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magic pond international yoga school
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Experience Authentic Yoga
Reduce stress, restore balance, and regain focus. As part of a direct ancient lineage, our Raja Yoga integrates philosophy, meditation, and energy practice into a complete path for real, lasting change.
40+ years
Authentic lineage practice
IRYT
International Yoga Federation certification
Thousands
Lives transformed
Ron Katwijk, Yogacharya
Honorary Secretary for Korea, International Yoga Federation
As a veteran Honorary Secretary for Korea of the International Yoga Federation and a Life Member of the World Yoga Council, Ron provides distinguished leadership in the global Raja Yoga community. His credibility and expertise serve as the foundation for the school's commitment to preserving the authentic, traditional lineage of yoga.
Ron serves as the Honorary Secretary for the International Yoga Federation in Korea, a role that cements Magic Pond’s status as a premier institution for authentic Raja Yoga. With decades of globally recognized service and his esteemed position on the World Yoga Council, he ensures the school’s curriculum adheres to the purest teaching lineages. This international authority allows Ron to offer students a rare depth of practice, combining rigorous technical asana with profound energy work. His leadership transforms the studio into a bridge between global yogic standards and the individual’s path toward lasting spiritual awakening.
Yoga Lineage Tree
Ancient Yoga Tradition
(Pre-Classical Roots)
Patanjali
Classical Raja Yoga Tradition
(Yoga Sutras)
Philosophical & Textual Transmission
Medieval Hatha Yoga Tradition
(Hatha Texts, Subtle Body Science)
19th-20th Century Revival of Classical Yoga
(Rishikesh, Benares, Himalayan Influence)
Swami Yoganand (Kathmandu)
Kathmandu Tradition
Himalayan & Ayurvedic Influence
Dr. Pukh Raj Sharma (Jodhpur)
Dr. Harry Upadhyay (Benares)
Academic & Traditional Cross-Influence
Ajita (Philippe Barbier)
Raja Yoga Institute (Holland)
Classical Raja Yoga Interpretation
Science of Yoga
Structured European Transmission
Ron Katwijk
Magic Pond International Yoga School (Korea)
Classical Yoga Master (Since 1984)
Patanjali-Rooted, Science of Yoga
Structured European Transmission
Magic Pond International Yoga School
Programs for Deep, Lasting Change
Whether you want to deepen your practice, heal and reset, grow, or find a new direction in life,
our structured programs are designed for you.
Signature Program
Teacher Training Course
International Certification, 200-hour IRYT
Take the next step in your journey with our Teacher Training Course at Magic Pond International. This 40-lesson authentic Raja Yoga program offers internationally recognized certification (International Yoga Federation, IRYT) and is ideal for aspiring teachers, dedicated practitioners, and those seeking deep personal growth—like 90% of our students.
Discover complete 8-limb yoga integration, guided by original text-based philosophy and practical study, to deepen your understanding, strengthen your practice, and bring greater clarity, balance, confidence, and purpose to your life. Join us to learn, grow, and transform through a supportive and inspiring journey that can create lasting change in yourself and others, on and off the mat.
₩700,000 per module (4 modules total)
Wellness & Healing
Body & Mind Integration
The Wellness & Healing Program at Magic Pond International is built for those seeking integration, stability, and deep healing beyond physical health. This transformative journey addresses modern challenges like injury recovery, chronic pain, depression, and burnout through the powerful blend of asana, meditation, and energy regulation.
By understanding chakras and yoga philosophy, participants develop inner peace and resilience, empowering them to move through life's complexities with grace and balance.
8 sessions, ₩200,000/month membership
Corporate Leadership
Peak Performance Begins with Deep Inner Stability
Tailored for executives, startup founders, and HR professionals, this transformative program combines meditation and yoga to build inner stability, strengthen leadership and self-management, reduce stress and cortisol, enhance focus, creativity, and decision-making, and support team building and organizational culture. Embrace authentic yoga for lasting change and confidently elevate your leadership potential today.
Personalized programs for each organization
Already completed our Teacher Training Course and ready to go deeper?
“Your courses from Basic through Advanced changed my world view and opened my understanding of Self and I am so grateful!”
— Megan Kim, Student
Peak Performance Begins with Deep Inner Stability
Meditation is no longer just a trend—it is a vital tool for sustainable performance. Our programs provide the specific mental training executives and teams need to maintain clarity and resilience in high-pressure environments.
Stress Reduction
Regulate your nervous system responses and lower cortisol levels.
Resilient Leadership
Lead your teams through organizational change with clarity and deep inner stability.
◆ Startup Founders & Executives
For leaders with limited time and heavy responsibilities, inner stability that exercise cannot address is essential. Yoga combined with meditation improves decision quality and prevents burnout.
◆ Teams & Organizational Culture
A program to embrace team diversity without bias and improve collaborative culture. Integrated yoga and meditation practice enhances team resilience and collaboration.
◆ Leadership Development Professionals
Self-awareness is the foundation of all leadership. Traditional yoga's Yama & Niyama philosophy helps leaders understand their reaction patterns and exercise more conscious leadership.
Enhanced Focus
Maintain priority alignment in your demanding roles with dharana (concentration)
training.
Team Cohesion
Improve your communication and culture from within with integrated energy work.
In high-pressure corporate environments, cognitive functions like sustained attention and executive impulse control are easily compromised. Raja Yoga at Magic Pond is not mere relaxation; it is a structured and time-tested system for consciousness training that empowers you to transcend reactive patterns and act with deliberate intent.
Real Stories of Transformation
Hear directly from students who have practiced with us. These are honest stories of change from practitioners around the world.
10+
Countries
40+
Years of Lineage
90%
Non-Teacher Students
LIFE CHANGE
"It was absolutely a life‑changing experience. The teachings, the practice and the community completely shifted how I see myself and my life."
James Lee
2015 · CA Bay Area, USA
HEALING
"I needed both the meditation and the mental support. This training held me through one of the most difficult seasons of my life."
Kristine McKee Noll
2010 · USA
PHILOSOPHY
"If you are looking for real yoga—not fitness theater—you have found your teacher. This is a rare opportunity to study in a living lineage."
Sebastian Kumos
2025 · Poland
HEALING
"Ron's classes turned my life 180 degrees. The practice supported me deeply through pregnancy, birth and beyond."
Neda Shenavai
2017 ~ current · Korea
LEADERSHIP
"As an executive, this program was a huge help in overcoming burnout. Through meditation and yoga, the quality of my decisions improved and communication with my team became smoother. It’s not just exercise – it’s a program you can use as real leadership training."
2021 · Korea
Student (Anonymous)
A Complete 40‑Lesson Yoga Curriculum
Our foundational program is divided into four progressive modules of 10 lessons each. Each section builds systematically, integrating physical practice, energy regulation, meditation, and philosophical understanding.
40
4
200
Total Lessons
Curriculum Sections
Total Practice Hours
1
YAMA
Ethical Restraints
2
NIYAMA
Inner Disciplines
3
ASANA
Physical Postures
4
PRANAYAMA
Energy Regulation
5
PRATYAHARA
Sense Withdrawal
6
DHARANA
Concentration
7
DHYANA
Meditation
8
SAMADHI
Deep Contemplation
Module 01
Foundations: Ethics, Asana & Meditation
This first module establishes the essential foundation for all deeper yoga practice. You are introduced to asana and Nada meditation, while developing a clear understanding of the ethical framework of yoga through the Yamas and Niyamas. Rather than abstract philosophy, these principles are explored as practical tools for reducing inner conflict, improving relationships, and creating mental clarity.
Module 02
Energy Awareness: Chakras, Kriya & Pranayama
You deepen your practice by exploring the body’s subtle energy system. Asana becomes more refined and meditation time increases, while key concepts such as chakra awareness, energy flow, and inner balance are introduced in a structured and accessible way.
Module 03
Deepening Practice: Classical Text & Inner Stability
Practice is integrated with classical knowledge through a guided study of the Hatha Yoga Pradipika. You continue to build strength, focus, and consistency, while gaining insight into the traditional roots of yoga and how to apply them in modern life.
Module 04
Transformation: Mind, Kleshas & Advanced Practice
The final module focuses on understanding the deeper causes of stress, fear, and suffering through the study of the Kleshas from the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.
Take Your First Step Today
Before you register, come and experience it for yourself. Join a free workshop and feel the essence of traditional Raja Yoga.
Address
4F Baeksang Building, 35-2 Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
Phone
+82 10-3689-1799
“If you are in Seoul and want a deeper connection with your own soul, contact this man!”
— Laura Middlemiss
yoga@magicpond.co.kr