From Yogeswari, a senior Jivamukti teacher and founder and president of AZAHAR Foundation:

Hamburg Happenings

I recently visited Hamburg and spent time at the Jivamukti studio there, which is truly amazing.

Hamburg has some of the most beautiful architecture, and what makes it stand out from other large German cities is that it's a Hanseatic city. These coastal cities, historically tied to shipping and trade, have a distinct Scandinavian influence. The people there are generally tall, blonde, blue-eyed, and stoic – with a cool, good-looking vibe.

I absolutely love the area around the Alster – the river, the water fountain, and just the overall energy.

On this trip, I stayed at Hotel am Rothenbaum, which was very convenient with lots of restaurants nearby and an organic market across the street. It was more centrally located compared to the first time I visited when I stayed in a more residential area (but I can’t remember the name of the hotel right now!).

It's funny how things slip your mind sometimes -- you know, maybe I need some Wonder Shuffle cards to help me remember!

The yoga studio I visited is called Roots Yoga. It’s close to Hotel am Rothenbaum and near the Alster. The yoga studio space is incredible – high ceilings, beautiful atmosphere, and they can fit up to 60 people in there easily. It feels like an old gym or something, but it's transformed into a perfect yoga environment. Run by dynamic women, the studio is thriving.

While in Hamburg, I also took a walk down to Hessnatur, a great shop for wool products and natural materials. I ended up buying some cozy wool socks, and I love my coat from there, too.

As for vegan and vegetarian restaurants, there’s a spicy Indian restaurant called Zala, a sushi and Vietnamese shop called Sushi Lo and some great Italian at Cucina D’Elisa.

Give Hamburg a go. It’s a fantastic experience.

Contact

🌐 Roots Yoga, Hamburg

About

Yogeswari is a senior Jivamukti teacher and founder and president of AZAHAR Foundation, a non-profit committed to empowering others through yoga and community development in war and conflict-torn countries.

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