Yoga Connects Leoben and India
Join us for a special intercultural yoga experience in the Augarten area at Asia Spa Leoben. As part of the Focus India programme at Montanuniversität Leoben, this initiative invites students, staff, faculty members, and the wider Leoben community to come together through movement, mindfulness, wellbeing, and cultural exchange.
The sessions are beginner-friendly and open to everyone aged 13 years and above. No previous yoga experience is required.
About the Initiative
The Focus India Yoga Initiative is designed as an intercultural wellness and community-building programme within the framework of the Focus India initiative at Montanuniversität Leoben.
The concept behind the initiative is not only to promote physical wellbeing and mindfulness, but also to create opportunities for cultural exchange and community interaction between students, university staff, and the local Leoben community.
Yoga, originating from India, serves as a bridge between cultures and offers an approachable and welcoming environment for participants to connect through movement, health, and shared experiences.
The large public kick-off event on 1 July 2026 will serve as the official opening of the initiative. In addition to the yoga programme, the kick-off event will include a relaxed networking atmosphere with refreshment stations, light food and beverages, and opportunities for intercultural exchange in a welcoming summer setting.
The event aims to create an open and inclusive atmosphere where participants can engage with Indian wellness traditions while connecting with the wider university and Leoben community.
Choose Your Yoga Journey
Participants can choose the session that best fits their schedule. With four sessions available, there is flexibility to join on the date that works best for you.
And for those feeling a little adventurous, you are warmly welcome to register for all four sessions and experience the full Focus India Yoga Journey throughout July.
Dates & Times
01 July 2026 | 15:00–19:00
Kick-off Event
Yoga • Refreshments • Light Food • Community Exchange
19 July 2026 | 09:00–10:30
Yoga Session
Refreshments • Community Exchange
24 July 2026 | 09:00–10:30
Yoga Session
Refreshments • Community Exchange
31 July 2026 | 09:00–10:30
Yoga Session
Refreshments • Community Exchange
Should the weather not be suitable on any of the planned dates, the respective session will be moved to the following day.
Instructors
The kick-off session on 1 July will be led by Juily Kshirsagar, a certified yoga teacher and wellness professional with over 20 years of experience.
Her expertise includes Ashtanga Yoga, Mantra Yoga, Pranayama, meditation and relaxation, stress management, corporate wellness, and community yoga.
She has worked with diverse age groups and international audiences, and her approach focuses on holistic physical and mental wellbeing through accessible and inclusive yoga practice.
The remaining sessions throughout July will be conducted by Shivani Kreutmayer Kapuria, who was born and raised in New Delhi and has been connected to yoga since childhood.
For over 38 years, she has worked in Austria in the fields of yoga, meditation, and Ayurveda, leading workshops, seminars, and courses for a wide range of institutions and community groups. Her sessions combine accessible yoga asanas, breath awareness, chair yoga, meditation, and Ayurvedic insights, supporting physical wellbeing, inner balance, energy flow, focus, and relaxation in an inclusive and approachable way.
What to Wear
Please wear comfortable yoga attire or loose-fitting clothing that allows for easy movement and relaxation.
As the sessions will take place outdoors, participants are also encouraged to bring:
- Socks
- A light jacket or sweater if needed
- Comfortable footwear for the outdoor setting
Seating options will be available for participants who prefer seated yoga