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By Zarahlena / December 30, 2024

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Weekly Summer Gong Bath on the Water

Although I never had the opportunity to study with

Although I never had the opportunity to study with Sharath Jois directly, I am profoundly aware that without him, my practice would not be what it is today. My teachers, who spent years learning under his guidance, passed on his teachings with respect, awe, and a deep sense of responsibility.

Without him, I wouldn’t have had the incredible teachers who have shaped me, nor would I be the person I am today.

My heartfelt condolences to Sharath Jois’ family and to everyone who studied under his wisdom.

May your legacy continue in every student’s breath.

First time in Southeast Asia, and I’ve found a bea

First time in Southeast Asia, and I’ve found a beautiful, simple shala tucked away in the mountains. This morning, I walked the 20-minute path down through the rainforest, along the railway, past a distant waterfall, and into the village—a little journey to the shala where I practiced Tibetan yoga for the first time.

The shalas here are different from those in the West. They’re simple and minimalist, yet they hold everything essential: YOGA 🔥

#yogajourney #southeastasia #tibetanyoga #mountainlife #simplebeauty #yogatravel #yogatraveller #backpackerstory #yogasrilanka #yogaalchemy #rainforestlife

🌚 Beneath the new moon eclipse, we gathered on a b

🌚 Beneath the new moon eclipse, we gathered on a boat, blending art and meditation into something truly inspiring.✨ Huge thanks to everyone who came and made this sold-out event so special—it was pure magic having you there!

((Sorry for taking the group pic so late when half the people had already left! ))
✨ See you in a few months for a cozy, extra long session! ✨

Bass & Drone by @ashes.from.the.void / @vrohdo_void
Saxophone by @mykola_lebed_sounds_like
Gong and guidance by @zlena.yoga

#soundbath #soundbathmeditation #listeningparty #listeningsession #soundmeditation #yogaandsound #darkmusic #gongbathmeditation #gongbathberlin #esoteric #esotericberlin #esotericmusic #wellness #speakeasylife #speakeasywellness #speakeasyberlin

This happens only once a year! Join @zlena.yoga a

This happens only once a year!
Join @zlena.yoga and @ashes.from.the.void (bass in @machukha.stepmother) on a meditative journey on a boat during the first new moon of autumn, combining the resonant tones of a bass guitar and the vibrations of a gong with the gentle ambience of floating on water.

The meditative sounds will take you inward, helping you to explore your inner universe and restore your energy. If you enjoyed our Yoga to Doom sessions, this immersive experience will resonate with you!

🌑 Early Bird tix until 14 Sept.! 🌑 2 Scholarships available 🌑 1 USC check-in available 
Send us a message or head to the link in bio to reserve one of the limited spots!
  Please note: This is not a postural yoga session (no asanas). The focus is on the vibrational experience of the music, designed to lead you into deep meditation and self-restoration.

#alkimiayoga #soundbath #soundhealingberlin #soundbathmeditation #soundbathberlin #darkmusic #wellness #wellnessjourney #stressreduction #newmoon #newmoonintentions

Halāsana, oder Pflugstellung (Bild 1), ist eine Um

Halāsana, oder Pflugstellung (Bild 1), ist eine Umkehr-, Gleichgewichts- und Ausdauer-Asana, die mit der Göttin Sītā, der Tochter von Mutter Erde, verbunden ist. Sie ist eine Reinkarnation von Lakshmi, die eng mit Hochheit, Führung, Intelligenz und der Fähigkeit, Limitierungen zu überwinden, verbunden ist. Sītā wurde aus der Erde geboren und kehrte zur Erde zurück, nachdem sie ihre göttliche Aufgabe erfüllt hatte. Halāsana ist eine Stellung, die uns erdet und uns zur Überwindung unserer Limitierungen inspirieren kann.
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Der Sommer wird heiß! Diesen Monat unterrichte ich 3-6 Kurse pro Woche, inkl. ein YTT-Modul, an verschiedenen Orten von Schöneweide bis Mitte. Meinen Stundenplan findet ihr in meinen Highlights. Schaut vorbei – ich freue mich auf euch!

#yogadeutschland #yogainberlin #corporateyoga #firmenyoga #yogalehrerin #yogalehrerdeutschland #halasana #halasanapose #shoulderstand #yogaasana #asanapractice #divinefeminine

Die Art und Weise, wie wir sitzen, stehen, atmen u

Die Art und Weise, wie wir sitzen, stehen, atmen und uns bewegen, bestimmt, wie viel Energie wir für die einfachen Dinge des Lebens aufwenden. Wenn wir geometrisch ausgerichtet sind, wird die Energie länger anhalten. Sich der Geometrie bewusst zu werden, kann die Erfahrung der Asanas kraftvoller machen. Sich selbst in diesen besonderen Formen zu visualisieren, kann helfen, die persönliche Geometrie so zu gestalten, dass sie die kosmische Geometrie ausrichtet und widerspiegelt.

Begleite mich am 6. Juli im @yogalaborberlin in einem Workshop und Asana Labor wo wir gemeinsam die Kraft der anatomischen und energetischen Ausrichtung erforschen werden, um deine Asana-Praxis mit weniger Anstrengung zu vertiefen.

🔗 Den Anmeldelink findest du in meiner Bio oder schreibe mir hier einen Kommentar und ich schicke dir die Daten direkt in deine Inbox.

#yogaworkshop #yogaberlin #yttberlin #yogateachertraining #yogalehrerdeutschland #yogalehrerinausbildung #yogalehrerinberlin #asanapraxis #yogaschöneweide #asanageometry #yogaeducation #yogaschule

Never underestimate Tadasana. Just as you wouldn’t

Never underestimate Tadasana. Just as you wouldn’t underestimate the mountains. 🏔️This energized, attentive standing embodies the strength and endurance of trees, pyramids, and mountains. 🔱 Siva, the Lord of Yogis, symbolizes and inhabits the mountains, representing groundedness, security, and majesty. Stand majestically in Tadasana, and rediscover its essence in every asana you practice. 🔥

1st photo by @vrohdo47

#tadasana #tādāsana #mountainpose #yogaberlin #asanapractice #yogaasana #yogalove #yogalehrerin #yogalehrerdeutschland

Despite many obstacles and some overwhelming weeks

Despite many obstacles and some overwhelming weeks, I made it to study with @eddiestern this weekend, diving into Pranayama, Yoga, and the Neuroendocrine System. I’m really grateful that, after attending one or two workshops online during the pandemic, I finally had the chance to study with him in person.

And I did get my book signed. 📖🤓

Thank you, Eddie, and thank you, @practice_yoga_berlin, for making it possible.

#yogaeducation #yogastudent #yogastudies #ashtangayoga #yogaandscience #pranayama #eddiestern

It’s only May, and this year has been already a wh

It’s only May, and this year has been already a whirlwind of emotions and experiences, with each passing month bringing new emotions, new adventures and new lessons. I’m looking forward to sharing with you more about this journey and what I’ve learned so far.
Gratitude to everyone who has contributed to it, and taught me something directly or indirectly, through joy and through pain.
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Join me on this adventure:
📿 This summer with 3 workshops, “The Geometry of Asana”, “Mystic Beads for Meditation” and “Yoga, Gong and Mystic Beads for Meditation”.
👉🏽 And weekly classes:
🧘🏻‍♀️ Tuesdays: Yoga & Meditation at @yogalaborberlin
🌞 Thursdays: Morning Flow on the water at @kulturschiff_paula

#yogainberlin #yogadeutschland #yogalehrerin #yogalehrerdeutschland #gonglove #gonginberlin #yogaworkshops #yogaworkshopberlin #yogaintreptow #yogaschöneweide #yogafriedrichshain #santosha #contentment

In a broad sense, Alchemy is the practice of trans

In a broad sense, Alchemy is the practice of transmuting one thing into another by harnessing vital transformative energy. Turning lead into gold. ✨
🔥 In various Yoga practices like the Ashtanga system, asana begins with Suryanamaskara, generating heat that transforms the body into a more fluid state, softening it and inducing sweat.
🔥 The metaphor of turning lead into gold represents freeing the spirit from material constraints, a shared aim of both alchemy and yoga, illustrating yoga’s alchemical nature.

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👉🏽 Join me this summer for my workshop, “The Geometry of Asana,” where we’ll explore alignment, both physical and energetic, and delve into the connections between alchemy and yoga.
🐦‍🔥 Dates will be announced soon—keep an eye out!

#yogainberlin #yogaalchemy #yogalehrerin #yogalehrerdeutschland #alchemy #suryanamaskar

🥑 An ode to the last aguacate (from the season) ha

🥑 An ode to the last aguacate (from the season) hanging in my friend’s garden in Yucatán, México—its flesh: soft, sweet and yellow.

Historical records trace the origins of the avocado over 10,000 years ago, with remains of the Persea americana Mill species unearthed in a cave in Coxcatlán, Puebla, Mexico.

Its name comes from the Nahuatl „ahuacatl“, which means „testicles of the tree“.

#aguacate #avocado #yucatan #yucatanmexico #odetonature #ecologicalart #summervibes #homeharvest

Have you noticed the subtle change in the air rece

Have you noticed the subtle change in the air recently? Over the past few weeks, I’ve noticed the trees outside my window gradually turning green, mirroring the rise in my own energy levels and the lightening of the layers I wear. It’s the unmistakable sign of spring’s arrival! 🌱🌞

🌱 With the advent of spring, my new Morning Flow classes on the boat have commenced. Every Thursday at 10:00, we’ll gather on Rummelsburg Lake to practice yoga on board a anchored boat. ⛴️ @kulturschiff_paula
🌞 Weather permitting, we’ll practice on deck, embracing the fresh air and gentle lake breeze while taking in the serene surroundings. What a delightful way to flow!

You can register through the link in my bio.
@urbansportsclub & @classpass welcome.

#yogaonthewater #yogaberlin #yogaputdoors #yogaflow #yogadeutschland #rummelsburgerbucht

A few impressions from the yoga class I had the pl

To wrap up the month, I’m delighted to share some

To wrap up the month, I’m delighted to share some exciting offerings, including a barrier-free (!) class, drop-ins, specials, and free and donation-based classes. Details:

❤️‍🔥 TUESDAYS 19:30: Yoga & Meditation (GER) at @yogalaborberlin.
❤️‍🔥 THURSDAY, 22nd, 19:15: Yoga & Meditation on a boat (ENG) Sliding scale. @urbansportsclub welcome!
❤️‍🔥 SATURDAY, 24th, 10:00: Free Yoga for body and spine with live music & visuals by @ephemeraltomorrow at @manifest.io.berlin @alte_muenze [ENG].
❤️‍🔥 SUNDAY, 25th, 10:00: Free barrier-free meditation with live music by @ephemeraltomorrow at @manifest.io.berlin @alte_muenze [ENG]. 🧑‍🦼 Yes, if you are on a wheelchair or can’t stand for long periods, you can still participate! 👩🏻‍🦽
❤️‍🔥 THURSDAY, 29th, 19:15: Candlelight Meditation Circle on the water [ENG]. Donation-based or @urbansportsclub check-in.

To register for any of my classes, simply click the link in my bio.

This is going to be fun. Looking forward to sharing this time with you! ❤️‍🔥

#yogaberlin #yogalehrerin #barrierfreemeditation #meditationbarrierearm #altemünzeberlin #altemuenzeberlin #manifestio #yogaandlivemusic #yogaundmeditation #healthylifestyle #freeyogaclass #freeyogaberlin #wheelchairmeditation #candlelightsessions #candlelightmeditation #yogaonthewater #kultuschiffpaula #rummelsburg #stralau #stralauerhalbinsel

Nadi Shodhana, or alternate nostril breathing, lik

Nadi Shodhana, or alternate nostril breathing, like many yoga practices, focuses on purification. It involves inhaling and exhaling through one nostril at a time. This practice purifies, calms, and strengthens the nervous system and is excellent before meditation.

#nadis #nadishodana #nadishodhanapranayama #pranayama #pranayamapractice #meditation #meditationpractice #yogainberlin #yogapractice #channelpurification #purificationpractice #purifying #nervoussystemregulation #nervoussystemhealth #nervoussystemhealing

For the last few years I have been offering regula

For the last few years I have been offering regular classes in German only, and from time to time people have asked me about classes in English and in a more central location. And now I finally allow myself to do it.

⛴️ Every Thursday you can come from 19:15-20:15 to practice yoga and meditation with me in the beautiful @kulturschiff_paula, a boat anchored in Friedrichshain at the Rummelsburg Lake.

The focus of the class lies on meditation. However, we also practise asana (postures) and pranayama (breathing exercises) to prepare the body for meditation.

⛴️ To make it more accessible, I have introduced a sliding scale pricing for all class passes.
If you can’t afford it atm but want to come practice, please contact me. We’ll figure something out. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.

👉🏽 You can register using the link in my bio or just drop me a line. The group is still pretty new, and I would love you to be a part of its development.
If you have any questions, let me know!

#yogaundmeditation #meditationklasse #meditationberlin #yogainberlin #yogaaufenglisch #yogainenglishberlin #meditationpractice #yogainrummelsburg #yogaonthewater

2024 is the year I finally opened a class in Engli

2024 is the year I finally opened a class in English. Now you can come and practice yoga and meditation with me every Thursday from 19:15-20:15 on board a beautiful boat in Berlin-Friedrichshain.
The classes take place inside when it is cold and on deck when the sun is shining.

🌚 You can sign up using the link in my bio.
If you are having financial difficulties but wish to attend, please let me know. I am sure we can find a solution! No one should be turned away for lack of funds.

I am very excited because I have been planning this for a long time and now it is finally happening. I hope you can join me! ✨

#yogainberlin #yogainenglish #yogainenglishberlin #yogaandmeditation #yogadeutschland #yogalehrerin #queeryoga #queeryogateacher #yogadeutschland #kulturschiffpaula

Greetings! How is your meditation practice unfoldi

Greetings! How is your meditation practice unfolding? In December, I’ll resume (in Berlin) my weekly Yoga & Meditation class in German, with plans to introduce an English class in January. Feel free to reach out and share your preferences—whether you prefer an open class or a 6-week course. Your input is valuable, and I look forward to creating a space that aligns with your needs. Drop me a line and let’s practice!

#yogaubdmeditation #yogaandmeditation #yogainberlin #meditationinberlin #meditationpractice #yogaberlin #yogadeutschland #meditationtime

Progress!! Finally, I can do backbends again! ❤️‍🔥

Progress!! Finally, I can do backbends again! ❤️‍🔥
Over the past two years, backbends have been quite a challenge for me. They felt awful!

The ease of backbending varies from person to person due to several factors. One is of course, anatomy, such as the shape of our bones or how much stress is building up between our vertebrae or along the fascia. The strength in arms and legs play also an important role in asanas as Urdva Dhanurasana.
Interestingly, emotions come into play too, as muscle tension, anxiety, or fear can have a substantial impact on our performance.

In my case, it was mainly an emotional journey. I had to respect my body's signals and refrained from deep backbends, focusing on rebuilding both my body and mind's security in those poses.
❤️‍🔥 Recently, I surprised myself, gliding smoothly and deeply into my backbend like I used to. It took two years and this is the photo of the exact moment!!
Now I must stick to my practice to maintain this progress. 🔥

#backbendjourney #urdvadhanurasana #yogajourney #yogavalencia #yogaenvalencia #yogatapas #wheelpose #wheelposepractice. #yogacommunity #ashtangalove #yogainberlin #yogadeutschland #yogalehrerin #healing #healingjourney #yogaandemotions

Just returned from my much-needed vacation! It was

Just returned from my much-needed vacation! It was a break I eagerly anticipated and urgently needed. 🌴 Not only I reduced my screen time by 80% and immersed myself in breathtaking landscapes with cats that reminded me of my home-country, but I got to experience Santosha, the niyama of contentment.

Big cities like Berlin can make us forget that we need very little to find happiness. Daily temptations create a belief that something is missing, fueling an endless cycle of wanting more. Today, I realized I fell into that trap.
🌞Grateful for the chance to disconnect, explore, and witness awe-inspiring landscapes, I now understand that what I have is truly enough.
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👉🏽 Exciting news! I’ll offer more open and semi-open classes this month, along with private sessions. Swipe to see my updated class schedule!

#santosha #beachholiday #roadtrip #contentment #portugaltravel #simplicity #easylife #easylifestyle #gratitude #gratitudejournal #embracingsimplicity #yogainberlin #yogamudra #padmasana #greatfulheart #greatful

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