Kashi Yoga in Ulm, Germany shows 4.8 from 56 reviews, and its five written reviews include a decade-plus of loyal attendance and named instructors praised repeatedly - alongside a genuinely detailed, two-sided account of a specific class-removal incident worth reading in full rather than summarized away.
A Specific Incident, Described From Two Different Perspectives
M H's review describes being asked to leave a paid, app-reserved Hatha yoga class: "We checked in with the app, it is already paid and we cannot cancel the check-in, and we have reserved the class via app from yesterday. He asked us, 2 people, to leave the class because in his opinion we are guests and he can expel us from the class whenever he wants. He rudely asked us to leave the class although he was already late for the class... So in his rigid mind we, the only non-Germans, had to leave the class." She names the teacher as S. Jansen. Five years later, Yan Wang's review directly addresses what appears to be the same date and situation, naming a different teacher, Wishwanath: "I was also in the same class on Tuesday and do think it is a misunderstanding. Wishwanath explained the reason why one or two girls had to go, in German. Unfortunately the two girls don't understand German well... After the class Wishwanath told me he felt very sorry for the two girls and hoped that they will come again... one of the regular participants has complained that there were too many people in one class." I'd flag the discrepancy in the teacher's name directly rather than resolve it - it's unclear whether this reflects two different accounts of the same class, a substitute teacher, or simply a memory gap across five years. Either way, both accounts agree on the core event: two non-German-speaking guests were asked to leave an overbooked, already-paid class.
A Named Teacher, Praised for Patience Across Cultures
Yan Wang's review, beyond addressing that incident, also offers direct praise: "Wishwanath is the best yoga teacher ever, he's really patient, friendly, peaceful and professional. And I, as a Chinese girl, never feel discriminated or be treated badly by any teacher in Kashi Yoga school. The school has international participants from India, China, Bulgaria, Cameroon and so on." That specific claim about a genuinely international student body is worth weighing directly against the incident above - both can be true at once: a generally inclusive school that still had one specific, contested overcrowding incident.
A Decade of Loyalty, Confirmed Independently
Claudia Bauersfeld's review (translated from German) adds real weight through tenure: "I've been going to Kashi for over 10 years now. I've also visited other yoga studios, but none is as beautiful, well-kept, and no yoga class is ever the same. The yoga teachers are excellently trained and there's a very pleasant atmosphere. An oasis of calm in the middle of Ulm." A decade of continued attendance, actively compared against other studios she's tried, is a strong signal of consistency.
A Named Instructor for a Specific, Specialized Course
S Subha's review describes a targeted offering: "I joined Kashi yoga for the course 'Yoga for pregnant woman.' My course guru was Nirmala Devi. She paid individual attention to all the expectant mothers in the class. She also switched to English whenever necessary as my German was not very good." That specific accommodation - switching languages as needed for non-German speakers in a specialized prenatal course - stands in real contrast to the overcrowding incident described above, suggesting language accommodation varies by class and instructor.
What's Missing
No review states class or membership pricing, though multiple reviewers mention using third-party fitness apps like Urban Sports Club or Wellpass to book. Nothing resolves whether the teacher name discrepancy in the overcrowding incident reflects two different people or one person referenced differently.
Who It's Not For
Anyone who doesn't speak German and is booking through a third-party app during potentially overbooked class times - one detailed, disputed account describes exactly that scenario going badly, though a later reviewer frames it as a defensible response to overcrowding rather than discrimination. Anyone who needs current information on specific instructors, given the gap between older and more recent reviews.
Pfauengasse 25, 89073 Ulm, Germany. The phone number is +49 731 30008, and the website is kashiyoga.de. Open Monday 08:30-12:00 and 15:30-22:00, Tuesday 08:30-12:00 and 17:00-22:00, Wednesday 06:40-08:00, 09:30-12:00, and 17:00-22:00, Thursday and Friday 17:00-20:30.
FAQ
Is the school welcoming to international or non-German-speaking students?
Mostly, according to multiple reviewers who describe a genuinely international student body and instructors who switch to English when needed - though one detailed, contested account describes two non-German speakers being asked to leave an overbooked class.
Who are the named instructors?
Wishwanath and Nirmala Devi are both named directly by multiple reviewers, alongside a mention of a teacher named S. Jansen in one specific, disputed account.
Is it good for prenatal yoga specifically?
Yes, according to one reviewer specifically, who describes a dedicated "Yoga for pregnant women" course with individualized attention for expectant mothers.
How long has this studio been operating with consistent quality?
Over a decade, according to one long-term reviewer, who specifically compares it favorably against other studios she's visited during that time.