Somatic Reset Winter Retreat 11–13 December 2026. Special Offer →
RELEASE - Somatic Movement Immersion 15–18 October 2026. Special Offer →

Yoga, Acro Yoga and Embodied Movement

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I offer a variety of yoga and movement practices, from grounding and meditative to playful and expressive, each inviting you to reconnect with your body in their unique way. Whether in group classes, private sessions, or workshops, you'll find space to explore movement, breath, and connection.

Movement Practices

Vinyasa Yoga

Vinyasa Yoga

Vinyasa Yoga connects breath and movement in a flowing rhythm that feels like meditation in motion. It builds strength, flexibility, and focus while bringing calm to the mind.

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Somatisches Yoga

Somatic Yoga

Somatic Yoga invites you to explore your body through curiosity and awareness, guided by your breath and the innate intelligence of your body. It's a fluid, intuitive practice without strict rules.

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Shake the Dust

Shake the Dust™

Shake the Dust is an embodied movement experience that helps you release what no longer serves and reconnect with your aliveness. Through shaking, dancing, and intuitive movement.

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Acro Yoga

Acro Yoga

Acro Yoga blends the mindfulness of Yoga, the playfulness of Acrobatics, and the healing touch of Thai massage. It's a practice of trust, connection and fun movements.

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Embodied Yin

Embodied Yin™

Embodied Yin invites you to pause and reconnect with your innate capacity to heal. Through mindful stillness and gentle movement, energy begins to flow and the body remembers balance. Here, Yin becomes a sanctuary, a return to grounded presence and open awareness.

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Custom Classes

Corporate Custom Classes

Custom Classes offer a flexible and intuitive space, where formats can be combined, for example, Somatic Yoga into Yin, or somatic techniques integrated into a group yoga practice. Each session is tailored to meet the specific needs and dynamics of your group. The focus can be building strength, fostering grounding, deepening connection, or inviting stillness. Perfect for corporate groups, teams, and anyone wanting a personalized movement experience.

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Schedule & Classes

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Flow & Be Classes

Flow & Be

📅 Every Tuesday 6-7 pm
📍 Munay

A gentle yet dynamic flow, incorporating somatic approaches and breathwork. This vinyasa-inspired practice is an invitation to soften into presence and to listen deeply to the quiet wisdom of your body.

Trial Class: €13 | Single Class: €18 | 5-Class Pass: €80 (all prices incl. VAT, 0 % USt.)

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Augarten Yoga

Outdoor Community Yoga

☀️ Summer 2026 (Coming Soon)
📍 Augarten, Wien

Outdoor Community Yoga Class that offers a gentle yet dynamic Vinyasa Flow under the open sky, right in the heart of Augarten. All levels are welcome.

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Studio Classes

I offer a variety of studio classes across Vienna, including Yoga Flow, Shake the Dust, and Somatic Flow.
You can find my classes by filtering my name in the schedule at:
• CrossFit Arch
• Yoga Stelle
• Re:treat

CrossFit Arch Schedule

Yoga Stelle Schedule

Re:treat Schedule

Private Classes
Reconnect with your Body

Breathe, move, and reconnect with your body. One breath, one movement at a time. 60 minutes of my attention just for YOU.

Private Classes

Yoga just for YOU

What to expect?

  • Personalized Guidance
  • Hands-On Assists
  • Your Pace & Schedule
  • Deep Dive into Asana Practice
  • Breathwork & Mindful Exercises
  • Intuitive Somatic Movement and Dance
€85,* / 60 min (0 % USt.)

Each additional person: + €20 (0 % USt.)

* Additional travel costs may apply, depending on the location.
** When the class takes place in a rented space, the studio rent will be calculated separately.

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Acro Yoga just for YOU

Play, trust, and fly, whether with a partner or on your own. Build confidence, discover fun poses and flows, and experience the joy of movement in a safe, supportive space.

  • Connect, Trust and Play
  • Experience to Fly (Yes, you can!)
  • Build Confidence
  • Discover cool Acro Yoga Poses & Flows together
  • No prior experience required
€85,* / 60 min (0 % USt.)

For 1-2 people | Each additional: + €20 (0 % USt.)

* Additional travel costs may apply, depending on the location.
** When the class takes place in a rented space, the studio rent will be calculated separately.

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Retreats

Somatic Reset Winter Retreat

📅 11. bis 13. Dezember 2026
📍 Weingut Tauss, Südsteiermark

Are you looking for a real break? Not just from your schedule, but from the constant noise in your head? A place where you can finally stop rushing, land in your body and feel what it is like to actually be present? - Then this is for you. A weekend to reset and reconnect. Three days of somatic yoga, movement and real human connection in the heart of the South Styrian wine country.

Come as you are.

Leave feeling alive.

Special Offer until 21st of June 2026 (for the first 8 people)!

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RELEASE - Somatic Movement Immersion

📅 15. bis 18. Oktober 2026
📍 Weingut Tauss, Südsteiermark

What if October is asking you to let go?

The season is turning. So are we…

October is the season of release. The trees know it. Your body knows it too. Somewhere in between the hustle of life and all the noise there is a version of you waiting to be felt. Not fixed. Not optimised. Just felt. This is your invitation to release what no longer serves and simply arrive.

FOUR days. THREE teachers. ONE field of deep presence. Among the vineyards of Southern Styria, held by nature and each other, we create space where arrival is enough.

A weaving of Somatic Movement: Authentic Flow · Shake the Dust · Embodied Yin · Somatic Ecstatic Dance. Wild and tender. Shadow and light. We dive into the body, into presence, into the now.

Do you feel the call?

Early bird price until 21 June 2026 for the first 8 spots only.

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About

About me

Hi, I'm glad you're here! My path to becoming a yoga and movement teacher was anything but planned...

I first practiced yoga in 2013 in an Ashram in Rishikesh, India, while volunteering at a school renovation project. What began as a physical practice soon turned into something I started to love in all areas of my life.

During the pandemic I spent many hours on my mat, practicing yoga and meditation. At the end of my PhD, I went through a phase of complete fatigue that led to a burnout. That was when my path returned more deeply to the mat.

Today I feel much more connected to myself and my body. For me, Yoga and Somatic Movements are ways to stay present, break out of rigid patterns and feel alive and free.

My wish is to help you reconnect with your body, rebuild trust in yourself, and create a space where you can simply be as you are. Without judgment and stigma.

Trainings & Certifications

  • Food Microbiologist (Dr. nat. techn.)
  • Nutritional Scientist (BSc)
  • Training in Sports Nutrition (VEÖ)
  • Autogenic Training (basic, intermediate & advanced levels) · Mag. Annelies Weber Bakule, Vienna
  • 200h Yoga Teacher Training (Vinyasa & Ashtanga focus) · Shambala, Tenerife
  • 8h Creative Sequencing · Yogawerkstatt, Vienna
  • 50h Shake the Dust Teacher Training · Authentic Flow Tribe
  • 100h Acroyoga Teacher Training · Acroyogaschool Valencia
  • 100h The Ritual of Soma - Somatic/Embodied Yoga · Beingspace, Hamburg
  • 50h Embodied YinTM Teacher Training · Authentic Flow Tribe

Additional Experiences

  • Practicing Yoga for over 13 years and Acroyoga for over 2 years
  • Deep engagement and self-practice of various breathing techniques (e.g., Wim-Hof, Yogic breathing methods)
  • Self experience with Core Energetics & Somatic Bodywork
  • Teaching Yoga at International Festivals, e.g. AYVIE Festival
  • Organizing Yoga/Acroyoga Workshops

What Students Say

The class with Elena went straight to the heart. The class was wonderfully structured, what was said so authentic, the playlist captivating - simply wholesome.

Tanja R.
Shake the Dust

Yoga with Elena strengthens body, mind and soul. It gives strength and relaxation, peace and trust as well as a feeling of well-being. Elena guides mindfully and inspired, so that everyone can find themselves at their own pace.

Sara M.
Flow & Be

I wasn't really sure what I was getting myself into. But I was positively surprised by how the exercises also triggered an emotional process in me. It made me realize that my body needed and missed this kind of movement.

Christoph F.
Shake the Dust

During the class, I got in touch with my healthy anger and was able to release some energy and really feel my emotions in my body. It was pleasant to spend time in my body instead of in my head. After the class, I felt content and calm. Thank you!

Sanne K.
Shake the Dust

The class was super fun and we saw first successes after a short time. Elena explained everything very clearly and gave us the confidence to try new positions. It was really a lot of fun!

Anna P. & Martijn M.
Acro Yoga Private Class

The Acro Yoga workshops with Elena and Andi are really fun! They adapt to the group's level and that's why you make progress really quickly. The atmosphere is always super relaxed but also really motivating. You just leave with a big smile and want to keep practicing what you've learned!

Jenni L.
Acro Yoga Workshop

After a longer Acro break, the workshop with Elena and Andi was a great re-entry. Cool flow with many basic figures and those who already had some experience could work on putting everything together.

Lukas B.
Acro Yoga Workshop

"What could be better than yoga outdoors on a mild summer evening? Yoga in Augarten with Elena is the ideal balance after a stressful workday - switch off, ground yourself, and be fully in the here and now. It feels so good to come to these classes!"

Marlene F.
Outdoor Community Yoga

From super nice icebreaker games to a first complete flow in just one session without any prior experience, just super cool!

Bernhard R. & Viola T.
Acro Yoga Workshop

Elena radiates and lives yoga. In her sessions you always feel like you're in the right place at the right time. I like the balance between relaxation and athletic challenge in her classes. The class in beautiful Augarten gives me the necessary balance to my competitive sports hobby and everyday stress every time. Pure recommendation.

Roman N.
Outdoor Community Yoga

The regular 1:1 sessions with Elena have become a true anchor for me. I feel deeply seen, safe, and individually supported every time. Elena's calm presence and her intuitive sense of what I need in each moment make every session feel aligned and effective. Over time, I've developed a deeper connection to myself, more inner calm, and a lasting sense of trust in my body. Thank you for holding such a consistent and nurturing space.

Theresa B.
Private Yoga Session

Get in Touch

I'd love to hear from you! Whether it's a question, an idea, or a collaboration, don't hesitate to reach out.

Contact Information

📧 hi@elenazand.com
📞 +43 660 25 300 86
📸 @elena_zand_
📍 Wien, Österreich

Based in Vienna, Austria, I'm also available for international projects.

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