Testimonials

What others say....in 2009

Micky Hoogendijk

What can I say about Andreas Trussat?

It's strange to write about someone so close to me.

I think the best way to describe him is to say that he is all!

All that I need. All that I want.

Next to being such a special and good friend he is an amazing teacher.

Fun but serious, gentle but hard, loving but critical.

And as we know, there is no sunshine without the rain and that depicts the essence of his work.

To live life fully takes effort, heartache and pain. The reward is lots of energy and love for ones self and others.

Micky Hoogendijk - Personality

Bart Scholten

I read that the word Yoga has many meanings, apparently it does many different things for different people. To me it means to connect because it makes me feel connected, connected to myself, connected to my circle of friends and family, my history and my future.

The guidance of Andreas has a very high impact on me, somehow he has the magic touch that reaches beyond the ordinary. I could have never predicted that something physical would touch me so deeply on so many levels.

My body is changing, my temper is calmer and I take life with more lightness. All things I’m very grateful for. I hope you’ll let Andreas do the same for you as he does for me, get connected, let him touch you.

Bart Scholten - Marketing and Communication Consultant

Glenn Lewis

It was necessity that brought me back to yoga. In the last ten years I drifted from one yoga class to another; never finding inspiration, satisfaction or a desire to continue, but inexplicably always drawn back to it. Only to be disappointed again.

Then I pinched a nerve in my back and after two years I continued to experience pain in my shoulder and back. I was advised to stretch, which was the ultimate signal for me to return to yoga, but I had not managed to find the inspiration to keep me motivated. I dreaded doing something that I had
to but hated doing.

Then, by a twist of coincidences, I met Andreas and found that inspiration. He inspires me to continue because he is someone who does not mind that I cannot do most things perfectly; he knows when I am at my limit and just when I think I cannot manage to continue, I gently feel his touch do its magic on that horrible spot on my back.

That unexpected but greatly appreciated healing touch encapsulates the feeling of his classes: you may be the least bendy person in the room, but you know you are wanted, appreciated and celebrated. And that feeling of inner calm continues until the next class. This is such an important part of my life. It is such an intense pleasure. I am unable to imagine living without it.

Glenn Lewis - Management Consultant

William Bijl

Yoga is a great complement to my favorit things in life; love, good food, music, cardio & now also yoga.

For me Andreas Trussat is the best teacher.
If you want to bring yourself to a higher level in yoga, instead of repeating what u already can, than Andreas is perfect.
U don't need to just copy a teacher, but Andreas is walking around and he gives good personal corrections and directions.
Andreas is not afraid to correct/touch you in a pose; you can trust the guru and surrender.
He uses good music and gives inspiritional final-talks.

Andreas is also a great/warm personality.
People like Andreas bring more colour to this world.

William Bijl - Interim Finance Professional

Marijke Neerings

I could sum up my experience with Andreas' yoga class in two short sentences:

'It had me at Hello!' and 'It completes me'

I suspect Andreas puts a spell on you the first time you walk into his class.

After that you can't do anything but come back.

I've only started a couple of months ago but already see big changes in my body and mind.

I've been wanting to stop eating meat for several years but couldn't do it.

A couple of weeks after I started Andreas' yoga class it just happend overnight.

I haven't eaten meat since and haven't missed it at all.

I attended the Ibiza yoga retreat 2009 last May. It was a magical week, organized to perfection.

The house (with swimmingpool!), the location (in the middle of nature), the food...it all was amazing.

Starting your day, meditating outdoors, guided by Andreas' voice is something I wish I could do every day.

It feels like your day can't go wrong after that!

It certainly was a week I wouldn't want to have missed. It turned me into a Yoga devotee for life.

Marijke Neerings - Coördinator and teacher at 'Carolina Bont's Centrum voor Effectieve Intuïtie'

Ido Verhagen

It must have been one of my first yoga classes when I heard Andreas say:

‘And remember: you don’t get yoga, yoga gets you’.

At the time it sounded like a funny line. Only months later I suddenly realised that he was right. It totally got me.

Andreas is one of a kind. He makes you feel part of so much more then just a yoga class. It is really a break out.

I am looking forward to what our Ibiza Yoga Retreat in spring will bring.

Beware: you don’t get Andreas, Andreas gets you!

Ido Verhagen - Reputation Strategy Consultant

Katrin Jansen

The last years I was given the opportunity to meet some very special people. One of them definitely is Andreas, but what can you say about this remarkable person? That he’s the one who always makes you laugh whatever (yoga-) position you're in?! Even if you think you're not able to breath (in a position like Halasana) its always possible to smile just because of one of his typical comments during class.

With Andreas its something like “you either love him or you cant handle the truth”. It is an openness that is accepted but above all appreciated. Andreas for me is the only one who’s allowed to point out my new love handles and say that I look Shitty that day. Because with this honesty there comes also a lot of care.

He teaches you what the yoga-positions tells you about yourself. Andreas is definitely the conscience of my wellbeing and the fitness of my body, and within 90 minutes, during yoga-class, he is able to take care off body and soul.

And even if I feel the muscle pain during the rest of the week; “I never hate my teacher!!”

Katrin Jansen - Nutritionist

Roel

Since a year and a half I am following the yoga classes of Andreas. I have to go at least once a week. It is a weekly time-out for me. By concentrating on the physical exercise, it has become a resting-time for my mind. For me, the flow of stance and movement is a great way to de-stress. There are many easy and difficult exercises, but both at the beginning and now it was possible to adjust them to my own level. The progress can be felt each time; just by making the effort to do it as good as I can, the border shifts. Andreas is a very good teacher, with the right combination of voice, technical remarks, jokes, and strict taskmaster ship.

Retreat

In May 2008 I also joined the retreat organized by Andreas. It was exiting but also a bit intimidating to join an unknown group to spend a week in an unusual manner together. It was very intensive, but with a good balance between physical exercise, thinking and conversations. Through the setting and the choice of participants (and the choice by the participants) it was at the same time very

comfortable with much laughter and teasing, physically very satisfying, with great food and deep talks. The teaching part of the retreat was composed of two daily sessions with a variation of discussion and yoga-exercises. I am joining again this year!

Roel - Advisor and lecturer

Nina Pierson

When I first came to Splash I was sceptical about yoga lessons given in gyms. So I waited a while. After a friend said to me that we should try the yoga lessons on Sunday afternoon. The first moment I sat on my mat and Andreas started the session I was sold. The energy in the room was comforting and I really felt I was giving my soul and body a present. The way Andreas speaks and the effort he puts info his students is refreshing. Anyway, I knew this was going to be the first of many yoga lessons....

Yoga frees my mind, body and soul. It gives me confidence and makes me love myself a little bit more. And last but not least it tones my body in such a fantastic way that no other activity could come close. I would recommend it to any young girl, women, boy or man that is aware and wants to do something great for him or herself.

Nina Pierson - TV presenter

Paul Mucret

The teacher

My very first class with Andreas was very special. I had stopped yoga for almost a year but had sensed the urge to reconnect again with my innerself...Yoga was calling me and it did through Andreas. I instantly felt at ease with his teaching and energy. I experienced for the first time what it felt to be helped and assisted physically by a teacher. It had been a wonderful experience and still is to sense the nurturing, sound knowledge and care of Andreas teaching.

The Yoga retreat

I had my very first yoga retreat with Andreas in Ibiza. There are many things I could nicely comment on, starting with the beauty of the venue and location, the perfectly well arranged and organized agenda, the laughter's and sometimes the tears of joy, getting to know for the first time the bliss of a mantra..... but more than anything, this retreat felt to me like a journey back home, or better put a reminiscence of how it felt to be at home again.

The person

What I appreciate the most about him is the combination of someone who can talk for hours of Prada shoes and the latest trends but in the meanwhile also can discuss the depths of spirituality. I love him for that:-)

Paul Mucret – Lawyer

Yvonne Nelson

Andreas classes are playful and energetic. His style, an eclectic mix of traditional asanas with a pinch of classical dance, is original and always surprising. Demanding in a caring way, he's always pushing us to do more, challenging us to test our limits. We not only sweat, laugh, jump and stretch but also, guided by wise and gentle words, muse on the purpose of the practice itself and furthermore, of our lives.

Yvonne Nelson - Art director/graphic designer

Edson Hato

There comes a moment in each of our lives in which you want internal balance, harmony and peace. Lots of us wander the earth searching for this through out of a lifetime. With Yoga I found out that there is not much to look for as all of it resides in ourselves. When I am practicing my Yoga I experience a range of emotions, from sadness to a blissful feeling of joy. Sometimes it is short lived, sometimes I can carry it with me for a day or two. What does this do to me? It makes me realize that everything I need, I already have. That my life is what it is because it is the path that I need to follow. Once I started to realize this I suddenly felt free......did not feel the need to fight for everything in life as I know it will come to me when it needs to come to me. Yoga helps me to open up my body, to breath lighter and by doing so experience my emotions in a pure way.

So what does this have to do with Andreas. Andreas is fierce, dramatic, to the point and is not afraid to help you experience that what you need to experience in his class. He combines spirituality and Christmas songs with his Yoga practice bringing you in different stages of being. All of this with music and his unique personality.

During our planned yoga retreat in May 2009 in Ibiza, I hope to do more self-discovery under the guidance of Andreas.

Namaste,

Edson Hato - HR Manager

Christel van Schijndel

“Since 2001 I am studying with a lot of pleasure under the guidance of Andreas. During all these years, he taught me how to be an educated and dedicated yoga teacher and how to interest and keep other people warm hearted for Ashtanga yoga.

Every month I visit him for a one-on-one yoga session and every month I’m looking forward to it. It’s always fun and very peaceful.

Andreas inspires me to look inside. Beside the physical benefits I also learn to trust my intuition, and to listen and investigate deeper in what I really want and wish for myself. It brings me a lot of joy.

I was lucky to participate in three retreats and different workshops organized by Andreas.

These were very intense, interesting, but most of all very joyful.

Thinking of Andreas, I see the words; Love and Pleasure.

Yoga with him helps me to ‘shine’ more.”

Christel van Schijndel - Yoga-teacher and joint owner of CHIL! Active Yoga Gemert

Dr. Ram Manikkalingam

"If you want yoga that inspires and perspires, go to Andreas. Because I cannot live without his yoga, I schedule every appointment – however important - around Andreas!"

Dr. Ram Manikkalingam - University of Amsterdam

Virginia Fredriksz

My experience with Ashtanga yoga

I will never forget how Andreas persuade me and seduced me into the world of yoga. He invited me for a private yoga session at his place.

Right from the start he gave me so much attention and such overwhelming warm love that during my very first sun salutation spontaneously my spine cracked open.

I became aware of an enormous energy flow like a snake finding his way out…

All the way to the top.

I started to cry inside...

I truly wasn’t aware of this blockage and there are many more to face and to relief!

For me the journey has just begun.

I’m hitchhiking in the universe between billions of stars and Andreas is my guide.

He brings me up and let me take a look inside myself.

Who am I?

I’m just floating between the stars and want to sparkle and shine...

Andreas, from the bottom of my heart:

Thanks for this precious gift you gave to me.

I am very grateful and look forward to the yoga retreat in Ibiza.

Namaste

Virginia Fredriksz - Master coach personal trainer - Fitness coördinator Splash

Christian Wicke

"Andreas was my first contact with Yoga. I had been watching the yoga group lessons through the glass wall in my gym, thinking how must it feel to do all these strange movements and positions? My first impression of Andreas was: Wow he is intense! But funny, and inspiring. That impression became a habitual feeling and has kept me coming to Yoga classes with Andreas ever since. Sometimes I hate/love him, sometimes he makes me laugh, but he always inspires me and gives me new energy.

There is a genuine positive and friendly attitude in his classes, which I enjoy. Andreas forces you to reconsider your limits, and push them. Working on that... And very much looking forward to a week of intense Yoga practice in May, in Ibiza! Namaste."

Christian Wicke - General practitioner

Sacha Tamboer

What do the classes of Andreas do to me? They free me; from stress -both physical and emotional-, from my daily worries, from the crazy world we live in, from taking things all too seriously... And at the end of class, I've come home!

Sacha Tamboer - Lecturer and researcher at the Law Faculty of the University of Amsterdam

Jochem Janssen

Yoga with spirit

I have been a yoga practitioner from time to time....and always found it healing and powerful, yet always it lost my attention after a while. With Andreas, there exist an interesting balance between effort and letting go...meaning he demands your effort and teaches you to let go. A very strong and powerful medicine...Now I feel committed to keep doing Yoga and it heals me…

thanks Andreas,

Jochem Janssen - Marketeer and event organiser

Annemiek Wees

The first time I went to yoga with Andreas I was genuinely surprised. I expected a typical dull breath in breathe out quiet yoga session but instead the sweat poured out of my lazy body and I giggled on the inside the whole time! What a liberating fun man, what a energizing yoga class, I loved it. Already after a couple of months I felt more healthy and my body was stronger and more flexible, my mind more quiet.

Every time during yoga class I find a new challenge and a new victory. Andreas makes you work hard to make heavy things light, light things matter and hard work easy. Thank you for the smile.

Annemiek Wees - Art-Director/Designer

Claar van den Berg

Having taken many yoga classes in the past seven years with many different instructors, Andreas definitely stands out.

His class provides a perfect balance between the dynamic and the serene. He makes sure your postures are correct but maintains a very pleasant "flow".

Andreas stimulates you to try your very best whilst respecting your body's boundaries. It is the combination of these elements along with his choice of music and his sense of humour that really set him apart. You leave his 90-minute class feeling refreshed and happy to have spent this time with yourself, and, looking forward to next week's class.

Claar van den Berg - Manager, Gertrud D Galleries, Amsterdam

Melissa Jacobovits

My 1-on-1 yoga sessions with Andreas Saturdays at 10.00 o' clock.

That’s when I meet Andreas. That’s when I am to be found on the mat, no matter how I feel. That’s when Andreas coaches me to get grounded again, to let go of the past week and to relax. But don’t be fooled, it’s not just sweet-talking.

The worse I feel, the harder he pushes me. And in case I have gained a pound or need a haircut, he’ll let me know.

But it just doesn’t matter, his honesty and practice makes me feel so much better.

I can’t remember the time when I didn’t leave the house smiling!

Melissa Jacobovits - Tax lawyer

Udo Feitsma

Since May 2007 I go to Andreas Trussat's yoga class at least twice a week. The Ashtanga Yoga and the profound guidance of Andreas, in the one-on-one sessions, have influenced my life tremendously. I have learned so much about myself and my place in life. I am open to new experiences, I am less sceptical and less afraid of just being myself. I am happier and embrace life full of enthusiasm. Ashtanga Yoga, the one-on-one sessions with Andreas and participation in the Ibiza yoga retreat have taught me to enjoy and embrace every single wonderful aspect of life.

I can recommend Ashtanga Yoga and the amazing teachings of Andreas to everyone.

Udo Feitsma - Public relations advisor

Astrid Idema

I know Andreas for a long time.

He was the choreographer of a high school dance project I participated in.

When we reacquainted in my late twenties he introduced me to the world of yoga.

I work with him in one on one sessions for about five years now.

These weekly sessions are my "me-time". An hour of rebalancing and working on myself.

It keeps me in shape both mentally and physically.

I also attended the yoga retreat in Ibiza.

That was a really special and remarkable week. A great combination of yoga exercise

and working on the inner soul. A unique experience.

Astrid Idema - Freelance Internet marketer

Hanneke Venselaar

I have been practicing yoga for about a year now and the yoga classes of Andreas became one of my favourite hours of the week: the rested and restored feeling you get after the practice is something I'm looking forward to throughout the rest of the

week. The yoga makes you stronger, more relaxed and you get to know yourself better.

Andreas helps you to get better and gets you in asana's you never thought your body was able to. And although that sometimes really hurts (at that moment or the day after), you cannot hate him for it! Not only because you're not allowed to judge in his classes ;-) but also because it makes you realize that with the right focus and the right breathing you are able to do a lot more than your mind maybe thinks. And that's exactly the understanding that helps me in other aspects of my life: I'm more aware of the perceptions I sometimes have of myself, situations or other people and it feels really good to let go of all that and be more open. So in the end I'm really grateful.

Hanneke Venselaar - Lawyer

J.A. Battaglia

"Andreas is a motivator and innovator by nature. He combines yoga, music and rhythms in such a way, that assisting to his lessons is an unique experience."

Thank you Andreas for being a guiding light for all your learners.

J.A. Battaglia - CPA Accountant

Sara Peeters

A couple of months ago I started practicing yoga. And Andreas is my teacher. His lessons are just what I need: it is relaxing, I get the chance to really focus on my body and it has a meditative component as well. I enjoy the way he teaches and his contact with us, his students. I start my week with his lesson and really I can no longer do without!

Sara Peeters - LL.M

Mirjam Lodder

Andreas yoga sessions for me are really something to look forward each week.

I love the exercises, the meditation, the music, the atmosphere, the laughs and the attention Andreas gives to people. Andreas makes me work very hard but I always go home feeling very happy. It's not just a yoga session but it's the feeling you spend an hour and a half with a kind man and dozens of other caring people what in the end makes me realise it's good to be the person I am. Yoga does stretch my body and my mind.

Thanks!

Mirjam Lodder - Real estate consultant

Manuela Aru

I practice yoga for a few years by different teachers. I take lessons about one year by Andreas Trussat. I like his lessons it is hard working and I have fun. He asked me why I am still coming to his lessons? My answer is: when I am on the yoga mat sometimes I am sleeping and Andreas comes to wake me up!! And he helps me growing.

This is all.

Namaste.

Manuela Aru - Nurse

Sascha Rolink

For me yoga is one of the best discoveries of the last year.

The yoga lessons of Andreas give me strenght, flexibility and lots of positive energy. Even when I think I can't get my feet of the floor, after his lessons I have the feeling I can fly.

Sascha Rolink - Massage therapist and balletteacher for children