About me
Hi, I’m Claudia, founder of Studio van Clau!
With passion, I’ve been teaching classes for companies, festivals, and yoga studios in Amsterdam and the surrounding area for years.
What makes my classes unique is that I don’t believe in perfection. I am honest and vulnerable in what I share, precisely because I am still learning every day. For me, teaching yoga is a personal journey: the philosophy of yoga continues to inspire me, and I want to share that.
And my classes? They are lively, unique, and down-to-earth, with no fluff. I make yoga tangible, practical, and accessible. People book me not just for the classes themselves, but especially for my energy.
In my sessions, I weave together mindfulness, yoga poses, breathing exercises, and visualizations into a harmonious experience, giving you space for yourself and helping you release the day’s stress with ease.
Ready for a yoga class? Or do you have questions about corporate yoga? Send me a WhatsApp message, email, or find me on Instagram. I hope to meet your team on the mat soon!
Why Studio van Clau?
My approach is motivating, lighthearted, and down-to-earth, with some playfull jokes to ease the serious vibe. The focus is on relaxation and finding balance, without the pressure to perform. I give practical cues and light assistance to help participants experience the poses safely and more deeply, preventing injuries along the way. By sharing my own work experiences, I make myself vulnerable, which helps create a deeper connection with the participants. I want to inspire employees to create space for themselves and experience their workday in a more relaxed way. It’s all about getting out of your head, sinking into your body, and listening to your boundaries, so everyone can move forward with renewed energy.
In my sessions, I combine mindfulness techniques like meditation with yoga poses, breathing exercises, and visualizations. This gives each employee the opportunity to step away from the busyness and truly relax. The session ends with a lying-down relaxation, and, if it feels right, a relaxed head massage for complete surrenity.
The full story
My background as a designer learned me a lot about the pressure that comes with the corporate world. I’ve personally experienced the stress of deadlines, long workdays, and constant pressure. At one point, I had enough and decided to take a new step. I traveled to Nepal, where I took a yoga and mindfulness training that completely changed my life.
After returning to the Netherlands, it felt like my mission to bring the peace and knowledge I had gained back to the workplace. So, I decided to teach corporate yoga to my colleagues and other businesses in the shared building. Time and time again, I noticed that within the hectic office environment, people often had the greatest need for moments of awareness and self-care. This still brings me a lot of fulfillment, because I know I’m offering something valuable to every employee in my classes.
With the knowledge I’ve gained through training in Yin Yoga, Mindfulness, and Vinyasa, I’m excited to teach classes in Amsterdam and the surrounding areas.