Frank personally guides a student during Morning School in Nijmegen
Yoga Morning School

Personal Yoga Training

Start your day feeling mentally and physically unstoppable.

Claim your 3 intro mornings (€30)
  • No yoga experience required

Why Yoga Morning School?

The most challenging, yet most results-driven form of yoga.

Fact: by deliberately seeking out the hardest part of your day through this early-morning practice, you build an iron-strong body and a steady mind. The result is an unshakeable, razor-sharp focus for the rest of your day.

Well before 8.00 you have already settled your battle with yourself. Whatever the day brings, you step out of the studio feeling mentally and physically unstoppable.

4.6 / 5

★★★★★

101+ Google reviews

“At first I didn't dare to come because I'm not flexible, but Frank guides you step by step at your own level.”
Loes · translated from Dutch
“A beautiful enrichment of my life. It gives me a steady structure and energy for the rest of the day.”
Jordi · translated from Dutch

What it gives you

Not a series of separate classes. You build something.

01

Stronger and more mobile

Your body gradually becomes stronger, more flexible and resilient.

02

More focus

A clearer mind and more calm that stays with you throughout the day.

03

A steady morning rhythm

Begin with energy, structure and a practice that becomes your own.

04

Increasingly independent

Eventually you practise up to 60 minutes of your own yoga sequence, without any help.

Personal guidance

Attention you do not get in a regular group class.

You follow your own pace, but you are not alone. You are carried by the energy of the others in the group.

You practise alongside others while receiving personal guidance at your level. That makes the atmosphere calm, without training alone.

First practice

± 20–30 min

New students

Max. 3 each morning

No previous knowledge of Ashtanga needed. New students can walk in between 7:00 and 8:00.

How it works

Personal training in a shared practice room.

You follow your own pace, with guidance whenever you need it.

  1. Arrive when it suits you

    You do not have to begin at the same time as the group.

  2. Begin with what you know

    As a beginner, you learn a short sequence of postures with the teacher.

  3. Receive personal guidance

    Help with breath, sequence, posture or a suitable adjustment.

  4. Remember more each time

    Through repetition, the practice gradually grows with you.

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.

An easy way to begin

3 mornings · €30

Three personally guided mornings within one week. Enough time to experience how this way of practising works.

  • 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 sun salutation: the postures of Surya Namaskara A in a fixed sequence
Surya Namaskara A, the sun salutation that begins every practice

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 by:

Monday to Thursday

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.

Jill Naaijen

Friday

Jill Naaijen

Jill is a yoga teacher trained by Frank and a deeply dedicated Ashtanga practitioner. With her background in neuroscience, Jill brings an analytical approach to her teaching. She emphasises a combination of physical strength, attention to precision and the role of the breath in guiding each person's individual practice.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5

Based on 101 Google reviews

View Yogapoint Nijmegen on Google
★★★★★
“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.”
E.L.S. · Google review (5 out of 5 stars)
★★★★★
“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.”
Jordi (Soundslikejordi) · Google review (5 out of 5 stars)

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!”
Loes De Veth · Google review (5 out of 5 stars)

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.”
Raoul Moreira · Google review (5 out of 5 stars)

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.”
Bart Gielen · Google review (5 out of 5 stars)

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!”
Bence Bernáth · Google review (5 out of 5 stars)
★★★★★
“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.”
MysoreYOGA Arnhem · Google review (5 out of 5 stars)

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 week

Recommended

3× per week

€95 per calendar month

For those who want to build real rhythm and continuity in their practice.

Choose 3× per week

Unlimited

€115 per calendar month

For those who want Morning School to be a frequent or daily practice.

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Practical information

Location
Van Welderenstraat 29
Nijmegen city centre
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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 walk in between 7:00 and 8:00.
Led class
Every last Sunday of the month: Full Primary Series Ashtanga led class (8:00–10:00).
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