Julia Johannsen
Yogini – Embodiment Coach – Writer
What are the senses? What is the body? What is love? These were the questions I was curious about when I was a young girl.
So I went on a journey to explore what I had no answer for. I walked from Munich back to Berlin, to the roots of my family. Travelled the world, dancing, laughing, crying, always astonished. With books in my bag and my body in my sense, as a writer, a connoisseur, a subtle observer. Touched by romantic love, the wide sky and the thorns of roses. Questioning and changing direction was as much a part of my path as arriving, everyday somewhere in my body, on a dance floor, on a yoga mat or in my writing hands.
I am a researcher of body landscapes, relationships, feelings, written words and the languages that have no-words. I love the ocean, dreaming and sleeping, coffee in the morning, the wind and the skies, walking barefoot in the forest, reading all day, enjoying all senses, philosophizing all night, and music.
Studies
- Diploma of Social Studies – University Potsdam
- Systemic Coaching – University Potsdam
- Embodied Facilitator Training – Somerset, UK
- Anusara Yoga Teacher Training – Bali
- Prana Flow Yoga with Shiva Rea – France and India
- Laughter Yoga Teacher Training – Cologne
- Journalistic Education u.a. TIP Berlin, Aufbau
- German-Jewish newspaper, Radio EINS, America Journal
Education. And abroad
- 5Rhythms Dance
- Kashmir Shaivism
- The science of laughter
- Meditation in the tradition of Thich Nath Hanh
- Tandava Tanz with Daniel Odier
- Yielding with Virginie Roy
- Kalaripayyatu with Shiva Rea in Kerala
- Longer stays in New York, Kerala and Great Britain
I came to Julia feeling burnt-out, boxed-in, and trapped in outdated thought patterns. Julia asked me exactly the questions I most needed to hear in that moment, and provided a safe, supportive, engaged environment in which to explore the answers to those questions. She gave me exactly what I needed to experience my own journey in a facilitated, structured, and compassionate setting. I found a new freedom in walking and in posture that brought restorative ease to my body. In the following days my mind created many new neural pathways and explored and acted on many positive new ideas and prospects.Jordana
Julias Gabe ist, mit Ernsthaftigkeit die Fröhlichkeit in mir zu wecken.Ulrike
Julia dare to work on elements that are difficult to approach and hard to reach deeper, and she does it with such a grace.Avgi
Ich mag Julia’s Art, wie sie die Übungen anleitet und spricht! Eine schöne Verbindung von down to earth und eine Tür in eine andere Welt öffnend. Ihre Stimme hat für mich nicht diesen esoterischen Touch, bei dem ich dichtmache, weil er aufgesetzt wirkt.Karin
Julia is a fantastic listener and immediately made me feel at ease. She skillfully understood to lead me to new viewpoints by connecting me to the wisdom of my body. With her open and relatable personality she also brought me back in touch with my own humor, so I could leave the session with clarity and motivation, as well as a smile on my face. I was also equipped with a simple action plan, which I’m happily including in my everyday life.Susanna
Julia liebt Bücher, sie ist lustig und hat kurze Haare…und es macht Spaß mit ihr.Marie, 6 Jahre alt
I appreciate Julia’s dedication and support, and at the same time her surrendering to our needs.Roberta
Die besten Rauhnächte ever. Ich würde am liebsten weitermachen.Malina