Teacher
Authentic mediators of the Ashtanga method
Teacher
The essence of Ashtanga Yoga is passed on by experienced teachers who practice and teach in the tradition of Sri K. Patthabi Jois. These dedicated yogis guide you safely through the series and help you bring Prana into flow – physically, mentally, and emotionally. Our teachers combine deep knowledge with personal experience, ensuring that the authentic practice is transmitted in its original form.
Andrea Lutz
Founder and Director
Andrea Lutz is the founder and director of the Ashtanga Studio Berlin and is certified by Manju P. Jois.
Astrid Brix
Teacher
Astrid discovered yoga in 2008 in her then hometown of Nicaragua, where she also completed her first teacher training at It’s Yoga Nicaragua.
Cathrin Queins
Teacher
Practices yoga since 2000 and discovered and fell in love with Ashtanga Yoga in India (Goa) in 2003.
Marie Keck
Teacher
Marie has been teaching Ashtanga and Yin Yoga since 2012 and regularly continues her education with renowned teachers.
Viola Sommer
Lehrer
Viola has been practicing yoga regularly since 2009, initially in the tradition of Sivananda Yoga. In 2014, she completed a training to become a Hatha Yoga teacher.
Assistants
The essence of Ashtanga Yoga is passed on by experienced teachers who practice and teach in the tradition of Sri K. Patthabi Jois. These dedicated yogis guide you safely through the series and help you bring Prana into flow – physically, mentally, and emotionally. Our teachers combine deep knowledge with personal experience, ensuring that the authentic practice is transmitted in its original form.
Julia Glasewald
Assistant
In 2010, Julia was introduced to Ashtanga Yoga by dancers in a joint theater project.
Katy Steinfeld
Assistant
Katy discovered Ashtanga Yoga in early 2009 and has been practicing at the Ashtanga Studio Berlin with Andrea as her teacher since then.
Guest teacher
The essence of Ashtanga Yoga is passed on by experienced teachers who practice and teach in the tradition of Sri K. Patthabi Jois. These dedicated yogis guide you safely through the series and help you bring Prana into flow – physically, mentally, and emotionally. Our teachers combine deep knowledge with personal experience, ensuring that the authentic practice is transmitted in its original form.
Gigi Krueger
Gastlehrer
Gigi lived in America for many years, and during the 90s, she tried out many yoga styles there. She completed her first teacher training with Erich Schiffmann.
Johanna Chemnitz
Gastlehrer
Johanna Chemnitz has been part of the team at the Ashtanga Studio Berlin almost since the beginning and loves returning to this place time and again.
Nadia Abdulwahab
Gastlehrer
Nadia was a professional dancer in Budapest for 10 years, where she came into contact with yoga through her dance practice.
Deepen & grow
Workshops, retreats & trainings with Andrea Lutz
Discover our diverse offerings to deepen your Ashtanga practice—from intensive pranayama workshops to relaxing retreats in Crete to professional teacher trainings. These carefully designed programs offer you the opportunity to grow and develop under Andrea Lutz’s experienced guidance. Choose the format that best suits your current needs.