CLAUDINE

WIFE. MOTHER. TEACHER. ATHLETE. YOGA.

Hi There. I am an American from the West Cost living in Berlin with my husband and two teenage boys. When I’m not with family I’m working my day job as a preschool/kita teacher, taking walks with friends, teaching Forrest Yoga, or finding a unique way to make an everyday activity a more natural or healing DIY hack. But that’s not all. I am also someone who has always loved to play sports, and I can be slightly competitive. I used to hate yoga, and I thought yoga was boring ——-

Four months after I had my first child, I started playing soccer again. It was the best gift I could have given to myself at that time in my life. As a new mom, it was my time blocked out in the calendar once a week. Two hours to do something I loved that was good for me. Getting back onto the field after my second child was harder. I had to run during the week in order to have the stamina and endurance for my games. Then we moved to Germany, and one of the first things I did was join a team. Again, these were my moments for me. The level of play, trainings and games were all more intense here in Berlin. My body was hurting. I would be so sore and not much would help. I thought I just needed to train harder and more. A friend and co-worker, Ricarda, said I had to come try her yoga class. But I didn't like yoga. It was too boring. She kept asking and really thought it would help me. I finally went to Sita @evolveyoga.de and after the first class, even though it kicked by butt, and my muscles were shaking through the whole class, I knew this Forrest Yoga was something different, and that my body needed it! Within two weeks, I noticed a change. I felt stronger on the field, and my body started to recover quicker off the field. There were times I would come into yoga class feeling beat up and tweeked after an intense game the day before. Then, after the class, I would feel all put back together and right again. I was given a true gift. I am no longer playing soccer on a team, but as I get older, I see even more how important yoga has been for me; not just physically, but even more so emotionally and spiritually. I don't think I could be doing half of what I do now if it wasn't for Forrest Yoga. This whole journey started because I wanted to do something good for myself. I am so thankful I made that choice!!!

Fast forward several years to me at a cafe telling some new friends that yoga is my sanity. As a wife, mother of two amazing boys, preschool/kita teacher, friend, and certified Forrest Yoga teacher, life can get pretty crazy. I get on my mat and breathe for me. To connect and feel. To move my body in the way that it needs. To simply be, or to set an intent. To pray and listen. This is my grounding. This is me caring for myself so that I then have the capacity to care for those around me. This is my sanity, my sacred space, and I am excited to share this space with you!

Find your sacred space with us and start to notice what happens... ;)

CERTIFICATIONS

Level 1 Forrest Yoga 200hr Foundational Training 2017

Level 2 Forrest Yoga Completion of Homework 2021

Level 3 Forrest Yoga Completion of One Year Mentorship Program + Effective Coaching and Teaching Training 2021