Build your strength.
The Strength Room · Talstrasse
A new way to train at AIRYOGA.
Discover the power of strength training. In our semi-private classes with a maximum of five participants, you’ll build strength, stability and confidence with personalised guidance and a progressive training programme developed by Maria Pountou. Train twice a week for eight weeks – whether you’re new to strength training or ready to take your practice to the next level.
Next Course period October 26–30, 2026.
How we build strength.
Foundations
Technique first — safe movement patterns and confidence under load.
Functional
Full-body work that supports everyday movement and physical resilience.
Mobility
Build usable range of motion, control and stability alongside strength.
Small groups
Focused coaching, personal attention and clear, sustainable progress.
AIRYOGA Strength Club
Are you ready to get stronger? Join the AIRYOGA Strength Club with Maria Pountou, you’ll find an eight-week program starting in October 2026 designed to build your strength in a targeted way, improve your body’s performance, and help you reach your full potential.
Experience the dynamic energy of strength training! Whether you want to build overall strength and stability, take your yoga practice to the next level, or discover strength training for the first time, our semi-private classes—with a maximum of five participants—offer personalized guidance and the motivation of a small group. We tailor our approach to your individual needs, refine your technique, and challenge you exactly where you are right now.
In the Strength Room at the new AIRYOGA Studio, you’ll train twice a week over eight weeks, working on your strength in a structured and progressive way. You’ll learn to push your limits, feel your progress, and develop confidence in your own abilities. You’ll follow a program developed by Maria Pountou to build the strength, stability, and resilience your body needs—regardless of whether you have prior training experience. Courses begin between October 26 and 30, 2026 (view the registration form for exact times).
Strength Training
• Strengthens bone density, joint resilience, and muscles
• Promotes the stability and strength needed for all your daily activities, sports and advanced yoga poses
• Naturally boosts metabolism and stabilizes hormone balance
• Boosts self-confidence
• Complements—rather than replaces—existing mobility and breathing exercises
Semi-Private Coaching
• Bridges the gap between personal training and group fitness
• Offers you the same sense of community you’re already familiar with from the studio
• Workouts are designed so that all participants benefit from individualized coaching
• In a small group, your coach can address any injuries or health limitations.
• Each workout is individually tailored to your goals and fitness level, so you never feel lost or overlooked
Your coach
Maria Pountou
Maria Pountou is a Zurich-based strength trainer and specialist in hybrid training.
She is known for her programs, which combine strength training, athletic conditioning, and mobility exercises. Maria has over ten years of experience as a trainer at a leading fitness studio in Zurich and is an NSCA-certified personal trainer, yoga teacher trainer (E-RYT-500), and Kinstretch/FRC mobility specialist.
She completed her yoga training at Yoga Medicine under Tiffany Cruikshank. Born in Athens and trained in New York, Maria trains with anatomical precision and Mediterranean intensity.
How it works
Ready to build strength? This is how registration and onboarding works.
1 – Apply
If you would like to join the AIRYOGA Strength Club, please fill out the application form so we can get to know you.
2 – Payment
After you submit your application, you will receive our bank account information via email. As soon as we receive your payment, your place will be reserved. Registration is binding, and payment is due upon registration.
3 – Confirmation
As soon as we receive the payment, you will receive an email confirming the details and times.
FAQ’s
1 – Is semi-private or private training better for me?
Semi-private is a great fit for yoga practitioners who are newer or intermediate to strength training, or anyone looking for team camaraderie and who feels more comfortable training alongside others.
Private training is compatible for someone that has a complicated injury to work around that requires many modifications or someone who is more advanced and needs specific programming.
2 – Is semi-private training beginner friendly?
Yes! Whether you’re brand new to strength training or already lifting alongside your yoga practice, all levels are welcome — the group is always supportive, welcoming, and inclusive.
3 – I’m not sure where to start. Can we chat?
Maria offers 30-min consultations for CHF 150 (which will be deducted from your course fee if you join the programme), during which she can answer any questions you may have and help you decide which option is best for you. If you’re interested, please send an email to strengthclub@airyoga.ch
Please review our Terms and Conditions on the AIRYOGA website.
If you have any questions, please contact strengthclub@airyoga.ch
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Semi-private training with Maria Pountou — see the programme and apply for the next course.