Dynamic Mindfulness 200hr Yoga Teacher Training
May 9th, 2026 - November 1st, 2026
Combined onsite & online format • Berlin-Kreuzberg, Germany
Yoga Alliance Certified • Taught by Katya Abramkina & Rijk Kruijer
Gain all of the tools to practice and teach yoga with confidence.
This foundational program will broaden your understanding of asanas, Yoga and Buddhist philosophy, and most importantly, equip you to start teaching yoga professionally.
The training is taught in English and consists of four modules. It combines in-person weekends in Berlin with an online training platform, including video materials and live online calls with the lead teachers.
In addition, the training includes regular weekly masterclasses throughout the training, which take place in person in Berlin or online, supporting ongoing embodied practice and continuity.
We designed this training to fit into your busy life while maintaining a high standard of education and personal support.
Walk through the modules
Module 1: Earth
We start by diving into the history and philosophy of Yoga and Buddhism. You will find out how these ancient teachings and practices corelate with our modern lives. Sequence labs and introduction to meditation is where put theory into practice:
Sequence Lab: Dynamic Mindfulness Sun Salutations
What is Yoga? History and evolution of Yoga
Perspectives on the body
What did Buddha teach?
Principles of Dynamic Mindfulness
Introduction to mindfulness meditation
Breath in Dynamic Mindfulness
Module 2: Water
Firstly, you will start to practice asanas with the help of Video Lexicon of Dynamic Mindfulness Poses. Secondly, you will start designing and teaching dynamic and intelligent sequences based on the embodied anatomy and biomechanics you are learning in this module.
Sequence Lab: Core sequence
Lexicon of Dynamic Mindfulness poses
Principles of alignment and sequencing
Subtle body anatomy
Embodied anatomy with biomechanics
Anatomy of the breath
Meditation practice
Module 3: Fire
Here you are learning how to be a teacher and how to use your hands to assist students in their practice. You practe teaching creatively sequenced classes for different levels. We will also have one day meditation retreat.
Being a teacher: voice, presence, concept, timing
Variations and modifications of poses
Creative sequencing: themes, seasons, energy Levels
Hands-on Lab
Introduction to restorative yoga
Practice teach labs
Meditation Day
Module 4: Air
In the last module you gain knowledge, confidence and skills to be a responsible and compassionate teacher. Subsequently, you will learn how to turn your love of teaching into a viable career.
Self-Care for Teachers
Teacher-Student Relationship
Business of Yoga
Contemporary Schools and Tendencies
Dynamic Mindfulness ethical guidelines
Final Exam
Graduation classes
Combined onsite & online format
In-person weekends in Berlin
May 9th -10th — Introduction + Module EARTH 1
September 26th -27th — Module FIRE 2
October 10th -11th — Yoga and Meditation Weekend
October 17th – 18th — Module AIR 1
October 31st – November 1st — Module AIR 2 + Graduation
Location: Berlin-Kreuzberg
Online modules & live calls
May 16th — Module EARTH 2 video sessions released
May 31st — 5 – 7pm CET Live call nr. 1
June 13th — Module WATER 1 video sessions released
June 21st — 5 – 7pm CET Live call nr. 2
July 11th — Anatomy for Yoga Teachers video sessions released
July 19th — 5 – 7pm CET Live call nr. 3
August 8th — Module WATER 2 video sessions released
August 16th — 5 – 7pm CET Live call nr. 4
September 5th — Module FIRE part 1 video sessions released
September 13th — 5 – 7pm CET Live call nr. 5
Frequently Asked Questions
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Roots of Yoga, traditional texts, ancient wisdom for modern life
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Our yoga teacher training has been carefully crafted for a small group of max 15 trainees. You will be guided personally to overcome any obstacles you may encounter so you can receive EXACTLY what you need for moving forward on your yogic journey at this point in your life.
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Once per month, you will receive 12-15 hours of video lectures and quizzes that you can watch at your own pace. Each month you also have a written assignment that is related to lectures and needs to be submitted by the end of each month.
Once per month we also have a 120 min live call (Saturdays at 10:00) and your attendance is required. Live calls consist of group exercises, discussions, and sharing, and Tatjana answers any questions you might have about the content.
Weekly online yoga classes with Tatjana are the space for your personal practice. You are required to attend 20 classes during the 7 months training. The recording of each class is available for 48 hours afterward.
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The online part of the training consists of:
15 hours of online training lectures per month
One 120 live calls per month
3 live stream yoga classes per month
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In the online section of the training, the community aspect is nurtured through live calls with group discussions.
We will also have a private online FB Group for discussion, questions, and sharing in between the live calls.
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Yoga Alliance registered program requires a minimum of 20 hours of personal study time. However, between your homework, personal practice and study time, you will probably easily exceed this minimum requirement. Most trainees invest 50-60 additional hours out-of-training on average during a full course.
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While Yoga Alliance requires 100% attendance to successfully complete your training and receive a Graduation Certificate, we understand that sometimes things come up. If you know in advance you will be unable to attend a session, “make-up” options are available. This requires additional scheduling and costs. The cost of a private session ranges from 60 – 90 EUR per hour.
Please note that you can miss a maximum of 18 training hours, and you will have one year from the last day of your program to complete your attendance requirements. If you miss more than 18 hours or do not complete your make up hours within one year, you will not receive a passing status and you will be required to pay in full to retake the training.
In the case of pregnancy or a serious injury, the missing sessions can be made up in the next yoga teacher training. Application for this extension needs to be filed minimum 14 days before the missed sessions occur. If the training is sold out or cancelled, you will need to wait for a future training with space available to complete your make up(s).
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Absolutely. Our yoga teacher training intensive is for all serious yoga practitioners who want to deepend their practice and understanding of yoga, regardless of any plans to teach yoga or not. You can enroll in the program and see where the process takes you. Many of past student report that this education has created more stability and grounding within their various other careers and has improved the overall quality of their life and work.
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To apply for our Yoga Teacher Training program, we ask you to do/have all of the following:
Review all program details and complete the application
Proficiency in English language that allows for reading, writing & speaking to a level of full comprehension
Physical ability that will allow you to participate. (Persons with severe medical conditions or physical impairments that may interfere with their safety and participation should carefully consider before they apply.)
Consistent yoga practice for at least 1 year
The ability to commit to the training and the transformational process it includes.
REMEMBER: You don’t need to be able to do all the fancy yoga poses before starting the training. In the course of the training, you will gain insightful awareness of your own practice: both an acceptance of its limits and the tools for its evolution..
* We highly suggest attending one Dynamic Mindfulness open class before signing up for the training. We want you to experience our style before committing to more.
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Yes. The main prerequisites are that you have practiced consistently for at least 12 months and that you wish to commit to the training and the transformational process it includes. Your will gain insightful awareness of your own practice: both an acceptance of its limits and the tools to evolve.
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Please check with your physician first. With your doctor’s permission and release, minor physical conditions can often serve as helpful tools to learn to work with students with similar issues.
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Yes. There are two scholarship options available:
A state-sponsored stipend of 500 EUR (Bildungprämie) is available for this training. Contact us first before applying for the stipend.
We are pleased to offer one work-study scholarship of 300 Euros discount on the total tuition fee. The scholarship recipient will become the “In-class Assistant” during the training which involves administrative work, scheduling and more. To apply for the In-class assistant scholarship, please submit a short essay along with your application answering the following questions: Why do you need the scholarship? Why are you a good candidate? Applications for the scholarship are opened until August 1st, 2020. We’ll make our decision by August 15th.
A number of special scholarships available for teachers who have experienced systemic discrimination, violence and oppression of any kind. Tailored on individual bases.
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A comprehensive Dynamic Mindfulness Teacher Training Manual is included. Additional books will be required for purchase and you will receive a required reading list.
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Yes. There is a written exam that summarizes the content of the training as outlined in the training manual and a 30 min graduation class that you teach in person or via zoom in case you cannot travel to Berlin.
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Yoga Alliance is a largest leading internationally-recognized non profit association in the world of yoga. Offering extensive educational and development opportunities, it currently provides the leading standard of yoga training and certification worldwide. A 200-Hour Yoga Alliance certified training requires a minimum of 180 contact hours and 200 total training and practice hours.
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The Dynamic Mindfulness Yoga Teacher Training is recognized around the world as a 200 hour Yoga Alliance certified training. Upon receiving your Graduation Certificate, you can contact Yoga Alliance and go through accreditation. This accreditation is recognized throughout the world and will allow you to teach anywhere you wish.
Investment
Early Bird Special Price — €2,900
*Available for the first six applicants who pay the full tuition upfront. Application deposit of 500 € is included in this price.
All-Inclusive Tuition — €3,300
Application deposit of 500 € is included in this price. Tuition is due in full two weeks prior to the training start date, unless a payment plan is arranged.
Payment plans — 5 monthly instalments of 560€, plus application deposit of 500€
Begins at least one month prior to the start date of the training.
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General
No refunds available for online courses and virtual studio. Please purchase mindfully.
Schedule of yoga classes is subject to change.
Classes do not meet on national and state holidays.
All courses, memberships, workshops and trainings are non-transferable.
Prevention Yoga Courses
Your registration is complete and your spot is guaranteed upon receipt of full payment.
In case of cancellation, a refund is possible up to 7 days before the start of the course, with a fee of €40 charged. No refund is possible 7 days before the course starts and once the course starts. You can cancel per email on info(at)dynamicmindfulness.de
For successful completion of the course, a minimum attendance of 8 classes is required.
Yoga Teacher Training
200-hour Teacher Training
Registration deposit of 500 EUR is non-refundable and non-transferable.
The 500 EUR non-refundable deposit is applied to the total tuition balance.
Early Bird Special Price available for the first six applicants who pay the full tuition upfront.
Tuition is due in full two weeks prior to the training start date, unless a payment plan is arranged.
Payment plans may be arranged only for trainees paying the regular tuition rate.
Cancellations more than four weeks before the training start date receive 80% tuition refund.
Cancellations between two and four weeks before training start receive a 50% tuition refund.
In the two weeks prior to the start of training or after training begins, no refunds are available.
If the training is abandoned voluntarily, no refund can be made and the contract persists.
In order for Graduation Certificate of Excellence to be issued, attendance must be 100%. Missing sessions can be made up through “make-up” sessions. Note: this requires additional costs and scheduling. A maximum of 18 training hours can be missed.
In the case of pregnancy or a serious injury, the missing units can be made up in the next yoga teacher training. Application for this extension needs to be filed minimum 14 days before the missed sessions occur. If the training is sold out or canceled, a trainee needs to wait for a future training with space available to complete the make up(s).
Dynamic Mindfulness reserves the right to cancel any session or program at any time with a full refund.
Yoga Teacher Mentorship Program
Registration deposit of 300 EUR is non-refundable and non-transferable.
The 300 EUR non-refundable deposit is applied to the total tuition balance.
Early Bird Special Price available for the first six applicants who pay the full tuition.
Tuition is due in full two weeks prior to the mentorship program start date, unless a payment plan is arranged.
Payment plans may be arranged only for mentees paying the regular tuition rate.
Cancellations more than four weeks before the mentorship program start date receive 80% tuition refund.
Cancellations between two and four weeks before mentorship program start receive a 50% tuition refund.
In the two weeks prior to the start of mentorship program or after the program begins, no refunds are available.
If the mentorship program is abandoned voluntarily, no refund can be made and the contract persists.
In order for Certificate to be issued, attendance must be 100%. Missing sessions can be made up through “make-up” sessions. Note: this requires additional costs and scheduling.
In the case of pregnancy or a serious injury, the missing units can be made up in the next mentorship program. Application for this extension needs to be filed minimum 14 days before the missed sessions occur. If the training is sold out or canceled, a trainee needs to wait for a future training with space available to complete the make up(s).
Dynamic Mindfulness reserves the right to cancel any session or program at any time with full refund.
In-Person Training Module
Registration deposit of 300 EUR is non-refundable and non-transferable.
The 300 EUR non-refundable deposit is applied to the total tuition balance.
Early Bird Special Price available for the first three applicants who pay the full tuition.
Tuition is due in full two weeks prior to the module start date.
Payment plans may be arranged only for trainees paying the regular tuition rate.
Cancellations more than four weeks before the training start date receive 80% tuition refund.
Cancellations between two and four weeks before training start receive a 50% tuition refund.
In the two weeks prior to the start of training or after the program begins, no refunds are available.
If the training is abandoned voluntarily, no refund can be made and the contract persists.
In order for Certificate to be issued, attendance must be 100%.
Dynamic Mindfulness reserves the right to cancel any session or program at any time with full refund.
Trainees are responsible for arranging their own travel, accomodation and meals.
Tuition includes
Online training platform with 80+ hours of pre-recorded training sessions
10 hours of live-calls with a lead teacher
60 hours of in-class training with a lead teacher
30 hours of weekly Masterclasses in-person or online
150-page comprehensive teacher training manual
furthermore, you get lifelong access to the Online training platform
Location
Tempelhofer Ufer 36
10963 Berlin
Meet the lead teachers
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(she/her) is a certified Dynamic Mindfulness Yoga Teacher and Full Spectrum Doula based in Berlin. With over a decade of experience in yoga, she brings together mindful movement, movement science, and compassionate care in her teaching.
Her approach is inclusive and accessible, offering students space to explore self-care and embodied awareness in a way that respects individual needs and personal journeys.
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is a certified Dynamic Mindfulness Yoga Teacher, café owner, and trained electronic musician living and working between Berlin and the Uckermark. His work weaves together embodiment, presence, and community, with an emphasis on curiosity and deep listening—both in stillness and in movement.
During the summer months, he co-runs Alles Absicht, a seasonal café in Stolpe that serves as a small center for art, connection, and community life. Originally trained as an electronic musician, sound remains a quiet thread running through his work today.
