Lena Rothe — Yoga & Wellness Retreat Teacher

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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.

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Availability

Available July – September 2026

Seeking a resident teaching position in exchange for private accommodation and meals. Preferred locations: Morocco, Spain, Portugal, Greece or Egypt.

Why I'm a Great Fit

What I bringto your retreat

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Retreat experience

Currently building my own yoga & coaching business while organizing my own retreats in Germany and India.

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Versatile teacher

Teaches multiple styles daily — Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin, Restorative, Trauma-Informed and Pilates.

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Beyond yoga

Cacao ceremonies, sound healing, women's circles, creative painting & journaling sessions, nervous system workshops and somatic coaching.

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Well-rounded support

Happy to assist with retreats, teacher trainings and community building beyond the mat.

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Warm & professional

Creates welcoming, safe spaces; skilled in hands-on adjustments; connects authentically with students.

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Self-sufficient

Organized, reliable and punctual — a collaborative team member you can count on.

Teaching Experience

Where I'mteaching now

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Warm, attentive teaching — skilled in respectful hands-on adjustments that meet each student exactly where they are.

Somatara — Founder & Lead Teacher

2026 — Present

My own holistic yoga & wellness business

Organizing retreats in Germany (October 2026) and India (February 2027)
Co-organizing the India retreat with an international partner
Hosting monthly group sessions and workshops
Offering 1-on-1 yoga and somatic coaching
Leading women's circles and ceremonial gatherings
Guiding creative sessions that integrate painting & journaling
Focused on nervous system work, embodiment, and community

Happy Yoga Studio — Yoga & Pilates Teacher

Nov 2024 — Dec 2025

Chemnitz, Germany · weekly classes + workshops

Teaching Mobility Yoga, Morning Yoga, Vinyasa, Slow Flow, Pilates & Yin
Workshops: Nervous System Science, Cacao Ceremonies, Sound Healing
Supported Yin Yoga Teacher Training as a Karma Yogi

“Lena has a natural ability to create a welcoming and safe space for students.” — Linda Lohwasser & Patricia Peters, Owners, Happy Yoga Studio Chemnitz

Previously

May 2024

Layback Surf & Yoga Retreat

Sri Lanka · lead yoga teacher · ~20 guests

Daily 60-minute Vinyasa, Hatha & Yin classes for international retreat guests — focused on breath, alignment, and mindful movement.

2022

Ananda Balance

Germany · weekly classes

Weekly 75-minute Yin, Vinyasa & Hatha classes — small-group, adjustment-focused teaching for beginners & intermediates.

2019

Sisterhood & Connection Retreat

Uppsala, Sweden · designer + lead teacher · 10 women

Designed and hosted a 3-day yoga retreat for a closed group of 10 women — alongside weekly 90-minute Vinyasa classes at Uppsala University.

Training & Certifications

A deep,well-rounded foundation

Core certifications

300h Hatha Vinyasa Yoga · Rishikesh Yogkulam, India · 2024
200h Hatha Vinyasa Yoga · World Peace Yoga School, Rishikesh, India · 2018
50h Yin Yoga · Anjali Yoga (online)
50h Pranayama & Breathwork · Yogalap (online)

Specialized training

50h Trauma-Informed Yoga & 50h Restorative Yoga (Om Yoga Flow) · 30h Art of Sequencing (Strala Yoga) · Pilates Teacher Training, Josie McKenlay (in progress) · Sound Healing Master Training (Rama Space, Rishikesh) · Traditional Ayurvedic Massage (Ayuskama, Rishikesh) · Reiki Level II Healer · Somatic Coaching

Styles I teach

Hatha · Vinyasa · Ashtanga · Restorative · Yin · Trauma-Informed Yoga · Mat Pilates (in progress)

Additional offerings

Sound Healing · Cacao Ceremonies · Women's Circles · Ceremonial Gatherings · Creative Sessions (Painting & Journaling) · Nervous System Workshops · Reiki · Somatic Practices

Education

M.Sc. Sustainable Destination Development · Uppsala University (2019–2021)
M.Sc. Education for Sustainable Development · University of Gothenburg (2020–2021)

Offerings

Teaching, ceremony& support — all in one

Daily teaching

Multiple class styles to suit different guest needs
Morning energizing flows & evening restorative practices
Beginner-friendly through intermediate-level instruction
Thoughtful sequencing with nervous system awareness

Workshops & specials

Nervous System + Yoga workshops (theory + practice)
Creative sessions integrating painting & journaling
Cacao ceremonies with intention-setting
Women's circles & ceremonial gatherings
Sound healing sessions
Somatic movement & trauma-informed practices

Support beyond teaching

Assist with incoming retreats — setup, guest welcome, facilitation support
Support teacher training programs
Help create a welcoming community atmosphere
A flexible, collaborative team member you can rely on

Retreat Organizing

Fromboth sides of the mat

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.

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Ongoing

Founder of Somatara

Building a yoga & wellness business with retreats, monthly sessions and 1-on-1 work — managing logistics, guest experience and community.

October 2026

Germany Retreat

Currently organizing a wellness retreat in Germany — from concept and venue to schedule and guest journey.

February 2027

India Retreat

Co-organizing a retreat in India with an international partner, blending offerings across cultures and traditions.

What I'm Looking For

My idealsetup · Jul – Sept 2026

Ideal setup

Resident teaching position at an established yoga / wellness retreat center
Private accommodation — essential for my wellbeing and best teaching
Meals included
Opportunity to teach daily & contribute to the community
July – end of September 2026
Preferred locations: Morocco, Spain, Portugal, Greece or Egypt

What I bring

A reliable, professional, warm presence
Versatility in teaching styles and offerings
A collaborative, team-oriented approach
Self-sufficiency and strong organization
Genuine passion for retreat work and guest transformation
Education background in sustainable tourism & community building

What Students Say

From thecommunity

Real reviews from students and retreat guests — pulled live from Google.

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.

Eveline · Google Review

Safety & Professional Standards

Caring foryour guests' wellbeing

Trauma-informed

50-hour Trauma-Informed Yoga certification (Om Yoga Flow). Optional cueing, choice-based language, and consent woven into every class.

Consent-led adjustments

Attentive, opt-in hands-on adjustments — only when invited, always with respect for individual bodies and boundaries.

Medical disclosures

Pre-class questionnaires for injuries, pregnancy, and medical conditions; sequences and modifications adapted accordingly.

Insurance & first aid

Professional liability insurance and a current first-aid certification — arranged ahead of any retreat start date. Proof provided in advance on request.

Bonus · Behind the Scenes

Lighteningyour administrative load

“I understand the operational challenges of running retreats — let me help lighten your administrative load.”

As a retreat organizer myself, I understand the quiet, behind-the-scenes work that holds a wellness business together. Beyond teaching, I help retreat centers and yoga studios streamline operations through gentle automation — from booking systems and client communications to social media scheduling and admin workflows. If you'd like to spend more time with your guests and less in your inbox, let's talk.

Learn more about automation services →

Where it helps

Booking systemsSmoother reservations & fewer back-and-forth emails.

Client communicationsAutomated confirmations, reminders & follow-ups.

Social media schedulingConsistent presence without the daily effort.

Admin workflowsLess manual work, more time with your guests.

Recommendations & References

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.

Linda Lohwasser & Patricia Peters · Owners, Happy Yoga Studio Chemnitz

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Contactable references available on request — Linda Lohwasser & Patricia Peters (Happy Yoga Studio, Chemnitz · mail@happyyogachemnitz.de), the team at Layback Surf & Yoga Retreat (Sri Lanka, 2024), and previous teaching positions.