I was born in Leverkusen, a city next to Cologne where I grew up in a small village - a place that rooted my love for community, creativity, and being outdoors. Coming from a real basketball family, I've spent a lot of time in gyms at an early age. Basketball naturally became my world too: first division, national team, and years of training that taught me discipline, teamwork, and how to listen to my body…sometimes successfully, sometimes not, especially when my love for competing took over. ;)

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The sport took me around the globe, giving me the chance to live abroad, experience new cultures, and meet people with completely different backgrounds. All of that shaped my open-mindedness and my appreciation for genuine human connection.

After my professional career on the court, I moved into a fast-paced startup in the sports textile industry - a completely different rhythm. Going from constant physical activity to a 40+ hour desk job was a change to my system. Luckily, the startup team had that same “we’re in this together” energy I grew up with, but my body was craving balance and a way to ground myself again.

That’s when my curiosity for yoga fully kicked in - not just for its movement, but the deeper philosophy behind it too.

Already during Covid, yoga became part of my daily routine - sometimes the only moment in the day that felt steady and clear in those weird times. It also gave me a way to stay close with my friends and family, sharing moments and laughter over video classes even when we couldn’t be together in person.

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As I kept practicing and exploring the more spiritual sides of yoga, things started to click. I realized I wasn’t just reconnecting with movement—I was reconnecting with myself, with what I value, and with the kind of life I want to build. That journey eventually led me to create something of my own that I’m excited to share:

Bloom Collective - a space for movement, connection, and shared experiences rooted in community.