Bringing yoga within reach for everybody.

In 2016, Ferdinand founded YG Studios (originally called Yogaground), with the aim of creating a company that offers fantastic yoga to everyone, regardless of previous experience or physical condition. Bringing this mission to life every day with the YG team is what he enjoys most.

Since then, YG Studios has evolved into a true movement studio, officially taking on the name YG Studios in June 2022. Now, in addition to various types of yoga, you can also participate in strength training, HIIT, boxing classes, and running sessions. To further enhance the movement concept, you can even book a massage or order a shake after your class!

Ferdinand himself enjoys practicing yoga, running, and strength training. Often, you’ll find him right next to you in a class led by one of the YG teachers. He practices yoga to unwind. As he puts it, “Yoga resets my body and mind.”

Ferdinand trained under Bela Lipat in The Hague and Rotterdam (Ashtanga 200 hours), completed Broga Teacher Training with Matt Miller in London, and Hot Yoga Teacher Training in Amsterdam with Huub Verweij.

Rotterdam has been his home for many years. He loves the creative vibe and entrepreneurial spirit that have taken over the city in recent years.

On a free afternoon, he enjoys taking a walk with Scott, the studio dog, through Rotterdam Noord, followed by an ice cream at IJssalon Koen.