Daniela Meinl
Yoga Teacher | Fascia Expert | Pharmacist | Alternative Practitioner for Psychotherapy
Hi, I am DANI
I’m the founder of Integral Fascial Yoga and the author of The Comprehensive Guide on Fascial Yoga.
My work lives at the intersection of fascia science, embodied movement, and the depth of traditional yoga. For more than 15 years, I’ve been supporting yoga teachers and movement educators in integrating fascia into their teaching — not as a trend or technique, but as a living system.
Where it began
I was part of the original team around Dr. Robert Schleip, who pioneered in modern fascia research and the development of the first fascia training principles, when modern fascia science was just beginning to gain ground. My fascination with the tissue of connection soon led me to a deeper question:
How can we apply this science to movement — without losing the essence of yoga?
That question shaped everything that followed. I started adapting the research to the yoga mat — blending the mechanics of fascia with the spirit of somatic inquiry. I also wrote the first comprehensive book on the subject — still used as the basis for many teacher trainings today.
A modern approach
Fascial Yoga is not a style. It’s a method. It brings together:
fluid, multidimensional movement
fascial stretch and rebound elasticity movements
myofascial self-massage
sound, stillness and somatic perception
I teach from the understanding that fascia is more than a structure — it’s a sensing, adapting, communicating medium. And yoga becomes more powerful when we include it consciously.
What makes my approach unique is the foundation it stands on: I was originally trained as a pharmacist, and later became a certified alternative practitioner for psychotherapy (Heilpraktikerin für Psychotherapie) with a specialization in trauma therapy as well as of course extensive yoga teacher trainings.
This allows me to combine:
✔️ embodied movement with scientific insight
✔️ fascia-focused yoga with emotional awareness
✔️ scientifically based supplementation for fascial health with therapeutic use of essential oils
Who I Work with.
✔️ curious yoga teachers who feel something is missing in their training
✔️ advanced practitioners wanting to reconnect with their body from within
✔️ professionals ready to teach from embodiment, not just information
My Teaching Energy.
I don’t teach to perform. I teach to open space. My voice is calm, my style clear. I hold strong boundaries, but soft presence. I believe we don’t need more speed or stimulation — we need more depth and real contact.
Ready To Explore
Fascia In your own Body?
Join Me For a Free 4-Day Guided Experience
Designed for yoga teachers who want to move beyond structure and integrate fascia with clarity and connection. Each day you’ll receive a short impulse and ideas that you can immediately use in your classes:
✔️ Fascial Stretch
✔️ Elastic Rebound
✔️ Myofascial Self-Massage
✔️ Somatic Perception & Integration
October 10–13, 2025 via Telegram