
Yoga in Breda for calm, strength and depth
Discover group classes, yoga therapy, and our accredited 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in Breda Central Station
LOCATION
Breda Central Station, next to Starbucks
ACCREDITED
Yoga Alliance, VYN
REVIEWS
5.0 Google & Yoga Alliance
TRAINING
MSc Yoga Therapy student (VaYU)
Choose what suits you today
Why choose Yoga Academy You are the Buddha?
Namasté
Welcome to Yoga Academy 'You Are The Buddha', a special place in the vibrant Breda, located in the central station. This is where your yoga adventure begins and where the 'You Are The Buddha' philosophy comes to life, a philosophy based on the belief that everyone has the power to find inner peace and clarity.
Our door is open to everyone. Whether you are stepping onto the mat for the first time or want to take your yoga practice to the next level, we have something for everyone. From the gentle flow of yin yoga to the energetic movements of vinyasa and hatha, and even unique sessions with live music that stimulate your senses and touch your heart. Our teacher training, recognized by the Yoga Alliance and the Dutch VYN, are your personal guide on the path of yoga.
We believe that yoga is more than just movement. It is a journey inward, an adventure where you discover something new about yourself each time. That's why we want to create a warm, inclusive community where everyone feels at home. A place where you can grow, share, and be yourself.
You can easily find us next to Starbucks at Station Breda. Come by and feel the special atmosphere, browse through our photo albums, and read what others say. Yoga Academy 'You Are The Buddha' is more than a studio; it's a place where friendships blossom, where body and mind come together, and where every visit brings you something new.
We invite you to experience yoga as a path to balance, peace, and joy in your life. Drop by, send a message, or follow us on social media for your daily dose of inspiration.
In light and love,
Marlies Tobias, Founder & Lead Yoga Teacher, Yoga Academy 'You Are The Buddha'

Marlies Tobias
Founder & lead teacher · E-RYT 500 · MSc Yoga Therapy student (VaYU) · 10+ years of experience as lead trainer, 4+ years of experience in yoga therapy for Long COVID · Poster Presentation SYR2023 · Poster Presentation ISLC-PAIS 2026 · Long COVID Toolkit
Marlies combines modern yoga therapy, mindfulness, and scientific insight in a calm, personal approach. Alongside Marlies, a team of teachers each brings their own specialization.
Praktisch
Gravinnen van Nassauboulevard 37, 4811 BN Breda (in Station Breda, tussen Starbucks en Etos)
Parkeren:
Parkeren bij AH (gratis tot 2 uur met aankoop, voorwaarden kunnen wijzigen)
Parkeergarage Station Breda en parkeren rondom het station (betaald)
Contact:
06-51350547
marlies@youarethebuddha.com
What others say
★★★★★5,0 · >50 Google reviews
"It's especially the professionalism and warmth that Marlies brings that set these classes well above the average yoga class."
Jeanette (Google review)
"Yoga and pilates at You Are The Buddha is, and remains, a gift to yourself. Marlies is an excellent teacher who you learn an incredible amount from."
Loes
"I experience this form of yoga therapy as a real asset. The combination of yoga and mindfulness feels like a warm bath to me. It helps me get closer to myself and feel better."
Mariëlle (psycholoog)
"Marlies is a cheerful, warm person. You Are The Buddha is a lovely, small-scale yoga studio where personal attention comes first."
Lisa (YTT)
"I've now been doing yoga therapy with Marlies for almost a year for my Long COVID symptoms. I'm so glad I found her — after so many different therapies."
Ilse, yogatherapie
"A truly wonderful yoga school with personal and highly knowledgeable guidance — striking just the right balance between the spiritual and the down-to-earth."
Maarten
"I hesitated to come, expecting the sounds of the station to be too distracting. But it actually adds something."
Saskia (Google review)
"After 36 years of basketball, my back had had enough. At You Are The Buddha, I found a good way to get to know my body again, with genuine, personal attention."
Stephan
Accreditations
At Yoga Academy You are the Buddha, you're in expert hands. Our Yoga Teacher Training training is accredited by the VYN, and Yoga Alliance ask an RYS 200 and YACEP provider, with our lead teacher holding E-RYT 500 status. Marlies is studying for an MST in Yoga Therapy at VaYU and is affiliated with the VMBN. These quality marks show that we work professionally, teach safely, and continue to develop through ongoing training.











