In-Person Yoga Classes
I teach a Monday 7:45 PM “Foundations of Yoga” class at Village Yoga in Glen Rock, NJ. To register, go to the Village Yoga website.
I also offer competitive rates for private classes, which you can book here.
Theme for my Classes this Week
My classes follow a different theme every week. The theme for the coming week is published each Sunday in the blog. You can also sign up at the bottom of this page to receive this information in your email each Sunday.
Here is the theme for this week:
Keep Your Shoulders Safe
Keeping your shoulders safe can be more challenging than protecting your hips. The shoulder joint does for the arm what the hip joint does for the leg. It connects the limb to the trunk. Both are ball and socket joints, which allow for the greatest range of motion of any joints. However, there are two key differences that explain [...]
Recent Reviews on TripAdvisor
- mschaal0
I have taken classes with Gernot 1on1, in studio, and on his online platform since he started it during covid.
I want to thank Gernot from all my heart... read more for your teachings and continuous support. You built my practice from the ground, you will remain at it's core, and you gave me the fondation that allowed me to approach yoga (and life) with more ease, joy, and awareness. You changed my life for the better in big ways and I will remain forever grateful for that.
I won't stop recommending you to whomever is interested in yoga.
In gratitude,
Matthew
September 27, 2021tcooper17I practiced for several months with Gernot back in 2012, so when I came back to Chiang Mai in late-2018 I was keen to go and see him again. He's... read more a teacher who has stayed in my yoga practice for the six years in between visits - I learnt so much from him the first time I visited CM. Upon going to one of his classes again in September 2018 it was clear straight away that he was every bit as good as I remember.
Gernot has a very wonderful, joyful and knowledgable approach to yoga and has used the many teachings he's received over the years to create his own take on yoga - one which for me is just right. His approach to correct alignment is thorough but enjoyable, inviting you to learn what's right for your body. His approach to the breath, in particular to not compromising it and making sure you can still enjoy the breath, even when in a more strong asana, is so important and so useful to learn.
Gernot is not a teacher who will just jump at the deep end with asanas. He will give more challenging variations if people are able and wish, but he is keen on a "less is more" approach, making sure that people understand fully what they are doing, and giving them the knowledge and awareness to know their own edge within an asana.
Of Gernot's four weekly classes they are also different levels, which makes it open beginners and more advanced people. His use of weekly themes to explore different aspects of yoga, such as "The Art of Balance", "Do Less, Feel More", are a great way to really to get to grips with different aspects of yoga.
For me a great sign of a good yoga teacher is when I try a class for the first time and come away afterwards feeling I've really taken something from the class and have something new to put into my practice. This is how I feel after every one of Gernot's classes. I hope to visit Chiang Mai again soon and if I do I will spend as much time learning with Gernot. He's a genuine, knowledgable and really lovely teacher, and my practice is so much better for having gone to his classes. I cannot recommend him enough.
January 6, 2019 -
Join today for excellent tuition and guidance in your yoga practise. I have practised with Gernot in Chiang Mai and also on retreat and he always gives you thoughts... read more and insights to think about in your practise. The practice itself is a progress through our physiology and his knowledge of anatomy is huge. Exceptional - you will be d
Gail M
April 7, 2020colleenerinthorntonI signed up for private sessions with Gernot because I have some hip and low back issues that my personal yoga practice often aggravate. It's not a stretch to say... read more I learned more from three thorough sessions with him than I did in my yoga teacher training. And by "more", I mean all those subtle little biomechanical adjustments that make a massive difference.
Gernot has an incredible knowledge of anatomy and physiology, and it's so well integrated into his yoga knowledge. Step by step, we went through all of my "troubling" asanas and transitions that produce pain and tension, and even those sneaky ones that feel fine but aren't doing my body any favours. There are certain things (bad movement habits) I simply couldn't have known without his insight and expertise. And I can apply them to my practice with instant results.
My practice (and body) are forever improved thanks to his knowledge and guidance. I highly recommend Gernot's classes (I go to those too) as well as his one-on-one teaching. Amazing experience - thanks Gernot!
March 11, 2021 - Fitzcarraldogo
I went on a 5 day retreat in Chiang Dao. The setting was beautiful and very peaceful. Gernot is an extremely thorough and thoughtful teacher. He tailored the retreat around... read more the participants' individual needs and came up with very useful suggestions for specific issues when requested. His knowledge of anatomy and physiology was fantastic. The course was really well balanced and fun too. Very highly recommend.
December 18, 2019 -
What a truly inspiring, practical and friendly teacher. I was a novice to yoga practice but for years held an interest in yoga but no real understanding. I was lucky... read more enough to have a number of private classes with Gernot which have made a huge difference to my life both spiritually and physically with the added bonus of reduction is back and neck pain. Gernot has a wonderful & easy way of explaining every pose and flow and possesses vast technical and physiological knowledge which he helps you understand and therefore improve your practice. It was a wonderful start to my yoga journey. T
Orla D
October 17, 2019I have been praticing yoga for 4 years, and i felt like it is my first yoga class in Gernot class. While he’s teaching yoga, he has great influence on... read more your autopilot system, and he has great anatomy knowledge. If anyone is interested in yoga and mind connection, he is the best address to get this awaraness,he reminds you to breath and you feel the Moment in right that time. Thank you for all your sharings who are on this Path, G
Elis
November 20, 2019 - Jenthehen21
Gernot is an exceptional yoga teacher. He has a very thorough knowledge of anatomy and uses this to help his students practise safely and enjoyably. I have been... read more practising with him for 5 years and find that he continues to show us new aspects for improving our practise. Never boring! So happy that he is giving online classes during the coronavirus lockdown.
April 4, 2020I have taken classes with Gernot 1on1, in studio, and on his online platform since he started it during covid.
I want to thank Gernot from all my heart... read more for your teachings and continuous support. You built my practice from the ground, you will remain at it's core, and you gave me the fondation that allowed me to approach yoga (and life) with more ease, joy, and awareness. You changed my life for the better in big ways and I will remain forever grateful for that.
I won't stop recommending you to whomever is interested in yoga.
In gratitude,matthew schaal
September 27, 2021


