Yoga Concert | with Farid Sheek

Mystical court pianist

During spring, he performed for the royal family, this summer for the yogis in the Jungle. Farid Sheek is a wizard on the daf, a traditional Persian instrument, which he plays as a wildfire, while sitting behind the piano, he lets it flow like a river. In his first yoga concert, in the Jungle, he fluently showed himself, flaring widely yet returning every time to a calm intensity. 'He is excellent in improvisation and composition,' weekly De Groene Amsterdammer wrote. His grandfather was a sufi master, his father a renowned Iranian musician, and he composed a piece in honour of the poet Rumi – all serving as credentials for a mystical Song of Yoga concert.

What is a yoga concert?

A concert, poetry performance, and a yin yoga class in one. This is the formula of the yoga concerts. The calm, meditative but intense postures of yin yoga allow to sink deeper into consciousness, beyond the patterns of the mind. On the yogamat, physical sensations weave together with musical improvisations. The mind becomes quieter, opening space to meet the music and poetry in the heart. In this way, the live improvised music, yoga postures, and mystical poetry intertwine, affect, and strengthen each other for a journey inside.

Practical info

The 'Stadshout Paviljoen' shelters a piano, the yoga mats find space on a stone underground, under the open sky. If rain is forecasted, two hours in advance an email will be send whether the yoga concert will take place (tickets can be refunded or exchanged for another yoga concert). A cancellation will be announced on the website and Facebook as well.

Bring your mat, and if you like some props like a pillow, block and/or a blanket. Instructions and poetry will be bilingual. From 18:45 onwards you are welcome to find your spot. Parking places for cars are available along the street/bike road along the park, parking is free from 19:00 onwards. The Amstel park is open until half an hour before sunset.