The Syntropy of Yoga – Iyengar Yoga, Osteopathy, Movement.
We are happy to welcome Billy Konrad in Utrecht for the first time!
Billy is a Senior Iyengar Yoga Teacher. Orig inally trained at the Iyengar Yoga Institute of San Francisco, he relocated to Europe in 2007 to further his training in Paris, France. In 2012, he moved full time to Portugal – where he now lives with his family. He brings more than 30 years of uninterrupted study and practice to his public classes and workshops.
In this workshop he works together with Tobias Lotan. Tobias started his career in body work as a massage therapist in 2009. In 2015 he completed his education in the University of Wales and became an Osteopathic Doctor. He always had an aversion to the traditional diagnostic model where the doctor is seen as the “savior” and the patient as the “victim”.
Committed to empowering his clients with their own ability to heal, Tobias began to use movement as medicine, integrating tailored exercise protocols in each treatment session. Serendipitously, it was at this time that his path converged with Billy Konrad’s and the Syntropy of Yoga, a synthesis between Iyengar Yoga and Osteopathy was born.
The collaboration between Billy and Tobias began in 2020. With their individual practices unexpectedly interrupted by lockdowns and social distancing, Billy and Tobias began working together to develop what is now the Syntropy of Yoga. In sharing their philosophical approaches to health of mind, body and spirit, they realized that the synthesis of yoga and osteopathy creates the perfect framework for teaching others all they need to know to heal themselves.
They teach this program in many locations. Over the course of 6 weekends, they move through all basic movement patterns and major families of asanas.
Who will benefit from this workshop?
Do you:
→ practice Iyengar yoga with a serious interest in understanding anatomy on a practical and experiential level?
→ want to learn to help yourself getting over the physical obstacles in your practice?
→ teach yoga and want to learn to understand your students better?
→ practice a form of body work or therapy and want to understand how Iyengar yoga can play a role in this?
If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, this workshop is for you!
Theme: spinal flexion and forward bends
Join us for a deep dive into the culture of forward bends.
Explore classic asana and pranayama, enriched with detailed, interactive anatomy sessions.
Learn the foundational forward bends through movement, discover their emotional and philosophical significance, and refine your understanding of sequencing—and more.
Workshop Schedule
Friday and Saturday, 9-12h, 15-18h.
Sunday 9-12h, 14-17h
09:00 – 12:00 – each day
Asana Practice
A 3h Iyengar Yoga class oriented around the theme of the week. Infused with teaching and sequencing gems from Billys 30+ years of teaching. Tobias assists and gives personal attention if needed.
12:00 – 15:00 (Sunday: 12-14)
Lunch AND Reflection
Eat, digest, reflect!
15:00 – 16:15 (Sunday: 14:00-16:15)
The Living Anatomy of Asana
Deepen your understanding of the asana practice through our dynamic and interactive way of teaching anatomy. We use power point presentations, palpation/touch, movements, and group exercises to make the anatomy come alive and inform your practice.
16:15 – 17:15 (Sunday: 15:15-16:15)
Functional movement + Myofascial release
Following the anatomy class we work practically with the same muscles enhancing the felt understanding of the anatomy of the family of postures that we are working on this weekend. Here you will also be given the specific keys to unlock the most common restrictions related to the subject.
17:15 – 18:00 (Sunday: 16:15-17:00)
Pranayama, Inversions and guided meditation.
Rounding of the day with pranayama and inversions taught by Billy or a guided meditation with Tobias.
Prices & Booking
€ 295 – All 3 days
€ 225 – 2 days
€ 125 – Single day (Friday or Saturday)
You’re welcome to join a single day on Friday or Saturday, but we highly recommend attending the full weekend to get the most benefit. The workshop is designed to build gradually, and full participation allows Billy and Tobias to better understand your needs and offer more tailored guidance. It’s also a valuable way to deepen your practice and support your overall well-being. Rest and relaxation are integrated into the programme, and individual adaptations can be given as needed.
Sign up via Momoyoga here. If you are new to us, you will have to create an account, after which you can book and pay easily.