Our Team - Yoga mit Verstand Berlin

Saskia

My name is Saskia Dapprich and I am happy to introduce the Yogamitverstand team.

I've been living in Germany again for almost 9 years; you can see exactly what I do on the website and also read about me in "about me".
My dream has come to fruition. I have found a space and a team for my work.
Another important person for me is Tracy Rodriguez, with whom I have worked in India for many years and with whom I now organize the yoga retreat in Tarifa. Among other things, she is an excellent Ayurvedic cook.
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My work is becoming more and more therapeutic and I am now also looking forward to an apprenticeship at Gong United

Dirk

I have always enjoyed movement. From team sports such as handball, football, basketball, volleyball or water polo to individual sports such as swimming, judo, athletics, rowing or cycling to hiking. During physical work, I neglected sports, assuming that I would get enough exercise - a fallacy! ​

After severe pneumonia, it took a lot of time to get back on my feet through slow walks with many breaks. Supported by "the five Tibetans" and gymnastics, I experienced again the joy and benefits of movement. Saskia then introduced me to yoga. The harmony of breathing with movement made me experience the power of stillness and convinced me that yoga can allow people to live together peacefully. When Saskia asked me if I would like to take part in the training to become a Yoka trainer, I was hooked after an hour of getting to know each other.

​ I am convinced that the exercises in their variants contain an increase in strength and mobility for everyone. Teaching Yoka to practice together and being able to experience the resulting development gives me a lot of joy.

Carolina

I grew up in Switzerland, in the canton of Valais in the middle of the mountains. Even as a young woman, I was drawn out into the wide world. Full of curiosity and with sparkling eyes, I traveled to different countries and am deeply grateful for so many heartfelt encounters.
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But no matter how far you travel, you always take yourself with you. The journey to myself began early. I have gone many ways and detours. However, the path that gave me a tender feeling of arriving and being right from the start was the moment on my yoga mat. Concentrating on my breath and connecting with myself I just felt happy.

About 20 years later I continued to follow my heart and did a 2-year yoga teacher training in Bern with Pavitra Frank Holzapfel and Hridaya Herve Loosli according to the tradition of Swami Sivananda.

I started the training to learn more about yoga and to be able to delve deeper into the practice. The holistic approach of this training and the Integral Yoga suited me very well. The combination of breathing and movement, as well as deep relaxation bring body, mind and soul into harmony. To be able to experience this again and again is a gift. And to be able to share this gift with you is a heartfelt wish of mine. To be in love, with yourself and with those around you. Another gift for me is the experience of gong meditation, which touched me deeply and I am very grateful for that.

For me personally, yoga means being in connection, in connection with myself, and with my heart. Close your eyes, notice your own breath, consciously and with full attention, this is a valuable start to yoga practice. For me, yoga is holistic. Pranayama (breathing exercises), asanas, whether flowing or held longer, yin yoga, gong meditations, as well as regular meditation, conscious deep relaxation, and the recitation of mantras are part of my practice.

​Lena

I grew up in Berlin-Schöneberg and have been living with my family in Reinickendorf for several years. I have been practising yoga regularly for over 10 years and have completed a 4-year yoga teacher training (>800h) at Yogaforum Düsseldorf.

​For me, yoga is not only a physical practice on the mat, but also an inner attitude for life beyond the yoga mat. Yoga is a path – a journey to ourselves. In yoga, we can consciously explore our usual patterns of movement, thinking and feeling. We have the chance to get to know our individual possibilities and limits, to appreciate them, and thus to build self-confidence and self-assurance. The breath as mediator between body and mind and intuition deserve special attention.

​For me, yoga means deep connection: connection between supposed opposites – the polarities ha (“sun”) & tha (“moon”) – stability & flexibility, liveliness & stillness, inside & outside. I would like to explore these principles with you in asana, kriya and pranayama and trace them in meditation. It is important to me to combine Indian philosophy and ancient yoga wisdom with current scientific knowledge. With my classes, I would like to open a space in which we can gain experience together. I am looking forward to meeting you!

​Taise

 I am Taise, a native of Brazil, and I first came into contact with yoga during my studies. Over time, I gained a deeper understanding that goes beyond the asanas (postures). Yoga has fascinated me ever since and I want to share this positive experience with the world. Yoga constantly encourages me to self-reflect, to change my perspective and to create a stronger connection between body and mind. In challenging situations in everyday life, yoga reminds me to find more balance, be it through more conscious breathing or physical practice. It gives me the tools to live a more mindful and lighter life. My classes are flowing, physical and sometimes challenging, but at the same time gentle and relaxing. It is very important to me that my students practise asanas sustainably and that everyone recognises and accepts their physical limits."

Training courses:
Advanced yoga training at Spirit Yoga since 12/2023
Postnatal yoga for postnatal recovery 25 hours at Kale&Cake
Yoga teacher training 200 hours at YogaCircle Berlin - graduation 2020

​Bianca

My yoga journey began in 1988 in a small yoga school in Berlin Lichterfelde, run by Urvassi and Ananda Leone. There I did my first yoga teacher training in Hatha Yoga according to Dr. Swami Gitananda. Later I expanded my knowledge at the Yoga Academy Berlin in Shiva Shakti Yoga and obtained my BDY/EYU degree. I had and still have the privilege of being a student of renowned teachers such as Anna Trökes in Yoga of Energies and Reinhard Gammenthaler in Kundalini Yoga, as well as Sivan Namboothirri-Perikamana in Hatha Yoga.
Thanks to my ZPP accreditation, I was also able to develop my passion for yoga in the therapeutic field. At the Center for Outpatient Rehabilitation, I taught courses with a special focus on therapeutic applications.
My classes are not only focused on physical well-being, but also include aspects of mental clarity and emotional balance. With a structured sequence of exercises based on the traditional sequence of yoga, I will accompany you on your journey to greater balance and inner peace. 
In my classes, I attach great importance to ensuring that each participant can perform the asanas according to their individual anatomical requirements. 
In my classes, I invite you to improve your flexibility, strengthen your health and find inner serenity. Yoga is suitable for all ages and fitness levels - there is no need to doubt your flexibility or athleticism.
For me, yoga is a very special gift that I would like to share with you. I look forward to accompanying you on your yoga journey!

​Jessica

 New things often come to us when we are ready for them... when we set out on a quest to experience something new.
That's how it was for me with Qigong. I actually come from a completely different background. I was a photographer for a long time and lived on a small island in the Mediterranean. That was a very exciting and thrilling time. 
The arrival of my child brought about a big change in my life. The birth wasn't easy and everything changed again when I moved to Berlin. A long period of illness made me completely reorient myself and look for alternative healing methods. I gradually changed my diet and started doing yoga and Pilates. I felt better than ever!
In January 2020, the idea of looking for Qigong came to me like an inspiration from above. I found YOQI and it gave me a lot of strength and confidence for the coming crisis period. I am so grateful to have discovered Qigong Flow for myself, because it has enriched my life so much.
I completed my YOQI® Associate Trainership in 2021 and have been teaching and giving workshops in Qigong Flow ever since. 
I look forward to perhaps accompanying you on your journey. 

​Natalie

I started out doing sport in the classic way in a fitness club, "pumping" and neglecting stretching. I later came into contact with various martial arts. I spent two years in China and deepened these experiences. 
In 2015, I made a complete turnaround and completed my training as a mime and pantomime artist in Berlin, which involved a lot of functional physical exercises. 
I am fascinated by teaching, so I completed a certification as a "Theatre Educator BuT® with intercultural competence". 
I learnt yoga on the basis of Vinyasa and Yin Yoga through the Yoga Alliance®. I like to think and create laterally and have developed the concepts and yoga styles "MIME YOGA®" and "Let Go Yoga". 
In addition to beautiful yoga studios like this one, I also work with adult education centres and the Technical University of Berlin's Central University Sports Centre (ZEH). 
Another special 'jewel' that has been given to me on my life's journey is Reiki. And I am also happy to offer Reiki sessions to my fellow human beings.10 years, my job became too much for me, I was unhappy and finally noticed my body's signals. I quit my job and went to Mallorca. I thought a lot about myself. How I am, who I am, what I want, what I can do and what is good for me. As yoga both grounded me and gave me a clear head, I decided to become a yoga teacher so that I could give these beautiful feelings to others.
My motto is that happiness depends on you, but it also increases when you share it.
https://yogitayogawellness.com/ 

Abraxas

I'm Abraxas and I've been doing yoga for as long as I can remember. I relax and lie on my blanket. I get petted a lot before or after class.

I loooooooove yoga
If someone is afraid of me (this has always subsided very quickly so far) or is allergic, then I either make myself comfortable at home or in another room.