October 22nd, 2026 / 6:00–9:30pm
In our culture, we often avoid speaking of the dead—fearing it might darken the mood or make others uncomfortable. But this silence comes at a cost: we miss the chance to remember the love we shared and keep their presence alive in our hearts.
For years, I’ve hosted a Day of the Dead celebration with family and friends, inspired by the Mexican Dia de los Muertos —a tradition that embraces death not with sorrow, but with warmth, stories, and connection. Many hesitate at first, worried that revisiting grief might reopen wounds. Yet, time and again, people leave with lighter hearts, stronger bonds, and a sense of joy in remembering.
This year, I’m opening the circle to our yoga and meditation community. Together, we’ll create an evening to honor those who have passed, not through tears alone, but through laughter, stories, and shared presence.
How the Celebration Unfolds
Bring a photograph of your loved one, flowers to honor them, and an offering—something they cherished in life: a favorite chocolate, wine, song, or game. We’ll share stories, move our bodies, and enjoy music and wine as the moment allows. Grief, when held in community, becomes easier to carry. Sometimes, all we need is to be heard.
Group size:
7–10 people (priority for studio members and retreat attendees).
Contribution:
This event operates on a donation basis (suggested: €15–25). Your contributions help cover the space, candles, flowers, and other expenses, and honor the energetic work of holding the space.
How to sign up:
Write me an email to book your spot:
pinelopi (at) englishyogaberlin (dot) com
Pinelopi began her yoga journey in 1999 and founded English Yoga Berlin in 2010. She holds a 600-hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training and completed a 1,600-hour Alexander Technique Teacher Training in 2023 under Jörg Aßhoff — one of the most intensive trainings of its kind.
She has studied Yoga Anatomy with Leslie Kaminoff, trauma-informed practice with Legacy Motion and Linda Thai, and ways of applying Internal Family Systems for Social Transformation with Steffi Bednarek. Her meditation work is deeply inspired by Tara Brach and the RAIN technique, which she brought to life in Magic of Rain — the first children’s book on RAIN meditation, with a foreword by Tara Brach herself.
She teaches because she believes it is not what you do in life, but how you do it that matters.
