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  Yoga and meditation teacher

  Maria Priczkat

  Maria Priczkat is an experienced yoga and meditation teacher with extensive training in Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, and Yoga Nidra. She has completed more than 600 hours of training, along with numerous advanced courses in mindfulness and stress management. Her approach combines physical practice with deep inner work, focusing on nervous system regulation and the cultivation of mental clarity. With her expertise in stress and trauma work, she helps her students release physical blockages and find mental calm. Maria works both in group settings and one-on-one, offering a practical and grounded approach aimed at sustainable transformation. Her courses and workshops go beyond physical exercise—they are about fostering a deeper connection to oneself. She lives in Berlin and regularly teaches yoga and meditation to those seeking greater balance and inner peace.

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  Meditation Coach

  Felix Hammoser

  Felix Hammoser is an expert meditation coach who blends ancient traditions with modern approaches to offer a holistic practice that engages both body and mind. Having trained in various ashrams and participated in intensive retreats, Felix incorporates these profound experiences into his teaching. His focus lies on meditation, mindfulness, and conscious bodywork to calm the mind and expand awareness. His instruction is clear, in-depth, and designed to support long-term inner transformation. Felix lives and teaches in Berlin, offering regular workshops and private coaching sessions that help deepen their practice and develop a greater understanding of themselves.

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  Yoga and meditation teacher

  Esther Seibt

  Esther Seibt is a versatile artist and an experienced guide on the path to inner balance. In addition to her successful career as an actress and singer, she is deeply passionate about yoga, personal development, and systemic coaching. From an early age, she discovered her love for movement and holistic bodywork. Her extensive training includes classical ballet, jazz, and modern dance, as well as classical opera and jazz singing. Over time, her journey led her more and more toward mindfulness practices, deepening her studies in yoga, meditation, and coaching methods. Today, Esther Seibt works as a systemic coach and yoga teacher, helping individuals become more conscious of themselves, release blockages, and unlock their full potential. She integrates body, mind, and soul to facilitate lasting change. Her approach is intuitive, compassionate, and inspired by her own artistic and personal journey. As a member of the ŌHIA team, Esther brings her expertise in yoga, mindfulness, and coaching to retreats, workshops, and individual sessions. She creates spaces for inner clarity and helps her participants bring more ease and fulfillment into their lives. She lives with her husband between Switzerland and Berlin and shares her experiences and insights as a writer for various magazines.

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  Clarinet

  David Orlowsky

  It only takes a few notes, and the distinctiveness of his sound becomes apparent. "With David Orlowsky, it seems as if the clarinet transforms into a human being," raved the Hamburger Abendblatt about the singing quality of his expressive playing. In his career spanning 25 years, he has performed on the world's important stages and has recorded eight albums as an exclusive artist for Sony Classical and Warner Classics. Four of them received the the ECHO / OPUS Klassik Award. Whether playing Schubert with Martha Argerich, Brahms with the Danish String Quartet, or Mozart with the Netherland Radio Symphony Orchestra, David Orlowsky makes his clarinet sing like few others can. He has also developed his own language beyond classical music. For 21 years, he traveled the world with the David Orlowsky Trio, exploring the boundaries between classical and klezmer music. The trio captivated their audiences, whether in the Berlin Philharmonie, the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, or Carnegie Hall in New York. After a celebrated farewell tour in 2019, it was time for a new chapter full of chamber music, new compositions, and new projects. In his award-winning project with lutenist David Bergmüller, he delves into the worlds of Henry Purcell and John Dowland. In the spring of 2022, their joint album "Alter Ego" was released by Warner Classics. In 2023, he successfully premiered his clarinet quintet "The Clockmaker" with the Quartetto di Cremona, and in the summer of 2024, the premiere of his clarinet concerto "Shadow Dancer" received standing ovations in the Great Hall of the Elbphilharmonie. Almost simultaneously, his new album PETRICHOR has been released by Warner Classics, featuring guitarist Daniel Stelter and drummer Tommy Baldu.  Together, they have explored various scents and their impact on our psyche. The result is enchanting.

   

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  Classical Music Ensemble

  CHAARTS

  The Swiss ensemble CHAARTS considers itself the largest string quartet in the world. Modelled on the Lucerne Festival Orchestra founded by Claudio Abbado in 2003, CHAARTS has invited members of internationally successful string quartets such as the Schumann Quartet, Casal Quartet, Galatea Quartet, Cherubini Quartet, Kaleidoscope Quartet, Carmina Quartet, Julia Fischer Quartet, Gémeaux Quartet, Stradivari Quartet as well as members of successful chamber ensembles, soloists, concertmasters and solo wind players from leading European orchestras since 2010. Based at the legendary concert location Künstlerhaus Boswil in Switzerland, musicians in ensembles of 8 up to 40 players develop special concert programs, not infrequently according to the motto ‘the big small and the small big’, i.e. chamber music versions of works for large orchestra in small or, for example, string quartets with large ensembles. This makes these masterpieces newly accessible and playable in venues or concert series that would otherwise not be able to present this music. CHAARTS works regularly with the Hungarian conductor Gábor Takács-Nagy and has performed with great success with musicians such as Martha Argerich, Vilde Frang, Ian Bostridge, Sebastian Bohren, Giovanni Sollima, Mischa Maisky, Roby Lakatos, Fazil Say, Regula Mühlemann, David Orlowsky, Felix Klieser and the King’s Singers. CHAARTS is substantially supported by the Swisslos Fund of the Canton Aargau. REHA Rheinfelden has been a sponsoring partner of the ensemble since the beginning.

  Photocredit: Balazs Borocz

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  Ballett

  Lucia Lacarra & Matthew Golding

  Lucia Lacarra, born in Zumaia, began her ballet training in the Basque Country and was already dancing with the Ballet de Victor Ullate at the age of 15. In 1994, she joined Roland Petit’s Ballets de Marseille, where she danced leading roles, and later moved to the San Francisco Ballet, performing classical roles such as Giselle and Odette/Odile. From 2002, she was part of the Bavarian State Ballet and received numerous awards, including the Prix Nijinsky and the Premio Nacional de Danza. In 2016, she joined the Dortmund Ballet as a guest star.

  Matthew Golding, who trained at the Royal Ballet School in London, won the Youth America Grand Prix in 2002 and joined the American Ballet Theatre in 2003. In 2010, he was promoted to Principal Dancer at the Dutch National Ballet and was a Principal Dancer at the Royal Ballet from 2014 to 2017. He has collaborated with renowned ballet companies worldwide, including the Bavarian State Ballet, Mariinsky Ballet, and Hong Kong Ballet. His major roles include Manon, Onegin, and Giselle. In 2010, he received the Zwaan Award, and in 2012/13, he was nominated for the Prix Benois de la Danse. Together with Lucia, he founded GOLDENLAC Productions, where they created the shows FORDLANDIA (2020) and IN THE STILL OF THE NIGHT (2021). In 2023, he choreographed the first production for the "Lucia Lacarra Ballet" company.

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  Artist & Coach

  Thomas Pöllmann

  Unleashing creativity, relaxing, and discovering new things with joy – this is exactly what Thomas Pöllmann's workshops are all about. As an artist and coach, he guides people to experience the art of sketching and watercolor painting in an intuitive and playful way. The workshops provide a relaxed atmosphere where the focus is not on performance or perfection, but on the creative process. There is no right or wrong here, because creativity is not a talent, but rather the ability to play and see what unfolds. In addition to the free and experimental exploration of colors and shapes, Thomas Pöllmann also teaches fundamental skills such as watercolor techniques and perspective. This hands-on approach allows participants to enhance their abilities while also fostering enjoyment in the artistic process. Whether beginners or advanced, the workshops create a space for inspiration and personal development. They are a place where one can relax, let go of control, and explore new paths with ease. Alongside his artistic work, Thomas Pöllmann is passionately involved in environmental projects. Through his art, he has supported numerous initiatives, including collaborations with WaldLokal and Mercedes-Benz, contributing to the planting of over 4,000 trees.

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  Afro Soul

  Melane Nkounkolo

  Melane is a Congolese singer who blends Afro, Rumba, and Pop in her music. She is a self-taught producer, and her powerful lyrics address themes of social justice, identity, society, and queer issues, particularly within the context of the African diaspora. After numerous projects as a member of various bands, as a studio singer, and as a backing vocalist, Melane will release her debut solo album "Mirrors & Windows" in 2025. The debut album features ten unique tracks, each with its own identity and message.

  Photocredit: Georg Karlstetter

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