Gerry Rixen

Gerry is a certified Senior Yoga Teacher, SYT, a Shiatsu Practitioner / Teacher and 4th Dan Martial Arts Instructor. He holds accreditation with Yoga Alliance International (YAI), International Yoga Federation (IYF), Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre, The Shiatsu Society (UK) and World Shorinji Kempo Organisation. He is also a registered member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT).

He began his Yoga practice at the Iyengar institute in London, developing his approach for more than 30 years along with his professional experience as a teacher and therapist in Shiatsu and Chinese medicine.

He is founder and director of SYM-Ltd and has taught Yoga and Shiatsu in Spain, France, Greece, Italy and the United Kingdom.

His knowledge of oriental healing arts, Yoga and Martial Arts combines with his knowledge of the Western spiritual and therapeutic traditions.

Over the years, he has merged his unique knowledge of diagnosis, treatment and healing, nutrition, philosophy and psychology to create truly interesting courses and workshops related to personal growth and transformation, as well as the cure of chronic and degenerative diseases.

After completing his studies in Archeology and Anthropology at Cambridge University, he worked as a language teacher and TV reporter /producer before devoting himself full-time to healing and teaching.

He speaks English, French, German and Spanish.

Upcoming Programs by Gerry Rixen

22 Day 200-hour Ashtanga - Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training in Sparta

Also With Nadia Al-Huqail

August 9 - 31, 2025

-Certification Students who complete their training will receive Yoga Alliance International certification, enabling them to teach worldwide. -Accreditation This course is fully accredited by Yoga Alliance International. Shiatsu & Yoga Academy Europe graduates are able to register on the Yoga Alliance International database upon completion of the course and will receive YAI and SYM certification, […]

22 Day Zen Shiatsu and Chinese Medicine Professional Training

October 5 - 26, 2025

This certified course integrates traditional Zen Shiatsu with advanced energy work and chakra healing. Zen Shiatsu and polarity resonance are rooted in Oriental Medicine with it’s notions of energetic movement, Meridians, Acupuncture points and Chakras; energy channels, points and vortexes. These informational fields are stimulated through touch, technique, intention, empathy and energetic input. Healing naturally […]

30 Day 300-hour Yoga Therapy Training for 500 Hour Teacher Certification in Valencia, Spain

Also With Sabrina Ribes Bonet

November 1 - 29, 2025

Become a 500-hour master yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance International Certification. This program will take your understanding and teaching of Yoga to a higher and more professional level. As well as being an opportunity for healing and profound self-development.