Hi, my name is Lena

& I quite literally hate talking about myself but here we go ….

Lakshman Jhula, Rishikesh, India, 2019 ↑

Let me start by saying that Yoga IS for everyone.

It is not ‘just stretching’ and it’s certainly not reserved for thin, flexible women in expensive leggins. And let me tell you ….being able to touch your toes is certainly not a requirement to attend a yoga class.

Yoga is so much more than just physical movement—it’s a way of life. It offers powerful tools to navigate the ups and downs, cultivate a calm mind, and move through the world with more clarity and inner peace.

But this is not what drew me in in the first place…. Most of us fall in love with the postures first because the physical benefits are just so obvious and that’s just fine. I was first introduced to Yoga when I was 15 at my aunt’s yoga studio in Berlin. But I got really hooked when I started practicing Yoga in a hot studio during a cold Montreal winter in 2014. I got a month unlimited pass and showed up on my mat daily.

Something shifted.

Over the past decade, I’ve immersed myself in over 700 hours of training across a variety of styles—including alignment-based Hatha, Dharma Yoga, Yin, Aerial, Meditation, and Yoga for Youth—each one adding a new layer to how I share Yoga today.

Before moving to Canada, I spent several years living like a true globetrotter—calling different corners of Europe, Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, and Australia home. Along the way, I had the privilege of practicing with a wide range of teachers from diverse traditions and backgrounds. These experiences deeply shaped both my personal practice and the way I teach today.

The teachers with the most influence on my personal practice and teachings are Amelia Schrader (Axis Yoga), Sri Dharma Mittra (Dharma Yoga NYC), Jagjeet Singh, Dominique Salerno (Australian Yoga Academy) and my Aunt Sylvia Reschke who teaches in Berlin.

That said, every teacher I’ve crossed paths with has offered something meaningful. I carry their wisdom with me, and I bow in deep gratitude.

My life—and my practice—wouldn’t be the same without them.

Forever grateful for my first 200 HR training with Amelia Schrader, Melbourne 2019 ↑

My classes are always thoughtfully sequenced with intention, yet I believe there’s no single “right” way to move. I encourage students to explore and express each posture in a way that feels authentic to them. Beyond the physical (Asana), every class weaves in elements of Pranayama (breathwork) and concentration/meditation practices in some form. We always close with a final group meditation, even if it’s just 1 min. In today’s crazy, busy, fast-paced world we can’t skip that part.

500 HR LOAY Training with Sri Dharma Mittra Sep 2023, DYC New York ↑

These days I am a lot more settled though & call beautiful BC, Canada my home. When I don’t do Yoga things, you’ll likely find me hiking mountains, camp by the lake in our 92’ camper or paddle around the Shuswap on my SUP with my husband and little daughter. 

See you on the mat soon,

OM Shanti, Shanti, Shanti ॐ

Fun facts you might not know about me ↓

  • The first yoga class I ever attended was a pre-natal class that my aunt was teaching when I was 15. I vividly remember being totally freaked out when all pregnant women chanted OM.

  • I grew up in Germany and Spain with German and Spanish both being my native languages. This sometimes messes with my brain.

  • I left Europe in 2016 with one-way ticket to Bangkok, a backpack, 1200€ to my name and just winged it.

  • I hiked up Everest Basecamp by myself. Not to brag, but I was a pretty cool chick back then. Most favorite memory of ALL times: Sitting at the top of Kala Patthar (5,644 m) watching the sun set on Mt. Everest (2 week solo trekking trip in Nepal 2019)

Teaching Yoga in Tangalle, Sri Lanka, 2019/2020 ↑

Kala Patthar (18,519 feet), Nepal, 2019

“Love my classes with Lena!! I was a beginner and not confident with Yoga. Lena took the care and attention to build my skills and flexibility where I wanted it at my own pace. Since starting with Lena my love for yoga has grown and grown! I couldn't recommended her highly enough, she is amazing!”

Josie Wood