Strala Yoga: Weekend of Softness
Strala Yoga connects people, and over the years a worldwide community has grown: people who practice together, share their experiences, learn from each other, and simply enjoy being together.
In September 2026, the time has finally come again: the founder of Strala Yoga, Tara Stiles, will be visiting us in Metzingen for a whole weekend. With her new book, ‘Living Softly’ (to be published in 2027), we’re already offering some exciting insights.
Our ‘Weekend of Softness’ is an invitation to simply enjoy yourself. No pressure, no expectations. Together we want to slow down, breathe deeply, practice Strala Yoga, connect with one another, and celebrate all these beautiful experiences together. We are so excited to welcome you to Metzingen on September 26th and 27th, 2026.
The focus is on the joy of practice, genuine connection, and that wonderful feeling of constantly reconnecting with yourself. For us, softness means less pressure, more flow, more ease on the mat and in everyday life.
In addition to yoga classes, you can expect inspiring talks and many beautiful shared moments centered around Strala Yoga as a way of life. Tara Stiles & Anna Rampf and many more will guide you through the weekend.
Schedule / Program
We’d like to give you a little preview of the daily schedule
: Saturday:
From 9:00 am: Open arrival and introductions
10:00-11:00 am: Yoga class
11:30 am-1:00 pm: Practice (talks & workshops)
Lunch break
2:30-4:00 pm: Practice (talks & workshops)
5:00-6:00 pm: Yoga class
7:00-10:00 pm: Drinks & talks at the Kitz Hotel (optional)
Sunday
9:00-10:00 am: Yoga class
10:30 am-12:30 pm: Practice (talks & workshops)
Lunch break
2:00-3:30 pm: Practice (talks & workshops)
4:00-5:30 pm: Yoga class
5:30-6:00 pm: Relaxed end to the day
What are we practicing?
Strala Yoga combines the movement and healing wisdom of Tai Chi with the vocabulary of yoga, integrates Far Eastern philosophies of life, and promotes a yoga that can adapt to individual needs. The practice helps people reduce stress, overcome challenges more easily, and find a source of inspiration and healing within themselves. ‘A yoga that feels like you.’
Tickets & Info
Location: The Gallery, Kanalstraße 6 in Metzingen
Dates: September 26th & 27th, 2026
Tickets:
DAY PASS: €189.00 – EARLY BIRD until June 31st, 2026: €159.00 (limited to 30 tickets)
FULL WEEKEND PASS: €349.00 – EARLY BIRD until June 31st, 2026: €299.00 (limited to 30 tickets)
The easiest place to park is in the parking garages of Outletcity Metzingen (1.00 EUR per hour, daily maximum 9.00 EUR).
The event will be held in German and English. For those who are not entirely familiar with English, Anna will be on hand to provide assistance and translations.
Who is the festival for?
The Strala Yoga Festival welcomes both beginners and advanced yoga practitioners. Strala Yoga is always focused on meeting people where they are in the moment and developing individual solutions for how to apply the practice. So wherever you are on your journey, this is the perfect place to begin. Whether you’ve been practicing for many years, haven’t yet found your practice, or have just started exploring yoga and the Strala philosophy – you are exactly where you need to be.
Your guides
Tara Stiles
is the founder of Strala Yoga. Strala is now practiced in more than 100 countries and shared in numerous studios, gyms, and schools worldwide. Graduates of the Strala training integrate what they have learned into their practice, their team, their healing practice, and their lives in general.
Anna Rampf
lives in Metzingen, Germany, and runs the Strala Yoga studio YOLIE. She lives and breathes inspiring people through her YOLIE community to cultivate greater mindfulness, awareness, and the precious gift of personal well-being. Together with Julia Kupke, Anna leads the 200-hour Strala Yoga teacher trainings in Germany.
Arrival and accommodation
Information on how to get to Metzingen can be found at the following link: www.outletcity.com/de/metzingen/anreise/
If you’re looking for accommodation, the town of Metzingen offers several hotels near the event venue.
With a special group rate for the Weekend of Softness, the Kitz Hotel is available for €88 per night (code word: YOLIE Studio).
If you have any questions regarding further logistics, please contact Anna: anna@yolie.de
We are really looking forward to seeing you!