Alissa Planker
My first experiences with yoga were 10 years ago, alone on my mat. Initially guided by false pride, I soon realized that it is not just about movement. The time I took for myself – through breathing, movement, and stillness – brought me greater well-being. Through my 200-hour training in Vinyasa, Hatha, and Yin Yoga, supplemented by
various meditation and breathing techniques, I gained deeper insights. In the last five years, I also taught Pilates, movement, and barre classes at various locations across
Europe: in yoga and fitness studios, at festivals, in private sessions, and retreats. While my training provided me with an important theoretical foundation, it was particularly the practical teaching hours and the exchange with my students that shaped me.
In my yoga practice, I enjoy working with apparent contrasts like dynamism and stillness, arriving and moving on, strength and softness. These contradictions are reflected in both everyday life and on the mat, and they complement each other. I integrate them into physical and mental sequences to create space for new experiences and self-discovery. My goal is to create a place filled with lightness, where everyone feels comfortable, can escape the outside world for a moment, and find better access to themselves.
For me, yoga is a way to explore the world by understanding ourselves better.