Nourishment

masterclass with Stéphane Chollet

In Ayurveda, there is a principle called Āhāra, often translated as food. In this understanding, food is not just what we eat, but everything we take in from the external environment through our senses.

Many of us live surrounded by abundance, consuming more than ever, yet often find ourselves hungry for something deeper.

• What are we really hungry for?
• What truly nourishes us?
• How can we learn to recognise the difference?

This enquiry is the guiding thread of the evening, weaving together dialogue, reflection and practice.

Beginning with the questions and experiences present in the room, this gathering unfolds through Ayurveda, Yoga and Psychosynthesis, and gradually moves into an inward-oriented practice of āsanas, Yoga Nidra, prānāyāma and meditation.

The enquiry unfolds through three complementary traditions:

• Ayurveda: understanding nourishment through food, the senses and our environment
• Yoga: cultivating attention, perception and presence
• Psychosynthesis: integrating emotion, identity and purpose

The masterclass is open to everyone interested in these questions.

INFORMATION:

WHEN: Thursday 20th of August 2026

TIMING: 18:30 - 21:00

WHERE: Yoga Shala Reykjavík: Skeifan 7

PRICE: 6.900 kr.

No previous experience is required. Subscribers at Yoga Shala Reykjavík will get 15% off the price.

Stéphane’s life has been a tireless exploration of how wisdom traditions can help us meet the challenges of contemporary life. For over four decades, he has studied traditions, practices and philosophies throughout Europe and Asia, combining years of immersion in traditional lineages with ongoing research and teaching.

His enquiry led to the development of Surya Raja Yoga (Suryashtanga), an integrated approach that brings together movement, breath, meditation and philosophical enquiry. Today, Stéphane continues to teach internationally, offering practical, accessible ways to explore attention, perception and the deeper question of how to live meaningfully in a changing world.

During the evening, Stéphane will guide the enquiry, while Jite Brume will lead the practice.