Yoga with... Ida Volmer
2. - 9. August 2026
Ida is a yoga teacher based in Berlin, teaching at various studios across the city. Her classes combine dynamic Vinyasa flows with mindful breathwork and mobility-focused movement, all with a clear emphasis on healthy alignment.
The result is a practice that not only builds strength and flexibility, but also cultivates greater presence, ease, and inner balance. Ida creates spaces where yoga is experienced not only as a physical practice, but also as an invitation to arrive fully in the present moment and develop a deeper awareness of the body.
Ida is a yoga teacher based in Berlin, teaching at various studios across the city. Her classes combine dynamic Vinyasa flows with mindful breathwork and mobility-focused movement, all with a clear emphasis on healthy alignment.
The result is a practice that not only builds strength and flexibility, but also cultivates greater presence, ease, and inner balance. Ida creates spaces where yoga is experienced not only as a physical practice, but also as an invitation to arrive fully in the present moment and develop a deeper awareness of the body.
About Ida
What role does yoga play in your life?
Yoga is the fastest way for me to come back to myself - especially in moments when my mind feels busy, I’m overstimulated, stressed, or caught up in everything happening around me. The practice helps me become more aware of myself, strengthen the connection to my body, and cultivate a deeper sense of self-appreciation.
For me, practicing yoga is a conscious pause, a gift I give to myself. It is time that belongs only to me - a space where I don’t have to achieve anything, prove myself to anyone, or meet any expectations. I can always rely on stepping off the mat feeling more balanced, clear-minded, and grounded than when I stepped onto it.
What do you hope to share with your students through your classes?
I hope that my students leave the class feeling a little closer to themselves. My goal is for them to feel stronger, more mobile, and energized. Above all, I want to offer them a space where they feel safe and can let go of everyday demands for a moment. Often, all it takes is this brief pause for the mind to become clearer, the body to feel more balanced and alive, and for us to return to the day with greater ease and lightness.
What would you describe as the core of your philosophy?
At its core, my philosophy is about helping people reconnect with themselves. In a world that is often fast-paced, noisy, and full of distractions, I see yoga as an opportunity to pause and become more aware of how we are truly feeling - both physically and mentally. I want to remind people how good it feels to make time for themselves and to arrive consciously in the present moment.
It is important to me to convey that yoga does not have to look perfect and should never be associated with pressure to perform. Rather, it is about listening to your body, becoming more aware of your own needs, and developing trust in yourself. Ultimately, yoga is an invitation to return to yourself again and again, and to meet yourself with greater awareness, patience, self-appreciation, and trust in your own path.
What role does yoga play in your life?
Yoga is the fastest way for me to come back to myself - especially in moments when my mind feels busy, I’m overstimulated, stressed, or caught up in everything happening around me. The practice helps me become more aware of myself, strengthen the connection to my body, and cultivate a deeper sense of self-appreciation.
For me, practicing yoga is a conscious pause, a gift I give to myself. It is time that belongs only to me - a space where I don’t have to achieve anything, prove myself to anyone, or meet any expectations. I can always rely on stepping off the mat feeling more balanced, clear-minded, and grounded than when I stepped onto it.
What do you hope to share with your students through your classes?
I hope that my students leave the class feeling a little closer to themselves. My goal is for them to feel stronger, more mobile, and energized. Above all, I want to offer them a space where they feel safe and can let go of everyday demands for a moment. Often, all it takes is this brief pause for the mind to become clearer, the body to feel more balanced and alive, and for us to return to the day with greater ease and lightness.
What would you describe as the core of your philosophy?
At its core, my philosophy is about helping people reconnect with themselves. In a world that is often fast-paced, noisy, and full of distractions, I see yoga as an opportunity to pause and become more aware of how we are truly feeling - both physically and mentally. I want to remind people how good it feels to make time for themselves and to arrive consciously in the present moment.
It is important to me to convey that yoga does not have to look perfect and should never be associated with pressure to perform. Rather, it is about listening to your body, becoming more aware of your own needs, and developing trust in yourself. Ultimately, yoga is an invitation to return to yourself again and again, and to meet yourself with greater awareness, patience, self-appreciation, and trust in your own path.
Yoga Teacher in Residence
We are always expecting a variety of talented yoga teachers to create our open classes at Schwarzschmied and stay here as resident yoga teachers. Each of them brings their unique style and expertise to offer our guests an enriching yoga experience. You can look forward to varied offerings for your wellbeing and relaxation.
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We are always expecting a variety of talented yoga teachers to create our open classes at Schwarzschmied and stay here as resident yoga teachers. Each of them brings their unique style and expertise to offer our guests an enriching yoga experience. You can look forward to varied offerings for your wellbeing and relaxation.
Read more
Our next Retreats
Stine Lethan invites you to an extended Yoga Embodiment Weekend – A Journey to Yourself
Are you looking for deceleration far from your everyday life? Do you want to delve deeper into your yoga practice? Do you want to gather yourself and find your inner center?
This retreat offers a clear focus on the essentials in the moment – silence, clarity, and grounding within yourself. We will detox and slow down through all facets of yogic teachings: physical, mental, and emotional.
Meet yourself in the process of change and healing through the Yoga Embodiment practice. The master classes provide impulses and, with their open workshop principle, are both healing and invigorating. Stine creates theme-based classes that show participants their own potential and set impulses for growth.
Program
Thursday
5:00 – 7:30 pm Arrival, Sacred Circle + Jetlag Yoga
Friday & Saturday
8:00 – 10:00 am Yoga Practice
5:00 – 7:00 pm Yoga Practice
Sunday
8:00 – 10:00 am Yoga Practice
- For yogis with basic knowledge in Vinyasa Flow -
- Asana, Pranayama, Meditation, Yin, Journaling, Chanting, Ecstatic Dance, Sacred Circle, Coaching Embodiment -
- 3 nights at Hotel Schwarzschmied
- Breakfast at "La Fucina" restaurant
- Lunch or Dinner at our slow food restaurants "La Fucina" or Bistro "Luce" (for an extra charge)
- Yoga equipment (yoga mat, pillow, yoga blocks) provided free of charge
- Grander water in the entire house
- Mobilcard for usage of public transport
Stine is a renowned Yoga Embodiment teacher with 18 years of teaching experience. She is a life coach and former professional dancer, which makes her teaching style unique – holistic, therapeutic, and heartfelt. She lived in Berlin for 25 years, where she completed her yoga training in Vinyasa Flow with a master’s degree in Anusara Yoga. For 16 years, she taught at @spirityogaberlin, one of the largest yoga Vinyasa and training institutes in Berlin, where she also worked as a mentor for yoga teacher trainings.
10. - 13. September 2026
The Ride & Release Edition is a retreat for women who want to combine physical challenge on the road bike with mindful deceleration through yoga and wellness.
In the midst of the South Tyrolean vineyards, a special combination awaits you: guided road bike rides with the female cycling force and regenerative yoga. The retreat combines the best of two worlds: active road cycling stages through the breathtaking landscape and somatic yoga in the light-filled glass house of Villa Arnica.
In the mornings and evenings, we will jointly immerse ourselves in mindful yoga and meditation practices. Here, you will not only find recovery for strained muscles but also valuable time for yourself. The female cycling force will then accompany you with safe guidance, offer you room to learn, and convey a great sense of community, allowing you to experience road cycling anew.
The retreat is aimed at women who are looking for both challenge and deceleration - without sacrificing indulgence.
Program
Sunday
3.00 PM Welcome & Introduction to Group Riding
4.00 PM Yoga & Meditation Session with Liz
7.30 PM Uhr Communal Dinner
Monday
7.30 AM Meditation & Somatic Flow Yoga
11.00 AM Ride Out: Day trip with FCF with Coffee Stop Workshop (approx. 70–100 km, 800–1500 altitude meters)
5.00 PM Workshop with FCF
8.00 PM Communal Dinner
Tuesday & Wednesday
7.30 AM Meditation & Somatic Flow Yoga
10.00 AM Ride Out: Day trip with FCF with Coffee Stop Workshop (approx. 70–100 km, 800–1500 altitude meters)
6.30 PM Uhr Somatic Yin Yoga or Nidra x Sound
8.00 PM Communal Dinner
Thursday
7.30 AM Meditation & Somatic Flow Yoga
8.30 AM Closing Circle
11.00 AM Check Out & Bye Bye
*Possible program changes are reserved
- for women with road cycling experience -
- yoga, meditation, road cycling -
Info & Requirements
- Average pace: approx. 24-26 km/h
- Group riding with guides at the front and back
- Focus on safe communication and coordinated group dynamics
- Optional technique input and group exercises for deepening skills
- Prerequisites: Helmet, clipless pedals, lights, puncture kit, and a well-maintained road bike, as well as first experience in road cycling and group riding
- No pressure to perform: The focus is on riding, experiencing, and growing together - not on competition
- 4 nights at Hotel Schwarzschmied
- Breakfast and Dinner at "La Fucina" restaurant
- Lunch at our slow food bistro "Luce" (for an extra charge)
- 3 guided full-day tours with experienced guides from the Female Cycling Force in Munich
- 1 workshop with the Female Cycling Force
- 5–6 yoga or meditation sessions with Liz
- Yoga equipment (yoga mat, pillow, yoga blocks) provided free of charge
- Grander water in the entire house
- Mobilcard for usage of public transport
Liz Ehrenecker teaches, shares, and lives modern spirituality. Her work enbodies vitality, connection, and zest for life. She places particular emphasis on somatics and embodiment, which is reflected in her passion for somatic yin yoga. Liz teaches yoga in Munich and is represented throughout Europe with her yoga retreats and teacher trainings.
The female cycling force aims to create a vibrant and supportive community for female cyclists. As an initiative committed to increasing the presence of women in cycling, the female cycling force offers weekly rides as well as retreats at various levels throughout the season. Here, women can network, learn from one another, and collectively experience the joy of the sport.
13. - 17. September 2026
Inside Flow is a symbiosis of breath, movement and music. In this popular class format, you move fluently on beat to modern music and learn step by step a yoga choreography.
Inside Flow is derived from Vinyasa Flow Yoga, with the synchronization of breath and movement at its core. A constant flow, without beginning, without end. The individual asanas fade into the background, while transitions and flowing movements take center stage. Music becomes an essential part, giving heart and expression to the practice.
The result is a flow, meditation in movement, where the body releases happiness hormones and you experience a flow state on the mat that can be addictive. If you enjoy moving to music and already have some yoga experience, Inside Flow is just right for you!
Program
Thursday
5:00 – 6:30 pm Welcome Class
Friday
8:00 – 9:30 am Align & Flow – Alignment for Vinyasa Flow
4:30 – 6:00 pm Inside Flow – A Yoga Choreography on Beat
Saturday
8:00 – 9:30 am Align & Flow – Alignment for Vinyasa Flow
4:30 – 6:00 pm Inside Flow – A Yoga Choreography on Beat
Sunday
9:00 – 10:00 am Inside Flow – A Yoga Choreography on Beat
- for yogis with first experience -
- Vinyasa Yoga, Inside Flow -
- 3 nights at Hotel Schwarzschmied
- Breakfast at “La Fucina”
- Lunch or dinner in our Slow Food restaurants “La Fucina” or Bistro “Luce” (for an extra charge)
- Yoga equipment (mat, meditation cushion, yoga blocks) provided free of charge
- Grander water available throughout the hotel
- Mobility card for unlimited use of all public transport
Anna is an Inside Flow Senior Teacher and lives in Frankfurt. She travels as a trainer for Inside Yoga and Inside Flow throughout the German-speaking region as well as internationally. Her yoga classes come straight from the heart – she gently guides you through dynamic flows that allow you to sensitively feel into your body, tune your heartbeat to the beat of the music, and bring body awareness, thoughts, and emotions together. Her intention is to help you deepen the connection to your body and get to know yourself a little better.
