AnuYoga at Brugmann Hospital

Therapeutic Iyengar Yoga for Patients and Medical Staff.

Discover how weekly Iyengar yoga classes at Brugmann support well-being, reduce stress, and aid in physical recovery — for staff and patients alike.

A personalized and accessible practice

Iyengar Yoga classes are carefully adapted to each participant. Teachers use a wide range of props (chairs, belts, blankets, bolsters, etc.) to make every posture accessible and beneficial, regardless of age, condition, or level of mobility. This customized approach ensures that all practitioners can safely experience the therapeutic effects of yoga.

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Interested? Click on the links below to join as Patient or Staff Member.

Join as a patient

How can Iyengar support your recovery?

Iyengar Yoga is increasingly integrated into rehabilitation programs worldwide, with research showing benefits for chronic pain, cancer rehabilitation, neurological recovery, and emotional well-being. Among many other benefits, yoga can support recovery from illness or injury by improving physical function, breath, and mental clarity.

Teaches self-knowledge and gives self-confidence – Patients learn about their own bodies and how to overcome their limitations in safe surroundings.
Strengthening Body & Mind – Enhances physical capacity, mental focus, will-power and resilience, supporting recovery and rehabilitation.
Encourage Emotional Stability – Encourages self-regulation, reducing fear and anxiety while fostering a stable healing process.
Equips with lifelong skills – Equips patients with simple, practical techniques they can continue to use beyond hospitalization to support independent, long-term health management.

How do I join?

You can register in two ways:

Ask your doctor during your next consultation.
They will register you through the admission desk as for any medical appointment.

When are the classes?
Each class is tailored to a specific group, allowing you to practice safely alongside patients with similar needs. Classes will start on Steptember 30, 2025.

Chronic Pelvic pain : Tuesdays 17:45 - 18:45 (with Dorka)
Menopause: Tuesdays 18:45 - 19:45 (with Dorka)
Prenatal: Fridays 08:00 - 09:00 (with Eva)
Postnatal: Fridays 09:00 - 10:00 (with Eva)

Cost

Each 1-hour class costs 18€.

Location

Classes are held in Brugmann facilities (Horta Site - Place A. van Gehuchten 4 - 1020 Jette)

Join as a Staff Member

How can Iyengar support you as a staff member?

Healthcare professionals work in high-pressure environments that often lead to fatigue and burnout. Iyengar Yoga is increasingly integrated into hospital wellness programs worldwide, providing practical tools to sustain health, focus, and resilience.

Burnout Prevention – Offers effective practices to manage stress and restore balance in demanding clinical environments by increasing emotional resilience.
Enhances Concentration & Maintains Professional Capacity – Builds clear focus essential in high-pressure healthcare settings, while cultivating long-term habits that help preserve energy and health.
Team Cohesion – Shared practice fosters communication, connection, and trust across medical teams.

How do I join?

Staff members can register directly online through this link. You will need to create a Zenamu Account in order to register to your session. You may select dates you want to join (class capacity max. 15). You will commit to buy a 10 entry pass (valid for 4 months). Classes will start from september 2025.

Before purchasing a 10-session card, staff member may attend up to two individual classes. However, advance registration and payment are required in the same way as for any class.

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classes

When are the classes?

Classes are designed specifically for staff members and take place at convenient times before or after shifts.

Tuesday 16:45 – 17:45 with Dorka
Friday 07:00 – 08:00 with Eva

Cost

Each 1-hour class costs 12€.

Location

Classes are held in Brugmann facilities (Horta Site - Place A. van Gehuchten 4 - 1020 Jette)

Meet Your Instructors

AnuYoga teachers are trained to adapt poses to your condition and stage of rehabilitation

Dorka Gero

Dorka began practicing yoga in 2004 and obtained her Perinatal Yoga Instructor degree in 2006. After living in India between 2007 and 2009, she moved to Brussels, where she certified as an Iyengar Yoga teacher and has since continued advanced training with senior teachers and at the Iyengar Institute in Pune. Today, she is a Level 2 certified Iyengar Yoga teacher with extensive experience in therapeutic applications. She teaches in French, English, and Hungarian, and is dedicated to using yoga as a tool to support the body’s self-healing alongside conventional medicine.

Eva Kamala Rodenburg

Eva was born in Sri Lanka and grew up in a family where yoga was a daily practice. A certified Level 3 Iyengar Yoga teacher, she obtained her first certification in Amsterdam in 2004 and has continued her training with senior teachers, including studies at the Iyengar Institute in Pune. Since 2023, she has assisted in medical classes at the Iyengar Yoga Institute of Paris and plays a key role in developing Iyengar Yoga in Belgium as president of BIYAB. With over 20 years of teaching experience, she integrates her expertise and personal experience as a mother of three to guide students with balance, clarity, and care.

Contact

For questions about the programme or your eligibility, contact
📧 info@anuyoga.org

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