Schalk Yoga

Advanced Certified Jivamukti Teacher

Schalk teaches Jivamukti, Yin and Pranayama  (Breathwork) classes in Basel.


Jivamukti Yoga is a path to enlightenment through compassion for all beings.


His classes are filled with Love, Music and Play. 


All are welcome, regardless of experience level. If you are new to yoga, please arrive a couple of minutes early and introduce yourself. 


All classes are taught in English. 


More about Schalk

Jivamukti Yoga:

  • Jivamukti 300H Teachers Training 2011 with Sharon Gannon, David Life, Jeffrey Cohen and Lady Ruth.
  • Advanced (2018) & 800-hr Certified (2013) Jivamukti Yoga teacher, having completed his apprenticeship with Emma Henry.
Jivamukti Advanced Certified Teacher
  • Mentor: 2019 Jivamukti 300H Teacher Training in Costa Rica.
  • Mentor: 2025 Jivamukti 300H Teacher Training in India.
  • Facilitator: Jivamukti 75H Foundational Teacher training in Bern (2023), Basel (2024) , Zurich (2025) with Clare Nicholls (Hrdayam Bern).


  • Jivamukti Restore & Renew TT 2026 (attendee)


Yin Yoga:


Pranayama:

  • Schalk is a certified Pranayama teacher, having completed the Pranayama TT Level 1 in 2022, the Intermediate Teacher Training Level 2 in 2023 and Advanced Teacher Training level 3 in 2025 with Robert Moses (Namarupa), Eddie Stern and Harshvardhan Jhaveri - through the Yoga Education Collective. 


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EarthChild Project & EarthChild e.V

Earth Child Project (founded 2007) is a Non-Profit Organization operating in disadvantaged schools in Cape Town, South Africa. Working with ~ 4500 children and ~ 150 teachers, their educational programs focus on practical skills such as yoga, mindfulness & environmental awareness.

  • €20 (R350) pays for yoga for 1x child for a full year.
  • This is less than a single yoga class drop-in in Germany/Switzerland.


School Gardens:


EarthChild e.V. Germany was founded in 2022 to support fundraising for EarthChild Project.

  • Schalk is one of the founders.


Schedule

August

Taking a break until end of August - then back teaching at B.Yoga Basel :  check the website, I am subbing many classes

22.08 11:00 BYoga Basel




September

B.Yoga Basel Residency - please check the website, I am subbing many classes

5-6.09 Workshop "Breath, Movement & Energy" Jivamukti Düsseldorf


October

15-17.10 Schloss Elmau 


Retreats, Workshops, Events


6-11 November 2026: Retreat > Retreat with Schalk Viljoen & Eva Herbig - Schalk & Eva did their Jivamukti Teacher training together in 2011 and have been friends ever since.

  • On this weekend retreat they share their knowledge & experience at the wonderful Sampurna in the Taunus
  • 45 min from Darmstadt / Frankfurt, 30 minutes from Wiesbaden / Mainz
  • Come and Play!


5-6 September: Workshop > "Breath, Movement & Energy" - Jivamukti Düsseldorf

Day 1: The Rhythm of Breath: Immerse yourself in the flow of life and mind through the power of breath.

  • 90-Minute Asana – The Earth & The Vessel: Move, stretch, and tire the body to quiet the mind, cultivating grounding and stability in every posture.
  • 60-Minute Pranayama – The Anchor: Explore the breath as a bridge between the conscious and unconscious, creating inner calm and centeredness.


Day 2: The Energy Boost – Vitality, Prana, and Clearing Stagnation: Reconnect with your inner vitality and release what no longer serves you.

  • 90-Minute Asana – Awakening the Pranic Flow: Open the spine and chest, allowing energy to circulate freely and creating space for the breath to expand.
  • 60-Minute Pranayama – The Vital Spark: Refresh and invigorate your system by clearing stagnant energy, making room for new life force and vitality.



25.4 - 2.5 2027: Retreat > Stronger Together:  Jivamukti Yoga Retreat with Schalk, Magali, Candida & Philippa

  • A week of Jivamukti Yoga, workshops, lectures, and making new friends (of course you can also bring your current friends)


  • Your teachers: Magali (Luxembourgh), Candida (Madrid), Philippa (Berlin) and Schalk (Darmstadt/Basel/Bern)
  • All 4 are Advanced Certified and have mentored 300H and facilitated 75H Teacher Trainings




  • Step 1: Book accommodation via Yoga in Salento (link will be updated soon)
  • Step 2: Pay for Yoga: Options >


  • Bank Transfer: Schalk Viljoen / Basler Kontonal Bank / IBAN: CH50 0077 0255 9002 1200 3 (reference: Yoga Retreat Salento)
  • Paypal: @SchalkViljoen
  • Revolut: @schaljzkn or by following the link: https://revolut.me/schaljzkn
  • send email to schalk@viljoen.de to confirm payment




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Contact

email: info@schalkyoga.de