practical questions
No, you don’t have to sign up in advance – but it’s definitely recommended.
You can book your class via Urban Sports, Wellhub, or Eversports.
If you don’t book a spot beforehand, you’re also welcome to drop in spontaneously. In that case, please bring cash or pay on site via PayPal.
Booking in advance guarantees your spot and ensures that you’ll be able to attend.
Yes, you can generally join all classes – even if you have no prior yoga experience.
Yin Yoga and Sound Bath are always suitable for beginners, as they are very calm, meditative, and gentle.
Most of our classes are open level, meaning people with different levels of experience practice together. Some sequences may be a bit more dynamic or challenging, but the practice remains accessible to everyone. If you’re completely new, it might feel a little awkward at first – and that’s totally normal.
If prior experience is recommended for a specific class, this will always be clearly stated in the class description.
And most importantly: for all classes, if you can’t (yet) do something, please come anyway. That’s exactly what the practice is for – learning, exploring, and growing.
You’re welcome in every class – with openness, curiosity, and a sense of humor, you’ll find your way in quickly.
Yes, absolutely. You can also book classes via Eversports or Wellhub.
If you book through Eversports, please select an option other than “Eversports” under “How did you find us?” if possible. That would be great—thank you!
You’re welcome to book classes through Eversports.
If you book via Eversports, please choose an option other than “Eversports” under “How did you find us?” if possible. That would be great—thank you!
Yes, absolutely! You can take a trial class for just €12.
Simply book it in advance via Eversports – we’re looking forward to seeing you!
Basically, you don’t need much – just comfortable clothes that allow you to move freely. Please make sure that your upper body, including nipples, is covered. Other than that, there are no dress code requirements.
A yoga mat is ideal. If you’d like to bring your own mat, great!
If not, no worries – you can always borrow one at the studio.
We also provide blocks, straps, and other yoga and Pilates props, which you’re welcome to use free of charge.
So you can come and relax – we’ve got everything you need.
Please treat all borrowed items with care and love 😉 so others can enjoy using them too.
Yes, you can leave your mat at the studio.
Just speak to the teacher of the class you’re attending, and they’ll show you where you can store it.
Sorry, we don´t.
Yes! We offer classes in English and in German.
In which language the class is thought you find in the class description:
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D = Deutsch
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E = English
If you are worried that you won’t understand everything in a German (or English) lesson, you can always talk to the teacher before or after class. Most teachers can also give important cues in a second language. And otherwise, it always helps to just watch – you’ll quickly get the hang of it.
Our teachers come from a wide range of yoga and movement traditions, and our classes reflect this diversity. You’ll find classic Vinyasa yoga classes as well as sessions influenced by various modern and traditional lineages. Each teacher brings their own background, focus, and style, giving every class a unique character.
On our website, you’ll find a detailed description for each class explaining exactly what to expect—feel free to take a look to find the class that suits you best.
Because it’s important to us that practice goes beyond stretching or purely physical exercise, we offer classes that support the body holistically. This includes sessions focusing on flexibility, mobility, and strength, as well as classes that are more nourishing, slow, and calming. We also offer more functional classes designed to support the body on different levels.
This variety allows you to choose exactly what you need in the moment—whether that’s strong, flowing, or deeply relaxing.
Feel free to let the teacher know briefly before class that you’re pregnant—this way they can offer suitable variations or supportive options for you.
In general, you can continue to practice or move gently with many injuries. However, please make sure to check with your doctor in advance about whether yoga is suitable for you and which movements are safe in your specific situation, as well as whether there are any restrictions you should be aware of. Our teachers are not medical professionals and therefore cannot and do not want to assess what is safe or appropriate for your injury.
If you decide to attend a class, please listen carefully to your own boundaries and what feels good for you.
Let the teacher know briefly before class what kind of injury you have—this way they can offer variations, gentler options, or alternatives.
Most importantly: you decide what feels right for you, and you are always welcome to take breaks or skip movements at any time.
There are parking spaces in the surrounding area, but since we’re located right in the heart of Kreuzberg, finding a spot can be a bit challenging depending on the time of day.
Arriving by bike is usually much more relaxed—you’ll almost always find a place to park easily. If you park your bike inside, please make sure to place it in the second backyard.
The easiest way to reach us is by public transportation:
Take the U-Bahn (U1/U8) to Kottbusser Tor – from there it’s about a 5-minute walk to the studio.
Several bus lines also stop nearby, such as the 140 or M29.
Of course, you can also arrive by bike, on foot, or by car. Thanks to our central location, we’re easy to reach from many parts of Berlin.
IMPORTANT: If you come by bike, please make sure to park it in the second backyard so residents of the front building are not disturbed by bicycles.
Everyone is welcome at our studio. To help ensure that everyone feels as comfortable as possible, we kindly ask for a respectful and considerate way of being together.
- Please keep your voice low in the yoga room so everyone can arrive and settle in calmly.
- In the changing rooms, please give each other some space.
- Please wear a top while practicing.
- Arrive at least 5 minutes before the class starts.
- If you happen to arrive late, please enter quietly and, if the room is full, wait until the teacher shows you a spot.
- If possible, leave jackets and bags in the changing room.
- Please do not use your phone during class. Ideally, switch it off and take this time just for yourself.
That’s really all it takes — a friendly and mindful attitude makes the shared space enjoyable for everyone.
We have established a rule in the studio that everyone who practices wears a top: a sports bra, crop top, T-shirt, or whatever feels comfortable for you. There are several reasons for this. One is very simple: hygiene.
Another reason is equality. In our society, breasts that are read as female are far more often perceived as provocative or sexualized than those read as male. To draw attention to this unequal perception and sexualization of bodies, and to create a shared, solidaric ground, we have decided that everyone at our studio wears a top that covers the nipples.
Unfortunately, our studio is currently not barrier-free. As it is located in the basement, access is not possible for most people who use a wheelchair. We are aware that this is a limitation, and we sincerely regret it.
even more questions
For us, being a women-led yoga studio primarily means working on equal footing and within a trusting, friendly way of being together. We place great value on supporting one another, encouraging each other, and growing together—as a team, as teachers, and as human beings. A respectful, warm atmosphere, allowing for “mistakes,” and truly listening to one another form the foundation of this space.
At the same time, this structure is also an expression of a clear stance. In a yoga world where many practitioners are FLINTA* people, yet leadership roles are still disproportionately occupied by men, it feels natural for us to consciously take on responsibility and actively shape spaces. We do this openly and in appreciative collaboration with all of our teachers. The personal is political—and above all, human. This is exactly what we aim to live in the studio: a place where connection, diversity, and mutual support are truly felt.
No, we are not a FLINTA*-only studio. People of all genders are welcome here—both in our classes and as part of our team.
FLINTA* is an acronym that stands for women, lesbians, inter, non-binary, trans, and agender people. The asterisk indicates that there are additional gender identities included within this spectrum, particularly those who experience structural discrimination.
When we use this term, it’s not about exclusion, but about visibility, awareness, and solidarity. We aim to help shape spaces where different people can feel safer, respected, and welcome – regardless of gender, identity, or experience.
We do everything we can to make our studio as safe, respectful, and mindful as possible. At the same time, we cannot and do not want to promise that it is a fully controlled safe space—because we are also a form of public space, and not every situation can be controlled.
We are aware that safety, inclusion, and sensitivity are not fixed states that can be achieved once and then checked off, but ongoing processes. We ourselves are continuously learning and reflecting on our own perspectives and structures. That’s why we see our studio as a space that is allowed to grow and evolve.
If you have suggestions, wishes, or feedback, or if you experience situations that don’t feel right to you, please feel free to talk to us. We are open to feedback and grateful for impulses that help us make the studio even more mindful, inclusive, and accessible.
We take discriminatory behavior seriously and are committed to fostering a respectful and mindful atmosphere in the studio. If we become aware of a situation, we listen carefully, take feedback seriously, and aim to respond responsibly.
If you experience or witness something that doesn’t feel right to you, please feel free to reach out to us—either in person or via email at hello@veastudio.de. Your feedback helps us stay attentive and work together to create a space that is as respectful and considerate as possible
Yes. Our changing room and our toilet are shared by people of all genders.
If you’d like to change in more privacy, you’re welcome to use the lockable anteroom of the toilet.
We use gender-inclusive language because we want to make visible that different genders and lived realities exist and are consciously included in our space. Language shapes perception—and for us, it is a tool to interact with one another in a respectful, inclusive, and mindful way.
At the same time, we are aware that language is constantly evolving and does not work the same way for everyone. We see our use of gender-inclusive language as an invitation to openness and mutual respect, not as a rule or requirement.
We are aware that yoga is practiced here in a different cultural context than where it originated. Running a yoga studio in Berlin and teaching yoga is therefore always part of this shift and, in a way, inevitably connected to cultural appropriation.
For us, this means approaching it responsibly. We try to pass on only what we can honestly identify with ourselves. At the same time, it is important to us to make yoga as accessible as possible. Through donation-based offerings and different pricing models, we aim to reduce barriers and make yoga accessible to more people, sharing what is so meaningful and important to us.
Honestly, not that much. We believe we have more in common with many other yoga studios than what separates us through big differences. For us, yoga is about exchange, connection, and togetherness—not about drawing boundaries or distinguishing ourselves from others.