E-RYT200
Yoga Alliance registration
Continuing education status as Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher
About Sonia
Yoga with care, experience and joy.
Sonia is the founder of Revivingyoga. Yoga changed her life — after a challenging chapter and two years in India, she trained as a yoga teacher and has run her own studio since 2014.
Originally shaped by Ashtanga and Iyengar (alignment and props), she now integrates Yin, Restorative, yoga for seniors, Yoga Nidra, Pilates and yoga therapy — often accompanied by contemporary music.
1430+
Hours teaching
As stated on the previous about-me page
330+
Training hours
As stated on the previous about-me page
Approach
Practice begins where you are.
Acceptance
„Yoga isn't about touching your toes, it's about what you learn on the way there.“
Mindfulness
„There is already enough competition in your life. Revivingyoga is about you, and about doing something good for yourself.“
Balance
„Bring work, family and yourself into balance by becoming your own personal coach.“
Training & background
My path to yoga is shaped by a solid scientific understanding of the human body. As a doctor of natural sciences specialising in cell physiology and microbiology, I combine this knowledge with years of yoga experience and continuous further training.
In small groups there is room for personal guidance and a mindful, individual practice. Every body is different — so the yoga practice is adapted accordingly. The body doesn't have to adapt to the pose; the pose adapts to the body.
Training & continuing education
- 2000 · DES (Diplôme d’études supérieures) in Biology · Constantine, Algeria
- 2005 · Master of Science – Microbiology · University of Innsbruck, Austria
- 2010 · Doctor of Science – Cell Physiology · University of Innsbruck, Austria
- 2011 · RYT 200 Yoga Teacher Training · Sharmila’s Yoga Zone, Hyderabad, India
- 2014 · Yoga 50+ / Yoga for Seniors Instructor Training · Ursula Salbert, Bern
- 2015 · Restorative Yoga Teacher Training · Jodie Boone, Bern
- 2018 · Yoga Therapy / Medical Yoga · Christiane Wolff, Bern
- 2020 · IHS Certified Nutrition & Lifestyle Coach
- 2024 · Yoga Nidra – Deep Relaxation · Claudia Eva Reinig, Thun
- 2025 · Sound Healing Practitioner · Chantal Fattorelli, Aarau
Languages: German, English, French, Arabic, Turkish, Hindi
Testimonials
Experiences from class.
„Sonia is an excellent yoga teacher, she genuinely cares about her students and she creates a very nice homely atmosphere in her small class. … I love Sonia's yoga class and I recommend anyone to join!“
„What I expect from a yoga class is to be taught how to do the positions correctly with proper alignment and this is exactly what Sonia teaches in her class. … This is by far the best yoga class!“
„Eine geduldige, behutsame und dennoch beharrliche Yogalehrerin, die vollkommen auf die Bedürfnisse des Einzelnen eingeht … «es gibt kein richtig und kein Falsch» … und «niemals etwas forcieren».“