A unique 4-day intensive bringing together diverse approaches to Ashtanga Yoga
Petri Räisänen
Scott Johnson
What you will gain
Join internationally renowned Ashtanga Yoga teachers Petri Räisänen and Scott Johnson as they create an open environment where mindful and therapeutic teachings of Ashtanga yoga merge together to support your practice.
Ashtanga United Lisbon includes:
A chance to deepen your relationship with practice, tradition, and community under the guidance of Petri Räisänen & Scott Johnson.
Ashtanga Yoga Mysore Self Practice classes
Join Petri and Scott as they combine their experience, skill and expertise in an open Mysore class from 6:30am - 10am. There will be two start times, one at 6:30am and then another rolling start time from 8am where people can come and take the place of people as they leave.
Ashtanga Yoga Workshops with Petri & Scott
In these afternoon workshops Petri and Scott will co-teach a transformative 4-day intensive that will weave together different perspectives on the Ashtanga yoga practice, grounded in pranayama and meditation. Petri and Scott wil share and host workshops on parts of the practice that are important to them, inviting each other to contribute and share opinions and techniques that elevate the experience and conversation. Each workshop welcomes feedback and contributions from all practitioners.
Location
Address:
Agoria Lisboa, R. Rafael de Andrade 23, 1150-064 Lisboa, Portugal
Directions:
Fly to Lisbon Airport.
Daily Schedule
Thursday 29th May
Friday 30th May
Saturday 31st May
Sunday 1st June
What's in the workshops?
Thursday 29th May
An introduction to Astanga United
Petri and Scott explore the foundational concept of Ashtanga yoga as a unifying practice that brings together all aspects of our experience. This opening session sets the tone for the intensive, introducing students to the complementary approaches of both teachers.
Friday 30th May
A Mindful Approach to Ashtanga Yoga
Led by Scott Johnson with support from Petri, this workshop delves into the meditative aspects of Ashtanga yoga, exploring the subtle interplay between mind and body movements. Discover how your practice can become a moving meditation.
Saturday 31st May
A Therapeutic Approach to Ashtanga
Petri Räisänen, accompanied by Scott, guides participants through the therapeutic dimensions of Ashtanga yoga, focusing on energy flow and movement. Learn how to cultivate a practice that nurtures and heals.
Sunday 1st June
Mindful and Therapeutic Adjustments
The intensive culminates in a collaborative session where both teachers demonstrate how to integrate mindful awareness with therapeutic understanding in the context of adjustments and assists.
About the teachers
Petri Räisänen
Petri Räisänen is an internationally respected Ashtanga yoga teacher, practicing since 1989 and teaching since 1991. Co-founder of Ashtanga Yoga Helsinki, he has taught worldwide for over two decades, blending deep tradition with a therapeutic approach.
A longtime student of K. Pattabhi Jois and Sharath Jois, Petri received formal authorisation in 2001. His studies extend beyond asana, including pranayama and yoga philosophy with A.G. Mohan and Indra Mohan. With a background in Finnish folk healing, his adjustments are known for being both intuitive and profoundly therapeutic.
"Yoga is a space for healing, transformation, and inner stillness. Through safe, disciplined practice and compassionate teaching, we create the conditions for deep change—on the mat and in life."
Scott Johnson
Scott Johnson has been the director and lead teacher at Stillpoint Yoga London since 2009, holding space for daily Mysore-style practice and guiding countless students toward the depth of long-term practice.
Practicing since 1998 and teaching since 2003, Scott is one of the few teachers authorized in the Primary and Intermediate Series by Manju Jois and recognized as a Senior Teacher by John Scott. Deeply influenced by the mindfulness teachings of Michael Stone, he integrates traditional Ashtanga with breath awareness and contemplative inquiry.
"Yoga is a profound act of listening—an ever unfolding conversation with breath, movement, and stillness. Through steady, compassionate practice, we discover not only our physical potential but the deep intimacy of presence."
Join us for Ashtanga United Lisbon!
350€
Cancellation Policy & FAQs
Please get in touch with the hosts Agoria Lisboa
It's important you have some knowledge of the Ashtanga yoga practice so you can be supported in the Mysore style classes.