Author: Andrea Stern
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Solar Plexus Chakra
The Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura) is the third primary chakra, located in the upper abdomen near the navel. It controls personal power, confidence, and self-esteem. This chakra influences self-confidence, autonomy, and personal empowerment, while also regulating willpower, goal-setting, decision-making, and action. It plays a key role in shaping self-worth and inner strength. Location and Body…
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The Sacral Chakra
The Sacral Chakra, known as Svadhisthana in Sanskrit, is the second primary energy center in the human body’s subtle energy system, situated in the lower abdomen just below the navel. It is associated with the regulation of emotional well-being, creativity, and reproductive energy. Located in the lower abdomen, around the pelvis, and is linked to…
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The Root Chakra
The Root Chakra, known as Muladhara in Sanskrit, is the first of the seven main chakras in the human energy system. It serves as the foundation for both our physical and energetic being. This chakra is responsible for the large intestine and its functions, as well as influencing our sense of trust and security in…
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Start of Our Chakra Yoga Journey!
✨ Wishing you a happy and healthy 2025! ✨ What better way to begin the new year than by starting the Chakra Yoga Journey? This program is designed to help you learn, reflect, and embrace your energy. I’m excited to welcome you to my regular Yoga classes in Caldas da Rainha, where I will guide…
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Start 2025 with a Chakra Yoga Special!
Start the New Year with a 10-Week Chakra Yoga Program! As we welcome the new year, it’s the perfect time to cultivate health and balance. Join me for a 10-week Chakra Yoga program that will guide you through the powerful connection between your physical and energetic body. This course is designed to help you heal…
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Final Yoga Sessions of 2024!
Hello, join me this week for the final yoga sessions of 2024! I’m so grateful for each student and the joy we’ve shared on this journey. Yoga is about UNION—connecting body, mind, and soul, as well as the harmony we build within ourselves and with others. Teaching yoga is my way of sharing the spirit…
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Hatha Yoga
Hatha Yoga teaches that life is a balance of opposing energies, rooted in ancient yogic philosophy. These dual energies are represented by “Ha” (the sun) and “Tha” (the moon), symbolizing the polarities found in both the universe and the human body. Hatha Yoga helps you balance these opposing energies, creating harmony and promoting overall well-being.…
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Benefits of receiving Adjustments
Hello, Giving you adjustments during your yoga practice is one of the things I enjoy about teaching yoga and something I specialize in. In my experience, receiving adjustments makes a big difference compared to practicing online by yourself or joining in-person yoga classes. With an eagle eye, I observe your movements and posture, ensuring that…
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The Meaning of Namaste
The word Namaste is often accompanied by a slight bow with hands pressed together at the heart, a gesture called Anjali Mudra. So hands together is a gesture wich is widely recognized as a way of saying Thank you. But Namaste is more than that. In Hinduism, Buddhism, and various Eastern cultures, it’s a gesture…
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What Motivates You practicing Yoga?
What do you think is the biggest motivation for people to exercise regularly? Health! Of course, it’s important. But fun is actually the biggest motivator to stay active.This means that if you do not find fun or enjoyment in the sport you are doing, your motivation to continue in the long term will be very…
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YOGA in Autumn
Autumn is the season of transition, shifting from summer’s outward energy to a more introspective, calming phase. It brings change, cooler temperatures, and a gentle invitation to slow down. The red-gold beauty of the leaves invites you to release and gather, preparing for the stillness of winter. For our yoga practice, autumn invites us to…
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Celebrating Life’s Flow
Hello Everything flows, everything moves, even if you don’t see it. Everything is full of energy, creating so much, whether day or night, have you ever thought about that ? MY PHILOSOPHY is that LIFE IS MOVEMENT in every aspect. It starts from the microscopic perspective of your blood cells and ends with the cosmic…
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How to Start Meditating
Hello, Remember, Asana means ‘to sit.’ Yoga poses prepare our bodies for meditation, allowing us to experience love, freedom, peace, and light. This week, I’d like to focus on meditation with you. In Vinyasa flow practice, there’s a saying: ‘breathe and move like meditation.’There are different ways and techniques to meditate. One of the simplest…
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Black & White, Yin & Yang
This week’s course inspiration comes from the Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Serralves in Porto, which is featuring an exhibition by Yayoi Kusama. There’s a saying: “Opposites attract.” In other words, one can only be strong and act in harmony with their partner. Just like black and white or Yin and Yang, balance is created…
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Ujjayi Breath: Your Steady Companion in Yoga Practice
Hello,Our breath is with us in every situation, even when we don’t think about it. Ujjayi—the ocean-sound breath—is your companion in your Vinyasa Yoga practice. It gives you strength and lightness, helping to bring your mind into focus. It weaves through your entire yoga practice like a red thread, enveloping the movement in dynamic sequences,…