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HEALING THROUGH SELF-DISCOVERY: ANCIENT WISDOM AT YUKTI HOUSE

HEALING THROUGH SELF-DISCOVERY: ANCIENT WISDOM AT YUKTI HOUSE

With Ayurvedic practices trending — like oil pulling, dry brushing, and ashwagandha — I decided to delve deeper into the topic and book a holistic wellness consultation with Yulia, the certified Ayurveda Health Coach behind Yukti House. I arrived expecting to talk about my general health goals. Instead, the conversation went much further. We discussed my digestion, sleep, and lifelong emotional patterns. Yulia walked me through the five great elements — fire, air, and beyond — and the Doshas, the forces that govern the body. It sounds abstract at first, but as we continued, I understood completely. “Ayurveda taps into universal principles that many ancient cultures understood intuitively,” Yulia explained. My posture, gait, hands, nails, and tongue are all examined. Yulia studied my face and asked about my natural hair color, a detail that made me curious about where this was going. “Ayurveda has been offering personalized solutions for 5,000 years,” she said. “For that, you study the person, not the symptoms.” Ninety minutes pass without my noticing. During the process itself, I already felt something shift within me. A few days later, my personalized protocol arrived: an extensive, well-structured guide to lifestyle, daily rituals, diet, and herbs — all tailored to me. Reading through, I felt seen in a way that’s hard to explain. To help translate it into real life, Yulia sat down with me for a follow-up. We worked out the easiest first steps together, and what could have felt clinical turned into an exciting reset. This isn’t just a health plan. Yulia sent me off with a thought to hold onto: the goal is to “cultivate a practice of self-discovery by studying our own body, mind, and spirit.”

Text: Harmony Lévêque / Photos: Mohit Amlani

Yukti House 
Book a consultation here. Or a discovery call (15 minutes) here.

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SOLARA: SELF-CHECK-IN RED LIGHT THERAPY

SOLARA: SELF-CHECK-IN RED LIGHT THERAPY

Tanning beds? Is it the nineties again? If you look at the state of fashion right now, you might think so. Low-rise jeans, side parts, neutral color palettes. Even tan lines are making a comeback. Tanned skin as a status symbol, “just a quick 20 minutes before the party”. But don’t worry: we’re not advocating grill vibes or UV in excess. At Solara, it’s adding a subtle glow. Our former colleague Luna Schaffron has created a space where you can lie back under the lights — only this time, reimagined for the present. Especially in autumn and winter, a dose of light and warmth can go a long way. At Solara Studio, much of the process is automated — the atmosphere is calm, slightly futuristic. You choose your program yourself. We’re mainly here for the red light therapy — “hot” in the truest sense. Maybe you don’t have that pricey red light mask at home or prefer a full-body treatment? This might just be your new spot. The “Beauty Light” program works exclusively with visible red light and completely avoids UV radiation. The focus here is on skin regeneration, relaxation, and balance. The “Energizing Light” program, on the other hand, is based on near-infrared light, which penetrates much deeper into the tissue. The resulting deep warmth stimulates circulation, improves oxygen and nutrient transport, and supports the metabolism. And beyond any beauty benefits, it’s ultimately one thing: a small moment of escape. An opportunity to lie down, close your eyes, and think about nothing. Or about your next holiday under real sunshine. A little nineties nostalgia, without regret, and with a glow to match.

Text: Susi Churas / Photos: Elisabeth Rogov

Solara, Raumerstr.28, 10437 Berlin–Prenzlauer Berg; map

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WARMTH & RELAXATION ON COLD WINTER DAYS WITH FLOATING SAUNA “MS AUFGUSS”

WARMTH & RELAXATION ON COLD WINTER DAYS WITH FLOATING SAUNA “MS AUFGUSS”

As Berlin maintains its frostiness, the streets are icy and the Spree frozen, we all want to rush the commute that little bit more. What I look for in Berlin are new and niche ways to find comfort. And I often find comfort in places that slow me down and nurture my nerves. MS Aufguss inspires exactly that: warmth, relaxation, and disconnection from the outside world. MS Aufguss is a sauna floating in the Rummelsburger Bucht, but when we visited, it was frozen in place. With a sauna that drifts up the spree in summer, Lars Meßmann found the perfect way to enjoy both seasons. Lars has lived in Berlin for over a decade and spent his time building the fashion brand Fitz & Huxley. During the pandemic, he and three friends built the MS Aufguss from scratch. Initially intended as a houseboat for Lars to live simply during the summer, he decided to open it to the public to enjoy the sauna. Which led to Lars wanting the MS to be used during the winter months too — basking on warm wood, tea in hand, absorbing relaxing aromas. It’s all about being, creating small yet intentional breaks, but what feels special about this experience is the renewed sense of self. Clearing out those sinuses, expelling toxins, softening muscles, soothing the nervous system, and simply enjoying the surroundings. MS Aufguss is perfect for a friend’s getaway, housing up to six people at a time, float and sweat for three hours, and even test your nerves by jumping into the spree.

Text & Photos: Ruby Watt

MS Aufguss, Gustav-Holzmann-Str.10, 10317 Berlin–Rummelsburg; map

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BETWEEN ARTHOUSE CINEMA & FRAPPÉS: KLICK KINO
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BETWEEN ARTHOUSE CINEMA & FRAPPÉS: KLICK KINO

Along Winterscheidtstraße, I pause in front of a striking black-and-white sign and study Klick Kino‘s program for the evening. There’s still some time before the next screening. Behind the glass, a lively café comes into view, where sweet and savory treats await, making it the perfect spot for a pre- or post-movie treat. Klick, a small neighborhood cinema, has over 100 years of history. Since 1911, it has changed its name multiple times while building a reputation of cinematic significance in West Berlin. The distinctive name “Klick” has stuck since the 1970s, when Michael Weinert curated a program featuring both classic and independent films – an ethos that continues there today. After a long break, the cinema was reopened in 2020 by the Kulturspedition. Since then, artistic director Christos Acrivulis has curated the program, positioning the cinema as a true cultural hub. In the single-screen, roughly one-hundred-seat venue, arthouse films take center stage, complemented by monthly special series and evenings that blend film with readings, concerts, or performances. The separate room in front of the screening hall — now Café Klick — had long remained empty, only opening during screenings. Although the café has only been part of the cinema since October 2024, it already feels like a fixture.

The café is unpretentious and perfect for a quick pause before or after a film. Soups or quiches, homemade cakes (like the popular cheesecake), paired with a blueberry matcha or an iced frappé in summer, or a homemade quince punch in winter. Britt, the café’s owner, explains that guests often bring the quinces, which are then processed on-site, a small testament to how this place has built a community over the decades, becoming an indispensable part of the neighborhood. A slow-paced evening in a red cinema seat, a bag of pretzels in hand, in a space where Berlin’s film culture right at home.

Text: Susi Churas / Photos: Elisabeth Rogov, Kinokompendium

Klick Kino & Café, Windscheidstr. 19, 10627 Berlin–Charlottenburg; map

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WORKATION, WORKSHOP, OR SIMPLY A CHANGE OF SCENERY? GUTSHAUS FRIEDENFELDE CATERS TO ALL

WORKATION, WORKSHOP, OR SIMPLY A CHANGE OF SCENERY? GUTSHAUS FRIEDENFELDE CATERS TO ALL

Vacation isn’t every day — unfortunately! But hey, even time at work can be refreshing, helping to break routines, from your commute to your workspace, and sometimes even overcome mental blocks. So why not take a short trip out of Berlin to the Uckermark in Brandenburg and spend a weekday with your team at Gutshaus Friedenfelde? We’ve already introduced Gutshaus Friedenfelde as a location for celebrations with friends and family (see here), and it’s also popular as a stylish retreat destination. The team at Ohia, for example, regularly host wellbeing programs here. But why not use the weekdays to step away from your usual work desk and return to city life with renewed energy? Workation or offsite? Both are possible! The main house at Gutshaus Friedenfelde provides plenty of space for larger groups to develop new ideas, along with opportunities for team bonding, like cooking together or going on excursions. But the two smaller houses are perfect for small teams. We’ve used the Kavaliershaus for a workshop to develop a new website — completely distraction-free. The Bergbauernhaus is also ideal for small teams, equipped with whiteboards, a projector, a printer, and conference tables, all available if needed. And as everyone knows, good ideas come once you change your perspective. The Gutshaus grounds and surrounding Uckermark countryside offer everything you could wish for: fire pits, meadows, forests, and a nearby lake. So get out there to work, and return with fresh ideas and renewed energy.

Text: Nina Trippel / Photos: Franz Grünewald, Sophie Doering

Gutshaus Friedenfelde, Ort Friedenfelde 6, 17268–Gerswalde; map

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