Vinyasa Krama Yoga – Yoga Beyond the Image – A Path for Every Body.
A Practice for Life
Yoga is not about how it looks; it’s about how it feels. The only requirement is sadhana—daily effort and commitment to your own growth.
Vinyasa Krama Yoga – A Holistic Path to Self-Discovery
In today's world, yoga is often portrayed through images of ultra-flexible, gymnastic-like bodies. But real yoga is for everyone—not just for the strong, the young, or the naturally flexible. My approach to teaching Vinyasa Krama Yoga is rooted in tradition, respect, and a deep understanding of each individual. You don’t need to be perfect to begin; you just need to be willing.
What Makes My Teaching Different?
A Personal Journey – I work with each student individually, considering their physical, emotional, and mental constitution. Yoga is not just about asanas; it’s about understanding yourself.
Self-Practice for Independence – My classes emphasize self-practice, so you can develop awareness, confidence, and a lifelong connection to yoga beyond the mat.
Holistic & Therapeutic – With over a decade of experience as a Shiatsu therapist and training in various bodywork techniques, I integrate a healing approach into my teaching.
More Than Just Movement – True yoga is a process of transformation. We work through structured sequences, breathing techniques, and inner awareness to bring balance to both body and mind.
Yoga, as I teach it, will teach you about yourself—your boundaries, your strengths, and the areas where growth is needed.
A Practice for Life
Whether you are a beginner or experienced, Vinyasa Krama offers a system that meets you where you are and helps you evolve step by step.
If you’re ready to explore yoga in a way that truly supports your journey, I invite you to practice with me. Let’s move from separation to connection, from imbalance to harmony—one breath at a time.
Instead of following a one-size-fits-all class, each student practices at their own pace, receiving individual guidance.
What is Vinyasa Krama Yoga?
A Practice for Every Shape, Every Soul.
Vinyasa Krama is a methodical and intelligent approach to yoga that respects each person's unique body, mind, and energy. Unlike the modern interpretation of vinyasa as "flow," true vinyasa is the conscious linking of breath with movement, a process that creates a feedback loop—guiding practitioners from one state to another and back again.
Breath-Centered Movement – Learning how breath leads movement, creating deeper awareness and stability.
Sequencing with Purpose – Practicing structured sequences tailored to individual needs for physical, mental, and energetic balance.
Progressive Learning – Moving from foundational practices to more advanced sequences with patience and dedication.
Vinyasa Krama is for everyone willing to explore themselves through yoga.
Why Self-Practice?
The self-practice method, traditionally used to teach yoga, encourages true self-awareness and personal growth. Instead of following a one-size-fits-all class, each student practices at their own pace, receiving individual guidance.
Builds Independence – Learn to practice on your own, anywhere, anytime.
Encourages Mindful Awareness – Cultivate presence through breath, focus, and inner connection.
Tailored to Your Needs – Adapted to your physical, emotional, and mental constitution.
Enhances Long-Term Commitment – A lifelong practice that evolves with you over time.
The Benefits of This Approach
This way of teaching yoga is for anyone willing to put in the work, to move from separation to unity, from disconnection to reconnection, from imbalance to harmony. Yoga, as I teach it, will teach you about yourself—your boundaries, your strengths, and the areas where growth is needed.
Holistic Transformation – Develop not just physical flexibility and strength, but also mental clarity and emotional stability.
Therapeutic & Healing – My background in Shiatsu, remedial massage, and bodywork allows me to integrate therapeutic elements into my teaching.
Yoga is not about performance—it is about presence. It is a lifelong process of learning and evolving, and I am here to guide you on this journey with authenticity and dedication.
Reflections from My Students :
– Joachim –
I have been trying many yoga studios in Leipzig in order to find a practice that resonates with me. Some months ago, I walked into Danka's Krama Yoga class, and I knew that this would be the practice to which I want to dedicate my time. The Krama Yoga sequences are very well thought out and surprise you with asanas and sequences that you probably have not encountered in the usual Vinyasa flow class. Danka is a highly dedicated teacher, evident from her 18 years of experience. I also generally like the crowd of people in classes; it feels very familiar.
– Corinna –
I‘m very happy and thankful Danka found her way to Leipzig. She is a great yoga teacher with helpful and profound insights in her Yoga classes and workshops. Her knowledge is impressive and goes beyond common yoga skills. I love her individual approach, her adjustments to any physical condition are so helpful. I can also highly recommend her Shiatsu Massages which helped me a lot with some pain issues. I also love her new workshop combining Moon Sequence & Sound Healing. Her advices and yoga adjustments helped me a lot during difficult times. Truly blessed, thank you lovely Danka 🙏 ❤
– Charlotte –
I have been practicing with Danka for more than 6 years now. She is a very experienced and attentive yoga teacher and has recognized quite quickly where are my strengths and weaknesses in my practice. Together we developed a sequence of asanas tailored to my needs. My back pain has decreased significantly. I also can recommend her Shiatsu treatment, she very gently released my blockages so that I finally was free of pain. With a lot of empathy and patience she always motivates me to establish my own practice. I am so grateful that she is my yoga teacher.
