200hr Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training with KALAA Yoga Berlin
October 2026 - June 2027 • Prenzlauer-Berg, Berlin, Germany
Yoga Alliance Certified • In-person & Online Hybrid • Language: German + English
Since 15 years KALAA has has been teaching adept and mindful yoga teachers, who are equipped to guide students of all levels through a smart and safe yoga practice.
Their 200-hour training is designed to build a strong foundation for understanding the holistic system of yoga, including a solid physical practice as well as a diverse overview of yoga philosophy, ethics and lifestyle. Alongside a mayor focus on Asana and teaching practice, the training offers in depth knowledge about all aspects of Vinyasa Krama, emphasizing the integration of the principles of Hatha yoga and applied anatomy and physiology.
The course is suitable for practitioners who want to become yoga teachers and wish to spread the teachings of yoga in a supportive and encouraging manner, or for people who intend to deepen their personal yoga practice and take it to a new level.
Throughout the training emphasis will be placed on nourishing the participants’ creativity, skillfulness, focus and introspection.
The training is conducted by KALAA Yoga founders Manuela Berndt and Stefanie Berndt (E-RYT). The anatomy module is taught by Maria Krause. Their faculty members have each over 20 years of teaching experience and since 2014 KALAA Yoga Berlin has run 20 accredited yoga teacher training courses.
Let KALAA’s experience inspire you - they have been offering yoga teacher trainings since 2014, with a team of specialized teachers and lecturers to guide you every step of the way.
This 200-hour training includes an extensive practical component as well as broad theoretical blocks on yoga philosophy, ethics and teaching methodology.
The curriculum is designed to create a solid Vinyasa Yoga foundation and integrate holistic techniques such as meditation, pranayama, mudra and mantra.
Solid yoga practice, in-depth study, personal development
Expertise and practice
Another focus of the training is the integration of the principles of Hatha Yoga with applied anatomy and physiology.
The training is aimed at both regular practitioners who wish to become empathetic and dedicated yoga teachers, and yoga enthusiasts who want to deepen their personal practice to a new, more intensive level.
The KALAA network includes over 250 graduates – become part of their yoga community!
“The KALAA Yoga teacher training is profound, multifaceted, and intensive. The program goes far beyond the "usual." I can recommend the training program to anyone who wants to experience self-directed learning, personal development, and self-reflection in a competent and mindful environment.”
- Joachim, KALAA Yoga Trainee 2018/19
Course Content
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Refine alignment of key yoga poses and gain an understanding of how to adapt Asanas to individual physical abilities. Integrate Asanas, transitions and sequences into the principle of Vinyasa Krama by internalizing the breath-movement connection. Build and instruct Vinyasa yoga sequences. Cultivate a mind-body approach and practice awareness in motion.
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Connect to sensitivity and to deep listening. Guide and conduct the breath consciously. Get in touch with a variety of techniques to build a meditation practice.
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Introduction to traditional yoga texts as well as contemporary yoga literature, connecting different backgrounds with the Western yoga context. Lectures on yoga philosophy, methods and ethics.
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Practical, applied and interactive anatomy learning. Profound knowledge of the human body in relation to yoga practice and teaching. Asana breakdown and analysis: Physiological effects, benefits and contraindications.
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Methodology, didactics and communication within the yoga context. Injury prevention, use of props and hands-on assists. Use of voice and language, thoughtful wording, clear instructions, demonstrations and adjustments. Skillful planning, preparing and structuring of Vinyasa yoga classes.
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Different approaches and methods of working with gentle yoga styles and the principles of regeneration. Restorative yoga and yoga for back relief to experience how to teach people with health constraints and injuries or general back and shoulder constrictions.
“One word – inspiring. I'm still impressed by how Manu and Stefanie presented yoga in a way that allowed each of us to find our own path. I highly recommend the KALAA Teacher Training to anyone who wants to deepen their practice, gain a better understanding of yoga, and experience the amazing transformations in body, mind, and soul.”
- Franziska, KALAA Yoga Trainee 2020/21
Training Dates
Weekend 1: October 17 - 18, 2026
Weekend 2: November 14 - 15, 2026
Weekend 3: December 12 - 13, 2026
Weekend 4: January 16 - 17, 2027
Weekend 5: February 13 - 14, 2027
Weekend 6: March 13 - 14, 2027
Weekend 7: April 10 - 11, 2027
Weekend 8: May 1 - 2, 2027
Weekend 9: May 29 - 30, 2026
Weekend 10: June 19 - 20, 2027
“A spontaneous idea led me to begin the training. During the course of the training, a transformation took place within me that is difficult to describe. Today I live in the countryside, have my regular, well-attended yoga classes in nearby Storkow, and am happy to have been led to my true calling.”
- Bettina, KALAA Yoga Trainee 2016/2017
Structure of Training Weekends
Saturday
9.00 - 12.00 — Vinyasa Yoga practice and applied anatomy
13.15 - 15.30 — Theory (anatomy / teaching methodology)
16.00 - 18.30 — Regenerative techniques (Restorative Yoga / Yin Yoga / Somatic Yoga)
Sunday
9.00 - 12.00 — Meditation and holistic practice
13.15 - 15.30 — Theory (yoga philosophy / ethics / discussion and interactive work)
16.00 - 18.30 — Practicum (teaching practice, feedback and exchange)
This fixed routine offers space for continuous development and creates a clear and varied thread through the training. The faculty, Asana focus and teaching topics vary each month.
Meet your teachers
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Stefanie Berndt is co-founder of KALAA Yoga Berlin and registered yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance (E-RYT 500). She has been teaching classes, workshops, trainings and retreats for over 15 years and is commited to one on one yoga tuition. She studied dance theatre in the Netherlands and discovered Vinyasa, Restorative yoga and mindfulness meditation with Cyndi Lee/Om Yoga. Further training in Hatha and Tantra yoga with Ishta Yoga Berlin, Sivananda Yoga India and YogSadhna with Indu Arora have impacted her practice. She is fascinated by yogic and Vedic philosophy and studies Advaita Vedanta and Leela Yoga in the tradition of Harish Johari.
As an instructor, Stefanie immerses herself not only in the teaching of Asana and Vinyasa methodology, but also in yoga- specific ways of thinking as well as concepts of yoga anatomy and yoga philosophy. She specializes in holistic techniques such as Kriya, Pranayama, Restorative yoga and meditation.
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Manuela Berndt came to yoga as a professional dancer and choreographer. She has completed various trainings in Vinyasa yoga, Hatha yoga, yoga therapy and Thai yoga massage. As a somatic coach, she is constantly expanding her knowledge of movement and anatomy and has been a student of Mary McDermott and Tias Little for many years. Her book ''Somatisches Training – Die Kraft der sanften Bewegung'' was published by riva Verlag in 2025.
Manuela co-founded KALAA Yoga Berlin in 2011 and has over 20 years of teaching experience in various yoga schools, companies, training centers and other institutions.
In her teaching practice, she shares Vinyasa Krama as a multi- faceted yoga system and specializes in somatic movement training. In the 300-hour teacher training, she focuses on applied anatomy, somatics, movement analysis as well as teaching methodology and didactics.
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Die Krause is a physiotherapist and has accomplished various yoga, dance and gymnastics trainings. She completed her 200-hour teacher training in Hatha Vinyasa yoga with Henning Moog and received her certification as a manual therapist with an osteopathic concept at the Top-Physio training center in Berlin.
Die constantly deepens her special interest in the anatomy of the moving human body in applied anatomy with Erik Franklin, in spiral dynamics with Brigitte Zehethofer and in fascia theory with Stefan Datt.
Her second passion is Mantra yoga, which she regularly practices and develops further, amongst others with Aleah Gandharvika.
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Kristin completed her 500-hour Vinyasa Yoga training at OM Yoga New York under the guidance of Cyndi Lee and has been teaching group classes, private lessons, and workshops since 2011. She has been part of the KALAA Yoga team since 2012. In our 200- and 300-hour yoga teacher trainings, Kristin teaches Vinyasa Yoga, gentle yoga methods, and meditation.
Die constantly deepens her special interest in the anatomy of the moving human body in applied anatomy with Erik Franklin, in spiral dynamics with Brigitte Zehethofer and in fascia theory with Stefan Datt.
Her second passion is Mantra yoga, which she regularly practices and develops further, amongst others with Aleah Gandharvika.
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In addition to her work as an author, Janine Eck is a permanent member of the KALAA Yoga Berlin team. She accomplished her 200-hour and 300-hour yoga trainings here. She also completed a 100-hour Yin yoga training with Katrin Knauth. The rich experience of her profound self- practice and continuous training in yoga and meditation make Janine a very experienced and specialized teacher. In the 300-hour teacher training, she provides insights into the Yin yoga method.
“The training at KALAA Yoga Berlin gave me the opportunity to deepen my own practice and gain initial experience as a yoga teacher. Manu and Stefanie succeeded in creating a wonderful learning atmosphere where I felt comfortable and could connect with other yogis. The training gave me something I wouldn't want to be without.”
- Claudia, KALAA Yoga Trainee 2019/20
Investment
Option 1: 3.300€
Early bird price / payment of the full amount by July 31st, 2026Option 2: 3.600€
Payable until October 2026Option 3: 3.800€
Payable in five installments of 760€ each
Structure
From October 2026 to June 2027 the trainees will complete 10 intensive teacher training weekends in Berlin. You have the possibility to accomplish 30% of the training period online.
All participants are provided with a KALAA Yoga 20-class pass for the duration of the training.
The facts at a glance
October 2026 to June 2027
10 weekends in Berlin
Yoga Alliance Certificate
Payment plans available
In-person and online
Language: German & English
Location
Remise an der Marie
Marienburger Str. 5A
10405 Berlin
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