Michael Hamilton

Growing up in apartheid South Africa led Michael to an early interest in the topic of individual and collective hardship and awakened within him the yearning to address and confront the challenges it brings.
In his youth it spurned him on to political activism and rebellion, sublimated through studies in art and literature, which additionally offered helpful glimpses into the human condition. The discovery of Buddhism in his twenties brought about dramatic life changes resulting in his departure from the west to the east and long years of studies in yoga and Buddhism in Asia. After discovering satipatthana meditation with its direct application of mindfulness to progressive stages of development, he started studies in short- and long-term retreat formats with Sayday U Vivekananda.
Currently Michael is undergoing a 3-year course in essential psychology, which combines skillful methods developed in psychology with the Buddhism teachings on wisdom, in order to better facilitate development and healing in individuals and small groups. He is deeply grateful to all those that have helped and guided him on his path, particularly Daido Roshi for his acts of kindness, Vivekanada and Baddhamanika for their endless patience, Richard Freeman and Mary Taylor for their insights into approaching practice, Doug Keller for therapeutic body awareness and Wolfgang Erhard and Lama Lhündrup for awakening the Bodhisattva spirit within.
Michael lives with his wife Sabine Glück in Ticino, Switzerland.
For more information please see www.michaelhamiltonyoga.com
10.00 to 11.30 |
Advanced Vinyasa Yoga Advanced Vinyasa Yoga This led class draws on the Ashtanga system’s use of vinyasa, which is to move with the breath, to explore postures in a more experimental and playful environment than the other formats within the Ashtanga vinyasa program. The class concludes with a short talk on spiritual practice within the context of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras and builds on the foundation of ideas that we explore over time in order to add another dimension to the asana practice. |
Michael Hamilton
![]() Growing up in apartheid South Africa led Michael to an early interest in the topic of individual and collective hardship and awakened within him the yearning to address and confront the challenges it brings. |
Advanced | Oberdorfstrasse | Sign up (19 slots free) |
18.15 to 19.45 |
Ashtanga inspired Flow Ashtanga inspired Flow This class draws its inspiration from the sequences of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, which will vary to emphasize different aspects of the body, thereby exposing practitioners to a wider range of asanas in order to increase and challenge ones strength and flexibility. Moving through postures in a flow style will allow for smooth transitions while using the principles of vinyasa.
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Michael Hamilton
![]() Growing up in apartheid South Africa led Michael to an early interest in the topic of individual and collective hardship and awakened within him the yearning to address and confront the challenges it brings. |
Open Levels | Fabrikstrasse | Sign up (25 slots free) |
18.00 to 19.30 |
Week’s End Restorative Yoga Week’s End Restorative Yoga Slow down and give yourself the gift of rebalancing and refocusing your intentions as the week winds down. |
Michael Hamilton
![]() Growing up in apartheid South Africa led Michael to an early interest in the topic of individual and collective hardship and awakened within him the yearning to address and confront the challenges it brings. |
Open Levels | Fabrikstrasse | Sign up (30 slots free) |
08.15 to 10.00 |
Ashtanga Yoga "Full Primary" Ashtanga Yoga "Full Primary" Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga is a flowing, dynamic form of yoga which focuses on building inner heat. The flowing movements lead to an increase in strength, flexibility and energy. Through the synchronization of breath and movement and the repetitive sequence of asanas (yoga postures), the practitioner is able to experience a state of meditation and calm while developing a self practice. |
Michael Hamilton
![]() Growing up in apartheid South Africa led Michael to an early interest in the topic of individual and collective hardship and awakened within him the yearning to address and confront the challenges it brings. |
Full Primary | Oberdorfstrasse | Sign up (13 slots free) |
10.30 to 12.00 |
Ashtanga inspired Flow Ashtanga inspired Flow This class draws its inspiration from the sequences of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, which will vary to emphasize different aspects of the body, thereby exposing practitioners to a wider range of asanas in order to increase and challenge ones strength and flexibility. Moving through postures in a flow style will allow for smooth transitions while using the principles of vinyasa.
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Michael Hamilton
![]() Growing up in apartheid South Africa led Michael to an early interest in the topic of individual and collective hardship and awakened within him the yearning to address and confront the challenges it brings. |
Open Levels | Oberdorfstrasse | Sign up (7 slots free) |
10.00 to 11.30 |
Advanced Vinyasa Yoga Advanced Vinyasa Yoga This led class draws on the Ashtanga system’s use of vinyasa, which is to move with the breath, to explore postures in a more experimental and playful environment than the other formats within the Ashtanga vinyasa program. The class concludes with a short talk on spiritual practice within the context of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras and builds on the foundation of ideas that we explore over time in order to add another dimension to the asana practice. |
Michael Hamilton
![]() Growing up in apartheid South Africa led Michael to an early interest in the topic of individual and collective hardship and awakened within him the yearning to address and confront the challenges it brings. |
Advanced | Oberdorfstrasse | Sign up (22 slots free) |
18.15 to 19.45 |
Ashtanga inspired Flow Ashtanga inspired Flow This class draws its inspiration from the sequences of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, which will vary to emphasize different aspects of the body, thereby exposing practitioners to a wider range of asanas in order to increase and challenge ones strength and flexibility. Moving through postures in a flow style will allow for smooth transitions while using the principles of vinyasa.
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Michael Hamilton
![]() Growing up in apartheid South Africa led Michael to an early interest in the topic of individual and collective hardship and awakened within him the yearning to address and confront the challenges it brings. |
Open Levels | Fabrikstrasse | Sign up (26 slots free) |
18.00 to 19.30 |
Week’s End Restorative Yoga Week’s End Restorative Yoga Slow down and give yourself the gift of rebalancing and refocusing your intentions as the week winds down. |
Michael Hamilton
![]() Growing up in apartheid South Africa led Michael to an early interest in the topic of individual and collective hardship and awakened within him the yearning to address and confront the challenges it brings. |
Open Levels | Fabrikstrasse | Sign up (32 slots free) |
08.15 to 10.00 |
Ashtanga Yoga "Full Primary" Ashtanga Yoga "Full Primary" Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga is a flowing, dynamic form of yoga which focuses on building inner heat. The flowing movements lead to an increase in strength, flexibility and energy. Through the synchronization of breath and movement and the repetitive sequence of asanas (yoga postures), the practitioner is able to experience a state of meditation and calm while developing a self practice. |
Michael Hamilton
![]() Growing up in apartheid South Africa led Michael to an early interest in the topic of individual and collective hardship and awakened within him the yearning to address and confront the challenges it brings. |
Full Primary | Oberdorfstrasse | Sign up (16 slots free) |
10.30 to 12.00 |
Ashtanga inspired Flow Ashtanga inspired Flow This class draws its inspiration from the sequences of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, which will vary to emphasize different aspects of the body, thereby exposing practitioners to a wider range of asanas in order to increase and challenge ones strength and flexibility. Moving through postures in a flow style will allow for smooth transitions while using the principles of vinyasa.
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Michael Hamilton
![]() Growing up in apartheid South Africa led Michael to an early interest in the topic of individual and collective hardship and awakened within him the yearning to address and confront the challenges it brings. |
Open Levels | Oberdorfstrasse | Sign up (12 slots free) |
10.00 to 11.30 |
Advanced Vinyasa Yoga Advanced Vinyasa Yoga This led class draws on the Ashtanga system’s use of vinyasa, which is to move with the breath, to explore postures in a more experimental and playful environment than the other formats within the Ashtanga vinyasa program. The class concludes with a short talk on spiritual practice within the context of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras and builds on the foundation of ideas that we explore over time in order to add another dimension to the asana practice. |
Michael Hamilton
![]() Growing up in apartheid South Africa led Michael to an early interest in the topic of individual and collective hardship and awakened within him the yearning to address and confront the challenges it brings. |
Advanced | Oberdorfstrasse | Sign up (21 slots free) |
18.15 to 19.45 |
Ashtanga inspired Flow Ashtanga inspired Flow This class draws its inspiration from the sequences of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, which will vary to emphasize different aspects of the body, thereby exposing practitioners to a wider range of asanas in order to increase and challenge ones strength and flexibility. Moving through postures in a flow style will allow for smooth transitions while using the principles of vinyasa.
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Michael Hamilton
![]() Growing up in apartheid South Africa led Michael to an early interest in the topic of individual and collective hardship and awakened within him the yearning to address and confront the challenges it brings. |
Open Levels | Fabrikstrasse | Sign up (31 slots free) |
18.00 to 19.30 |
Week’s End Restorative Yoga Week’s End Restorative Yoga Slow down and give yourself the gift of rebalancing and refocusing your intentions as the week winds down. |
Michael Hamilton
![]() Growing up in apartheid South Africa led Michael to an early interest in the topic of individual and collective hardship and awakened within him the yearning to address and confront the challenges it brings. |
Open Levels | Fabrikstrasse | Sign up (32 slots free) |
08.15 to 10.00 |
Ashtanga Yoga "Full Primary" Ashtanga Yoga "Full Primary" Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga is a flowing, dynamic form of yoga which focuses on building inner heat. The flowing movements lead to an increase in strength, flexibility and energy. Through the synchronization of breath and movement and the repetitive sequence of asanas (yoga postures), the practitioner is able to experience a state of meditation and calm while developing a self practice. |
Michael Hamilton
![]() Growing up in apartheid South Africa led Michael to an early interest in the topic of individual and collective hardship and awakened within him the yearning to address and confront the challenges it brings. |
Full Primary | Oberdorfstrasse | Sign up (19 slots free) |
10.30 to 12.00 |
Ashtanga inspired Flow Ashtanga inspired Flow This class draws its inspiration from the sequences of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, which will vary to emphasize different aspects of the body, thereby exposing practitioners to a wider range of asanas in order to increase and challenge ones strength and flexibility. Moving through postures in a flow style will allow for smooth transitions while using the principles of vinyasa.
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Michael Hamilton
![]() Growing up in apartheid South Africa led Michael to an early interest in the topic of individual and collective hardship and awakened within him the yearning to address and confront the challenges it brings. |
Open Levels | Oberdorfstrasse | Sign up (12 slots free) |
10.00 to 11.30 |
Advanced Vinyasa Yoga Advanced Vinyasa Yoga This led class draws on the Ashtanga system’s use of vinyasa, which is to move with the breath, to explore postures in a more experimental and playful environment than the other formats within the Ashtanga vinyasa program. The class concludes with a short talk on spiritual practice within the context of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras and builds on the foundation of ideas that we explore over time in order to add another dimension to the asana practice. |
Michael Hamilton
![]() Growing up in apartheid South Africa led Michael to an early interest in the topic of individual and collective hardship and awakened within him the yearning to address and confront the challenges it brings. |
Advanced | Oberdorfstrasse | Sign up (20 slots free) |