OPEN HOUSE 31 AUGUST 2025
Come and try Ashtanga yoga – Yin yoga - Yoga for stress reduction, and find out more about how you can start to practice and introduce yoga into your life. Welcome to meet some of our teachers and get the answers to your questions about yoga - all in a relaxed and pleasant environment. Doors are open 11:15-14:30. There will be coffee, tea and refreshments. Please feel free to bring a friend! Existing members are welcome to bring friends and family for fika and to kick off the autumn semester!
Special offers and discounts will be available on site! Read more about the Open House, the programme and how to register here
SNEAK-PEEK AT THE AUTUMN SCHEDULE 2025
The autumn schedule starts on September 1st and involves some small changes. You can see an overview below:
- Morning Mysore ends at 8:30 on weekdays and self-practice at 9:45 (we ask you to be ready and showered by then).
- On Sundays, Isabella and Helena alternate every other week (Isabella teaches uneven weeks, Helena even weeks).
- Isabella stops teaching evening classes as from the autumn semester.
- Yoga for stress reduction changes format to a monthly course once a month on Sundays.
NEWSLETTER LATE SUMMER/START AUTUMN 2025
We hope you had a lovely summer with a chance to recover and to replenish your vitamin D reserves somewhat. A few of us had wonderful weeks with lots of sun and warmth at our annual yoga retreat on the island of Kadermo in the Finnish archipelago. Lying on the jetty or in the hammock between yoga classes with only the wind rustling in the trees and the sound of small waves hitting the shore, was very therapeutic.
During the holidays, the shala floor has been refurbished following the damage it suffered from the water leak in May. Unfortunately, due to it being holiday season, there wasn’t enough time to also replace the ceiling. This will have to wait until later in the year. We ask for your continued patience and understanding as these are things beyond our control. On a positive note, we'll receive new furniture and curtains in week 33 and the construction work on the roof is to be finished by the end of August, which means that the noise and dust from there will come to an end.
The shala reopened on 6th August, morning mysore classes and the summer schedule run until the end of the month. One can also still register for our summer courses that start the second week of August (see here). On Sunday 31st August we hold an open house to prepare for the autumn semester, and from September onwards the autumn schedule applies. In the autumn there are some important changes happening at the shala which you can read more about in this newsletter. If you continue reading you will also get all the information about upcoming events, courses and workshops that we offer in the coming months.
THE AUTUMN SCHEDULE & CHANGES
The autumn schedule starts on 1st September and our evening courses/classes start in the following weeks. You can always see an overview of the most current schedule here. To see all temporary schedule changes, also scroll down to the bottom of the page. The page is updated regularly, so please visit it regularly. Please remember that we pause the morning mysore on new and full moon days and that we have guided Primary series class instead of morning mysore one Sunday a month. The next session is on Sunday 14th September. After the guided class we meet fort tea&talk where we have breakfast and discuss a yoga related topic.
This autumn there are some important changes to the schedule. I, Isabella, will be teaching a bit less as I am returning to studies at university. I have been admitted to a Master's program in Public Health at the Faculty of Medicine at Lund University. It is a two-year, interdisciplinary program, that I hope to combine with my previous Master in Political Science and all the work I have done in yoga and health for the past 17 years. The studies are full-time and the lectures are given on site (in Malmö) with mandatory attendance, which means that I can no longer teach every morning of the week. I will do my best to be there as much as possible, but Helena will fill in for me the days that I have early lectures. However, as the course schedule at university changes every month we have to be flexible in terms of who teaches morning mysore. I am also handing over the Ashtanga beginners’/foundation L1 course to Katie and Viktor will take Helena's Ashtanga foundation L2 course. The course in Yoga for Stress Reduction will take a different shape from September and will be taught on Sundays once a month. We will do our best to keep the teaching and everything flowing smoothly and we hope to see you on the yoga mat as usual.
OPEN HOUSE 31/8
We launch the autumn semester with an open house on Sunday 31st August. The day starts with a regular morning mysore class for our current members and after class we open the doors to the public. There will be fika and free trial classes as well as a question and answer (Q&A) session. Special offers will be available on the day (only). Bring your family, invite friends and acquaintances and come socialize with us at the shala. More about the open house and the schedule for the day can be found here. Registration for the “trial” classes is required as spaces are limited.
AUTUMN COURSES
The autumn semester is short and that’s why this year, we have chosen to run most of our courses for 10-weeks starting from mid-September. The course in Yoga for stress reduction also changes into a shorter version that takes place once a month instead of an a weekly basis.
- ASHTANGA YOGA BEGINNERS/FOUNDATION L1 - Mondays 10-sessions, starting 15/9, teacher Katie. More info here.
- ASHTANGA FOUNDATION L2 - Wednesdays 10-sessions, starting 17/9, teacher Viktor. More info here.
- YIN YOGA - Thursdays 10-sessions, starting 18/9, teacher Helena. More info here.
- YOGA FOR STRESS REDUCTION – Sundays 4- sessions, starting 28/9, teacher Isabella (only in Swedish!). More info here.
- ONLINE COURSE IN SANSKRIT with Lakshmish Bhat, 10-sessions starting 10/8. The course is given via Zoom and is also recorded. If you are interested, here you can contact us for more info.
CONSTRUCTION-WORKS AT VÄRNHEMSTORGET
The laying of new pipes and the upgrading of Värnhemstorget, as well as the construction of new bus stops is the reason why there’s so much scaffolding around the whole square outside the shala building. It can be a hassle to get to the shala due to all the fences and there are fewer parking spaces available too. If you have trouble finding the shala, please contact us. This also applies if you haven't been to the shala for a while. Sometimes we change the door code.
The work at Värnhem is expected to continue throughout the autumn and run into 2026. More information about the reconstruction of Värnhemstorget is available on the Malmö city website. Also note that some bus stops have been temporarily moved and that Skånetrafiken has redesigned the bus network in Malmö.
That's all for now; later this autumn we’ll distribute a newsletter with information about our annual Advent brunch, the Christmas/New Year's schedule and more. As it's a long time until then, we ask you to stay updated between newsletters via the website and our social media (links above). You’re welcome to contact us with questions or requests/ideas for workshops and events, but please do so in good time. Keep in mind that we do not read/reply to emails outside office hours or on weekends. The response time may also be longer than usual this autumn when I, Isabella, am studying.
A friendly reminder – “Yoga is not an external workout, rather a "work-in", an internal journey.” Welcome to explore it with us.
Isabella & crew
P.S Remember that you can use your wellness allowance with us and that we offer a 20% discount for Physical activity on prescription (FaR)
NEWSLETTER SUMMER 2025
The spring semester has come to an end and we begin to feel the summer vibe with holidays and sunshine around the corner. It’s been an eventful semester that included, in particular, a well-attended workshop with our teacher Lakshmish Bhat from Mysore. We got to experience a traditional Indian puja (ceremony) and learn more about both yoga philosophy and chanting, two difficult subjects that Lakshmish delivered in his usual easy-going and positive way.
A less enjoyable thing that happened at the beginning of May was the large water leak - a mishap caused by the reconstruction of the roof of the property. Luckily, we have still been able to use the premises, albeit somewhat limited, and with some disturbance from the construction work. We would like to thank you all for your patience with the mess and noise that we have had to deal with and will likely have to endure for another few weeks. On a positive note - the damage from the water leak means that we will get new floors, a new ceiling and a general refurbished interior of the shala. Continue reading to get all the information on the upcoming renovation, the summer schedule, summer courses and our summer yoga retreat.
SUMMER SCHEDULE
With all evening courses completed in week 23, our summer schedule has replaced the spring schedule. From now until until 13th July we run only morning mysore classes. After that, the shala will be closed between 14th July to 5th August when Isabella is in Finland and Berlin. Of course, all active membership cards automatically get the three weeks we are closed added to their expiry date. From 6th-31st August the summer schedule resumes with morning classes and also two special summer evening courses in ashtanga yoga and yoga for stress reduction. You can see an overview of the summer schedule here, scroll to the bottom of the page for temporary changes.
SUMMER COURSES
An addition to this year’s summer schedule, are two shorter summer courses for people who are interested in trying ashtanga yoga or yoga for stress reduction. The courses are at a basic level and provide an introduction to each concept. Please feel free to share the information with friends - it'll be a perfect “warm up” ahead of the autumn semester.
- THE BASICS OF ASHTANGA YOGA - summer course 4 sessions, starting 11/8 - more info here
- YOGA FOR STRESS REDUCTION - summer course 3 sessions, starting 12/8 - more info here. NB the course is taught only in Swedish!
YOGA RETREAT 13-20th July
Following what has now become a tradition, we return to Kadermo retreat center in the Finnish archipelago for our annual summer retreat. Between 13th-20th July, Isabella teaches a week of daily yoga classes (morning and evening) where you have the chance to immerse yourself into your yoga practice. Kadermo is a place that provides peace of mind and a welcome break from everyday stress. The atmosphere at Kadermo is difficult to describe - it must be experienced. Come along and enjoy the beautiful nature, simplicity, Finnish sauna and refreshing bath, and meet new friends from all corners of the world. Several of our participants have already visited Kadermo and return regularly – take the opportunity you too! You may stay one or several weeks - Kadermo is open all summer with different teachers. Read more about the yoga week with Isabella here
OPEN HOUSE 31/8
On Sunday 31/8, we end the summer and start the autumn semester with a kick-off for our current members and simultaneously open the doors to the public. The day begins with the usual Mysore class for current members, after which we have “fika” together and invite everyone to an open house with free trial classes, a Q&A session and socialising. You are welcome to bring family and friends or recommend it to colleagues who may be interested. Our open house is usually a much appreciated event that provides a chance for old and new participants to meet. Read more about the open house here (registration is required for the trial classes).
RENOVATION OF THE PREMISES
As announced above, a renovation and refurbishment of the shala will take place during the summer. Replacement of the floors and ceiling will take place in one studio at the time. The plan is to start changing the floor in the dance studio in week 26 and continue with the yoga studio in week 27 or 28. While the yoga studio is being renovated, Mysore classes will be held in the dance studio. It may get a little dusty, but we do our best to keep the room where we practice clean. Ongoing information about the renovation and how it affects us will be announced on our social media channels and in our closed FB group. If you are not a member of that group, you can apply here.
Before, during and after the renovation, a lot of practical things need to be taken care of, such as moving all the furniture, yoga mats and accessories/props. If you are planning to go away over the summer, we therefore kindly ask you to take your yoga mat home.We would also be happy if some of our participants would volunteer with refurnishing the yoga room and common areas when the renovation is complete. We will announce the date for this on our social media as we get closer. Those who sign up to help will of course receive some form of compensation for their effort
That's all for now, the autumn semester starts on 1st September and the next newsletter will be distributed in good time. We can already now say that it will contain important news and changes at the shala that are in everyone's interest. Please stay updated between newsletters via the website and our social media channels (available in menu above). If you haven't been to the shala for a while or are sending us questions by email, please get in touch in good time. We do not read/reply to emails outside office hours or on weekends.
Come rain or come shine – our shala welcomes you always!
Isabella & crew
P.S Remember that you can use your wellness allowance with us and that we offer a 20% discount for Physical activity on prescription
