Ashtanga Studio Berlin

I started my practice at the Ashtanga Studio only four months ago. The almost daily morning practice ever since had quite an impact on my life. Despite having had my first practice during a full Saturday Mysore class, the teachers introduced me with care and patience to Ashtanga. Since then I was taught each Asana (Yoga pose) at the pace my body allowed and I owe my deepest gratitude to all the time, dedication and passion of each teacher. Even when I had minor troubles with my left knee, all teachers knew about it and adjusted the Asanas accordingly for me until it healed. I feel every teacher knows my body and its limitations. I feel safe and I trust every teacher to guide me a bit further, to breath deeper or to hold my strength firmer. I am still not practicing the entire Primary Series as each Asana gets taught when my strength and mind are ready. All my teachers know me by name, which shows me that the studio values individuality over mass teaching. Since I started the practice I saw slight changes in eating and sleeping habits, which came completely natural. The practice has become a new routine in my life that also influenced other habits. I've lived for 6 years in Asia and tried countless Yoga studios and attended numerous "Yoga" classes. When I joined the Ashtanga Studio Berlin I got the first glimpse of what I believe people mean when they speak about meaningful Yoga practice. Andrea's spirit and guidance shape the Studio and it's teaching style. I have so much to learn and I know I am only at the beginning of my journey. As long as I can, I will continue my practice under the guidance of the teachers at the Ashtanga Studio. The practice in my eyes requires dedication, discipline, passion and joy. I can feel it among all the regular students as well as teachers. It serves as a daily inspiration for me. Thank you Andrea, Astrid, Cathrin, Dragos, Gigi, Katrin, and Marie for becoming part of my life.

Amazing studio. Cathrin is a great teacher - she is kind, encouraging and dedicated to the advancement of each and every practitioner. Her instructions are very precise and somehow she is able to guide an entire group while correcting and helping individuals throughout the class. For this reason, I can’t recommend her classes highly enough. If you are looking for a yoga class in Berlin, this is the one you should attend!