"Like a drop of water, which falls into the sea
and merges with its vast expanse, the devotee dives into the ocean of bliss as he offers himself to existance."
- Amma

Namaste, welcome to the site of Avigal Yoga Studio .

Under the direction of Kripalu certified yoga instructor Dana Ruch, Avigal is dedicated to the teaching of yoga and hosting related workshops and events. The tranquil sunlit studio with private garden, in which classes are held, is located in the picturesque Swiss Riviera village of La Tour-de-Peilz between Vevey and Montreux.

Through the practice of hatha yoga, and structured or freeform movement, we explore and awaken the vitality and consciousness of our bodies, minds and hearts and find trust to express our essential nature - energy in motion. In classes, we implement gentle warm-ups (pratipana), adapted movements for the spine and joints, postures (asana), movement exploration, dance, breath awareness and exercises (pranayama), relaxation, mantra, and meditation. Class structure varies, depending on theme.

Yoga addresses all people cultivating conscious, sincere, and healthful living. Weekly classes are offered for all level yoga practitioners, children, teens and expecting mothers (prenatal). Groups are limited to 14 participants per class.
(see schedule page)

Kripalu Yoga is an experiential process of non-judgemental witnessing, self investigation and discovery based on the physical, energetic and spiritual practices in the Hatha and Tantra lineage of Yoga. HA – THA, the sun and the moon - nature’s dance of life - joining of the vital polarities - active and receptive - yin/yang - expand and absorb. TANTRA- woven into the entire scheme of life; (that) which moves us beyond all limitations and boundries, leading us to a life free from fear, opening us to a life full of joy.

"Go in and in between two cells,
the vast, resounding silence
in which spirit dwells."
- Danna Faulds

According to the ancient scriptures of India, the realization of yoga is the union of the individual consciousness with the One. The One may be called God, Goddess, supreme consciousness, the universe, the eternal, nature, energy, Life, the source, the divine, the creator, Father, Mother, and so on. Every language and culture can express with words and symbols a myriad of facets of the One. But if One is always one, then by no means can the individual not be part of the One. This realization is however, beyond words and thoughts, beyond beliefs and rationality. It is a surrender to the presence of life and how it moves us.

Our yoga practice invites us to open our awareness. To explore, trust and embody the continuous and creative flow of life in all its expressions. This is the vision of Avigal.

If you are looking for a center in which to study yoga in a non-judgemental and non-competitive, environment in La Tour-de-Peilz, Vevey, Montreux region, or if you are interested in hosting a special event or workshop at the studio, we look forward to hearing from you!