Be confident attending a yoga class in German with this list of some of the most common yoga poses translated from English to German.

What are the benefits of private one-on-one yoga coaching vs public group classes in a studio or gym? And which one should you do? Let’s delve into the unique characteristics of each to help you discover the perfect path towards your personal growth.

There are many expat yoga teachers living in Munich (like me!) and plenty of studios offering yoga classes in English. Here are some of the best places to practice yoga in English in Munich.

The hips play a big role in the stability of our bodies. Having tight hips can cause all sorts of aches and pains, including lower back pain. To help free them up, try the following Yin Yoga stretches. Pictures and instructions included, as well as a video to practice along with me, and a poster for quick reference.

Savasana allows your body and mind to come back to neutral at the end of a yoga practice. By laying in stillness, fully relaxed, you allow your heart rate, temperature, blood pressure etc. to return back to its neutral state before continuing on with the rest of your day.

Yes, you absolutely can! Yoga is a practice for every body, no matter your size, age, gender, or level of flexibility. Yoga is what makes you flexible! With a consistent yoga practice, your muscles will loosen, relax, and lengthen, helping you get deeper into the poses, and improving your flexibility.

Mudra literally means "seal” or "gesture” in Sanskrit. They are used to guide the energy flow within the body by using your hands through acupuncture meridians in order to bring your body back to balance.

On an exhale, push with your left foot and bring your weight forward over your right leg as your left leg lifts up behind you. Your body comes parallel with the floor.

Step your left foot back parallel with the short side of your mat. Align your left heel or arch with your right heel, and lift up the arches of both feet. Bend down into your right knee, and gently draw your feet towards each other.

Exhale, step your left foot back at a 45-degree angle with your legs on two separate lines. Press down firmly through the little toe side of your left foot and pull up the muscles above your left kneecap to engage through this leg.

Here's how to establish a yoga practice at home by yourself, even if you are a beginner, and reap the physical, mental and emotional benefits that yoga brings.