Carlotta Demaria

Carlotta is originally from Italy and spent several years working in the fast-paced world of advertising.Over time, the constant pressure and stress began to impact her health and well-being, prompting a deep need for change.In 2013, she and her partner took a sabbatical, stepping away from city life in search of a more balanced, nature-connected way of living.That journey marked a turning point. After returning to Berlin, their son was born, and soon after, they moved to Ericeira, Portugal—a coastal town where life follows the rhythm of the sea and nature.It was there that they found the space to truly settle and grow their family.Yoga had long been a quiet presence in Carlotta’s life, but it was in Ericeira that she completed her first teacher training and began a deeper journey of study and self-discovery.As a mother, Carlotta understands the profound need for time and space to reconnect with oneself, and found that yoga offered her a daily moment to do just that.Having experienced exhaustion and overwhelm firsthand, she discovered her own healing during a women’s yoga retreat, the first time she had ever taken time away from her children.That experience became a new beginning, shaping the way she now shares yoga: with presence, empathy, and deep respect for each woman’s unique path.It was from this place that The Wander Women was born.