The heart and soul of Yoga Haus is the human encounter. It is a place of movement and tranquility that always focuses on the students individual practice and interpersonal connection. Our goal is to find and cultivate a deeper connection with self and others. Our teachers integrate new research on body and movement into their teaching.
Founder, Owner & Head of Teacher Training

Angela grew up in central Italy and found her connection to movement at an early age through classical and contemporary dance. From the age of six, she trained in dance and worked professionally as a dancer into her early twenties.
After studying Political Science, she worked internationally, including as a Product Manager at KUONI in Zurich. She has been living in Switzerland since 2005.
Yoga became a defining part of Angela’s life during her pregnancy with her son, who is now 18 years old. This experience deepened her understanding of the connection between body, breath, and awareness. Angela has completed over 700 hours of yoga teacher trainings and continuing education (Ashtanga Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin Yoga, Sivananda), as well as more than 300 hours of training in contemporary movement and bodywork, including Embodied Movement, Fascia Training, and movement-based approaches influenced, among others, by the founders of Fighting Monkey.
Music and voice have always been essential forms of expression in Angela’s life. For the past two years, she has been studying voice at the conservatory to explore more deeply this profoundly human instrument of communication—the voice that each of us naturally carries within.
People who have deeply shaped her development as a teacher and her personal growth include Julie Martin, Jozef Frucek, Master Ming Wong, her son Pablo, and those closest to her.
Angela has been teaching Vinyasa and Yin Yoga since 2010 and has been involved in yoga teacher trainings as a senior teacher since 2013. In 2015, she founded DAS YOGA HAUS in Zurich’s District 4, which officially opened on January 2, 2016. She is the owner, director, and head of teacher trainings and continuing education.
Angela’s teaching is characterized by precision, mindfulness, and creativity, inviting students to experience movement as a conscious, embodied practice—clear, deep, and applicable to everyday life.
Hatha Yoga

Natalia first found access to Far Eastern movement techniques and their philosophies during her training as a contemporary dancer in the 1990s. Fascinated by choreographers, directors and performers whose work focuses on the exploration of the body and the testing of the body’s limits, Natalia preferred to use physical exercises from Hatha Yoga, Thai Chi Chuan, BodyMindCentering and meditation as tools to warm up and prepare for the stage. Parallel to the energetic bodywork, Natalia began to engage more intensively with Buddhist teachings and the practice of mindfulness. With her first pregnancy in 2007, Natalia took a break from the stage and from then on devoted herself more to yoga and meditation practice. The continuous practice on and off the mat became commonplace and soon the desire to dive deeper into the wisdom of yoga and to learn more about Patanjali and the Yoga Sutras awoke. So in 2013 she completed her first 200h teacher training at AIRYOGA with Stephen Thomas, Doug Keller, Stefanie Zimmermann and others. At the moment she is further training to become a 500h certified yoga teacher, also under the guidance of Stephen Thomas. Mit Leidenschaft und Freude gibt Natalia ihr angesammeltes Wissen aus jahrelanger Erfahrung in der Körperarbeit an ihre Schüler weiter. Sie unterrichtet kraftvoll-dynamisches Yoga und legt in ihren Stunden sowohl ein besonderes Augenmerk auf eine präzise Körperausrichtung, wie auch auf die Verbindung von Atem und Bewegung. Natalia lebt mit ihrem Lebenspartner und zwei gemeinsamen Töchtern in Zürich.
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Hatha Yoga

Diane Gemsch studied dance in the Netherlands and Belgium. She has appeared in various productions in Europe in recent years. She was engaged at the Maxim Gorki Theater, Berlin for the production of Armin Petras “Bahnwärter Thiel”. And in 2014 she worked for Marina Abramovic and danced at the Schaubühne Berlin with Constanza Macras. She also teaches contemporary dance for amateurs and professionals, and works as a choreographer for theater productions. Her own short pieces have won awards and she was honored with the 2012 Artistic Award of the City of Zurich with a Werkstipendium. In Diane’s lessons, it is first and foremost, about the joy of movement. In the physical part, the focus is on developing a sense of organic movement and working on technique. The focus is always on trusting one’s own body, which is then capable of anything.
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Yin Yoga & Hatha Flow

Sarah was born in 1978 in Bielefeld (Germany) and grew up with a lot of garden, forest and meadow. She has lived in Zurich since 2002, after working as a manager for a food company for many years, she gave it up in 2013. She currently works for an organic food shop and is the co-founder of a start-up for urban composting solutions. Sarah has been practicing yoga since 2008 and her style is characterized by her curiosity and openness. Her open-mindedness leads her to always seek out new studios and teachers to practice and learn. Not only in Zurich, but all over the world. Sarah is a certified 500h+ RYT yoga teacher. The foundations of her training were laid by her teachers Nakul Kapur and Maya Varenka-Kovats, and in Yin Yoga Denise Payne and Markus Henning Giess. Another influence comes from Katonah yoga. In addition to further yoga training, Sarah is completing her hypnosis and coaching training, which also flows into her teaching style.
Hatha Yoga

Miriam’s passion for yoga lies in the subtle, embodied experience of asana practice and in a deep engagement with yoga philosophy, always with the intention of integrating it into everyday life. Her creative and inclusive approach has evolved since her first Savasana in 2003, and she continues to step beyond her comfort zone—where friction invites change. Creating a welcoming space for everyone, regardless of gender, skin color, or body ideals, is central to her teaching. Influenced by Hatha Yoga, Tantra, and Buddhism, her practice is enriched by meditation, a two-year training in Buddhist psychology and coaching completed in May 2024, and ongoing studies in trauma-informed yoga and social justice. Inspired by simplicity and especially by nature and the mountains, Miriam shares her joy through retreats, yoga classes, meditation offerings, and one-on-one sessions.
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Hatha Yoga & Handstand

Lucie has been fascinated by movement since childhood. Born and raised in Geneva, she trained as a circus artist there and in London — a world where strength, lightness and body awareness come together. It was during this time that she discovered yoga for the first time.
After a serious accident brought her circus career to an end, yoga became a central part of her life — initially as part of her rehabilitation, and gradually as a way of life. Her own injuries, together with the experience of continually rediscovering and understanding her body, have given her a deep sensitivity to healthy, holistic movement — far removed from performance and closely connected to each person’s individual abilities and potential.
Certified by Yoga Switzerland since 2012, she has continued to expand her knowledge through a wide range of trainings, from bodywork and pre- and postnatal yoga to pranayama, meditation and the subtle dimensions of life, which have increasingly become part of her practice. This journey also led her to take on the direction of Mind In, a mindfulness studio in Zurich.
In her teaching, Lucie brings together her circus background and her experience of yoga: playful, precise and guided by a genuine joy of discovery. She creates a space where everyone — whether beginner or advanced practitioner — can explore their own body and possibilities with curiosity and without pressure.
Vinyasa Yoga Teacher | Anatomy & Physiology for the 100H & 200H Yoga Intensive Trainings

Julia’s yoga practice has evolved over the past 20 years through the influence of various styles, teachers, and life experiences. It is shaped by strong, fluid forms such as Vinyasa, Ashtanga, and Black Lotus, the mindful transitions of Meghan Currie, and the soft, accepting attitude of Yin Yoga. Her background as a physiotherapist informs her interest in mindful alignment and refined body awareness. She has completed teacher trainings in Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Yin, Slow Flow, and Embodiment, deepened her knowledge in therapeutic yoga, MBSR, and FRC, and regularly attended meditation retreats in the tradition of Thích Nhất Hạnh.
For her, yoga classes are a space not about performance, but about exploration. Here, we can practice lovingly observing all shades of mental, emotional, and physical processes, accompanied by the steady rhythm of calm breathing. Over time, a great gift of yoga can unfold from this: the freedom to recognize conditioned patterns and transform them.
In her free time, she enjoys playful forms of movement such as Acro Yoga or Contact Improvisation and loves being in the water or engaging with art. In private sessions, she is happy to help develop an adapted practice if injuries, physical discomfort, or psychological strain make your regular practice more challenging.
Vinyasa Flow

Camilla Pellegrini is a yoga teacher with over ten years of teaching experience and an extensive international background in yoga, movement, and bodywork. She teaches with the belief that the body is a powerful gateway to greater self-awareness, inner strength, and personal growth.
Her classes combine precise alignment with an open, curious, and supportive atmosphere, encouraging students to deepen their practice while cultivating confidence and enjoyment in movement.
Camilla completed two 500-hour Yoga Teacher Trainings and has deepened her practice over many years through continuous study and assisting her teacher, Vinay Kumar, in Mysore, India, and Gran Canaria. Her background is further enriched by professional training in massage, AcroYoga and partner acrobatics, circus arts, contemporary dance, and movement practice. These diverse experiences shape her holistic approach to teaching, blending functional movement, technical precision, and creativity.
Alongside her regular yoga classes, Camilla teaches workshops and leads retreats, working both independently and in collaboration with yoga studios and teacher training programs.
Substitute Teacher for Yin Yoga & Vinyasa Flow

In her search for stillness and stability, Ela found her way to a yoga class with Claudia Zollinger by chance. Since then, the practice has been a part of her life and a form of self-care and exploration. In 2015 she decided to complete the 200-hour YTT under the guidance of Simone McKay and Bex Tyrer in Ubud, Bali, and in 2022 she took part in the 50-hour Yin Level I with Markus Henning Giess. Since then she has taught in various schools.
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Pilates, Vinyasa & Yin Yoga

Andrei is a Yoga, Pilates and Breathwork Coach, coming from a Professional Ballet background with Opernhaus Zürich and Grand Théâtre de Genève, bringing more than 25 years of experience in movement and body awareness.
Over the last six years, he has continued to study and deepen his education, including a Master’s degree in Teaching and Coaching Dance Professionals at the Zurich University of the Arts – ZHdK, as well as further specialisation in Yin Yoga inspired by Traditional Chinese Medicine with Josh Summers and intensive Breath work training with KEUR.
Andrei’s approach brings together applied anatomy, alignment and an understanding of the individual needs of each practitioner. His background in professional dance has made him very aware of the difference between movement as performance and movement as a practice for well-being. In performance, movement is often shaped around an external result — the line, form, technique and what is seen by the audience. In Yoga, Pilates and Breathwork, Andrei encourages practitioners to understand what a posture or technique is doing for their own body rather than simply trying to reproduce how it looks.
Substitute teacher for Vinyasa Flow

Nadine is a cheerful and open-minded person. Movement has always been a central anchor in her life. Through her many years of experience as a sports teacher, she has gained deep insights into various disciplines, which have given her a strong awareness of her own body. Her greatest passion is to share the joy of movement with others.
Her yoga style is a unique blend of two worlds: she combines powerful, playful Vinyasa flows with the solid knowledge she gained from her studies in Health Sciences and Technology.
Nadine completed her first teacher training in 2024 in Sweden, and since then she has been teaching with great enthusiasm at Yoga Haus. In her classes, she loves to challenge participants with demanding asanas and inversions. Through a clear and well-structured approach, she helps students build trust and develop their skills. The postures are explored together, always with the option to adapt them so that everyone feels comfortable and can continue to grow in their own practice.
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Ayurveda & philosophy in the 200H YOGA INTENSIVE LEVEL II training programme

Radhakripa experiences yoga as an effective means of promoting well-being and healing on a physical, mental and emotional level. The practice enriches life through awareness, love and compassion. Her aim is to inspire her students to integrate yoga beyond the mat into their everyday lives and experience tangible changes.
In 1992, a book in her home library opened the door to the world of yoga. Fascinated by yoga philosophy and practices, she immersed herself in the teachings of the Bhakti yoga tradition. After studying Spanish, she spent 8 years studying the Vedic scriptures, accompanied by mantra recitation and meditation in India and Europe. Asana and pranayama became perfect companions on her inner journey.
dhakripa teaches asana and pranayama with a focus on alignment, creating a safe environment for exploration and progress, allowing students to unite body, breath and mind in a liberating dance. In yoga teacher training courses and separate events, she offers philosophy and Ayurveda workshops that apply the ancient teachings to the modern context. She enjoys leading kirtan events and bringing the experience of mantra meditation to others.
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Yoga styles
The Yoga House combines the tradionelle Indian yoga teachings with modern approaches. Our goal is to provide a diverse platform for different styles of yoga while maintaining authenticity. Here everyone, from beginners to advanced, can discover and deepen their individual yoga path with the help of asanas, pranayama, cryas and meditation. Quality, care and individual attention, are our priority. We also support people in convalescence with individual therapy.
Partnerships
Laura Egger, Photographin & Architektin
Coralie Wipf, Art Direktorin
Olivier Goetgeluck, Inspire by Fighting Monkey
Eisladen Zürich
Julie Martin, Brahmani Yoga
Suka Horn, Tanz Performer und Movement Teacher
Martina Brassel, Keramik
Andrea Roca
Gebana AG
Grazia Bonsignore, Yoga in Italiano
Butegar, La Bottega della Pizza
Directions
By streetcar (lines 14, 9), S-Bahn or Postauto to the stop Bahnhof Wiedikon. Walk approx. 50m along Birmensdorferstrasse in the direction of the city center. Turn left into Freyastrasse. After 50m turn right into the inner courtyard. DAS YOGA HAUS is located on the right side.