»yogaś citta-vṛtti-nirodhaḥ«
Yoga is the state in which the movements of the citta [the thinking self] merge into a dynamic stillness.
Patanjali Yoga Sutras 1.2
ABOUT
Even as a child, I often felt overwhelmed and lost in a world that is primarily controlled by reason and intellect. School was more of a torture, the way I asserted myself in society was often times confusing until I understood that there was more (for me) than what we obviously see and do here. That I am more. Finally, an answer.
Our body is not »just« a body, it is our home and gateway to a wide world, between inside and outside.
As a photographer and in yoga, my aim is to broaden the perspective and make being tangible and livable to finally remember who we really are.
2025 – 75+ Traditional Hatha/Tantra Yoga – The Practice – Online & Munich
– 50+ Workshop BECOMINGME YOGA, Robert Ehrenbrand – Munich
2024 – Yin Yoga & Vedanta – Ammaji & Swamiji, Helga Baumgartner, Purna Vidya Foundation – India
2023 – 2025 – 200+ TT Yin Yoga – Helga Baumgartner & Pema – Regensburg
2023 – 20 Std Energywork – Patrick Broome – Munich
2020/21 – 200+ TT Basic Teacher Training – Hatha/Vinyasa – Spirit Yoga, Berlin
More teachers I learned from: Chuck Miller, Eddie Stern, Sangeeta Lerner, Felicia Walker, Steph Cusack
MY YOGA STYLES & CLASSES
HATHA / VINYASA
Coming from Hatha/Vinyasa Yoga, my style is a kind of hatha flow. It is not as static as classic hatha yoga, but also not as dynamic as typical vinyasa classes. Through activation and conscious breathing, we use dynamic, powerful movements to get the energy flowing and then dive deeper into static postures to meet ourselves in the practice and return to ourselves.
With great care and dedication, I tailor each of my classes individually to the moment and the students in order to meet everyone where they are and give them the opportunity to deepen their yoga practice.
MO – 06.30 pm – 90 min Yoga – DE
Ladycompany – F-hain
MI – 06.30 pm – Dynamic Hatha Flow – EN
Hale.Now – Mitte
BECOMINGME YOGA
BECOMINGME YOGA offers an intensive, free and focused yoga practice to build inner strength, personal growth and new energy.
Through dynamic movements, sweating and active breathing, you meet yourself and enter into a self-awareness with the only person who really stands in our way - ourselves.
The system was developed by Robert Ehrenbrand, based on his intensive involvement with yoga, music, martial arts and meditation.
Every first Monday of the month I teach BECOMINGME
YOGA at Ladycompany in Friedrichshain
MO – 06.30 pm – 90 min Yoga – DE
Ladycompany – F-hain
YIN YOGA
Yin yoga is a form of hatha yoga in which we immerse ourselves more deeply in the postures through time and dedication. The asanas are held for 3 - 5 minutes, sometimes supported by aids.
In contrast to restorative yoga, in yin yoga we not only seek pure release, but also a gentle confrontation with (old) tensions and tightness with a mixture of interest, care and mindfulness. We lean into letting go. This way of practicing allows us to expand our range of movement and penetrate the deeper layers of our being.
A pure Yin class is not on my schedule right now but I teach – From Yang to Yin at Yoga am Teute
DI – 06.30 pm – From Yang to Yin – 75 min – DE/EN
Yoga am Teute – P-berg
MY PHILOSOPHY // WHAT I BELIEVE IN
»Fellow your own path, but know that you are not the center of the universe« - the danger I see today in the western world and how we practice yoga is that we take ourselves too seriously. That we only revolve around ourselves, that we want to optimize and analyze ourselves. - Taking (even in yoga practice) and not being willing to give. But that is NOT yoga.
Yoga is about finding unity between body, mind, and soul. And yes, this requires intense self-reflection and examination of your life. Really knowing yourself is essential, but ultimately it is about serving as part of the greater whole. Yoga is not just about practicing asanas; this is only one step on the long and intense path of yoga, as described by Patanjali.
It's about making ourselves strong so that the body is stable and healthy and the mind can be calm and clear. Only then is it possible to connect and open up to 'the higher self', whatever you may call it. This is the real goal of yoga, the connection to our higher self.
On my own yoga path, I follow what shows itself to me and what resonates with my body and my whole being - this has helped me to deepen my practice and to follow exactly this larger goal. Because even though I teach different styles of yoga and don't strictly follow one style, all these different teaching styles have a common root: they are deeply rooted in the philosophy of yoga and the ancient scriptures and are all the same.
RETREAT – WILDERNESS WITHIN
March 5th –8th 2026
Breathe. Listen. Be.
Ricarda and I would like to invite you to our Yogaretreat in Brandenburg at beautiful HAVEN from March 5 - 8, 2026. In keeping with International Women's Day, we will dedicate ourselves to our feminine side and celebrate in community this energy that is inherent in all of us.
For 4 days and 3 nights we will dive deeper into our yoga practice, away from it all - really having time to switch off and recharge through movement, breathing and healthy seasonal food. You can find more information here or contact me directly - Breath. Listen. Be.
YOGA AM TEUTE – Pop-up room for yoga
Yoga am Teute is my small but very nice yoga pop up room right in the heart of Berlin—at Teutoburger Platz. That's where the name comes from, because the locals affectionately call the square »Teute«.
Every Tuesday evening and Thursday morning, we practice yoga here in small groups. So if you prefer to practice yoga in a personal atmosphere and a small group, this is the place for you.
You can find more information about class times and yoga styles at
Yoga am Teute.
PRACTICE WITH ME
MO – 06.30 pm – 90 min Yoga – DE – Ladycompany
DI – 06.30 pm – 75 min From Yang to Yin –DE/EN – Yoga am Teute
MI – 06.30 pm – 60 min Dynamic Hatha Flow – EN – Hale.Now Mitte
DO – 09.00 am – 60 min Morning Yoga – DE/EN – Yoga am Teute
PRIVATE CLASS
In the one-to-one class, I will fully cater to your individual wishes and needs. We can deepen your practice at your own pace and take individual asanas to a new level for you.
BUISNESS YOGA
I would also be very happy to come to your company to practice yoga with your colleagues and employees. In our fast-paced world, where we are bombarded with information and news but spend most of our time sitting down, moving the body and returning to our own breathing is essential in order to be able to think more clearly and focus again.
REFERENCES:
20 min Morning Yoga Practice – gentle, energizing, DE
for all levels
20 min Morning Yoga Practice – gentle, stabilizing, DE
for all levels
VOICES OF SOME STUDENTS
»I am so happy to have found Annika's yoga classes! She teaches yoga in a very appreciative, empathetic and creative way and has a good eye for the needs of her students. What I particularly like is that she gives different variations for performing the asanas. I also think the pace is perfect. I don't feel rushed through the asanas with Annika, instead I find every class to be a successful mix of physical challenge, relaxation and inner balance.«
– Julia B.
»This is no ordinary yoga, but very personal, heartfelt and authentic. Every week we experience new inspirations and thoughts and a deep awareness of ourselves and the world around us.«
– Patricia W.
»Hatha yoga with Annika is like arriving in a safe haven. After a stressful day at work, there is hardly anything that brings me down, calms and strengthens me more. The room also creates an atmosphere that contributes to this safe and calming feeling. It's the perfect yoga class for me and my needs.«
– Miriam B.
