Alan Goode will return to teach in Essen, Germany in July 2026
This innovative program includes opportunities for Students & teachers to experience the depth of Alan’s teaching
An outline of the program follows:
- 27 July. Monday. Public talk-What is Yoga? Meet the teacher. 6.00-7.30pm
- 28 July. Tuesday. Masterclass on teaching. Open to teachers and serious practitioners of Yoga from all styles of Yoga. 9.00-1.00pm.
- 28 July. Tuesday. Free class 6.00-7.15pm. Title: Connecting body, breath & mind.
- 29 July- 2 Aug. 5-day Workshop Wednesday to Sunday. Title: The inward path. 9.00-12.00 & 3.00-5.00pm
On Learning
‘Practicing Yoga is not about perfection in asanas. The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali describes a Swadhyaya (self-study) in which we look inwards to understand what propels us to action and why we experience the world as we do. Patanjali notes how easily we can be overwhelmed and confused and shows how we might find clarity.
Through practice we develop a meditative state in which we go inward to find the silence within ourselves. And it is through practice that we develop a capacity for action and dispassion in order to engage fully in the world around us.’
Alan Goode
Session descriptions
Monday. 27 July. 6.00-7.30pm
What is Yoga? Join Alan Goode for an exploration of the question: What is Yoga? As we look beyond the modern ideas of exercise, stress and wellbeing to a deeper understanding of what it is to be human. Why does this profound subject still have relevance today. This presentation is open to the public without cost. Prior booking essential.
Tuesday 28 July. 9.00-1.00pm
Masterclass on teaching with Alan Goode. We will undertake a series of short exercises to explore the world of teaching and reflect that teaching and learning are 2 distinct processes. A teacher must be versatile in their skill set to respond to the needs of the student to maximise the learning experience. Bookings close 1 week prior to the event. Those attending will be asked to submit details of their yoga background and teaching experience, if any.
Tuesday 28 July. 6.00-7.15pm
Free class. Connecting, body, breath and mind. The free class is open to the public with prior booking essential. Alan will introduce the basic asanas with a focus on the definitions along with the guiding principles for any student beginning a life in practice. Relevant for beginners, Established students and teachers. Bring a friend! Bookings close 1 week prior to the event
Wednesday 29 July-2 Aug. 5-day workshop. 9.00-1.00pm & 3.00-5.00pm
The inward path. The term Yogasana refers to an experience of integration. We will explore correction, adjustment, modifications and alternatives in practice so that an experience of Yogasana can arise. The practice of Yogasana takes us inward to experience what Patanjali spoke of in the Yoga Sutras. This progressive workshop will be valuable to students and treachery alike. Individual days are possible but the full workshop is highly recommended.
Yoga Zentrum. Essen
We are grateful to Yoga Zentrum Essen, who will host the workshop. Yoga Zentrum is located at Schornstr. 15 – 45128 Essen. Germany. Located in the heart of Essen there are many options for food and accommodation.
Bookings
Bookings will open shortly and are to be made: HERE
On Teaching
‘Too often teachers think they have to demonstrate what their knowledge through constant correction and adjustment. Through more than 40 years of teaching I have come to understand that true insight arises when a student discovers what the teacher is communicating. It is better to create an environment in which learning can arise rather than constant correction. Interrupting the student’s process
With a deeper understanding of our subject a teacher assists the student to come to clarity’.
Alan Goode