About Linden House

A neighbourhood studio built on careful teaching, honest welcome, and the belief that yoga should feel accessible — not exclusive.

How we began

Clara Weiss opened Linden House Yoga in 2019 after years of teaching in larger city studios. She wanted a room where teachers could see every student, where props were part of the practice rather than an afterthought, and where nobody felt they had to perform.

The name comes from the linden tree in the courtyard — a gathering place in many European towns. Bergstraße 8 gave us the bones: tall windows, wooden floors, and a quiet street five minutes from Celle's Schloss.

We renovated with restraint: natural materials, muted stone tones, and enough wall space for alignment work. The result is a studio that feels settled — not styled for Instagram, but genuinely pleasant to spend an hour in.

Linden House Yoga studio interior with natural light

How we teach

Our approach draws on Iyengar precision, classical hatha, and modern vinyasa — always adapted to the people in the room.

See the person

We cap most classes at 16 students so teachers can offer adjustments and alternatives. Your body today matters more than an ideal shape on a poster.

Explain the why

Cues come with context — which muscle, which breath, which intention. Understanding helps you practise independently between visits.

Props are welcome

Blocks, straps, bolsters, chairs, and wall ropes are tools, not crutches. We encourage their use at every level.

No performance pressure

Yoga here is not a competition. We celebrate consistency over spectacle and rest as much as effort.

Our teachers

Clara Weiss

Founder · Lead Teacher · E-RYT 500

Clara began practising in Munich in 2008 and completed advanced training in Pune and Berlin. She specialises in alignment-based hatha and precision yoga, and has taught workshops across Germany on pranayama and restorative practice.

At Linden House she leads foundation classes, prenatal sessions, and quarterly immersions. She speaks German and English.

Jonas Hartmann

RYT 500 · Flow & Power

Former physiotherapy assistant who brings anatomical clarity to dynamic classes. Jonas teaches morning flow, power vinyasa, and Silver Strength.

Mira Okonkwo

RYT 200 · Yin & Kids

Trained in London and Hamburg. Mira's yin classes are student favourites, and her kids yoga sessions fill quickly on Saturdays.

The space

Two practice rooms: the main hall (16 mats) and a smaller room for privates, prenatal, and workshops (8 mats). Both have underfloor heating, filtered air, and dimmable lighting.

The lounge offers tea, changing areas, and lockers. We ask that phones stay on silent and shoes come off at the door — a small ritual that helps everyone arrive.

Getting here: Bergstraße 8, 29221 Celle. Street parking on Bergstraße and nearby side streets. Bus lines 1 and 4 stop at Schlossplatz, a six-minute walk.

Courtyard and garden behind Linden House Yoga

"I have practised in studios across Germany. Linden House is the first where I felt teachers genuinely wanted me to understand my body — not just copy theirs."— Thomas R., Hannover

Visit us on Bergstraße

Drop in during opening hours to see the space, or book your first class online.