Yoga. Movement. Meditation.

“This is your body, your greatest gift, pregnant with wisdom you do not hear, grief you thought was forgotten, and joy you have never known.”

—Marion Woodman

I am a longtime yoga and movement practitioner and teacher. I have taught yoga to children, teens, college students, and pregnant mamas; to inmates, to farmers, and to artists on retreat. I found yoga as a teenager and was drawn to the way the practice quelled my mind and offered me deep insight into my own workings & patterns. I earned my 200hr certification in 2014 at Happy Buddha Yoga in Goshen NY. In 2019, I completed my 500hr certification at Sadhana Center for Yoga and Meditation in Hudson NY and in 2021 I completed my Yin Yoga training with world-renowned teacher Kelly Kamm. Through my involvement with Moving Potential, I also developed the first Yoga & Wellness volunteer program at a jail in Northern NY.

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I strongly believe in giving students the agency to move & explore in ways that feel safe, intuitive, and illuminating for them. My classes go beyond just “stretching,” and incorporate strengthening techniques, somatic explorations, functional & intuitive movement, and invitations to connect with oneself on a deeper level. It is important to me that I, as a teacher, empower my students to listen deeply to their body’s own intelligence— to embody the practice their way, on any given day. I believe embodied movement & meditation are powerful tools that can help us learn to self-regulate and assist in working through trauma. I aim to help students cultivate a brave curiosity and awareness about their inner world, and to find joy & ease in their movement.

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Private Yoga Sessions

Private yoga sessions are for anyone interested in working 1-on-1 to deepen their practice and receive customized postural, movement, breath and meditative guidance for navigating the physical/emotional moment they find themselves in.

Perhaps you are recovering from an injury, pregnant, or postpartum, and want to adapt your yoga practice accordingly.

Maybe you want more personal instruction to better understand the anatomy of certain postures, or the philosophy of yoga.

Perhaps you would like some instruction on connecting with the breath, and using it as a tool to ground and energize you throughout your day.

Maybe you are interested in meditation or yoga, but have no idea where to start!

Private yoga and meditation sessions are offered in-home or on Zoom.

Click the button below to get started, or CONTACT Berlin with any questions!

nice things people have said:

  • “Berlin’s Yoga classes are inspiring on many levels, but mostly because Berlin has a smooth & casual style of teaching that is refreshing. You will find her classes straightforward and easy to follow with a dash of humor and light and, accessible to all levels.”

    M.M.

  • “Berlin’s class is wonderful—her playlists set the tone, and her instruction is lighthearted and relaxed. I’ve never stuck with a yoga class before, but I look forward to these virtual sessions each week and leave feeling grounded and refreshed.”

    H.R.

  • “I've taken yoga classes from Berlin for years, and I've always gotten something from her classes that I never seemed to get from other teachers. Her approach is playful, unique, and refreshing. I always leave feeling uplifted and rebalanced. You can tell how much she cares about her practice and her students. I can't recommend her classes enough!”

    A.F.

  • “Practicing with Berlin always feels like a warm hug! She uses natural movement to help you be present in your body. She offers helpful modifications to make movement more challenging or more gentle. Her practices always challenge and soothe me in unexpected ways.”

    M.G.

  • “[Berlin’s] approach to yoga and meditation sits so well with me. The meditation today was a perfect balance of leadership and silence. Even inspired me to write a poem and took me to a place I love unconditionally. I’d welcome all chances to do more.”

    C.P.

  • “Berlin's classes are the most fun I've ever taken! Plus she is a genuine, authentic teacher who incorporates deeper ruminations as well. I'd highly recommend her class to folks at all levels.”

    A.K.

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RECENT WORKSHOPS & TRAININGS:

Seeing With Your Body: Introduction to Body Reading with Mary Bond

10hr Yin Intensive with Kelly Kamm

Untraining/Retraining with Kelly Kamm & Sondra Loring

Mobile Foundations with Mary Bond

Traumatic Stress & The Breath with Jane Clapp & Jennifer Snowden

Therapeutic Yoga Techniques for Trauma with Nicole Qibodeaux & Zabie Yamasaki

The Resilient Heart: Trauma-Informed HeartMath Certification

Movement Mapping Kinetic Stretching with Justin Wolfer

“MOVEMENT IS THE SONG OF THE BODY.”

-Vanda Scaravelli