- Rishikesh, India
- 1 February, 2027
Immerse yourself in Yoga philosophy on it’s place of origin
Welcome
Traditional Indian Yoga in Netherlands with Indian Classical Yoga
If you are searching for Traditional Indian Yoga in Netherlands that goes further than a passing studio trend, Indian Classical Yoga is usually where that search ends. We teach authentic yoga the way it has been carried through the Indian tradition for generations, not a modern reinterpretation pieced together from books and video classes. Founded in 2012 by Pinky More and Richard Slager and affiliated with The Yoga Institute in Mumbai, one of the oldest organized yoga institutions in the world, we bring classical yoga to Dutch and wider European students through teacher training, retreats, and courses built on lineage rather than trend. Whether you live near Arnhem, Bilthoven, or elsewhere in the Netherlands, this page is your starting point.
What Is Indian Classical Yoga?
Indian Classical Yoga is traditional yoga, as it has been taught in India for generations, connecting physical practice, breath, mental discipline, and philosophy into one holistic path rather than treating asana as exercise on its own. It follows the teachings passed down through The Yoga Institute in Mumbai, founded in 1918, and is built around Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, Kriya, Pranayama, and meditation. Rather than a fitness trend, it is a complete lifestyle approach to health and self-understanding.
Meet Our Team
The Faces Behind Our Yoga and Meditation Retreat
We are Pinky More and Richard Slager. We teach Yoga as it is intended in the Indian traditions. That is why we are affiliated with the oldest organised yoga centre in the world, have found an energetic and peaceful location in the middle of nature for our courses and select guest teachers who share our ideals. We apply what we have learned in practice and we are happy to share it with you!
Pinky More
Richard Slager
Study With Us
Where Can You Study?
Where Can You Study?
Netherlands, France & Rishikesh
What Programs Are Available?
We run a Yoga Teacher Training Course, residential courses, a Yoga and Ayurveda Course, and retreats across three countries, so where you study largely depends on the pace and format that fits your life.
Traditional Yoga Teacher Training Course in the Netherlands
Our course is offered at two on-campus locations, Arnhem and Bilthoven, with the same 200-hour, Yoga Alliance-accredited syllabus taught over approximately one year of weekend study. Designed for working professionals and parents, the programmes cover asana, pranayama, kriya, meditation, Sanskrit, and Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. The Arnhem programme, The Science of Life, focuses on a steady, community-based learning experience, while Bilthoven includes an additional Ayurveda component covering diet, constitution, and lifestyle.
Both locations provide a consistent, part-time path to internationally recognized certification while allowing students to continue their daily lives. For those looking for a Yoga TTC Netherlands option close to home, Arnhem and Bilthoven offer the same strong foundation. Students who wish to advance further can continue with our advanced teacher training in Rishikesh.
Yoga TTC in Europe, Taught in English
Our Yoga TTC in Europe is taught entirely in English and attracts students from across the continent. Whether you join us in Arnhem, Bilthoven, or Centre Lothorien in France, you’ll study within the same Yoga Institute lineage under senior teachers with decades of experience. This consistency in teaching and tradition makes our English-language Yoga TTC a distinctive choice for students from across Europe.
Advanced Yoga Teacher Training Course in Rishikesh
For graduates with a 200-hour certificate, our Advanced Yoga Teacher Training Course in Rishikeshcovers Samkhya, Vedanta, the Bhagavad Gita and 108 asanas. Led by Yogacharya Shivam Goswami and Dr. Shivam Mishra, this one-month residential course follows an ashram-style setting. The final week takes students to Varanasi for deeper spiritual learning and cultural experience. Students without prior training should complete a basic 200-hour course in the Netherlands or France first.
Residential Yoga Teacher Training Course in France
Our residential Yoga Teacher Training Course in France offers a 200-hour program in one immersive month at Centre Lothlorien.
Combining asana, pranayama, meditation, philosophy, and teaching practice, the course includes vegetarian meals and comfortable chateau-style accommodation. It meets RYT 200 standards and prepares students for Yoga Alliance registration.
Yoga and Meditation Retreat in the Netherlands
A yoga and meditation retreat in the Netherlands offers a lighter alternative to full residential yoga teacher training. Our one- and multi-day Ayurveda and Yoga workshops combine asana, philosophy, sattvic meals, relaxation, and practical exercises. Workshops are held in nature-surrounded studios across Amsterdam, The Hague, Utrecht, Oosterbeek, and Arnhem. For a longer residential experience, students based in the Netherlands can join retreats at Centre Lothlorien in France.
Yoga and Ayurveda Course
Ayurveda is integrated into our yoga teaching, with both founders bringing firsthand training from Kerala in Ayurveda, herbology, Ayurvedic massage and Pancha Karma therapy. Students seeking a yoga and Ayurveda course can choose the Bilthoven teacher training, combining the 200-hour yoga syllabus with dedicated Ayurveda study. For a shorter introduction, join our Ayurveda and Yoga workshops focused on eating and living according to your constitution.
Yoga as a Way of Life: Philosophy and Holistic Living
Yoga as a way of life goes beyond asana, including breath, ethics, concentration, self-study, and yoga for self-development. Our approach draws on Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, the Four Pillars of Yoga, and the Bhavas to apply yoga beyond the mat. As a holistic yoga lifestyle course, our syllabus connects nutrition, philosophy, breathing, meditation, physical postures, and spiritual growth. Some proceeds also support orphan girls in India, helping give back to the tradition that inspires our teaching.
Who This Yoga Teacher Training Course Is For
Our students come from a wide range of backgrounds: healthcare professionals, teachers, therapists, corporate employees looking for a career change, and dedicated practitioners who want to understand their personal practice more deeply. What they share is a willingness to commit to sustained study, whether that is a full year of weekend classes in the Netherlands or a single immersive month in France or Rishikesh, and a genuine interest in yoga for self-development rather than only a physical routine. You do not need previous teaching experience to join. A consistent personal practice helps, but our teachers are happy to talk through whether the Netherlands program, a foundational course in France, or one of our workshops is the better starting point for where you are now.
Accreditation and What Sets Our Teacher Training Apart
Every yoga teacher training program we run, in Arnhem, Bilthoven, France or Rishikesh, shares the same foundation: direct affiliation with The Yoga Institute in Mumbai, founded in 1918 by Shri Yogendra, and Yoga Alliance-accredited certification recognized internationally. Our senior teachers hold verifiable credentials rather than a single weekend certificate, including advanced and seven-month teacher training completed at The Yoga Institute itself, an Ayurveda study in Kerala, and, for the Rishikesh program, government certification under India's Ministry of AYUSH, a Guinness World Record in yoga asana, and a PhD in yoga philosophy. We avoid exaggerated claims about transformation or guaranteed results. What we can point to instead is a specific lineage, named teachers, and a syllabus you can review before you commit weeks and real money to a course.
Testimonial
What They Say
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This is the first day of the rest of your life! The best investment of yourself! I will make a change of food in my life and cutting habits. I am in contact with the universal energy again since 7 years. Yeahaaa!
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What I would say to someone who is interested in following the TTC is, ‘Do it’! It is not only a truly enriching experience, but one that has the potential to change your life. I absolutely loved the diversity of each day. The mix between theory, practice and different activities is fun and also keeps me alert and energized during the day. I also really, really enjoyed learning about the theory and background of Yoga, Indian philosophy and the Sanskrit language.
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My perception of Yoga has changed, as it is more about all aspects of life then I thought. And also there is more behind the practical part which is only highlighted in Western Yoga. After following this course I will take better care of myself before others and tr to love myself more. Not to depend on others but myself and have more faith in the universe.
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This Teacher Training Course will change your whole life! I found out you are never done with learning and that with Yoga you can reach the highest states.
After this education I will eat better, take more care of my body and keep learning about myself to improve. All of this was possible because of the dedication of the Teachers.
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Before doing this course I thought Yoga was only Asana, untill I came to Centre Lothlorien for the first time and see a Yoga Way of Life. Now I can see how much knowledge there is inside the Yoga philosophy.
I had never expected that I really like to give an asana class this much. I mostly liked the cooking Indian food with Pinky. Now I know I will live happier and healthier. It does not need to be perfect directly, but I follow a good path!
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It surprised me how much the Teacher Training Course is life-changing for me. I will eat more healthy, will reflect more on myself, focus on positive points, have better control over my emotions and be less egocentric.
I actually liked how Pinky provoked my ego, as that is where the change started. Also I liked the topics about knowing ourselves and helping ourselves to be happy. I really loved the people!
This is an experience to help you understand yourself better. It will change the way to look at the world. You can get rid of some burdens and probably be happier!
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This Teacher Training Course is firstly not about becoming a teacher, but about figuring out who you are and how you behave in life. It has changed my perception of Yoga 100%. The most I liked was that the TTC brought me back to my basis. What surprised me the most was that Pinky was able to break down my walls and was able to show me how I was thinking and behaving in life.
I will now take time to work on finding my basis, finding my truth, letting go and finding love within myself.
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It was even more 'about me' than I thought. I was aware before, that Yoga is much more than Pranayama, Asana and Meditation, but I didn't fully realise how much it is about the journey within, about self-growth, learning about yourself and making changes according to that.
After completing this training, I know that I will give more priority to a good routine and good habits, including positive affirmations to myself. Centre Lothlorien is a good place for such an experience, you will feel that it can be a home away from home.
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This is not just a Teacher Training Course, but this is changing your life. I was surprised by the beauty of this place and the people, but also by the way of thinking 'of the soul'. I especially liked the personal attention and the time spent on the life struggles, rather than just learning theory or asanas. If you are really ready to look at yourself in such depth, then this is a really nice place to go to.
There is so much more to Yoga than just Asanas and this makes me curious to learn even more. This is just the beginning!
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Indian Classical Yoga?
Indian Classical Yoga combines asana, pranayama, meditation, ethics and philosophy as a complete lifestyle practice.
Is the yoga teacher training course in the Netherlands suitable for beginners?
Yes, beginners can join without prior teaching experience, though a personal yoga practice is helpful
What is the difference between the Arnhem and Bilthoven courses?
Arnhem focuses on core yoga training, while Bilthoven includes an additional Ayurveda component.
Can I continue to France or Rishikesh after training in the Netherlands?
Yes, graduates can continue with advanced training in France or Rishikesh after completing the required certification.
Do you offer a yoga and meditation retreat in the Netherlands?
Yes, yoga, Ayurveda and meditation workshops and retreats are offered at locations across the Netherlands.
Is the certification internationally recognised?
Yes, the Netherlands and France teacher training courses are Yoga Alliance accredited and internationally recognised.
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Wherever you start, traditional yoga in the Netherlands with Indian Classical Yoga is built on the same foundation: a lineage traced directly to the Yoga Institute in Mumbai, teachers who have spent decades inside this tradition, and a syllabus that treats yoga as a complete way of life rather than a single class. Whether you are drawn to a weekend yoga teacher training course in Arnhem or Bilthoven, a one-month residential course in France, an advanced path in Rishikesh, or simply a retreat closer to home, we are happy to help you find the right starting point.
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