Refined, accessible yoga that supports guest recovery, presence and wellbeing - plus a warm, self-sufficient pair of hands for the team around it.
Looking for classes in German? → somatara.de/yoga
I'm an experienced yoga teacher with over 700 hours of training, specializing in nervous system-informed movement and retreat facilitation.
I create refined, accessible yoga experiences that support guest recovery, presence and wellbeing in retreat settings. I'm drawn to retreat work because it allows for deeper transformation than drop-in classes - I love supporting guests through multi-day journeys of reconnection with themselves, and bringing a warm, reliable presence to the teams I work with.
Lead teacher at Layback Surf & Yoga Retreat in Sri Lanka, and designer and host of my own 3-day women's retreat in Sweden.
Teaches multiple styles daily - Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin, Restorative, Trauma-Informed and Pilates.
Cacao ceremonies, sound healing, women's circles, creative painting & journaling sessions, nervous system workshops and somatic coaching.
Happy to assist with retreats, teacher trainings and community building beyond the mat.
Creates welcoming, safe spaces; skilled in hands-on adjustments; connects authentically with students.
Organized, reliable and punctual - a collaborative team member you can count on.
I can start at short notice and I'm open to anything from a single retreat week to a full season, in 2026, 2027 and beyond. Locations worldwide.
“Lena has a natural ability to create a welcoming and safe space for students.”
Daily 60-minute Vinyasa, Hatha & Yin classes for international retreat guests - focused on breath, alignment and mindful movement.
Weekly 75-minute Yin, Vinyasa & Hatha classes - small-group, adjustment-focused teaching for beginners & intermediates.
Designed and hosted a 3-day yoga retreat for a closed group of 10 women - alongside weekly 90-minute Vinyasa classes at Uppsala University.
Soften. Return. Remember.
Hours of yoga & wellness training across core teacher trainings and specialized certifications in India, Sweden & beyond.
Hatha · Vinyasa · Ashtanga · Restorative · Yin · Trauma-Informed Yoga · Mat Pilates (in progress)
Sound Healing · Cacao Ceremonies · Women's Circles · Ceremonial Gatherings · Creative Sessions (Painting & Journaling) · Nervous System Workshops · Reiki · Somatic Practices
50-hour Trauma-Informed Yoga certification (Om Yoga Flow). Optional cueing, choice-based language and consent woven into every class.
Attentive, opt-in hands-on adjustments - only when invited, always with respect for individual bodies and boundaries.
Pre-class questionnaires for injuries, pregnancy and medical conditions; sequences and modifications adapted accordingly.
Professional liability insurance and a current first-aid certification - arranged ahead of any retreat start date. Proof provided in advance on request.
From founding my own wellness business to hosting events and gatherings, I understand retreat logistics, guest experience and community building - and I love holding space for groups, on and off the mat.
„Beim Yoga öffnet man sich für seine innere Weite - da ist es etwas Besonderes, wenn man gleichzeitig in die Ferne schauen kann.“
(“In yoga you open up to your inner spaciousness - so it is something special when you can look into the distance at the same time.”)
Lena Rothe in Freie Presse · article by Erik Anke · 23 August 2025
“Lena is a deeply present and thoughtful yoga teacher who brings a lot of authenticity and heart into her classes. Her teaching is clearly rooted in traditional yoga and at the same time very human and approachable. She creates a space that feels safe, grounded and sincere, where you can truly arrive and be yourself.”
“I joined Lena's Somatic Sunday Session online and can recommend it wholeheartedly. It was a lovingly and creatively designed session with somatic movement, creative elements and wonderful guidance from Lena, who held the space with a lot of care.”
“A very soothing yoga workshop focused on nervous system regulation. The exercises still help me settle more quickly in everyday life. The guidance was clear, mindful and led with a lot of heart, so I felt in good hands throughout.”
“Lena's yoga classes always bring me a lot of calm and relaxation. I love her gentle, empathetic way. The mix of yoga, creativity, journaling and knowledge is really interesting.”
Teaching comes first. But as someone who has designed and hosted a retreat myself, I know the quiet admin work that holds a wellness business together, and I'm happy to help with it where it's useful: booking systems, guest communications, social media scheduling, admin workflows.
“Lena has a natural ability to create a welcoming and safe space for students. She is especially skilled in hands-on adjustments and works in a very attentive and respectful way.”
Full teaching CV as a PDF - trainings, positions, styles and dates.
Written reference from Happy Yoga Studio Chemnitz as a PDF.
Teaching demo on my YouTube channel - opens in a new tab, nothing is embedded here.
I'll send contact details for previous studios and retreat teams.
Ready to bring mindful, nervous system-informed yoga to your retreat guests. Book a 30-minute call, or simply write to me. I read and answer every message myself, usually within one to two days.
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Dates, location, guest numbers, what you need on the schedule - or just a hello. Straight by email works too: hallo@somatara.de
Looking for classes in German, or want to practise with me yourself? My German yoga page lives here: somatara.de/yoga