Welcome to the ACADEMY RAJA YOGA NETHERLANDS

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The Academy Raja Yoga Netherlands (formerly the Raja Yoga Netherlands foundation) is under the spiritual guidance of the well-known Grand Master (Pandit Yogabrahmacarya), Klaas Stuive MCM, also founder of the professional association ' Samenwerking Yogadocenten Nederland ' (SYN), which strives for the quality of Yoga teachers and Yoga courses. The Academy is accredited as a SYN school. This means that all diplomas from the Academy are recognized.

follow recognized training, courses and workshops in classical (Raja) Yoga online The Academy also has a connection with the Himalayan tradition represented by Adi Sankaracarya, Swami Rama , Swami Veda Bharati and Swami Ritavan and we work together with the Yoga Academy Tula in Schoten (Belgium), led by Sari Schnitfink.

TRAININGS

At the Academy Raja Yoga Netherlands you can go for training, master classes, courses and workshops. Below you will find an overview of the different options.

Basic training in Classical (Raja) Yoga

The basic online training (at MBO level) aims to give the student an insight into the yoga skills from Classical Yoga and teaches you to apply them in your daily life and at work. The basic training trains you to become a yoga instructor.

Teacher training in Classical (Raja) Yoga

With this online training (HBO level) you obtain a recognized qualification as a teacher to give basic training in classical (Raja) Yoga.

Master training in Classical (Raja) Yoga

With the 'Master training' (academic level of work and thinking) a first master's degree (Yogacharya) is obtained in classical Yoga and thus the authority to train teachers themselves.

Grandmaster training in Classical (Raja) Yoga

In the three-year Grandmaster training (at academic level) you immerse yourself in the 'Universal Science of Yoga'.

Basic Yoga Therapy Training **NEW**

This course is intended as a stepping stone to the Yoga Therapy Course to gain sufficient knowledge of Classical Yoga.

Yoga therapy training

Current Yoga training does not go very deeply into the therapeutic qualities of Asanas, Pranayamas, Mudras, Bandhas, Dharanas, Dhyanas, Samadhis and/or Samyamas.

Basic Ayur Veda course

Ayur Veda is the 'sister' of classical Yoga. It complements the lifestyle of a Yogi for a 'healthy life'.

Basic course in Kriya Yoga and Yoga Nidra

Kriya Yoga is the form mentioned in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali (chapter II, 2 to 11). It is seen as an extremely important preparation for higher Yoga (concentration, meditation and contemplation.

Basic Pranayama course

In this online course, consisting of 4 lessons of 2 hours, we discuss the various Prānayama techniques, Mudras and Bandhas from Raja (classical) Yoga, both theoretically and practically.

Basic Sanskrit course

Sanskrit is one of the oldest world languages, and is widely used in Classical Yoga. Especially for the Master Training, it is a must to become familiar with this primordial language or language of the Yogis.

Mindfulness Therapy

Mindfulness is an English expression whose origins lie in classical Yoga. It is part of the eightfold path of Patanjali and falls under classical kriya yoga.

Mindfulness Seniors 50+

Due to its idealistic objectives, the Academy started a continuous Mindfulness course for people over 50 several years ago. We are now giving this course online via zoom.

Masterclass Yoga Sciences

Every year Pandit and Grandmaster Klaas Stuive gives master classes on Yoga Science. This masterclass consists of 9 lectures and covers the following topics:

Buddha

Masterclass Upanishads

The Upanishads are esoteric, philosophical treatises and are considered sacred in Hinduism. They belong to the shruti, directly transferred in knowledge to humanity.

TEACHERS

The Academy Raja Yoga Netherlands is led by Grandmaster (Pandit Yogabrahmacarya), Klaas Stuive MCM and Yoga Master/Sanskrit teacher Anne Stuive.

Klaas Stuive

Klaas Stuive

Pandit, Grandmaster of Yoga, writer, Haiku poet and practicing philosopher, was a police officer in the Utrecht police region for 37 years in various leadership positions.

Collaborating Yoga Teachers Netherlands
International Yoga Federation Registered Yoga School

Anne Stuive

My name is Anne Stuive (1955) and I have received various training over the years: French, English, Iranian language, Fashion Vocational School, Haute Couture, Patch Work. Pedagogical Academy.

Anne Stuive

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