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My mission is centered around
all that connects:

I am your Somatic & Emotional Intimacy Expert

Imagine you can experience joy even when you feel sad, peace even when you feel overwhelmed, and you WANT to feel all those polarities fully, you are my people. Welcome to my world.

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HI, I AM KATRIN,
YOUR PLAYFUL YET FIERCE TRUTH SPEAKER

I’m human, just like you, and what I’m passionate about is helping you become even more human. It's all about embracing your exhaustion, frustration, pain, and joy in a way that feels real and manageable. I want you to bring all your “imperfections” — the twitches, the angst, all those quirky things that make you feel like a misfit — and see how perfect they actually are. As you learn to accept them, you can find more joy and happiness, even if those imperfections stick around.

So, in all my offerings, may it be individual sessions or group experiences, I will guide you to really put yourself first. You will learn how to be present with yourself before you even think about others. You will craft your own blueprint to stay true to yourself and make sure you're taking care of your own needs. We'll talk about setting boundaries, being real and open about how you feel, and even how physical touch can help you grow personally. And, we'll work on building those genuine & authentic connections that really make you feel good, both inside and out.

I am deeply controversial and inquisitive. I've got a lot of love to give and sometimes it practically bursts out of my chest. But I'm not gonna sugarcoat it — I've got a spicy side, too. I can be fiery and intense, and I can be a safe haven for your deepest emotions and deeply poetical, that's just who I am. I've never been one to tiptoe around things or pretend to be some delicate flower. I'll always aim to be kind, I love to be cheeky and playful but don't be surprised if I bring some heat to the table every now and then. It's all part of the package, my friend. I want to be a match for who I am seeking.

For most of my life, I've had this really tough relationship with my body. It's like I was carrying around all this baggage from past abuse, both physical and emotional. My body felt like this empty shell, I was so disconnected, almost like I wasn't even living in my own skin. I used to be this rebel, always standing out and doing things my own way. But somewhere along the line, I lost sight of who I really was. I was stuck in this constant battle with myself, feeling empty despite all the success and fulfillment I seemed to have by society's standards. Deep down, all I ever wanted was real connections, emotional intimacy, and genuine care. The superficial stuff I found in the advertising and nightclub scene, where I spent so much of my professional life, just didn’t cut it. So, in 2016, I made this big leap — I left it all behind. It was time to stop pretending and start following my heart,

I've been through some pretty dark times where I just felt cut off from life and not functional. It's been tough, I won't lie. But you know what? Because I have learned how to be with my own big emotions and am not afraid to be in the dark, I get to follow my vision and share it with you now. I bring all of that heartache and struggle that broke my heart open into the work I do with you so you get to be you. A perfectly flawed and absolutely beautiful human being. And honestly, it's such an honor and brings me so much joy to be able to share what I've learned and how I have recovered from my own life experiences with anyone who comes into my space. So, just know that when you're with me, all of you is welcome.

Disclaimer:

As a lifelong student, I continuously evolve, often changing my mind about tools and practices. Because to me, TRAINING is what occurs in practicing what I have learned.. Despite many formal trainings, my true credentials come from thousands of hours of self-directed practice, giving me the confidence and embodied wisdom to share my work.

Formal education often falls short of true training. My life experiences have shaped my current work, emphasizing the importance of practice over mere accumulation of educational content. True training involves repeated practice, digestion, and integration of learned material, leading to true embodiment and transformation.

TRAININGS & CERTIFICATIONS


YOGA & MEDITATION
 

  • 500 hrs (750 hr) Meditation & Hatha Yoga Teacher Training (Hridaya Yoga)

  • 500+ hrs Karma Yoga Immersion Course (three months long intensive immersion to bridge and merge spiritual teachings and principles with daily life, Hridaya Yoga, Mexico)

  • 365+ hrs Hridaya Hatha Yoga Modules 1-5 (Hridaya Yoga, one month long intensive traditional hatha yoga courses combining asana practice, pranayama, mudras, bandas, and meditation)

  • 200 hrs Tantra  Yoga Teacher Training (Mahadevi Ashram)

  • 30+ hrs Enlightenment Intensive (three day Immersion dedicated to Self-Inquiry through dyads, Pachamama)


SOMATIC MODALITIES
 

  • 200+ hrs Applied Somatic Trauma Therapy TVM (Integrative Somatic Institute)

  • 60+ hrs Somatic Trauma Therapy (The Embody Lab)

  • 50+ hrs Shamanic Drumming (Vinod Quetzal)

  • 50+ hrs CBC, Contact Beyond Contact (Healing Arts Training, Unity Space)

  • 40+ hrs Core Healing (Integrative and systemic trauma therapy, Pachamama)

  • 40+ hrs Biodynamic Cranio Sacral Therapy (Jon Brussolo)

  • 40+ hrs Integrative Pelvic Floor Therapy (Integrative Somatic Institute)

  • 30+ hrs Embodied Practitioner (Somatic Business Coaching, Holistic Life Navigation)

  • 20+ hrs Myofascial Massage & Trauma Release (Daniel Wendt)

  • 20+ hrs Sound Healing (Carlos Pacheco)

  • 20+ hrs Level 1: Integral Sound Healing With Tibetan Singing Bowls course (Academy of Sound Healing)

  • 20+ hrs Level 1: Introduction into Integral Sound Healing (Academy of Sound Healing)

  • 20+ hrs Integral Sound Healing With Rhythm & Drums (Academy of Sound Healing)


FEMININE SPIRITUALITY
 

  • 50+ hrs Women's Ayurveda & Tantra Immersion (Vichara Yoga)

  • 50+ hrs Feminine Wisdom & Authentic Tantra (Maya Luna)

  • 30+ hrs Dear Lover Training (program on feminine spiritual-sexual practice, David Deida)

  • 30+ hrs Sexual Initiatress Training (Tantric Sexuality & Love Making, Arja Hendrikx)


CONSCIOUS RELATING
 

  • 100 hrs Balancing Love (Psycho-Shamanic Training for Loving Relationships)

  • 60+ hrs Compassionate Communication (Communication training based on Non-Violent Communication, Hridaya Yoga)

  • 50+ hrs Death Doula Training (Going with Grace)

  • 30+ hrs Queens Code (Alison Armstrong)

  • 30+ hrs Conscious Relationship Training (Harville Hendrix)

  • 30+ hrs Cultivating Compassion (Hridaya Yoga, Mexico)

  • 20+ hrs Limitless Love (Sacred Intimacy, Relationships as a gateway to the Divine, Sofia Sundari)

  • 20+ hrs Conscious Relationship Training (Rising Women)


ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
 

  • Business Administration - Media and Communication, Bachelor of Arts Cooperative University Stuttgart, Germany

  • International Communication Management: International Events, Music & Entertainment Studies, Fontys Hogeschool Tilberg, The Netherlands

  • International Business Administration, Professional Education, JFK Schule Esslingen, Germany

TEACHING & COACHING EXPERIENCE
 

  • since 2022: Transformational Retreat Facilitator

  • since 2022: Holistic & Integrative Trauma Therapy Mentoring

  • since 2021: Silent Meditation Retreat Facilitator​

  • since 2021: Women's Retreat Facilitator 

  • since 2021: Tantra & Sacred Sexuality Retreat Facilitator

  • since 2018: Hridaya Yoga Meditation & Yoga Teacher

  • since 2018: Dark Retreat Facilitator

  • since 2017: Holistic Life  & Business Mentoring

PRACTICIONER EXPERIENCE
 

  • since 2023: Integrative Pelvic Floor Therapist

  • since 2023: Biodynamic Craniosacral Therpist

  • since 2022: Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapist

  • since 2021: Somatic Trauma Mentoring

  • since 2021: Sound Healing Facilitator

  • since 2021: Vibrational Therapy with Tibetan Singing Bowls

  • since 2017: Shamanic Drumming Journey Facilitator

MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
 

  • 2023: The Hermitage (Dark & Solitary Retreat Center), Lake Atitlan, Guatemala

  • 2021: Hridaya Family (Silent Meditation, Dark & Solitary Retreat Center), San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico

  • 2019: Karma Yoga & HR Manager at Hridaya Yoga, Mazunte, Mexico

  • 2014 - 2017: Project Manager/ Digital, Jung von Matt/ Neckar (Marketing Agency)

  • 2007 - 2013: International Business Administration & Marketing Assistant, WEVO-CHEMIE GmbH, Ostfildern, Germany

PERSONAL EXPERIENCE
 

  • Over 300 days spent in Silent Meditation Retreats

  • Over 98 days spent in Kaya Kalpa Retreats (Dark Retreats)

  • Completed a 49-Day Silent Solitary Pratyabhijna Retreat

  • Completed a 49-Day Silent Solitary Pratyabhijna Retreat as Kaya Kalpa Retreat (Dark Retreat)

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. 

Our deepest fear is that we are

powerful beyond measure. 

It is our light,

not our darkness

that most frightens us."

― Marianne Williamson

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