Sanapurna Team for Yoga, Ayurveda & TTC

MSc in Ayurvedic Medicine, dipl. Naturopath (TEN), and Ayurveda Specialist. Co-founder and Director of Sanapurna, Thomas specializes in psychosomatic issues, gynecology, pediatrics, allergies, and nutrition. He blends counseling, herbal medicine, and nutrition coaching with psychological guidance rooted in Ayurveda. Works in German, English, and Italian; recognized by major health insurance providers.

1. Co-founded Sanapurna.
2. MSc in Ayurvedic Medicine.
3. Specialist in psychosomatic and women’s health.

Born into a family of yoga teachers, Poonam trained at Bihar Yoga Bharati, earning a certificate and postgraduate diploma in Yogic Studies. Since 2001, she has taught internationally, co-founding Sanapurna in 2011. She has taught yoga to UN professionals, corporate teams, and universities, advised on Eat Pray Love, and contributed to the Solar Impulse project. Her classes blend ancient wisdom with modern science, encouraging inner awareness and personal growth.

1. Co-founded Sanapurna in 2011.
2. Yoga Advisor for Eat Pray Love.
3. Taught yoga to UN staff, corporate professionals, and university communities.

Adrian’s yoga journey began with classical Hatha Yoga, driven by a lifelong fascination with movement and the human body. This curiosity inspires him to explore and teach a variety of yoga styles and movement practices. Over time, he has developed a deep love for Yoga Nidra, guiding others into profound relaxation and inner awareness. Meditation remains an essential part of his personal practice, cultivating mindfulness and presence. On a more dynamic level, Adrian weaves Vinyasa and Animal Flow into his teaching, infusing his classes with fluidity, strength, and creativity. He is passionate about creating a space where everyone feels seen and supported, offering a holistic and nurturing experience that balances stillness with movement.

1. Taught yoga internationally.
2. 200h trained in Kerala, India, 300h at Sanapurna, 300h in Rishikesh, India
3. Focuses on mindfulness and movement in every class.

Alexandra works with and on the body (through touch, movement) as well as breath and energy work, accompanying their clients with guidance and conversation. Complementary Therapy acts as a supplementary approach and can be used independently or in conjunction with conventional medical treatments. Nutritional counseling can be added as needed. For over 20 years, Alexandra has been helping people find and strengthen their resources.

Relevant education
Alexandra Krahl is a complementary therapist OdAKT, nutritionist, massage practitioner and Ayurvedic cook with further training in Ayurvedic and Western medicine. Alexandra trained in Switzerland, Germany and India.
Certifications Ayurveda Complementary Therapist in the Association of European Ayurveda
EMR & EGK Certification: Ayurveda Therapy, Ayurveda Massage and Nutrition
ZSR-Number: A757763

1. Holistic support :
   Integration of physical, energetic, and conversational methods to promote balance and resilience.
2. Flexible application:
   Therapy offered as a stand-alone approach or alongside conventional medical care, with optional nutritional guidance.
3. Proven expertise
   Over two decades of professional experience, recognised qualifications, and memberships in respected professional associations"

Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner (2000+ hours) and Panchakarma Specialist, Ana trained in Spain and India. She is a long-time Ashtanga practitioner and university lecturer. Ana integrates Ayurveda and yoga for holistic health, offering therapies for stress, musculoskeletal issues, fatigue, and more. Provides treatments and consultations in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

1. 2000+ hours certified Ayurvedic Practitioner.
2. Expert in Panchakarma and traditional therapies.
3. University-level Ayurveda lecturer.

Ayreen was born in 1985 in Sri Lanka. The wellbeing of each person — in their full individuality — lies at the heart of her work. A respectful and non-judgmental connection at eye level forms the foundation of the trusting and healing relationships she aims to create. Her search for deeper balance alongside her office career, together with a renewed connection to her roots, led Ayreen to Ayurveda. Through this path, she discovered her true calling. With great dedication and heartfelt commitment, Ayreen began her studies in Complementary Therapy with a focus on Ayurvedic Therapy in 2020. In April 2025, she successfully completed her training and received her professional certification.

Originally from Gozo, Malta, with a background in diving and art restoration. Yoga became central in his life over 12 years ago. Completed 200h RYT at Sanapurna. His classes feature creative sequencing, mindfulness, strength building, and safe alignment, framed by meditation and pranayama.

1. 12+ years of yoga practice.
2. Sanapurna-trained.
3. Creative, mindful, and strength-focused teaching style.

Dijana first discovered Dharma Yoga in 2013, and it was love at first sight. She finished her 200-hour teacher training in 2017 and began teaching at a local studio. In 2019, she traveled to New York City to study directly under Sri Dharma Mittra, completing the 500-hour teacher training — a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Being in the presence of one of still living yogis was priceless and profoundly transformed her teaching approach. Her approach to yoga remains focused on the balance between strength and flexibility, focus and playfulness. Dharma Yoga is a perfect blend of vinyasa and hatha yoga, with some interesting inversion variations. You can expect to breathe, move, play, and still have a beautiful, present practice. Education

1. Teacher Training (Asthanga, Vinyasa) 200H, Divya Yoga Center & School, Zagreb Croatia
2. Teacher Training Dharma Yoga (Vinyasa, Hatha) 500H, Dharma Yoga with Sri Dharma Mittra, NYC, USA.
3. Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training
   KG Hypnobirthing teacher
   About the class _ Dharma Vinyasa
   Dharma Flow is a graceful, yet challenging blend of vinyasa and hatha style that emphasizes heart opening, inversions and conscious breathing. Dharma yoga is based on Sri Dharma Mittra’s over 50 years of classical yoga practice adapted and updated for the person of today.
   This class is open to practitioners of all levels and backgrounds and is designed to help you gain strength, flexibility and mental clarity.
   

An educator with a passion for science, movement, and human potential, Katherine’s spiritual journey began in martial arts as a teenager. With a Master’s in Environmental Engineering and over a decade in technical roles, she transitioned into yoga and co-founded a professional yoga school in Bali. As an ERYT500 Master Trainer, she has trained thousands in yoga and meditation. Her style draws on Tantric Hatha, Yin, Restorative, Yoga Nidra, Anatomy, Embodiment, and Thai Yoga Massage.

1. Co-founded a yoga school in Bali.
2. ERYT500 Master Trainer with thousands of graduates.
3. Background in science and engineering.

Laura’s yoga journey began a decade ago while traveling through South America, where she first connected with the practice. Her path since then has been defined by a deep curiosity about the body and how physical movement can lead to a sense of mental stillness.
In 2019, she traveled to Rishikesh, India, to complete a 200-hour Ashtanga Vinyasa training. Upon returning, she deepened her roots at Sanapurna, completing a 200-hour Hatha Yoga training in 2020. She further specialized with a 150-hour Yin Yoga and Anatomy training under Markus Giess, which sparked a profound love for Yin Yoga and meditation.

During a recent two-year journey across South and Central America, Laura continued to refine her craft by completing specialized Teacher Trainings in both Yoga Anatomy and Sequencing under Jason Crandell. This diverse background allows her to offer a teaching style that is both rooted in tradition and informed by a modern, anatomy-based understanding of the body.

In her classes, Laura uses functional alignment and sequencing to create a practice that respects the individual body. She provides a welcoming, grounded space for all levels to build steady strength in Hatha Flow or find deep release in Yin. Her goal is to help students move with awareness and leave the mat feeling more present.

Originally from Chile, Loreto moved to Switzerland in 2016. After 10 years as a tax analyst, she transitioned to teaching yoga and Zumba. Yoga and dance helped her navigate migration and inspired her to share energy, joy, self-confidence, and body awareness with her students.

1. Former tax analyst turned yoga/dance teacher.
2. Uses movement to support emotional well-being.
3. Focus on joy, self-confidence, and awareness.

Began her yoga journey in 2005, exploring various styles and teachers before developing a daily practice. Completed her 200h TTC at Sanapurna in 2020, and her Yin TTC in 2022. Believes yoga is for everyone and focuses on self-discovery over posture depth. Her Hatha-based classes are adapted to daily needs and open to all levels.

1. 20 years of yoga practice.
2. Sanapurna 200h TTC & 40h Yin TTC graduate.
3. Advocates yoga as self-discovery for all levels.

Yoga Teacher & Thai Yoga Massage Therapist "Originally from Bucharest, Nicoleta discovered yoga as a way to find balance amid the fast pace of city life. She completed her 200h Yoga Teacher Training at Sanapurna in 2013, where she now teaches and trains future teachers. Certified in Antastha Yoga, Yin Yoga, and Thai Yoga Massage (EMR), she offers both classes and treatments at the studio, with Thai Yoga massages recognized by additional health insurance, ZSR Number: W642764. Her teaching blends breath awareness, alignment, therapeutic cues, hands-on adjustments, and self-reflection. Passionate about well-being and self-discovery, she draws inspiration from her teachers, her students, and life itself in its infinite expressions.

1. Balancing office work with a passion for movement and the healing arts.
2. Dedicated Thai Yoga Massage therapist.
3. Member of the teaching team for Sanapurna’s Yoga Teacher Trainings (TTC).

Born and raised in Delhi, Purva began yoga and classical ballet at 16. Moved to Europe for advanced ballet training in Switzerland. After a ballet injury, returned to India for yoga certification, rediscovering her spiritual side. Her classes focus on strength, flexibility, and pranayama.

1. Professional ballet dancer and teacher.
2. Certified yoga teacher from India.
3. Focus on strength, flexibility, and breathwork.

Discovered yoga in 2015, a practice that became her anchor while recovering from a herniated disc. Certified in Hatha, Vinyasa and Yin, she has trained in India, Bali and Switzerland. Her teaching blends yoga therapy principles with sprinkles of playfulness. She balances effort and ease in both 1:1 and group classes, with alignment and supportive assists at the core.

1. 500H+ certified in Hatha, Vinyasa and Yin worldwide.
2. Kids & Family Yoga, Pre- & Postnatal certified.
3. Focus on grounding, alignment and assists.

Trained in yoga from childhood in Kerala, India. Holds a BA in Economics, Siddha Marma System Medicine Certificate, and Diploma in Yoga. Awarded “Best Yoga Demonstrator” in 1988. Over 21 years of teaching experience internationally. Offers traditional Ayurvedic Marma massages at Sanapurna, bringing Kerala’s healing wisdom to his clients.

1. Over 21 years of international yoga teaching experience.
2. Specialist in Marma massage from Kerala.
3. Award-winning yoga demonstrator.

Drawn to yoga’s grounding power, Raphaela found a home in Jivamukti Yoga, blending ancient wisdom with a modern lifestyle. Passionate about anatomy, she integrates her knowledge into teaching. Loves chanting, harmonium, and handpan, and looks forward to facilitating pilgrimages.

1. Specializes in Jivamukti Yoga.
2. Brings anatomy expertise to classes.
3. Incorporates music and chanting into practice.

Discovered yoga at 14 through Iyengar practice. Has trained internationally in Hatha, Jivamukti, Pranayama, and Trauma-Sensitive Yoga. Offers a holistic approach with body, mind, and soul integration, complemented by chanting and sound healing.

1. Yoga practitioner since age 14.
2. Trained in multiple yoga styles worldwide.
3. Integrates sound healing into classes. => Integrates sound bath and voice activation.

Studio Manager Stephanie studied Hospitality Management at the prestigious École Hôtelière de Lausanne, building expertise in creating warm, welcoming experiences for people from all over the world. Her career spans international roles in diverse cultural settings, including work with a leading global company. In 2023, she completed her Yoga Teacher Training at Sanapurna, deepening her personal practice and connection to the community. A passionate advocate of Ayurveda, she has twice traveled to Kerala, India, for full Panchakarma retreats. You’ll find her in the office, at reception, or joining a class — bringing professionalism, cultural sensitivity, and warmth to make everyone feel at home.

1. Degree in Hospitality Management from École Hôtelière de Lausanne.
2. Completed Sanapurna Yoga Teacher Training in 2023.
3. Experienced two Panchakarma retreats in Kerala, India.