Workshop with Petri Räisänen
In February Ashtanga Yoga Luzern will host a very special guest! Petri Räisänen is a world-renown teacher, who’s been teaching the Ashtanga Yoga method since 1991.
Having studied various Finnish folk healing methods, Petri focuses on integrating therapy with yoga – he’s known for his “magical” adjustments that feel deep and gentle at the same time.
Martyna first met Petri in 2016 and since then had many opportunities to practice with him and assist in his workshops, learning his peaceful and therapeutic teaching approach. It is an honour for her to finally host Petri in Lucerne, so the local students can meet her teacher in person.
Petri Räisänen
Petri Räisänen is internationally known and respected Ashtanga Yoga teacher. Petri started practicing in 1989 and teaching in 1991. In his yogic path has studied with many Ashtanga yoga teachers such as Derek Ireland, Lino Miele, Eddie Stern, R. Sharath Jois and K. Pattabhi Jois. During his many trips to Mysore Petri wrote two books about the Ashtanga Yoga sequences, vinyasa method and philosophy with K. Pattabhi Jois and Sharath Jois. Petri received a teacher authorization from them in 2001.
He is co-owner and director of Ashtanga Yoga Helsinki and in 2023 he founded Yoga Roots Odeceixe in Portugal where he currently resides. Petri focuses on integrating healing and therapy with yoga, meeting student’s individual needs and guiding their progress. Petri’s yoga asana adjustments are gentle, beneficial, and therapeutic, and originate (besides his own practice and teaching) from his past work as a traditional Finnish folk healer and naturopath. His friendly, relaxed behaviour and intuitive perception give an open, energetic and meditative atmosphere to his classes.
Petri's websiteWorkshop
We will start on Friday with a mysore class in the morning (or alternatively a led class in the afternoon) and an introduction workshop in the evening. On Saturday and Sunday we will do a morning practice followed by pranayama sessions and workshops on Primary and Intermediate Series. Practitioners of all levels are welcome, however a basic knowledge of the Ashtanga Yoga sequence is advised.
Friday, February 6th
6.15 – 8.15 Mysore* – book this class
17.00 – 18.45 Primary Series Led class* – book this class
19.00 – 20.30 Introduction workshop: the goals of yoga, creating a safer practice space – book this class
Saturday, February 7th
7.00 – 8.45 Mysore, group 1.* – book this class
8.45 – 10.30 Mysore, group 2.* – book this class
13.00– 15.00 Workshop: Primary Series alignments, technique and adjustments – book this class
15.30 – 16.30 Pranayama – book this class
17.00 dinner at Dosa house (more details soon)
Sunday, February 8th
7.00 – 8.45 Mysore, group 1.* – book this class
8.45 – 10.30 Mysore, group 2.* – book this class
11.30 – 12.30 Pranayama – book this class
12.45 – 14.45 Workshop: Intermediate Series alignments, technique and adjustments – book this class
*You can choose between two practice slots. Spots are limited in each group – I’ll do my best to accommodate your preferred time based on availability.
Many of the single sessions are currently fully booked. Please put your name on the waiting list – I’m in the process of looking for a bigger room and might be able to offer a few more spots.
Prices
Full workshop: CHF 360 – Currently fully booked. Please put your name on the waiting list – I’m in the process of looking for a bigger room and might be able to offer a few more spots.
Early bird price: CHF 320 (until October 31st 2025)
One mysore/pranayama class: CHF 50
One workshop: CHF 70
The price for a full workshop includes all three mysore classes, two pranayama sessions and three workshops. Don’t miss your chance and sign up before the end of October – you will benefit from the early bird price!
Single mysore classes and workshops will be bookable from November onwards. For booking single sessions go to the booking tool and pick the first weekend of February in the calendar.
The prices are not refundable. If you can’t join the workshop you can find somebody to take over your spot.
Workshop Terms & Conditions
- Sign up by using our online calendar. Your registration is confirmed once you pay the full price for the classes you booked.
- Until the end of October 2025 we only take registrations for the full workshop. From November on you can also book single classes and workshops.
- Please note that the payments are not refundable. If you can’t join the workshop, you can find someone who will take over your spot and inform us about it by sending an email to info@ashtanga-luzern.ch.
- In case the workshop is cancelled due to low attendance or other reasons, you will get a full refund of your payment.