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I don’t remember exactly when or how yoga entered my life, but I do know that it gradually found its place within me. What started as a way to become more flexible quickly revealed itself as something much deeper. Yoga became a way to pause amidst the hectic pace of daily life, a moment to check in with myself and reconnect with what I truly needed. It turned into an anchor, a place I could return to whenever I felt overwhelmed or lost.
Very intuitively, I began practicing more and more, until yoga became an essential part of my life. Alongside this, I have always been fascinated by psychology and mental health, and I started to recognize how deeply connected these are to yoga. Wanting to explore this connection further and deepen my practice, I decided to join a yoga teacher training in Spain. This experience was truly transformative. It opened my eyes to many aspects of yoga I had never encountered before and showed me that yoga is not just a physical practice, but a way of living.
When I returned home, I felt a strong desire to surround myself with people who shared this understanding and to continue growing in the way I had learned during my training. That’s when I found Studio 108. From the very first moment, I felt a special energy there and was deeply touched by the authentic way yoga is practiced and shared. It immediately felt like the place I was looking for, only 5 minutes away from where I live. I continued to feel inspired by the diversity of classes and the wisdom each practice offers.
At the studio, yoga goes beyond asana. Philosophy, mantra chanting, and meditation are all woven into the practice and guided in a personal and meaningful way. Yoga has helped me bring what I learn on the mat into my everyday life—whether it’s being kind to myself, accepting where I am on any given day, or seeing the world around me with more openness and awareness. There truly is something for every mood and state of mind. While I enjoy strong vinyasa classes, I also deeply appreciate moments of stillness in sound baths and nidra.
The mantra “lokah samastah sukhino bhavantu” (may all beings be happy and free, and may the thoughts, words and actions of our own lives contribute in a way to the happiness and freedom of all) has become especially meaningful to me. It reminds me why I practice. Every time we chant it together, I feel a sense of connection. It gives me goosebumps to hear all the voices in the room. It’s a beautiful reminder that yoga is not only for ourselves, but also for the world around us.
I love seeing familiar faces in the studio. If you see me in the studio, I’m always open for a chat about yoga, psychology, traveling, books, or food. And there will be tea waiting for you.