

Please register: info@ayalgayoga.ch

Iyengar Yoga Workshop

David Meloni, 7- 8 March 2026

Workshop David Meloni Basel

David Meloni began practising Iyengar Yoga in 1996. He travelled to Pune, India, several times to study at the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute. In 2013, he received the ‘Advanced Junior II’ certification from B.K.S. Iyengar, and in 2018, Geeta S. Iyengar awarded him the ‘Advanced Senior Level II’ diploma, the highest certification awarded to date (currently Level 4).
Many people know David Meloni through his online courses, which became popular during the pandemic, but perhaps not so many have had the opportunity to attend his in-person courses. On 7-8 March, you can join David’s first workshop in Switzerland and meet him in person.

BKS Iyengar embodied practice.
At the heart of what he taught, Guruji encourage us to explore in our practice and through our practice to develop the awareness to realize Yoga. When the practice is rooted in stability and steadiness of body, mind, and breath it enhances the quality of how Guruji whole-heartedly taught us. In turn, how we practice and the quality of practice determines its effectiveness and whether we can be touched by the transformative characteristics inherent in Yoga itself.
Be prepared to be physically and mentally immersed through David Meloni’s accessible approach through hands-on adjustments during Asana and Pranayama as he transmits the essence of Guruji, BKS Iyengar’s, teachings.
Join us March 2026 in Basel for a 2-day in-person workshop to further unlock your path of profound and dedicated practice.

Programme:
‘Pillars of Practice: Roots in Stability and Consistency’
Saturday, 7 March:
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, 8 March:
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The workshop is aimed at people who have been practising Iyengar Yoga regularly for at least 3 years and understand English.

The number of participants is limited, so those who register for both days will be given priority.

Fee:
Early bird payment by 31 December: CHF 240; from 1 January: CHF270.
Single day CHF 150.

Location:
Iselin Community Centre. Im Westfeld 30. 4055 Basel

Equipment:
Please bring a mat, 4 blankets, 2 blocks and 2 straps. If you are coming from far away or do not have the necessary equipment for practising, please contact me and I will provide you with everything you need. If you require special equipment, please bring it with you.

Bank account:
Lladiu de la Mata Yoga
Alternative Bank Switzerland
IBAN: CH1108390038253010006
BIC: ABSOCH22XXX

Contact:
info@ayalgayoga.ch

Workshop David Meloni Basel
Workshop David Meloni Basel

Iyengar Yoga Retreat

Koksijde - Belgien 29. Juli - 3. August, 2025

Koksijde is a town on the coast of the province of West Flanders (Belgium) with a long beach that connects different villages and nature reserves in the region.
The yoga intensive takes place in a former 12th century farmhouse which has been transformed into a spacious and fully equipped Iyengar yoga studio with ropes, chairs, blankets and other props to immerse yourself in the practice.
You can book your place on the Iyengar yoga intensive with everything organised, including two vegan meals per day and accommodation at Villa Horizon, or if you prefer you can arrange your own food and accommodation.

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Daily Schedule

7:30-8:15 – Pranayama
8.45-10:45 – Asana
11:15 Brunch
17:00- 18:30- Restorative yoga
19:00 Dinner

* Except for Tuesday 29th, which is the arrival day, when there is only class at 17:00 and dinner at 19:00. Sunday 3rd we left the room before midday.

* For beginners (less than 2 years experience in Iyengar yoga) there will be daily double asana sessions. For experienced practitioners in addition to the double asana session there will also be pranayama in the morning.

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Accommodation

Villa Horizon is a cozy holiday home located in a quiet area 850 m from the beach. The house has 5 bedrooms with double beds which can be used as single rooms as well as for couples. There are 4 bathrooms and 4 restrooms, lounge, kitchen, as well as outdoor table, entertainment area and jacuzzi, which is located on the south-facing terrace.
The distance between the practice room and Villa Horizon is about 3.8 km, which can be done by public transport or walking, however, I would recommend renting a bicycle to move around independently and get to know the area which is flat and pleasant for cyclists.
If you prefer to find your own accommodation, Koksijde has a wide range of hotels, B & B’s and campsites.

Ayalga yoga, Iyengar yoga and holidays

Teacher

Lladiu started practising yoga more than 20 years ago, is a certified Iyengar yoga teacher level 2, runs the Ayalgayoga studio in Basel.
The yoga intensive is suitable for advanced yoga practitioners as well as beginners and practitioners of other styles of yoga who want to get to know Iyengar yoga. The teacher will adapt the practice to the level of each person.

Meals

Vegan brunch and dinner cooked with care by chef Evy. Teas will also be available for the rest of the day. If you have food allergies Evy will adapt the meals. The first dinner on the 29th of July will take place on the outside tables around the yoga studio, weather permitting.

Ayalga yoga, Iyengar yoga and holidays

Price

Single room:
9 Asana sessions + 4 pranayama sessions + 9 meals + 5 nights = CHF 885.
Shared room:
9 Asana sessions + 4 pranayama sessions + 9 meals + 5 nights = CHF 725.

* Without accommodation and food the price for yoga classes is only CHF 260.
* Beginners have a discount of 40 chf as they will not join the pranayama classes.

Ayalga yoga, Iyengar yoga and holidays

Koksijde and surroundings

Koksijde/Coxyde is coastal municipality with many facilities, it’s located in West Flanders, the only province with access to the sea in Belgium, which constitutes the entire 66 kilometres of Belgian coastline.
Walking along the long beach of Koksijde you can reach the nature reserve “De Westhoek” in De Panne, which has an observatory with a magnificent view over a large area of dunes and the North Sea. The beach continues to the French border, where you will find the northernmost point of the French territory and the town of Dunkerque/Dunkirk, from where you can see the coast of England.
Bruges/Brugge is the capital of West Flanders, its medieval centre is almost a living museum worth visiting, protected as a world heritage site.

Ayalga yoga, Iyengar yoga and holidays

How to get there

From Basel you can reach Koksijde by train and bus in less than 8 hours. Basel-Paris, Paris-Brussels and Brussels-Koksijde.
Also Brussels airport and Bruges airport (the closest airport to Koksijde) have many connections.

Contact and registration

info@ayalgayoga.ch
+4171774165196

Saplenring 150
, 4055 Basel, Switzerland

Lladiu de la Mata Yoga

Alternative Bank Schweiz
IBAN: CH1108390038253010006
BIC: ABSOCH22XXX

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