Judith Hemstreit

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Address
Vischerstraße 17
3040 Haag bei Neulengbach
Österreich
Phone
+436803066698
office@inali.space

About me

Judith Hemstreit

Musician
Advanced Taketina Teacher
Remedial Teacher for People with special Needs

What has touched me since my first encounter with TaKeTiNa is a notion of freedom, of simply being able to be myself and fully arrive in the present moment.
The unpredictability of the Here and Now evokes a kind of magic that has the power to dissolve boundaries — boundaries between people and boundaries between me and myself.
In my understanding, TaKeTiNa is a path to explore the transrational realms, to open the senses to what thoughts cannot grasp, and in this way to develop presence on multifaceted, deeper levels.

As a woman, mother, and musician, I've been journeying for years — creating, seeking and finding awareness. The tenderness of sunlight, the gentle power of water, the mystery of the earth, and the vastness of the sky keep bringing depth and inspiration to my life.

I love people and their unanswered questions — people and their unique stories. Life is change — being alive is being connected to what is. Touching the world, perceiving it with all our senses, embracing it.

For years, I have enjoyed a heart-opening collaboration with my partner, Robert Anrather — in our Taketina rhythm journeys, we share meditative and ecstatic moments. Improvisational music from our Duo „Inali“ is a recurring element in our workshops.

We are so looking forward to refreshing, authentic encounters and to everything the moment releases! <3

My thoughts on...

* “Music is Medicine”
Even as a child, music was medicine to me.
Fleeting sunlight in the swaying birch branches, fragrant pine needles, bright red vine leaves in autumn, and the stillness of floating snowflakes — my joy, my sorrow, my fear, and the power that causes our mere existence... The mystery of life and death — music conveys everything that words cannot express.
Music is the gateway to the inner space where countless subtle layers of consciousness merge — an inexhaustibly deep cosmos.

In feeling and experiencing these landscapes of the soul, connection arises, and with all my senses, I perceive what is true. Surrender to what is true — surrender to what is — makes me feel whole.


* Robert
There aren't many musicians who have learned to listen as sensitively as Robert. His gentle, relaxed way of playing is the expression of a devoted attitude that gives space to music for its own sake. A master of "less is more," whom I appreciate for his profound earthiness and precision. And, of course, for his appearance in my life as Inali, the black fox, with whom I can share so much!

In the field of frequencies, rhythms, and sound spectra, we delve deeply into the experience of improvisation — as if on a plane beyond space and time. Where spirits fly free, a path opens to states of consciousness that leave us absorbed, ecstatic, and fully present.
Boundless, connected, and alive.
Robert's joy, his courage, his sensitivity, spontaneity, and enthusiasm support the expansion of a space where it is easy to just float - and relax into the Here and Now.


* TaKeTiNa
Many years ago, when I first encountered TaKeTiNa, I knew immediately that I had stumbled upon something essential.
This direct, intuitive access to rhythm and voice... This dynamic, sensual experience of groove through movement, with sensory perception serving as a key to understanding it on a deeper level — all of this resonated with my own way of approaching music to a degree that captivated me.
Within a very short time, I found myself in a state that stirred up joy and revealed a deep authenticity on the faces of the people in the circle. Touched by the connection, freedom, and vibrancy of the experience, which unfolded the full spectrum of what music means to me, I was certain that I wanted to learn to work with TaKeTiNa someday.

It took a long time before my life finally allowed space for it... All the more intense, then, was the process initiated by engaging with this tool.
Both as a person and as a musician, I experienced an expansion of my skills through a more precise perception of internal and external dynamics.
In music, a deeper connection to pulse and rhythm gave me a foundation to venture into states of improvisation more freely, grasping that roots are the grounding we need if we long to fly high.
In the space where music transcends the audible, the whole world becomes frequency, vibration, colour, consciousness, sensation — and we can delve into playing and exploring beyond the limits of our mind... The way we did when we were children.
The fascination with TaKeTiNa persists and grows stronger the deeper I go.
The state of not-knowing, the imperfection of being human, the surrender to the flow, seems ever more enchanting.


* Inspiration
The proximity to the earth and the sea, to flying sparks of fire and drifting clouds in the sky always was, and still is, the source from which I draw. Every song that finds me is connected to sensory impressions and vivid memories of the place where I sat with my instrument, when melodies and rhythmic patterns, bright and dark tones fell upon my strings — in an unobserved, playful moment of connection.
In one of those moments when suddenly the incredible beauty and depth of life is palpable.
I don't create these melodies. I catch them. Listening to the inaudible in the vibrant emptiness that smells of earth and that is full of delicate birdsong, murmuring water, sunbeams.


*Evolving
I believe that our deepest longing is the longing for progress and transformation.
In my experience, real evolution is rooted in the moment connection is created — connection to whatever it is within me, that is waiting to be seen, felt, and perceived; connection to the person in front of me and the living beings of the Earth; connection to the forces of nature and elements around me.
When I choose to surrender to what IS, my space expands and my world grows — time and time again.
Grateful for the transformative power that relationships have unleashed in my life, I still find myself on the path of learning what love truly is. Being a daughter, sister, mother, woman and companion has not always been easy, but undoubtedly it was one of the greatest gifts life has given me. “There’s a crack in everything — that’s how the light gets in,” writes Leonard Cohen... Transformation is sometimes painful, but always liberating!

Ultimately, I was able to collect valuable experience accompanying people with special needs for many years. Challenging, touching and funny, this work always offers a way to gain even more authenticity and become aware of what really counts – when communication happens beyond words.

Events

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  • Friday, 30.01.2026 17:30 until Sunday, 01.02.2026 14:00, Steinbach, Judith Hemstreit, Robert Anrather

    Groove & Voice - Taketina-Weekend-Retreat

    * Dynamic Taketina-Rhythm-Meditation
    * Imbolc Full Moon Cacao & Singing Circle
    * Live Music by Inali
    * Breath- & Voice Activation
    * Gong Bath with Alexandra Kalcakosz


    Rhythm moves.
    It builds up connection, grounds us and gives us a profound experience of the present moment with all our senses wide awake. Together we will perceive movement and voice, silence and sound, chaos and order, states between being active and letting go of activity, witnessing everything that is being brought up by the Here and Now as it surfaces.

    Dynamic Taketina-Rhythm-Meditations open the door to a state of profound stillness, joy, presence and connection. Different layers of rhythm, voice, movement and somatic awareness create a deep, trauma sensitive space, where letting go can be experienced as a key to the Here and Now.
    No prior rhythmical knowledge is needed. Come as you are - tired or wide awake, tense or relaxed, joyful, moody, extrovert or focused on your inside.
    There is space for everything.

    Moving with the heart opening power of Cacao we will journey into the Imbolc Full Moon together <3

    Looking forward to seeing you again <3
    Lots of Love,
    Judith & Robert
    +436803066698 (Judith)
    +436605366652 (Robert)
    Telegram: @spiritofnow
    Instagram: www.instagram.com/inali.space
    Bandcamp: https://inali.bandcamp.com


    Friday, 30. January, 17:00
    to Sunday, 1st February 2026, 14:00
    Seminar-Centre AHOM
    Mühldorfgasse 8A
    3001 Mauerbach

    Workshop: 230€/ 200€ for Earlybirds until December 1, '25
    * Partner discount: Come together with your favourite ally for 165€ each :-)

    ANGEBOT für Vereinsmitglieder:
    Workshop: 225€/ 195€ for Earlybirds until December 1, '25
    * Partner discount: Come together with your favourite ally for 160€ each :-)
    * Taketina-Teacher-Kodex: Just contact us!
    * If you would love to join, but just can’t afford to pay the full prize, don’t hesitate to contact us.
    We will figure out a way to make it work!

    Limited number of participants -
    ensure your spot with a prepayment of 150€!


    Please settle up directly with the Seminar-Centre:
    Meals+Gong experience: 80€ all together
    …if there are any food intolerances - the cook is open to adjust to that, please just let us know!

    Accomodation+Breakfast/ Night:
    45€ (single room)
    35€ (double room)
    20€ (mattress in the seminar room - bring your own sleeping bag & towel)

    www.seminarhaus-ahom.at


    This event arises from a collaboration between the two Associations Rhythm-Moves and Spirit of Now.
    Slightly reduced prices for Association members.
    Membership: 20€ - the money will of course be deducted immediately from your retreat fee...
    Statutes are available from us upon request ;-)

    Time
    Friday, 30.01.2026 17:30 until Sunday, 01.02.2026 14:00
    Place
    Seminarhaus AHOM, Mühldorfgasse 8a, 3001 Steinbach, Österreich
    Hosted by
    Judith Hemstreit
    Co-hosts
    Robert Anrather
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    Event Venue

    Seminarhaus AHOM, Mühldorfgasse 8a, 3001 Steinbach, Österreich

    Durch die naturnahe Lage am Rand von Mauerbach bei Wien wirkt das Seminarhaus AHOM wie eine stille Oase, ein "Haus der Seele", um mit aller Zeit der Welt bei sich selbst anzukommen. Köstliches vegetarisches/veganes Essen!

    Details unter:

    www.seminarhaus-ahom.at

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  • Thursday, 23.04.2026 14:00 until Thursday, 30.04.2026 10:30, Mithimna, Judith Hemstreit, Robert Anrather, Gaby Eckl

    Taketina & Sea - Spring-Retreat on the Island of Lesbos

    Dynamic Rhythm Meditation * Sound Journey * Medicine Walk * Cacao * Singing Circle * Coastal Hike * Beltane on the greek Island of Lesbos

    Life is beautiful!

    In a small village by the sea, we get ready to connect to the Here and Now on a deep level, allowing ourselves to be touched by rhythms, melodies, the sound of waves, sand beneath our feet, and everything that defines the moment.

    Music opens the heart to celebrate – as still and as wild, as free and as far as our joy, our steps, and our voices carry us.

    Hiking along the coast, singing under the stars, authentic encounters in a circle, songs and grooves that guide us through inner landscapes – all this and the sea awaits you.

    Come as you are and get inspired - also by Beltane, the feast of vitality!

    The Milelja retreat house is located slightly elevated on the northern coast of Lesbos and offers a beautiful view towards the sunset, including a hot tub & a pool right on site. A colorful garden invites you to relax and the beach is within walking distance :-)

    Gaby is...

    …TAKETINA Teacher, musician, nurse and practitioner for psychotherapy.

    With rhythm, voice, and mindfulness, she opens spaces where everything is welcome – and we allow ourselves to feel supported by life itself.

    Judith & Robert are…

    …TAKETINA Teachers and musicians, journeying the landscapes of the Here and Now as they emerge anew in each moment. Whatever comes up… Joy, stillness, chaos, motion, smiles, winks, frowns, passion, surrender, release… let’s dive in together. Entering a state of sensory experiencing, a path to flow opens up all by itself.

    Music creates space for connection – to the tenderness of sunlight, the gentle power of water, the mystery of the earth, the vastness of the sky above us, and to the voice that whispers within the heart. <3

    Workshop: € 477

    Partner discount: Come with your favourite ally for € 444 each!

    Food expenses: € 145

    (...plus some restaurant visits)

    Total accommodation: room rates from € 400

    Booking & details:

    +491713446470 (Gaby)

    eckl-gaby@web.de

    +436803066698 (Judith)

    office@inali.space

    Time
    Thursday, 23.04.2026 14:00 until Thursday, 30.04.2026 10:30
    Place
    Milelja Retreat Centre, ΟΔΟΣ ΠΟΣΕΙΔΩΝΑΣ ΚΑΙ 17 ΝΟΕΜΒΡΙΟΥ, 811 08 Mithimna, Griechenland
    Hosted by
    Judith Hemstreit
    Co-hosts
    Robert Anrather, Gaby Eckl
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    Are you interested in this event? Then please sign up for the list of interested parties.

    Event Venue

    Milelja Retreat Centre, ΟΔΟΣ ΠΟΣΕΙΔΩΝΑΣ ΚΑΙ 17 ΝΟΕΜΒΡΙΟΥ, 811 08 Mithimna, Griechenland

    The Milelja retreat house is located slightly elevated on the northern coast of Lesbos and offers a beautiful view towards the sunset, including a hot tub & a pool right on site. A colorful garden invites you to relax and the beach is within walking distance :-)

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