Matsya Yoga Academy

Fantastische Erfahrung: Highly recommend! I just finished the 300h Kundalini & Hatha yoga teacher training and I am very grateful to have found this yoga school. The quality of the lessons is very good, I learned so much from all the teachers at Matsya Yoga. If you are looking for a YTT, definitely consider going to this school. I did the 300h in 5 weeks and I loved every moment of this. You can check more pictures of my YTT journey on instagram @ruoshadevries and of course check out @yoga_matsya ❤️

Fantastische Erfahrung: I had an amazing experence in the comprehensive 200-hours yoga teacher training course at Matsya Yoga. Clemens is an exceptional teacher who dedicates himself fully to guiding and enlightening us. I was born and raised in Eastern culture, so learning yoga - something deeply rooted in my heritage - here in Vienna has been specially meaningful for me. Thank you Clemens Namaste!

Fantastische Erfahrung: I started the YTT 200h in the matsya yoga studio in september 2023 and graduated in april 2024. It is so flexible for self-organizing so that I could organize the training with my various work-stations in Vienna. You can complete this training in 4 weeks, or in a flexible way over several months. The warm and friendly atmosphere of every teacher is so inviting. Clemens always tries to find a solution for every individual need. Most of the time Clemens is teaching, sometimes also Nora teaches some lessons of the YTT. His and Nora’s profound knowledge and experiences let you dive deep in the topic and inspires to experience yourself this special journey of Hatha and Kundalini Yoga. Furthermore the focus in practising teaching lies in my eyes on finding the own strenghths and your individual way. Clemens is encouraging and very empathic in helping you finding your own strenghts. I am deeply grateful for this spiritual journey, and I can recommend this Yoga Teacher Training to everyone who wants to dive deep in the world of Hatha and Kundalini-Yoga.

Fantastische Erfahrung: Wer einen tiefen Einblick in die Tradition und Philosophie des Yogas sucht, findet im Matsya Studio einen ganz besonderen Ort des Wissens innerhalb von Europa. Clemens füllt all die alten Schriften mit Leben, erzeugt mit seinen Worten wunderbare Bilder und Geschichten und verkörpert die Dinge die er lehrt. Das machte die Theorie-Einheiten innerhalb meines Yoga-Teacher Trainings ganz besonders spannend. Mit Khundalini-Yoga hatte ich vor meiner Ausbildung wenig Erfahrung und bin dankbar, einen Einblick in diese traditionelle Yoga-Linie bekommen zu haben. Neben Clemens Klassen, werden Yoga- und Feldenkrais-Einheiten von weiteren Lehrerinnen angeboten, was ich sehr inspirierend fand, um verschiedene Unterrichtsstile kennenzulernen. Durch die kleinen Gruppen bleibt viel Zeit für individuelle Fragen und den Austausch untereinander und es wird sehr achtsam auf die Bedürfnisse aller Teilnehmer*innen eingegangen. Das Apartment über dem Studio ist sehr gemütlich eingerichtet und eine tolle Möglichkeit für alle Teilnehmer*innen außerhalb von Wien. Ein Yoga-Studio in dem von und mit ganzem Herzen unterrichtet und gelebt wird! Danke für diese besondere Zeit!

Fantastische Erfahrung: Einzigartiges Yoga Studio. Sehr wertvolle Erfahrung und zu 100% empfehlenswert. Hier findet man etwas, das man woanders nicht findet.

Fantastische Erfahrung: This yoga teacher training is amazing. Clemens creates a sacred place and provides other conditions for experiencing the true meaning of yoga. He is a wonderful teacher: insightful, knowledgeable, humorous and kind. I encountered the magical and mystical aspects of yoga in classes from several teachers here. As a bonus, the studio's location is excellent. I completed the 200h Kundalini & Hatha Yoga teacher training, and I would love to return to complete the 300h program too.

Fantastische Erfahrung: It was fantastic. Clemens is really passionate and it’s really great to listen & learn from. It was also great to discover the other teachers & learn from them all. They place is nicely located & my time there was great ! Also easy if you have any questions, they are very open and always trying to help. And Vienna is a really nice city ! Thanks Clemens, Anne, Nora, Jolyane, Melita,… Next time I visit I’ll stop for a class

Fantastische Erfahrung: I spent more than 3 wonderful months in the Matsya Yoga Studio - daily- both as a trainee (in the Teacher Training) and a practitioner, and it has changed my life. Matsya Yoga Studio is THE place for you if you want to really dive into the original deep way of practicing the ancient Yoga (Hatha/Kundalini) with full pure intention to connect to your inner self, which is to connect to the universal consciousness, and thus find your center and your Shanti. The way Yoga is practiced in this Studio and also the way how it is taught in the Teacher Training is done from the heart, and so it can touch every practitioner or trainee - no matter your bodily strengths or "limitations". In this place Yoga is practiced as it was always meant to be - not as a sporty competitive tool (as unfortunately practiced in so many Yoga studios around the world), but as a tool for personal growth and achieving inner peace. The studio offers different techniques for achieving these goals in a mindful professional way that allows everyone to evolve according to their current level. This adjustment (to different “levels”) is reflected both in each specific meeting of practice as well as in the difference between different sessions in the studio. Asanas, breathing techniques, mantra singing and music played on ancient tools - are all involved in the process. So..if you want to experience personal growth - both mental and physical - with a super human inclusive attitude of a super kind loving staff, led by the super knowledgeable heartful professional Clemens (part of both the Dhirendra Brahmachari lineage and Shivananda lineage) - that is the place for you. It can change your life:)

Fantastische Erfahrung: My time at Yoga Matsya was truly amazing. Learning from Clemens was truly inspiring. His passion and teaching style were exceptional. The studio's location is also perfect, creating such a relaxed atmosphere. The community at Yoga Matsya felt like a big, supportive family. They were always there to lend a hand and make things easy. Thank you for everything! Looking forward to more sessions in the future! :)

Fantastische Erfahrung: Great!

Fantastische Erfahrung: Clemens and his way of teaching is something incredible. You can't describe it in words you have to feel it! it's not for everyone and that's beautiful!But if you are looking for more…if you want to go deeper if you want to find the truth and your safe space that's place for you. Thank you for a inspiracion power and love.Namaste

Fantastische Erfahrung: Absolutely fantastic, highly recommended. I loved every minute of it, thank you!

Fantastische Erfahrung: Really enjoyed my class with Sarah today!

Positive Erfahrung: Clemens is a teacher with a great knowledge of yoga. About the 300h Kundalini & Hatha Teacher Training, Clemens really inspires you to delve into this precious ancestral knowledge and pass it on. Most importantly, he gives you the confidence as a teacher to listen to your own voice. Looking back, I realise that his teaching and presence has had a big impact on the way I run yoga classes today. I have more confidence in myself, my classes are even more spiritual, my voice stronger. My students appreciate this great improvement and I am extremely grateful to him for that. Thank you Clemens.

Fantastische Erfahrung: The RYT 200h which I completed with Clemens at the Matsya Yoga Academy was magical! I learned so much about myself/ Yoga and he gave me so many new & wonderful perspectives on life. Whatever he taught me was with so much passion! His knowledge is really stunning as he taught almost everything out of heart. Also, the scripts which I received have so much wisdom and are so so beautifully written. I would recommend his yoga teacher training to everyone & will definitely visit his classes further on. Thank you! ✨

Fantastische Erfahrung: I am an American yoga teacher living in Italy and participated in a weeklong continuing education training about the chakras at Matsya Yoga Academy. All training classes were taught in english and all open yoga classes were taught in english with the exception of one. I immediately felt welcome upon my arrival. Clemens, the studio owner, greeted me at the studio and showed me around the space. For out of town students, as it is available, there is an apartment attached to the studio that you can stay in (with other roommates) for an additional fee while you are participating in a training. This made me feel even more integrated into the community and also made it very easy to attend classes without having to commute. Although I have been teaching yoga since 2008, there is always more to learn, and I feel like I was exposed to a new to me style of yoga practice during my week of study at Matsya Yoga. Clemens, the owner and teacher trainer, is both passionate and knowledgeable about the practice of transformational yoga and he shares his enthusiasm with everyone. He brings a beautiful energy to his classes. Anne, the studio manager, takes care of all the details to make sure that students feel welcome. She also teaches weekly Feldenkrais classes at the studio. She is truly a phenomenally talented teacher who possesses the gift of being truly present while seeing and understanding her students at an innate level. I look forward to studying with her in the future. All the other teachers I had the privilege to take class with during the week were both professional and brought their authentic voices to this ancient tradition of Kundalini yoga. I look forward to returning to Matsya Yoga when I am back in Vienna. I am so glad that I had the opportunity to connect to this beautiful community.

Fantastische Erfahrung: I would highly recommend Matsya yoga academy to anyone who is looking for a deep understanding of Hatha and Kundalini yoga. It was a big gamble for me, whether I had chosen the right course or not, but any doubts were soon put to rest after my first classes at Matsya. The USP of this course is Clemens. I simply could not have hoped for a better teacher/guru. He is without doubt the most passionate and knowledgeable yogi I have ever come across, who is 100% invested in what he teaches, and his energy and passion for the subject is contagious. The accommodation is good, and Clemens can’t do enough to make students feel comfortable and welcome. Easy 5 stars

Fantastische Erfahrung: Completed 200h yoga teacher training at Matsya Yoga Academy and I would definitely recommend it. I was very surprised how much the teacher cares about his students, he always finds a solution for everyone. Apart learning yoga philosophy & practice the most important thing for me was to get some teaching experience during the training and I got it. I really started to teach yoga infront of a group and everything went well Thank you!

Fantastische Erfahrung: Matsya Studio is cozy and feels like home. I am an American living in Vienna and I was so happy to find such high quality yoga classes taught in English! I have been taking weekly classes there for some time now and now I look forward to doing a Kundalini yoga teacher training in English with them. They are very knowledgeable and they offer, in my opinion, the best yoga teacher training in English in Vienna. I love the depth and philosophy of this teaching. It is a truly unique perspective that I have not before come across in the 18 years I have been practicing!

Fantastische Erfahrung: Mein 200 Stunden Training bei Clemens war außergewöhnlich. Clemens hat eine besondere und wundervolle Art Yoga zu praktizieren und gibt diese gerne weiter und lässt einen dadurch an seiner intensiven Praxis teilhaben. Er besitzt ein tiefes Verständnis von Yoga und ist auf Fragen immer sehr ausführlich eingegangen. Besonders der Focus auf das Atmen, Pranayama Techniken und die Kombination aus dynamischen Kundalini Übungen und kraftvollen statischen Hatha Übungen hat mich sehr begeistert. Die Yoga Nidra Sessions waren einfach nur wundervoll. Es war mir auch möglich die Kurse anderer Trainer während meiner Ausbildung zu besuchen und damit eine noch bessere Idee für meine eigene Art des Unterrichtens zu bekommen. Die Transkripte mit den selbstgezeichneten Illustrationen von Clemens sind super schön gestaltet und man merkt sofort, dass Clemens von ganzen Herzen unterrichtet! Die gestellte Wohnung über dem Studio war gemütlich und ich habe mich bei Yoga Matsya wie zuhause gefühlt. Vielen Dank für die wundervolle Zeit und für das finden einer ganz neuen Tiefe in meiner eigenen Yogapraxis sowie auch die ganze Inspiration, welche ich nun durch meinen Unterricht weitergeben kann :)

Fantastische Erfahrung: highly recommended! wonderful studio with profound lessons.

Fantastische Erfahrung: Best Kundalini&Hatha Yoga place

Fantastische Erfahrung: Very relaxing

Fantastische Erfahrung: The hidden gem of yoga in Vienna! I was delighted to find authentic hatha/kundalini yoga being practiced through authoritative Indian lineages here in Central Europe. Clemens creates a transformative, energy-shifting yoga journey during each class. I was so impressed that I was impelled to commence the 200-hour teacher training course. This experience has been nothing short of life changing. Not only have we learnt many specialised asana sets, we have also deep dived into pranayama, mudra, bandha, mantras and much of ancient and contemporary yogic literature. Needless to say, I am immensely grateful to have found a teacher that is so committed to transferring the full richness of yoga practice as a way of life. My most heartfelt thanks to Clemens and Yoga Matsya!!

Fantastische Erfahrung: I highly recommend this Yoga Studio and their way of teaching from the bottom of my heart. It’s rare to find such a sacred space in the middle of a vibrant city like Vienna. Matsya Yoga is exactly that - an open and judgment-free space for anyone who wants to join wonderful and calm yoga practices and learn more about deep breathing. One of my latest highlights with Matsya, was the Chakra Yoga Retreat 2022 which took place in Italy, close to Lago d’Orto, at a magical place called Casa Dei Padri. It's an old monastery on a beautiful mountain and there are no words to describe this place. Clemens and his crew did everything to make this retreat an incredible experience. They took care of everything and their effort was unstoppable. Every morning we started with fresh coffee, Kundalini Yoga practice followed by a nutritious breakfast. After that Clemens shared his Chakra and Kundalini wisdom with us followed by meditation. Lunch was always made with so much love (they were cautious about allergies and intolerances). The afternoon program surprised us every time, they organized swimming in hidden spots, organized a boat or a hiking tour and always had our well-being in mind. During this week, I experienced something very unique and magical. I would say this kind of retreat is for anyone who enjoys connecting to the world, to others and especially to themselves. I can’t wait for the next spiritual adventure to come.

Fantastische Erfahrung: Great, cosy place with unique atmosphere! I do recommend classes and trainings conducted by Clemens and Naomi!

Fantastische Erfahrung: I did the teacher training course of Matsya Yoga and honestly loved it ! Clemens is a trustworthy and loving person. He is a yogi at heart, well trained and experienced and will transmit you his passion for knowledge, in a fierce but also sweet and gentle way. He is simply a real friend to everybody and is at service of your own highest good. The yoga he teaches is really complete and beautiful, with a lot of energy (dynamic exercises, breathings and sounds) and a lot of awareness as well. I did various trainings and yoga retreats over the last 4 years and I have to say I really felt Matsya Yoga was what I needed to find my balance. This lineage is really honouring flow but also discipline and precision. I started to learn new useful things or to learn things I thought I knew in a more intimate and accurate way. The studio is really nice and not so big so it allows you to have an intimate experience. I also liked the other teachers and teachings, they complemented Clemen's classes in a beautiful way. Thank you :)

Fantastische Erfahrung: The most authentic and profound yoga studio I’ve ever been to! I’m very grateful to have been able to do the YTT with Clemens and his team. They teach a very traditional and unique kind of yoga and find a perfect way to make it modern and easily accessible for everyone. An absolutely magical experience :) Thank you!

Fantastische Erfahrung: Nach dem Yoga bei Nora fühle ich mich jedes mal wieder mir selbst näher. Mein Körper ist geschmeidiger, ich kann wieder besser durchatmen und meine Körperhaltung ist besser.

Fantastische Erfahrung: Sehr kompetente warmherzige Kursleitung ! Ein wundervoller Ort für Yogalehrer Ausbildungen und Yoga Kurse mitten in Wien !

Fantastische Erfahrung: Durch einen wunderbaren Zufall bin ich auf die tolle Yogalehrerausbildung in Wien bei der Matsya Yoga Academy gestoßen. Habe mich dann relativ schnell dafür entschieden und bin für 4 Wochen nach Wien gereist. Diese Reise hat mich sehr beeindruckt und mir einzigartige Energie in meinem Leben geschenkt. Jeder einzelne Tag war ein kleines Wunder. Es war eine Reise in die Tiefe des Yogas und eine Reise zu mir selbst. Ob man viel Yoga Erfahrung im Vorfeld hat oder nicht, man kommt super schnell rein und fühlt sich direkt wohl. Eine wunderschöne Unterkunft direkt in der besten Gegend in Wien lässt einen die Stadt noch besser kennen und lieben lernen. Ich kann das Yogastudio und vor allem den wunderbaren Clemens aus tiefsten Herzen nur weiter empfehlen. Und würde zu jeder Zeit nochmal zurück kommen. Vielen vielen Dank!♥️

Fantastische Erfahrung: Höchst empfehlenswert! Jede Klasse bei Clemens verschafft mir den geliebten "Yogabliss". Er praktiziert traditionell, wie man es kaum noch findet und auch die anderen YogalehrerInnen wurden mit bedacht ausgewählt. Beim YTT durfte ich sein unglaubliches Wissen mitbekommen und die Größe seines Herzens spüren. Ich kann es auf jeden Fall jedem empfehlen! Überzeug dich am besten selbst ;) <3 Namaste!

Fantastische Erfahrung: Kleines feines Studio mit authentischem Yoga, wie man ihn selten in großen Städten findet. Hier kann man wirklich abschalten und gleichzeitig den Körper aktivieren, denn es sind teils dynamische Einheiten (va. Kundalini). Hatte bisher 2 Yogaklassen bei Clemens und es ist spürbar, dass Yoga für ihn eine Lebensphilosophie ist, deren Weisheiten er großzügig mit allen teilt. Sehr empfehlenswert!

Fantastische Erfahrung: Clemens hat mit Matsya Yoga ein Umfeld geschaffen, in dem du nicht nur fantastisch Yoga praktizieren kannst, sondern das dich auch darüber hinaus zu einer Reise einlädt. Eine Reise zu den Wurzeln des Yoga, die mit Leichtigkeit den Bogen ins Hier und Jetzt und zu dir selbst spannt. Der Umgang miteinander ist herzlich und es findet ein ständiger Austausch statt. Im Rahmen des Teacher Trainings habe ich nicht nur einen Yogastil entdeckt, in dem ich mich wiederfinde, sondern auch vom Wissen und Erfahrungsreichtum von Clemens und den anderen LehrerInnen profitiert, sowie viel Raum für Selbstreflexion und Miteinander erfahren. Vielen Dank für die nährenden Wochen! Namaste.

Fantastische Erfahrung: Mein Freund und ich hatten eine grandiose Yoga-Einheit heute Morgen! Können es jedem nur wärmstens ans Herz legen, auch mal vorbeizuschauen. Auch für Anfänger super geeignet! Danke Clemens!

Fantastische Erfahrung: Super Studio!

Fantastische Erfahrung: The Yoga Matsya 200h teacher training is a unique experience! I did mine in summer 2020 and since then I continue to deepen my practice and my insights into yoga. Clemens is a very intelligent and sympathetic teacher and yogi, he‘s truly teaching from the heart. During the teacher training you can stay in the own sleeping rooms of the studio or decide to book an external accommodation. The studio classes are 3 times a day and a mix of Hatha and Kundalini Yoga, and Yoga Nidra. The studio is simple and spacious, very central close to the Rathaus. The first class is for free & there are 10-passes available for an affordable price. A great & authentic yoga studio!

Fantastische Erfahrung: I signed up for the Yoga Teacher Training with Clemens and even without having a single class with him or ever meeting him, I had a feeling he’s going to be wonderful! And now that I almost completed the training, I can say that for sure that he’s been the most amazing teacher one could ever wish for! He’s incredibly knowledgable - I call him walking-talking encyclopaedia! He has amazing energy and presence, he teaches kundalini yoga with his heart wide open, he’s very kind and generous, he never hesitates to share yet another technique that might be useful :-) and he’s incredibly patient in lovingly answering any question from his students (and I had plenty!) All in all, I honestly can say that I couldn’t wish for a better teacher to learn hatha and kundalini yoga! Thank you for everything Clemens!

Fantastische Erfahrung: The best most authentic yoga studio you can find in vienna! If you’re tired of workout yoga and are ready for something deeper with more substance, you should give this a try!

Fantastische Erfahrung: erdendes studio für alle die ursprüngliches, ganzheitliches yoga suchen. + eigener aufenthaltsraum mit pflanzen, yoga-büchern und küche für vor/nach der stunde

Fantastische Erfahrung: Meine Erwartungen an ein YYT wurden mit diesem für mich übertroffen. Clemens unterrichtet Yoga von Herzen und dies ist in jeder seiner Klassen spürbar. Er hat ein unglaubliches Wissen in verschiedenen Bereichen, vor allem in der yogischen Philosophie. Er vermittelt dieses Wissen so das es "Lust auf mehr" macht und so der Same der Tradition an anderen Orten weiter wachsen kann. Besonders geschätzt habe ich auch den Tagesablauf, in welchem Zeit für das Selbststudium blieb. Die kleinen Klassen, die ein lernen in "familiärem" Rahmen ermöglichten. Hier wird Yoga gelebt und dies ist deutlich spürbar. Ich konnte viel neues Lernen, bereits vorhandenes Wissen vertiefen und meine eigene Yoga Praxis stärken. Nach diesem YTT fühle ich mich bereit diese Tradition mit Wertschätzung und Respekt weiter zu vermitteln. Ich bin unendlich dankbar für diese wundervolle Zeit bei Matsya Yoga Acadamey, in der ich mich getragen und "Zuhause" fühlen durfte.

Fantastische Erfahrung: Sehr angenehmes Yogastudio mit einem Gemeinschaftsraum mit Küche, der zum länger bleiben einlädt. Yoga wird hier in Bezug auf den eigentlichen ursprünglichen Spirit von Yoga praktiziert, was sehr wertvoll und schön ist. Es kommen vor allem Elemente aus dem Hatha und Kundalini Yoga und Yoga Nidra vor. Das Lehrerteam ist professionell und geht individuell auf die Schüler*innen ein. Clemens hat ein wirklich sehr großes Wissen über die Entstehung und Entwicklung von Yoga und Tantra. Spirituelle und Yoga Suchende finden hier definitiv ein Zuhause! Danke Clemens! Namasté

Fantastische Erfahrung: The warmest enviroment to do Yoga and meditation. Competent and understanding instructor. When i started working with them i had no experience in yoga or meditation but they help me to fall in love with it for rest of my life.

Positive Erfahrung: Ich bin ein anfänger und war zur Schnupperstunde dabei. nachher noch mit dem lehrer länger geredet. ich schreibe diese bewertung weil dieses yoga etwas ganz besonderes ist, ich hatte den eindruck, dass hier wirklich yoga mit tiefgang prsktiziert wird, sowie ich das noch nie gesehen habe. all dieses dehen ohne sinn und ziel, das findet man hier nicht , sber leute die echt was davon verstehen . ich schau wieder vorbei . warum 4 sterne ? ich gebe nie fünf ;)

Fantastische Erfahrung: Ich bedanke mich für das unglaubliche Yoga und den Tiefgang. Großartiges Studio, Großartige Schule

Fantastische Erfahrung: Sehr angenehme Atmosphäre :) habe wunderbare Menschen kennen gelernt und hatte ne super zeit. Sehr zu empfehlen