Born in 1979 in the old GDR, grew up in Naumburg an der Saale.

Even as a child, I felt that a life based on fixed norms was not for me. But there was no yoga in my childhood – no alternative paths, no spiritual freedom. So I followed the “normal” path: I trained as a social insurance clerk and moved to Augsburg. I’ve been living here since 1998, working for a large health insurance company – and have been searching for a long time for what fulfills my soul.

My life changed when I “stumbled” into a Kundalini Yoga class. I knew immediately: That’s exactly what I was looking for.

Since then, my path has unfolded – through Kundalini Yoga, Laughter Yoga and Restorative Yoga. In all of these, I found inner strength, regeneration and a life-affirming feeling.

My classes are open to everyone: I have had the opportunity to work with homeless women, people with a history of migration, families in difficult situations and even managers. What do we all have in common? The longing for a real, fulfilling life.

I have been teaching yoga since 2020 – to help people achieve greater awareness, energy and relaxation. In 2023, I founded my own laughter club and launched Germany’s first laughter championship. On my blog, I write about yoga in everyday life and how we can bring more abundance and lightness into our lives.

With lots of love,

Taj Shabad