I discovered my passion for yoga after a serious accident.
I broke my foot in a skateboard fall – and was forced to abruptly pause all my active hobbies.

Previously, I was constantly on the move.
There always had to be something going on, and I hardly ever knew true peace and quiet.

One of my greatest passions is surfing – both in the ocean and in the wave pool.
But that was unthinkable for a long time.

The accident forced me to pause and confront myself.
The physical pain was less challenging than the emotional pain.
I felt myself slipping into a low mood – and knew that I needed something to catch me.

That's how my journey with yoga began.

Through meditation and gentle physical exercises, I gradually found my way back to myself.
Yoga showed me that there is always a way – even when the body is limited.
It's not about perfection, but about staying connected.

This path was not always easy.
And not always pleasant.

But that's just life.
It doesn't run consistently along a straight line – there are highs and lows.
And it wasn't always easy for me to stay positive either.

Yoga has helped me to accept exactly that.
The good phases as well as the challenging ones.
And to find my own balance within that.

A friend once said to me:
"Everything happens for a reason. You may not understand the meaning yet – but it is there."

Today I know how right she was.
Everything I have experienced has made me the person I am today.

And this accident was precisely the beginning of something new.
The path that led me to become a yoga teacher.

I want to share this gratitude, my knowledge, and my joy for life –
and create spaces where others can also reconnect with themselves.

Mahalo & hopefully see you soon
Rahel