Ayurveda • Ashtanga Yoga • Somatic Coaching
Getaway: Anchored Within - Ashtanga Yoga Weekend for Body & Soul
21–23 August at Yoga Kula Emden (GER) with Maxi
Step away from daily demands and immerse yourself in a three-day getaway designed to help you feel grounded, present, and resilient.
Anchored Within blends Ashtanga Yoga, Ayurveda, and somatic wisdom to help you reconnect with your body’s innate guidance, awaken your energy, and cultivate a sense of inner stability amidst life’s chaos.
Through a thoughtful mix of practice, explorations and discussions, we’ll explore how Eastern philosophies (Ashtanga Yoga, Ayurveda) and nervous system work - including polyvagal work and somatic experiencing - can support you in tuning into your body, restoring balance, and raising your vibration while providing anchor within in a chaotic world. Talks are lighthearted and practical, with plenty of space for experiential practices to land deeply in the body.
Set in a lovingly cared-for vacation home and yoga shala, built from natural materials and surrounded by the serene countryside near the dyke, this getaway invites you to slow down, breathe, and simply be.
Beautiful outdoor spaces and a peaceful environment create the perfect container for reflection, movement, and presence.
A weekend to unplug from the noise, nourish your body, mind, and soul, and let your body remember its natural rhythm.
SCHEDULE
FRIDAY
Arrival from 15.00h possible
16.30-18.00h Yoga, Ayurveda & the Energetic System, Resilience Talk 1
18.00h Dinner *
19.30-20.30h Gentle Pranayama & Restorative Yoga
SATURDAY
7.00-9.30h Meditation, kriya, pranayama and personalized yoga practice (Ashtanga Mysore Yoga)
9.30h-10.30h Breakfast*
10.30-11.45h Chanting, Yoga, Ayurveda & the Energetic System, Resilience Talk 2
12.00-13.15h Asana Lab
13.15h Lunch*
Afternoon Take a walk, relax in the garden, visit Emden, nap, journal
18.00h Dinner*
19.00-20.30h Satsang & Somatic Practice
SUNDAY
7.00-9.30h Meditation, kriya, pranayama and personalized yoga practice (Ashtanga Mysore Yoga)
9.30h-10.30h Breakfast*
10.30-11.30h Chanting, Yoga, Ayurveda & the Energetic System, Resilience Talk 3
11.30-12.30h Asana Lab
12.30h Lunch*
14-15.00h Satsang and closing
Food:
*You can either bring your own food and use the kitchen of the vacation home or on donation-base you can receive a breakfast (porridge), a warm lunch and dinner lovingly prepared by Anita and Rosa upon donation (email beforehand to arrange for this).
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Early Bird until 21 April: Single Room €380 / Double Room €320
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Full Price after April 21: Single Room €430 / Double Room €370
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Your own tent (no electricity): €295 (only a few spots)
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Local (no accomodation): €250
*For double rooms let us know your preferred roommate. If not, I will thoughtfully pair participants to make sure everyone feels comfortable.
*Accommodation does not include towels and bedlinen. Bring your own or for a small fee rent a bedlinen & towel package.
Location:
Yoga Kula Emden, Tide-Winenga-Weg 9, Emden (map)
Investment & Location
Includes
2 nights of accommodation in the lovely vacation home on the floor above the shala (6 single and 3 double rooms) or your tent
Yoga, pranayama and somatic resilience practices, 3 inspiring and insightful talks connecting yoga, Ayurveda and somatic wisdom, 2 Asana labs
Time to relax in the garden, explore the surrounding nature, or visit Emden
Optional breakfast, lunch and dinner (donation-based)
Join us for this enriching blend of yoga, Ayurveda and somatic wisdom, and leave feeling more anchored within yourself anbd attuned to your body.
Fantastic! I had a wonderful retreat. Maxi is such an inspiring teacher. She can really show you the subtle layers of yoga. I would definitely recommend a workshop, lesson or retreat with Maxi.
Danna
I highly recommend the retreats organized by Maxi. They combine different perspectives and a wealth of practical knowledge, helping you deepen and broaden your understanding of yoga. For me, the retreats have been a valuable extension of my regular practice in the shala.
Liana
I gained a better understanding of how to create calmness during practice, how to let go of expectations and how to settle more easily into the present moment. These are things that continue to support me, both on and off the mat.
The retreat also brought together a wonderful group of people. It was inspiring to hear different stories, perspectives and experiences. Some of the connections were so meaningful that we are still in touch today!
What I appreciated most was the balance between learning, practising, reflecting and simply being. The programme was well structured, yet there was plenty of space to relax, enjoy nature and recharge.
I returned home feeling more grounded, more aware and with practical tools that I still use in daily life. For anyone looking for a retreat that goes beyond yoga alone and offers real depth in a warm and welcoming environment, I can wholeheartedly recommend it.
Richard
At 70, I never felt too old or out of place in the Ashtanga Mysore Style. From the first workshop with Maxi, I felt at home. Her loving, personal guidance and creative adjustments make practice a joy - I come and leave the studio happy. I now practice at home almost daily and see real progress in strength and flexibility. It's amazing what you can do when you open yourself to it!
Iñez Bolle
Skillful teaching, gentle adjustments, for all ashtanga lovers beginner and advanced.
Alexander van den Oever
Maxi is one of a kind. With kindness and compassion she not only makes Ashtanga Yoga accessible to every-body, but she helps you to build a sustainable yoga practice that is really your own and uniquely fitted to your needs. She is a wise and gentle soul with a vast knowledge of yoga philosophy, Ayurveda and somatics who has created a loving and welcoming community at Bhumi Yoga.
Lotte van Velzen
I have been practicing at Bhumi Yoga for the past four years - always lovely and worthwhile! I especially appreciate how Maxi makes all the poses of Ashtanga Yoga so accessible for everyone and anyone. Also, not one class passes by without sharing laughter and kind words. I’d recommend coming here to anyone who is curious to try a different and more personal approach to yoga.
Sarah Stoetzner
A wonderful place to practice Ashtanga yoga, I can’t recommend it enough. I’ve been practicing for almost a year now and I notice much more calm and centeredness in my yoga practice but also my daily life. Maxi is a great teacher and the Mysore style means that you always get personal attention and adjustments. Highly recommended!
Julie
Practicing with Maxi for the past 5 months has been insightful and grounding. Her gentle, embodied guidance makes Mysore style feel accessible and deeply enriching. Maxi shares her wisdom with care and attention, and I’d wholeheartedly recommend Bhumi Yoga to anyone seeking strength and mental peace.
Palak Gupta
Thank you for this program! I am so happy that I decided to join it, I haven’t been rested like that for so long already. It is such a beautiful state of mind to be!
I don’t know how you did it but just doing one of the practices almost every evening (20min), I feel I have a complete reset of my nervous system.
My friend couldn’t recognize me when we met today, because I was relaxed. He asked me to tell him when the next workshop will be because he wants to experience this deep rest as well.
Kristina
This program is truly a wonderful experience. The practices are very accessible. Moreover, Maxi guides you through each pose with a lot of care, which I found to be very grounding and relaxing.
You can incorporate the practices easily into your daily life, which is very nice if you have a busy schedule
Renée
I had been feeling restless the last couple of months and this program turned out to be exactly what I needed. During the practices, I didn't even notice time passing. Already, after ten minutes a calm sank in. My mind went quiet. How great!
Maxi has the extraordinary gift to guide you safely through all of the practise. I felt taken care of.
If you ever have the chance to do this program allow yourself this treat. Now, I can easily access these practices alongside Maxi's guidance in them and offer myself calm, the quiet. It has helped me make clear decisions that will also shape the coming year for me.
Anita
At 70, I never felt too old or out of place in the Ashtanga Mysore Style. From the first workshop with Maxi, I felt at home. Her loving, personal guidance and creative adjustments make practice a joy - I come and leave the studio happy. I now practice at home almost daily and see real progress in strength and flexibility. It's amazing what you can do when you open yourself to it!
Iñez Bolle
Skillful teaching, gentle adjustments, for all ashtanga lovers beginner and advanced.
Alexander van den Oever
Maxi is one of a kind. With kindness and compassion she not only makes Ashtanga Yoga accessible to every-body, but she helps you to build a sustainable yoga practice that is really your own and uniquely fitted to your needs. She is a wise and gentle soul with a vast knowledge of yoga philosophy, Ayurveda and somatics who has created a loving and welcoming community at Bhumi Yoga.
Lotte van Velzen
I have been practicing at Bhumi Yoga for the past four years - always lovely and worthwhile! I especially appreciate how Maxi makes all the poses of Ashtanga Yoga so accessible for everyone and anyone. Also, not one class passes by without sharing laughter and kind words. I’d recommend coming here to anyone who is curious to try a different and more personal approach to yoga.
Sarah Stoetzner
A wonderful place to practice Ashtanga yoga, I can’t recommend it enough. I’ve been practicing for almost a year now and I notice much more calm and centeredness in my yoga practice but also my daily life. Maxi is a great teacher and the Mysore style means that you always get personal attention and adjustments. Highly recommended!
Julie
Practicing with Maxi for the past 5 months has been insightful and grounding. Her gentle, embodied guidance makes Mysore style feel accessible and deeply enriching. Maxi shares her wisdom with care and attention, and I’d wholeheartedly recommend Bhumi Yoga to anyone seeking strength and mental peace.
Palak Gupta