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Meditation Course: Exploring the negativity bias

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February 26th to March 26th, 2026, Thursdays 20.00- 21.00

meditation course on the negativity bias

We all have an active negativity bias inside of us. In this six week course we will look at several aspects of meditation that can help make this bias lighter.

How does “Exploring the Negativity Bias” Meditation Course work?

Each class will consist of:

  • an introduction explaining the aspect of the meditation we will look at that day
  • short stretching session to move the body before we sit in stillness
  • 20 minute guided meditation on the topic
  • space for questions and comments
  • this class is both live and online on Thursday, and the recordings are available on the following Saturday and Sunday, afterwhich they get taken down. The 20 minute meditation remains online for the whole course so that you can practice it daily.

Berlin Meditation Negativity Bias Course Topics:

We will explore how the negativity bias came to be and how strong it is within us, using the following meditation practices:

  • gratitude
  • inner love strengthening
  • loving kindness
  • savoring
  • community building

We will also explore misunderstandings that can be tightly winded with these practices in order to decouple gratitude from guilt and understand the difference between forced toxic positivity versus a healthy positive outlook.

For Whom?

This meditation course on exploring the negativity bias is open to everybody, from complete beginners to advanced students.

What to bring?

Mats, blankets and chairs are provided at the studio. If you use a meditation cushion or bench when you meditate, then please bring that with you.

When?

Every Thursday 8pm starting on February 26th to March 26th, 2026.

Duration:  60 minutes.

The recorded version of this class will get streamed on Saturdays and Sundays. The 20 minute meditation will stay available online for the whole course.

Price

60 euro for the 5 classes – VAT included

Where?

English Yoga Berlin Görlitzerstr. 39 – Berlin

How to Sign up?

Write an email to pinelopi (at) englishyogaberlin (dot) com

About the Teacher:

Pinelopi embarked on her yoga journey in 1999, completing a 600-hour Hatha Yoga Teacher and Vedantic Philosophy Training course in Valencia, Spain. She founded English Yoga Berlin in 2010, and now has over 15 years of experience as a full-time yoga teacher.

She deepened her knowledge by studying Yoga Anatomy with Leslie Kaminoff. Additionally, she trained with David Moore and attended his “Injury-free yoga” workshops, integrating the Alexander Technique into yoga poses. This comprehensive training enriched her expertise in both fields.

In January of 2023, Pinelopi achieved a significant milestone by becoming a certified Alexander Technique teacher. This was an intensive training for 3.3 years, totaling 1600 hours of dedicated study with Jorg Aßhoff.

Pinelopi’s ergonomic consultations integrate anatomy, Alexander Technique, and yoga’s mind-body understanding. Her holistic approach optimizes well-being in the workplace through comprehensive guidance.

She has completed training in ‘Understanding Trauma for Safer Spaces’ with Legacy Motion and ‘Somatic Embodiment and Regulation Strategies’ with Linda Thai. She learned fromSteffi Bednarek ways of applying Internal Family Systems for Social Transformation. Her meditation philosophy is deeply inspired by Tara Brach, particularly the RAIN meditation. She is also the author of a children’s book, ‘Magic of Rain,‘ which introduces the RAIN meditation to children and their grown-ups. It will be published in 2026 by Books That Save Lives.

Resourcing Course

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January 8th to February 19th, Thursdays 8.00 pm to 9.15 pm

Interested in bringing resourcing workshops to your organization? Contact me to discuss tailored workshops for your team or community.

What helps you navigate overwhelm?

A resource is anything that helps us manage or move through feelings of overwhelm. Resourcing happens naturally—we do it automatically and subconsciously. Because of this, we often don’t recognize when an action is actually resourcing, and we may even criticize ourselves for engaging in activities that seem unproductive or superfluous. Yet, these resources are what guide us back from states of fight, flight, or freeze.

In this course, we will explore our personal resources and learn how to bring them from the subconscious into conscious awareness. Along the way, we’ll delve into one interpretation of the nervous system known as polyvagal theory and see what we can take from it to use in our daily lives.

How does the course work?

The course consists of six classes, beginning with an exploration of the resources you already have. We’ll then dive into the concept of the Window of Capacity—how it feels, what affects its size, and specific resources for navigating the flight state, the fight state, and the various freeze states. Often, we only have resources for our “go-to” state, like freeze, which can leave us unbalanced. Each class will include a short presentation, followed by experimenting with different resources together—like wall push-ups, running on the spot, shaking, rocking, harmonizing, or the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique, which uses the senses to bring you back to the present moment.

The goal isn’t for me to prescribe which resources you should use but to create a space for you to try them out and share in small groups about what worked to bring you back into your window of capacity. We’ll also look at the edges of the window, exploring what happens there and how it can offer an opportunity for growth through discomfort.

When?

January 8th to February 19th, Thursdays 8.00 pm to 9.15 pm. There will be no class on January 29th.

For whom?

This class is open to anyone who is curious about different ways to navigate overwhelm. You do not need any previous knowledge to participate, just a sense of curiosity and exploration.

Where?

This class is both given at the English Yoga Berlin studio (Görlitzer Str. 39, Kreuzberg) and online.

The class will also be recorded and available to stream on the following weekend (Saturday or Sunday). The recording will be taken down after the weekend.

What to bring?

Bring comfortable clothes, a journal and a pen, and anything that you consider a resource.

Mats, blankets and chairs are provided at the studio.

Where I’m coming from:

It’s important to say upfront that this course is not a substitute for therapy or medical advice. I am not a therapist, neuroscientist, or medical professional. What I offer comes from my own experience and what I’ve learned, particularly through Linda Thai’s course on Somatic Embodiment and Regulation Strategies, which has been a huge influence on my understanding of these topics.

I believe that while experts can offer valuable insights, you are the person who knows your own life and experiences. As an embodiment guide, my role is to share what I’ve learned and experienced on my journey and to create a space where we can explore and experiment together. The real power lies in each of us taking charge of our own lives, discovering what works best for us, and applying that knowledge in ways that feel meaningful and practical.

Prices:

  • Live or Online: 70€ (including 19% VAT) for the six-class course

Pinelopi embarked on her yoga journey in 1999, completing a 600-hour Hatha Yoga Teacher and Vedantic Philosophy Training course in Valencia, Spain. She founded English Yoga Berlin in 2010, and now has over 15 years of experience as a full-time yoga teacher.

She deepened her knowledge by studying Yoga Anatomy with Leslie Kaminoff. Additionally, she trained with David Moore and attended his “Injury-free yoga” workshops, integrating the Alexander Technique into yoga poses. This comprehensive training enriched her expertise in both fields.

In January of 2023, Pinelopi achieved a significant milestone by becoming a certified Alexander Technique teacher. This was an intensive training for 3.3 years, totaling 1600 hours of dedicated study with Jorg Aßhoff.

Pinelopi’s ergonomic consultations integrate anatomy, Alexander Technique, and yoga’s mind-body understanding. Her holistic approach optimizes well-being in the workplace through comprehensive guidance.

She has completed training in ‘Understanding Trauma for Safer Spaces’ with Legacy Motion and ‘Somatic Embodiment and Regulation Strategies’ with Linda Thai. She learned fromSteffi Bednarek ways of applying Internal Family Systems for Social Transformation. Her meditation philosophy is deeply inspired by Tara Brach, particularly the RAIN meditation. She is also the author of a children’s book, ‘Magic of Rain,‘ which introduces the RAIN meditation to children and their grown-ups. It will be published in 2026 by Books That Save Lives.

6 week hybrid Meditation Course in Berlin

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November 6th to December 11th, 2025 -Thursdays 8pm

Meditation course in Berlin

We all need to find ways to touch base with our Self regularly. In this six week course we will look at different aspects of meditation and learn how to create our own practice.

How does the Berlin Meditation Course work?

Each class will consist of:

  • an introduction explaining the aspect of the meditation we will look at that day
  • short stretching session to move the body before we sit in stillness
  • 20 minute guided meditation on the topic
  • space for questions and comments (optional)
  • this class is both live on a Thursday and online for the whole weekend. The 20 minute meditation remains online till the following Saturday so that you can practice it daily throughout that week.

Berlin Meditation Course Topics:

  • Lesson One: Realizing we are Lost in Thought -Finding Our Anchor
  • Lesson Two: Detaching without Repressing
  • Lesson Three: Use the Door that is Here: Introducing RAIN
  • Lesson Four: Sticky Thoughts- what lies underneath?
  • Lesson Five: Identifying deep held beliefs and understanding their power
  • Lesson Six: What is the Here and Now.

For Whom?

This meditation course is open to everybody, from complete beginners to advanced students.

What to bring?

Mats, blankets and chairs are provided at the studio. If you use a meditation cushion or bench when you meditate, then please bring that with you.

When?

November 6th to December 11th, 2025

Thursdays starting 8pm.

Duration: 60 minutes.

The recorded version of this class will get streamed on the weekends (from Friday evening to Sunday night) The 20 minute meditation will stay available online for the whole week.

Price

70 EUR incl. 19% VAT for the 6 classes

Where?

English Yoga Berlin Görlitzerstr. 39 – Berlin

How to Sign up?

Write an email to pinelopi (at) englishyogaberlin (dot) com

About the Teacher:

Pinelopi embarked on her yoga journey in 1999, completing a 600-hour Hatha Yoga Teacher and Vedantic Philosophy Training course in Valencia, Spain. She founded English Yoga Berlin in 2010, and now has over 15 years of experience as a full-time yoga teacher.

She deepened her knowledge by studying Yoga Anatomy with Leslie Kaminoff. Additionally, she trained with David Moore and attended his “Injury-free yoga” workshops, integrating the Alexander Technique into yoga poses. This comprehensive training enriched her expertise in both fields.

In January of 2023, Pinelopi achieved a significant milestone by becoming a certified Alexander Technique teacher. This was an intensive training for 3.3 years, totaling 1600 hours of dedicated study with Jorg Aßhoff.

Pinelopi’s ergonomic consultations integrate anatomy, Alexander Technique, and yoga’s mind-body understanding. Her holistic approach optimizes well-being in the workplace through comprehensive guidance.

She has completed training in ‘Understanding Trauma for Safer Spaces’ with Legacy Motion and ‘Somatic Embodiment and Regulation Strategies’ with Linda Thai. She learned fromSteffi Bednarek ways of applying Internal Family Systems for Social Transformation. Her meditation philosophy is deeply inspired by Tara Brach, particularly the RAIN meditation. She is also the author of a children’s book, ‘Magic of Rain,‘ which introduces the RAIN meditation to children and their grown-ups. It will be published in 2026 by Books That Save Lives.

This course gets repeated almost every year. However, if you’d like to invite me to your work space, business, association, or organization—or if you have a group of at least six interested adults, please reach out to arrange a repeat of this course sooner. It’s available both online and in-studio.

New Svastha Flow Yogatherapy Courses

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Our Queer Yoga and friends Svastha Yogatherapy classes on Sundays at 4pm CET have a new format!

From September 2025 the class will be offered in Course Blocks, each class building upon the next.

Yogatherapy cat
Illustration by Esma melike Sezer on Unsplash

The classes continue as hybrid sessions, both in-person at our lovely backyard garden Kreuzberg yoga studio, as well as live online. Occasionally, a course block may be offered online only when the teacher is away from Berlin.

From now on, the classes will be recorded – with only the teacher viewable and no participants. This way, you will never miss a class!

Registering for a whole block offers you:
1. A significant discount of around 12€ per class.
2. A reserved spot in-person for every class in the block.
3. The Zoom link to use if needed.
4. A recording of the class.

Dropping-in for a single class is still possible at the new drop-in rate of 18€.

Here are more details about the prices and payment policies for the Svastha Yogatherapy Queer Yoga classes.

Resourcing for Changemakers- a 10 week course

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Offered by the School of Unlearning Berlin

Practical skills for Activism Fatigue

Let’s be honest: things seem to be getting worse. On the mat or on the massage table, I see a lot of repetitive stress and overwhelming anxiety about the state of the world. We are all tired and yet, I truly believe, there is still so much we can do….

For this reason I am working with the School of Unlearning Berlin to create resources for changemakers – to support those of us who are trying to make this world a little less scary and confusing and a lot more equal for all of us. But we need to get to the root of our issues and we need to do it together.

What is Resourcing for Changemakers?

Resourcing for Changemakers is a 10-week course providing advanced tools for resilience by bringing together a diverse community of changemakers to practice a more resourced (supported) and relationally healthy (boundaried) kind of activism. 

This course will help you to:

  • Contextualize our individual struggles – we are in this together 
  • Heal internalized systemic oppression 
  • Resource everyone in the context of relationship 

This course is for you, if you…

  • want to change the world but are frustrated with the current models 
  • feel there is a missing link between personal and collective responsibility
  • understand that we can’t apply simple solutions to complex problems
  • are exhausted by how dysfunctional relationships negatively affect impact work
  • believe that diverse input is key to designing alternative futures
  • wish for dogma free ways to expand your perspective in this time 
  • sense that there is grief inside any process that would produce a real shift
  • are brave enough to face your own blind spots 

Format & Facilitation for Resourcing for Changemakers:

Led by 8 facilitators, this 10-week Resourcing for Changemakers online program explores embodied approaches to personal and collective liberation through 2.5-hour sessions. Together, we’ll address the main exports of the Empire (systems of oppression) while working through them in a safe(r) relational container. I am honored to be co-facilitating 6 of the 10 sessions in this course and to learn alongside my incredible co-facilitators.

When?

This course will take place online from:

10-weeks online, Sept 15 – Nov 17th: Mondays 1-330pm (Berlin time)

  • Session 1:  Welcome + Setting the Circle
  • Session 2: Resourcing our Nature
  • Session 3: Window of Capacity 1 (Understanding the Nervous System)
  • Session 4: Window of Capacity 2 (Understanding the Nervous System)
  • Session 5: Intro to the Empire 
  • Session 6: Patriarchy & Organized Religion 
  • Session 7: White Supremacy & Capitalism 
  • Session 8: Grief Circle (only evening session*)
  • Session 9: Empire Antidotes Session 
  • Session 10: Closing + Integration Session 

Price:

350-550 Euro (sliding scale pricing based on financial resources.) 

How to Register for the course:

Please fill out this short survey with your interest or send us an email with your questions at schoolofunlearningberlin (at) gmail (dot ) com

Yoga and the Alexander Technique Course

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Our habits accompany us wherever we go. Whether we’re reaching for an object or assuming a yoga pose like the Warrior, if we have a tendency to tense our neck before lifting our arms, that pattern will persist. The Alexander Technique delves into these ingrained habits, offering subtle adjustments that can significantly enhance our overall bodily coordination. Through this Yoga and the Alexander Technique course, we’ll explore how to approach yoga poses from the perspective of the Alexander Technique, aiming to unearth and transform these underlying habits.

How does the “Yoga and Alexander Technique Berlin” Course work?

This course comprises six classes, each structured as follows:

  • Commencement with ten minutes of semi-supine practice and guided instructions.
  • Exploration of 3 to 4 yoga poses in every session, examining them through the lens of the Alexander Technique.
  • Incorporation of a 10-minute guided relaxation period.
  • Engaging in interactive games aimed at grasping Alexander Technique concepts.
  • Participation in partner activities, where students are paired up to enhance interoception (prior consent is always sought).
  • Dedicated time for optional questions and comments.

Please note: This is an in-studio exclusive class and will not be available for online streaming.

For Whom?

This course is for anybody who is interested in yoga or who is interested in the Alexander Technique. It is designed in a way that you can participate, regardless of your level of experience.

What to bring?

Mats, blankets and chairs are provided at the studio. For hygiene, it is best if you bring your own equipment, but you are welcome to use ours too!

When?

Every Thursday 8pm starting on September 11th to October 16th

Duration: 1hour and 15 minutes.

Price: 70 euro if you sign up for the 6 classes, 18 euro if you want a drop in class

How to sign up?

To book the whole course please write an email at pinelopi (at) englishyogaberlin (dot) com

To book a drop in class, book through momoyoga. Click here to see how it works.

Pinelopi embarked on her yoga journey in 1999, completing a 600-hour Hatha Yoga Teacher and Vedantic Philosophy Training course in Valencia, Spain. She founded English Yoga Berlin in 2010, and now has over 15 years of experience as a full-time yoga teacher.

She deepened her knowledge by studying Yoga Anatomy with Leslie Kaminoff. Additionally, she trained with David Moore and attended his “Injury-free yoga” workshops, integrating the Alexander Technique into yoga poses. This comprehensive training enriched her expertise in both fields.

In January of 2023, Pinelopi achieved a significant milestone by becoming a certified Alexander Technique teacher. This was an intensive training for 3.3 years, totaling 1600 hours of dedicated study with Jorg Aßhoff.

Pinelopi’s ergonomic consultations integrate anatomy, Alexander Technique, and yoga’s mind-body understanding. Her holistic approach optimizes well-being in the workplace through comprehensive guidance.

She has completed training in ‘Understanding Trauma for Safer Spaces’ with Legacy Motion and ‘Somatic Embodiment and Regulation Strategies’ with Linda Thai. She learned fromSteffi Bednarek ways of applying Internal Family Systems for Social Transformation. Her meditation philosophy is deeply inspired by Tara Brach, particularly the RAIN meditation. She is also the author of a children’s book, ‘Magic of Rain,‘ which introduces the RAIN meditation to children and their grown-ups. It will be published in 2026 by Books That Save Lives.

CHAKRA course Kreuzberg – the details

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Please note: In the original Tantric yoga tradition there are many forms of chakra systems that have been mentioned: five-chakra system, seven, nine, ten, fifteen, twenty-one, twenty-eight. We will focus on the seven-chakra system that became dominant around the 16th century and that has been influenced by the psychologist Carl Jung who presented the idea that human behaviours get felt energetically.

January 11th, 2024

The first class of our chakra course will have a different format to the rest of the classes to explain the basic concepts of the yogic philosophy of prana, nadis, koshas, and chakras. These concepts will be needed to understand the rest of the chakras course.

Through this talk we will understand in which plane the chakras are found and the energy flow pathways. We will explore what is meant when referring to phrases such as:

  • energy leaks
  • biography becomes biology
  • healthy/blocked chakra

Format of first class:

  • 1hr talk
  • 30 minute yoga plus relaxation
  • each student will get a handout with the information covered in this talk.

Format of the other nine classes:

  • 15-30 minute talk explaining the thought patterns, behaviours and emotions of the specific chakra we are exploring and its physical repercussions.
  • 40 minute asanas (yogic postures that activate the specific chakra)
  • 20 minutes guided relaxation in which the students self explore these concepts in regards to their own lives.
  • 10 minutes questions/answers or sharing (optional)
  • At the end of each class students will be given ideas of small tasks they can do daily till the next class to better embed the teachings of the chakra explored.
  • Students will also receive an email with the basic teachings of the class and optional self-exploration questions to journal about.

January 18th, 2024

In MULADHARA we will explore our roots as an archetype. This refers to how the psyche views the group of people, subculture, culture, nation (s), that grew you up as a child. The ones that passed all those messages that “we do things this way and not that way.” In this class, we will explore who is the “we” in that phrase and what messages one has received at that level. The guided meditation will invite the students to find and release a personal belief passed down from their roots that no longer serves them.

January 25th, 2024

In the chakra SVADHISHTHANA we will explore the role and power of choice and how that affects creativity and one to one relationships. A healthy second chakra allows for creativity to reshape our lives and for the world to become a playful place.The guided meditation will invite students to explore how much Flow is in a choice that they have made.

Exploring our personal power in the Chakra Course Berlin

February 1st, 2024

In the chakra MANIPURA we will explore the four stages of personal power and the ability to separate ourselves from group thought.

The guided meditation will take the students through the four stages of personal power as they choose a personal subject that they wish to work on.

February 8th, 2024

In part one of the chakra ANAHATA we will explore the definition of forgiveness and why we would wish to let go of past wounds.

We can not will forgiveness, we can only be willing. -Tara Brach

The guided meditation will focus on forgiving someone the student is ready to let go of.

February 15th, 2024

In part two of the chakra ANAHATA we will explore the “armored heart”. In what ways can we soften it and learn to trust it?

The guided meditation will be a practice of loving kindness.

Exploring Anahata at the Chakra Course Berlin
Finding your own voice through the chakra course

February 22nd, 2024

In the chakra VISHUDDHA we will explore communicating your “inner truth” and then surrendering to what you can not control.

The guided meditation will be a practice of finding your voice.

 “Love says ‘I am everything.’ Wisdom says ‘I am nothing.’ Between the two, my life flows.”

― Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj, I Am That

 

February 29th, 2024

In the chakra AJNA we will explore intuition, healthy detachment, and symbolic sight.

The guided meditation will be a visualization exploring the movie that is your life.

There will be no class on March 7th, 2024

Chakra course Berlin

March 14th, 2024

In the chakra SAHASRARA we will explore our own private spirituality.

The guided meditation will be exploring your own spirit connection.

March 21st, 2024

In our last class we will re-visit all seven chakras and have space for more comments and questions.

The guided meditation will be affirmations, and visualizations for each chakra.

 
To find out about location, prices, how to book or to know more about the teacher please click here.

Chakra Exploration Course in Berlin

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I am happy to present our third Chakra course in Kreuzberg, Berlin!  The past two courses have been a fascinating experience.  Students deepened their understanding of their energetic systems while learning about the chakras.

In this course, I teach a symbolic language of the chakras so that one can learn to identify in what way our thoughts and our emotions affect our energy.

Thursdays (10): 20.00 – 21.30,

January 11th- March 21st, 2024

Course Overview:

The Chakras, as energetic centers within our pranic bodies, serve as a vital link connecting our bodies, minds, and emotions. Each chakra influences and is influenced by specific areas of the body, thought patterns, and emotions. Throughout this course, we will delve into the emotions, ways of thinking, and body postures that promote an unobstructed flow of energy, fostering holistic well-being.

What to Expect:

  • Symbolic Language: Learn the symbolic language of the chakras and understand how it relates to various aspects of our lives.
  • Self-Exploration: Utilize the chakras as a map for self-exploration, addressing concepts such as roots, creativity, self-esteem, forgiveness, surrender, love, detachment, and connection to our spirits.
  • Class Format: Each class will begin with an introduction, followed by self-exploration facilitated through yoga poses and visualizations.

Details:

  • Duration: Ten weeks
  • Participant Requirement: Students with a minimum of three months of yoga or meditation experience.
  • Maximum Participants at the Studio: Limited to 14 individuals
  • Hybrid option: students can also participate online.

Prices:

  • Live or Online: 200€ for the ten classes
  • Early Registration Discount: Enjoy a 20€ discount by registering before January 5th, 2024.
  • Drop in (live or online): 20 Euro per class
  • Refund Policy: You can get a refund if you change your mind within two weeks after purchase and/or before January 5th, 2024. No refunds for cancellations after this date.

Important Notes:

  • Not a Substitute for Therapy: This course is designed for self-exploration and is not a substitute for psychological therapy. It explores concepts that many humans grapple with on some level.
  • This is not Kundalini Yoga: Please be aware that traditional methods of activating the chakras through Kundalini yoga will not be taught in this course. Our focus is on self-exploration and not the ascent of Kundalini energy.

To book your place please at the studio please click here.

To book your place online please click here.

To book a drop-in class, online or at the studio please click here and then write me an email to let me know what day you will be coming.

For any other inquiry write an email at:

To see more details about the course click here.

Pinelopi embarked on her yoga journey in 1999, completing a 600-hour Hatha Yoga Teacher and Vedantic Philosophy Training course in Valencia, Spain. She founded English Yoga Berlin in 2010, and now has over 15 years of experience as a full-time yoga teacher.

She deepened her knowledge by studying Yoga Anatomy with Leslie Kaminoff. Additionally, she trained with David Moore and attended his “Injury-free yoga” workshops, integrating the Alexander Technique into yoga poses. This comprehensive training enriched her expertise in both fields.

In January of 2023, Pinelopi achieved a significant milestone by becoming a certified Alexander Technique teacher. This was an intensive training for 3.3 years, totaling 1600 hours of dedicated study with Jorg Aßhoff.

Pinelopi’s ergonomic consultations integrate anatomy, Alexander Technique, and yoga’s mind-body understanding. Her holistic approach optimizes well-being in the workplace through comprehensive guidance.

She has completed training in ‘Understanding Trauma for Safer Spaces’ with Legacy Motion and ‘Somatic Embodiment and Regulation Strategies’ with Linda Thai. She learned fromSteffi Bednarek ways of applying Internal Family Systems for Social Transformation. Her meditation philosophy is deeply inspired by Tara Brach, particularly the RAIN meditation. She is also the author of a children’s book, ‘Magic of Rain,‘ which introduces the RAIN meditation to children and their grown-ups. It will be published in 2026 by Books That Save Lives.

Every Day Movements

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EXPLORING MOVEMENT THROUGH GROUP ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE CLASSES

Thursday evenings at English Yoga Berlin

Group Alexander Technique classes in Berlin

Our habits permeate our daily lives, from the way we squeeze a lemon and carry a child in our arms to sitting in front of our computers, pouring tea, and climbing stairs. In this group Alexander Technique classes, we will examine these everyday movements through the lens of the Alexander Technique. We will explore ways to interrupt habitual patterns and introduce a newfound ease into our actions.

How does the course work?

We begin by delving into the Alexander Technique directions while in a semi-supine position. We familiarize ourselves with the five fundamental principles of the Alexander Technique. With each session, we select a specific action and look at the ways how we shape our bodies to perform it. Our focus is on maintaining our primary control and adapting our actions to serve us, rather than contorting ourselves to complete the task.

The teachings are delivered in an engaging manner through interactive games, observation, partner work, and self-awareness exercises.

For whom?

This class is open to all, whether you’re a beginner or an advanced student. While having prior experience with private Alexander Technique classes can be helpful, it’s not a requirement for participation.

In my experience, individuals who benefit the most from the Alexander Technique combine private and group classes. Private sessions allow us to address your unique habits and guide you towards a more effortless way of being. In group classes, students can explore new ways of incorporating these principles into their lives while honing their self-awareness skills.

When?

Class Schedule:

  • Thursdays 8pm to 9.15 pm at English Yoga Berlin

The next round of this course starts on Novemebr 7th, 2024.

Price

This group Alexander Technique classes are available in two formats:

  • 6-week modules: €65 for the six classes
  • Drop-in class: €15

If you have any further questions or wish to register, please feel free to reach out:

pinelopi (at) englishyogaberlin (dot) com

Pinelopi embarked on her yoga journey in 1999, completing a 600-hour Hatha Yoga Teacher and Vedantic Philosophy Training course in Valencia, Spain. She founded English Yoga Berlin in 2010, and now has over 15 years of experience as a full-time yoga teacher.

She deepened her knowledge by studying Yoga Anatomy with Leslie Kaminoff. Additionally, she trained with David Moore and attended his “Injury-free yoga” workshops, integrating the Alexander Technique into yoga poses. This comprehensive training enriched her expertise in both fields.

In January of 2023, Pinelopi achieved a significant milestone by becoming a certified Alexander Technique teacher. This was an intensive training for 3.3 years, totaling 1600 hours of dedicated study with Jorg Aßhoff.

Pinelopi’s ergonomic consultations integrate anatomy, Alexander Technique, and yoga’s mind-body understanding. Her holistic approach optimizes well-being in the workplace through comprehensive guidance.

She has completed training in ‘Understanding Trauma for Safer Spaces’ with Legacy Motion and ‘Somatic Embodiment and Regulation Strategies’ with Linda Thai. She learned fromSteffi Bednarek ways of applying Internal Family Systems for Social Transformation. Her meditation philosophy is deeply inspired by Tara Brach, particularly the RAIN meditation. She is also the author of a children’s book, ‘Magic of Rain,‘ which introduces the RAIN meditation to children and their grown-ups. It will be published in 2026 by Books That Save Lives.

Meditation Course: Mindful Care-giving

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Although this course already took place, I’d be delighted to offer it again! If you’d like to invite me to your school, association, or organization—or if you have a group of at least six interested adults, such as parents, teachers, or caregivers—please reach out to arrange a repeat of this course. It’s available both online and in-studio.

How can we bring mindfulness in our care-giving with children? In what ways can we help children through difficult emotions even when we are going through difficult times ourselves? How can we create more presence in such a high speed world? Let’s explore all these questions together in this six week course on Mindful Care-giving.

How does the “Mindful Care-giving” Meditation Course work?

Each class will consist of:

  • an introduction explaining the aspect of the meditation we will look at that day
  • short stretching session to move the body before we sit in stillness
  • 20 minute guided meditation on the topic
  • space for questions and comments (optional)
  • this class is both live on a Thursday at the studio and online for the whole of Saturday and Sunday. The 20 minute meditation remains online till the following Saturday so that you can practice it daily throughout that week.

Meditation course topics:

In this course we will explore:

  • the RAIN meditation and how to apply it to ourselves
  • share stories on how we can guide children through RAIN
  • practice bringing awareness to the beliefs that could be fueling certain reactions in us
  • learning to wonder about what the child is believing and how that is fueling their reactions
  • ways for all of us to slow down in our interactions and allow for spontaneous connection

For Whom?

This meditation course on mindful care-giving is open to everybody who has a relationship to children and teenagers. This can be parents, teachers, kindergarten teachers, grandparents, aunties, uncles and auncles, health practitioners, and grown-up friends of children and teenagers.

What to bring?

Mats, blankets and chairs are provided at the studio. If you use a meditation cushion or bench when you meditate, then please bring that with you.

When?

This course originally took place on Thursdays at 8 PM from January 12th to February 16th, 2023.

Although this session has ended, I’d be delighted to offer it again! If you’d like to invite me to your school, association, or organization—or if you have a group of at least six interested adults, such as parents, teachers, or caregivers—please reach out to arrange a repeat of this course. It’s available both online and in-studio.

Duration: 45–60 minutes.

Price:

70 euro for the 6 classes

Where?

English Yoga Berlin Görlitzerstr. 39 – Berlin

How to Sign up?

Write an email to pinelopi (at) englishyogaberlin (dot) com