New to Ashtanga? Start Here

You do not need to be flexible, fit, experienced, or “good at yoga” to begin. At Ashtanga Yoga Groningen, beginners are guided step by step in a supportive and welcoming environment.

Start at your own pace.

Common Fears

If You’re Thinking…

* “I’m too stiff.”


* “I’ve never done yoga before.”


* “I’m not fit enough.”


* “Ashtanga looks too advanced.”


* “I’ll be embarrassed.”

*“I don’t know what to do.”

You are not alone.
Most students begin with the same concerns.
And most discover they were capable all along.

How it works

What happens in your first class:

You’ll be welcomed and shown exactly what to do.
You do not need to memorize anything.
You’ll learn:

  • how to breathe
  • how to move safely
  • simple postures
  • how the class works
  • how to build gradually

    No pressure, no performance

Best Way to Start

Choose your first step:


Ashtanga at Plaza Sportiva

Daily Group Ashtanga & Mysore



Semi Private at Al Nour


Every Wednesday 10am
Semi Private Lesson


Private Lesson

Based on your schedule



Free Resources

Downloads & Videos

About your teacher

Learn with experience

Classes are taught by Adarsh Williams, an experienced Ashtanga teacher with decades of practice and teaching experience.

Beginners are welcome and supported from day one.

  • Authorized Primary Series 2004
  • Authorized Intermediate Series 2009
  • Yoga Alliance Master Teacher

Adarsh Williams & Ashtanga Yoga Groningen is Authorized at the highest level by the Ashtanga Yoga Institute in Mysore, India, as well as international recognition in Yoga Teacher Training by the Yoga Alliance, E-RYT 500, 200, & Continuing Education Provider.

You Can Start Exactly As You Are

No need to “get in shape first.”

No need to wait until you feel ready.

Begin now, and grow from there.