What is therapeutic Yoga & Somatics?

In my view, a Yoga class should cultivate the following:

• Sensory Awareness: Reconnecting with a felt sense of what is actually happening in the body, moment by moment.
• Nervous System Regulation: Creating the conditions for us to feel comfortable being with whatever arises, including the sensations and emotions present in the body.
• Resilience: Supporting our ability to take the benefits of practice into everyday life, helping us navigate challenges with more ease.
• Effortlessness in Movement: Offering an antidote to the stresses of modern living by promoting ease and reducing unnecessary tension.
• Vitality: Enhancing overall well-being and promoting a sense of aliveness in the body.
• Restoration of Relation: Encouraging us to reconnect with ourselves, others, and our surroundings, so we can move through the world with more ease and presence.
• Agency: Helping us cultivate a sense of choice and empowerment, so we feel more able to show up fully in our lives.
• Sustainability: Emphasising the importance of a regular, accessible practice that is adaptable to each individual’s needs and life circumstances, fostering lasting change.

For me, Yoga is a never-ending exploration of body, mind, and spirit - an invitation to discover the beauty and richness of life. By bringing awareness to what is happening inside and attuning to the present moment, we create the conditions for the body to release habitual patterns of holding, restoring balance, ease, and vitality.

My strongest influence is Scaravelli inspired Yoga.

The Scaravelli-inspired approach invites us to play with gravity, free the breath, and discover space within the body to move with greater ease and strength. By working with, rather than against, the natural forces of gravity, we allow the body to open more deeply and release habitual holding patterns that may cause discomfort or restriction. This gentle yet profound exploration supports us in moving more freely into Yoga postures, fostering a sense of curiosity and connection. Through this process, we embark on a journey of restoration and transformation, rediscovering the body’s innate capacity for balance, resilience, and freedom.

What is Somatics?

Somatics is an embodied approach to movement and awareness that invites us to reconnect with our bodies from the inside out. Rather than focusing solely on external alignment or performance, somatic practices prioritise inner felt experience, offering a way to explore what the body is communicating in the present moment.

In a therapeutic or trauma-informed context, Somatics supports nervous system regulation by creating a space for curiosity, self-compassion, and choice. It encourages a deep listening to the body’s sensations and signals, fostering a sense of safety and agency. Somatic movement helps to release tension, build resilience, and cultivate a more grounded and connected experience of being in your body.

​This gentle, mindful approach can be particularly supportive for those navigating stress, trauma, or disconnection, offering tools to rediscover ease and trust in your body’s wisdom.

In Lisbon, my yoga home is Little Yoga Space where you can join me for weekly classes.

You can also check out:
Upcoming workshops
​Sunday Yoga Immersions
My online content library
​1-2-1 private sessions

How people experience this kind of practice

Katrin’s yoga style suits my needs as I navigate the new realities of the pandemic.

One unexpected upside of the pandemic has been the chance to have a regular yoga practice with Katrin. Before, I could only attend her workshops once or twice a year, but now I have weekly lessons, which is amazing! Katrin’s yoga style suits my needs as I navigate the new realities of the pandemic. Her classes are gentle, but not easy, focusing on natural body mechanics, breathing, and creating comfort. It’s about easing into the body again, and Katrin is excellent at guiding you through this process. I feel more relaxed and at peace with my body and mind after her classes. The immersion workshops are brilliant for diving deeper into practice. I wholeheartedly recommend her classes, especially for those feeling fragile. You’ll find all the help and support you need! From a technical point of view, Katrin’s Zoom classes are top quality.
​Katya Everatt, England

My body responded in ways it never had before. I found new openness and lightness in my practice without the usual pulling and stretching.

After five years of varied yoga experiences, I met Katrin for a 5-day Thai Yoga Massage course in Lisbon. During this time, I really connected with my body’s language, learning to listen, feel, and touch in a new way. These tools helped solve long-lasting issues with my personal yoga practice. Later, Katrin introduced me to Scaravelli-inspired yoga, and my body responded in ways it never had before. I found new openness and lightness in my practice without the usual pulling and stretching. Now I work with Katrin on breath, and it’s amazing how my capacity grows through these soft practices. Katrin is an authentic teacher with a wealth of knowledge, always willing to share. I'm truly grateful to know her.
Janette Konietzky, Kassel, Germany

Katrin’s approach is deceptively simple, yet the benefits are profound.

Discovering Katrin’s Yoga, blending Scaravelli-inspired yoga and Eastern bodywork traditions, was life-changing 10 years ago. I’ve been delighted to work with her again online. Katrin’s approach is deceptively simple, yet the benefits are profound. Her careful, attentive approach and the kindness of the yoga make it suitable for all ages. I continue to learn from her insights into the body/mind connection. I now use her breathing exercises daily to feel grounded in these challenging times!
​Michelle W, London, England

It really shifted my personal view on Yoga.

In my first retreat I got to know Katrin and her teaching methods. She has a profound and deep understanding on how to learn to listen to the body's signals and to find ease in unease. In a way it really shifted my personal view on Yoga and what it means for a healthy life.
​​Jasmin Cito, Yoga Teacher, Germany

Working slow doesn't mean working less.
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I learned a ton and wish I was around to have a few more sessions with you. You were right - working slow doesn't mean working less. I loved your approach, it put so much into perspective. Thank you again for the great session.
Igor Fernandes

Some examples of my practice approach