Personal Yoga Training
Build your own yoga practice.
Personally guided. At your level.
Every morning in Nijmegen city centre.
Monday to Friday · start anytime between 7:00 and 8:30 · Nijmegen city centre
Not a standard group class.
Not everyone does the same thing at the same time. You work on your own practice and do not need to know the sequence yet. The teacher meets you where you are in your practice. Through repetition, your practice develops gradually.
You don't need to know the practice before you begin.
Your first practice is short. At first, allow about 20 to 30 minutes. You learn a small part of the sequence and build from there. By returning regularly, the order becomes familiar and your practice gradually grows with you.
No previous knowledge of Ashtanga needed · start anytime between 7:00 and 8:30 · maximum of 3 new beginners per morning
Your practice. Personal guidance.
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Arrive when it suits you
During guided morning hours, you do not all have to start at the same time.
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Begin with what you know
As a beginner, you start with a short sequence that you learn together with the teacher.
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Receive personal guidance
The teacher comes to you and helps one-to-one with breath, sequence, posture or a suitable adjustment.
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Remember more each time
Through repetition, the sequence becomes familiar. Your practice gradually grows longer and you need less explanation.
A practice that becomes part of your morning routine.
You do not have to decide what to do again every morning. You come in, roll out your mat and continue where you left off.
Regular practice supports physical development, while also training attention, concentration and continuity. The same practice returns, but you arrive on the mat differently each morning.
What you practise in the morning stays with you throughout the day.
3-Morning Intro
3 mornings · €30
Three personally guided mornings within one week.
- Begin at your level
- No yoga experience needed
- Build your first practice
- Maximum of 3 new beginners per morning
The method behind Morning School
Morning School follows the Mysore approach to Ashtanga Yoga. This is not a class where everyone follows the same sequence together. In one shared room, each person practises their own part of the fixed Ashtanga sequence.
You learn the postures one by one and in a fixed order. Through repetition, the sequence becomes familiar. You do not need to know it before you begin.
The teacher observes and works with each student individually, helping with breath, sequence, posture or an adjustment suited to that moment.
As a beginner, you therefore start with a short practice. It becomes longer as you learn and remember more. Experienced students practise for longer and more independently, while still receiving personal guidance.
Personal guidance from an experienced Mysore teacher
Frank Loeffen
Frank has practised Ashtanga Yoga since 2001. From the beginning, he deepened his practice with some of Pattabhi Jois's most respected direct students, travelling throughout Europe to practise and study with them.
He has taught Mysore since 2012. He developed his own teacher training in Utrecht and has taught guest classes and Intermediate training within teacher trainings in Rotterdam and Antwerp.
Yoga Morning School grew out of those years of experience: personal guidance, regular practice and the time to truly make the practice your own.
Fridays with Jill Naaijen
On Fridays, Morning School is guided by Jill Naaijen, following the same personal Mysore approach. Jill also teaches Ashtanga Yoga and Vinyasa Yoga at Yogapoint Nijmegen.
Why people keep coming back
“The yoga morning school in Nijmegen is a beautiful, welcoming community of yogis who practice Ashtanga. Frank is an experienced and respectful teacher who guides beginners and advanced students with patience. It’s a safe environment where everyone practices at their own speed, capacity and energy. This makes it possible to build a sustainable and supportive practice.”
“Wat een prachtige verrijking is Frank’s Yoga Morning School in mijn leven. […] Frank’s begeleiding en aanwezigheid zijn bewonderenswaardig. Het raakt me dat hij, net als velen die hier komen, er elke ochtend om 6:00 uur staat, toegewijd aan zijn eigen pad én aan de groei van zijn studenten. Dat is zeldzaam.”
English translation
“Frank's Yoga Morning School has been a wonderful addition to my life. […] Frank's guidance and presence are admirable. It moves me that, like many who come here, he is there every morning at 6:00, devoted to his own path and to the growth of his students. That is rare.”
“Frank is een zeer ervaren en bekwame docent. Ook als je niet lenig bent, kun je yoga morning school/ashtanga doen. Sterker nog, het is juist heel fijn! De ochtend beginnen met yoga geeft me positieve energie en verbinding. En de community van yogi’s is heel gezellig!”
English translation
“Frank is a very experienced and skilled teacher. Even if you are not flexible, you can join Yoga Morning School and practise Ashtanga. In fact, it is a wonderful way to begin. Starting the morning with yoga gives me positive energy and a sense of connection. And the community of yogis is very welcoming.”
“Na een lange tijd te hebben gezocht naar een soort workout dat voor mij werkt, ben ik op de ochtend Mysore-sessies van Yogapoint gestuit. Goede lessen die minimaal maar toch erg effectief zijn vormgegeven. Het personeel is erg betrokken. Met name Frank heeft mij steengoed geholpen om via de practice grote stappen te maken in mijn ontwikkeling in lichamelijke gewaarwording.”English translation
“After a long search for a form of exercise that worked for me, I discovered Yogapoint’s morning Mysore sessions. The classes are minimal in their approach, yet highly effective. The team is very involved. Frank in particular has helped me make great progress in developing my physical awareness through the practice.”
“Fijne plek! Frank is een fijne teacher. Dik 2 jaar practice ik nu bij Frank, Ashtanga Mysore. Frank is oordeelloos, maakt niet uit wat je conditie is. Je krijgt de ruimte om jezelf te ontwikkelen en hulp als je dat wilt of nodig hebt.”English translation
“A wonderful place. Frank is a great teacher. I have practised Ashtanga Mysore with Frank for over two years. He is non-judgemental, whatever your level of fitness. You are given room to develop and receive help whenever you want or need it.”
“Safe place for internationals! Welcoming environment, demanding but rewarding experience. I started Mysore Ashtanga practice because I wanted to do more stretching. And what I received was beyond my expectations. Dedicate yourself, try it for a month at least, you will never regret this effort!”
“In deze studio heb ik van zeer ervaren Ashtanga-docenten mijn practice mogen verfijnen. Zoek je traditionele Mysore style Ashtanga in de regio Nijmegen? Dit is de place. De community zal je warm verwelkomen. Dank je wel voor alles, Frank en collega’s.”English translation
“At this studio I have been able to refine my practice with highly experienced Ashtanga teachers. Looking for traditional Mysore-style Ashtanga in the Nijmegen area? This is the place. The community will give you a warm welcome. Thank you for everything, Frank and colleagues.”
Continue after your 3-Morning Intro
2× per week
€75 per calendar month
For those who want to combine Morning School with other training or yoga.
Choose 2× per weekRecommended
3× per week
€95 per calendar month
For those who want to build real rhythm and continuity in their practice.
Choose 3× per weekUnlimited
€115 per calendar month
For those who want Morning School to be a frequent or daily practice.
Choose UnlimitedPractical information
- Location
- Van Welderenstraat 29
Nijmegen city centre
View directions - Morning School
- Monday to Friday
- Self-practice
- From 6:00 for experienced students who already know their practice.
- Personal guidance
- 7:00–8:30. New students can start anytime within this period.
- Friday
- Guidance by Jill Naaijen.
- Led class
- Once a month on Sunday, there is a teacher-led Ashtanga class.
- Moon days
- There is no practice on full and new moon days, in keeping with the Ashtanga Yoga tradition.
Frequently asked questions
I have never done yoga before. Can I start?
Yes. You do not need to know any postures or sequences beforehand. Because beginners receive relatively close personal guidance during their first days, you begin with three guided mornings.
Do I need to be flexible?
No. You begin at your current level.
Why does the intro include three mornings?
Mysore is taught step by step. After one morning you have mainly been introduced to the method; after several mornings the structure begins to feel familiar.
How often should I attend afterwards?
To develop a consistent practice, we recommend at least three mornings per week.
Do I have to start at 6:00?
No. Experienced students can practise independently from 6:00. Personal guidance is available from 7:00 to 8:30.
How long does my practice take?
Beginners usually start with about 20 to 30 minutes. Your practice then gradually becomes longer.
Is Morning School the same as a regular yoga class?
No. You do not follow a standard group class. Everyone works on their own practice and receives individual guidance.
What if I have an injury or physical limitation?
Ask beforehand whether taking part is suitable for you, and discuss any relevant injuries or medical limitations with the teacher.
Begin with three mornings.
Experience what it is like to build a practice that you learn and make your own, step by step.
Van Welderenstraat 29 · Nijmegen city centre