Karin Haumayer-Winter

German musician, songwriter and yoga teacher whose handpan pedagogy links posture, body awareness, improvisation and accessible musical expression.

Karin Haumayer-Winter is a German musician, songwriter, performer and yoga teacher with a broad artistic background. Her earlier work included voice, guitar, tenor saxophone and flute, as well as writing, composing and directing musical theatre. The handpan later became a renewed centre of musical activity, connecting her performance experience with decades of yoga practice. As a qualified yoga teacher and long-term studio leader, she brings particular attention to posture, breathing, relaxation and sustainable movement for players. Her workshops and teaching therefore address both musical exploration and the physical habits involved in playing. PanScapes should distinguish clearly between body-aware pedagogy and medical treatment. Her profile is accessible, reflective and occasionally playful, offering beginners a route into improvisation while also helping experienced players examine tension, comfort and expressive presence.