MARIJA

TEACHER I OWNER

Classes: Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Yin, Pranayama & Breathwork

Marija founded Yogamelange together with her husband Christian in 2011. Marija is the heart and soul of the studio and is responsible for everything organizational in addition to her yoga classes. Marija has been practicing Ashtanga Yoga since 2004 and has been teaching since 2008. At the yoga center she teaches Ashtanga, Mysore style, Vinyasa and Yin.

Three words that describe me: humorous, intuitive and profound.

For me, yoga is: my source of strength, which gives me a feeling of wholeness and the energy I need to master life with all its ups and downs.

My yoga classes are: lively, centering and varied.

2008 200 hours Yoga Alliance-certified Ashtanga Yoga teacher training with Paul Dallaghan

2009 300 hours Yoga Alliance-certified advanced training with a focus on pranayama, adjustments & anatomy and yoga during pregnancy

Since 2008 Pranayama practice in the tradition of the Kaivalyadhama Institute

2011 1 month Ashtanga Yoga study with Saraswathi and Sharath Jois at Shri K Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute (KPJAYI)

Since 2011 Regular energy work with Don Hanson

2013 & 2014 Vinyasa Krama teacher training with a focus on Chandra Krama (moon sequence) with Matthew Sweeney (Level 1+2 certified teacher)

Since 2013 Vinyasa Krama studies (Moon & Lion)

2015 & 2016 Vinyasa Krama training with a focus on Simha Krama (lion sequence) & Primary and Intermediate Series Ashtanga Yoga with Matthew Sweeney (Level 3 certified teacher)

2010 until now Ongoing training courses and workshops with Gregor Maehle, Laruga Glaser, Stu Girling, Eddie Stern, David Swenson, Richard Freeman and Petri Raisanen.

MARTINA

TEACHER I OWNER

Classes: Ashtanga, basic classes

Is a visual artist and art teacher. She practiced Luna Yoga from 2003 to 2014. Since Martina discovered yoga in 2014, she has been practicing Ashtanga yoga and the Moon Sequence regularly and has been a qualified yoga teacher since Dec 2020. Martina accompanies the yogi: nis through the Ashtanga yoga sessions with her cheerful voice.

Three words that describe me: creative, empathetic and humorous.

For me, yoga is the conscious perception of tension and relaxation and the connection between these two poles. In this mindful connection, I experience trust, stability and lightness. These energies give me a very beautiful body feeling far beyond the edge of the yoga mat.

My yoga classes are: harmonious, varied, energetic.

MICHAEL

TEACHER

Classes: Ashtanga, Animal Flow

Has been practicing Ashtanga Yoga since 2003 and teaching since 2010. As an English native speaker, Michael will guide you through his yoga classes in English. Michael gives Ashtanga classes in the yoga center.

Three words that describe me: kind, resourceful, and fair.

For me, yoga is: a lifelong practice that teaches discipline, humility, and not to take ourselves too seriously.

My yoga classes are: challenging, conscientious, and fun.

2014 Teacher Training with David Swenson
Various workshops & trainings with Nancy Gilgoff, David Swenson, David Robson & Matthew Sweeney.

NORA

TEACHER

Classes: Ashtanga

Nora has been practicing Ashtanga Yoga since 2005 and has been teaching since 2008. Nora guides you through her yoga classes with her calm voice. Nora teaches Ashtanga classes at the yoga center and occasionally also teaches Ashtanga Mysore classes.

Three words that describe me: cheerful, motivated, patient.

For me, yoga is grounding, “coming home”.

My yoga classes are: calm, focused, precise.

2008 Hatha Yoga Training
2009 Vinyasa Flow Training
2011 Ashtanga Teachers Training, Paul Dallaghan
2016 Spiral Dynamics (registered trademark symbol) Basic Specialist
2017 Spiral Dynamics (registered trademark symbol) Intermediate level specialist since 2011 Further training in yoga philosophy (Richard Freeman, Gregor Maehle), pranayama (Sudhir Tiwari, Horst Rinnerberger, Kia Naddermier), Adjustment (Axel Dinse, Grischa Steffin, Susan Chiocchi u Daniel Michel, Kia Naddermier), Asana (Matthew Sweeney, Laruga Glaser, Eva Hager-Forstenlechner, Gregor Maehle), Spiral Dynamics (Christian Heel, Eva Hager-Forstenlechner, Gundi Wech)

MARGIT

TEACHER

Classes: Ashtanga, Easy Flow, Yin

Is an artist and art therapist. She has been practicing Hatha Yoga since 1996 and Ashtanga Yoga regularly and intensively since 2013. Margit has been part of the Yogamelange team since January 2022 and will guide you through the Ashtanga and Flow classes with her calm voice in a patient yet motivating manner.

Three words that describe me: an energetic, communicative, humorous rubber band 😉

For me, yoga is the bridge between pulsating life and death-like stillness .In this space or state, I can also be authentic in everyday life, unfold myself, experience and enjoy life in its fullness.

My yoga classes are: sensitive, focused, dynamic.

1996 – 2013 I more or less regularly built up my very own (certainly somewhat idiosyncratic) practice using a Hatha yoga book from a second-hand bookshop.
Finally found the yoga range in 2013 and my yoga direction with the studio. From then on, regular practice and workshops.
2018 Teacher training with Gregor Maehle and Monica Gauci. Covid prevented me from continuing my education for the time being. But since the need for deeper knowledge and the desire to be able to pass on my knowledge to other people was so strong, I decided to start the teacher training all over again with Marija and Sarem.
2021 200 hours Yoga Alliance-certified Ashtanga Yoga teacher training with Marija Marjanovic-Füreder and Sarem Atef
Since 2014, ongoing training and workshops with Gregor Maehle in pranayama, meditation and Ashtanga practice, Laruga Glaser, Stu Girling, Matthew Sweeney
2013 – 2015 Energetic work with Don Hanson
2020 15 hours online chakra meditation workshop and 15 hours online pranayama workshop with Gregor Maehle
2021 15 hours online anatomy workshop with Monica Gauci

Gundi

TEACHER

Classes: Ashtanga

Three words that describe me: passionate, motivating, precise.

For me, yoga is a wonderful way to get to know myself better and to meet people with an open heart.

My yoga classes are: precise, encouraging, powerful.

JANNIS

TEACHER

Classes: Vinyasa

Jannis is a traveler and stay-at-home dad, architect / cook and eater / theater and club goer / father / reader and writer / football fan.

He first came into contact with yoga in 2005 and has been on the mat at Yogamelange from the very beginning. He completed his teacher training here in 2020 and has now occasionally joined the Yogamelange team for some time.

Three words that describe me: creative, level-headed, freedom-loving

For me, yoga is: my constant companion between discipline and relaxation, between serenity and ambition, between awareness of the body and joy of the soul; my connection – into myself and out of myself – yoga means unity!

My yoga classes are: challenging, expanding and – hopefully – not boring

TAMIKA

TEACHER

Classes: Vinyasa

Tamika is a social worker and passionate yogini, she has been practicing Hatha Yoga since 2009 and has been intensively involved with Ashtanga Vinyasa since 2019. Having completed her Yoga Teacher Training in India in January 2023, she embodies empathy, cheerfulness and flexibility.

For Tamika, yoga is more than just a practice – it’s a lifestyle that connects her to her inner self and helps her to stay in balance.

Her lessons are grounding, calm and balancing.