Author: Andrea Stern

The center is the abdominal muscles, which promote connection to your core. This isn’t about getting a six-pack like in fitness training, but rather about deep anchoring within yourself. Networking this profound musculature is essential on a physical level for stabilizing the lumbar spine. Building these deep abdominal muscles prevents lower back pain. Additionally, here…

The Sun Salutation is one of the most well-known and beloved sequences of asanas. It combines dynamism, strength, flexibility, endurance, and concentration. It is ideally suited for one’s regular practice at home, as the sequence is clear and its structure easy to follow. Especially in the morning, it is an ideal springboard into the day,…

Did you know that an adult at rest typically breathes around 12 to 20 times per minute? That’s approximately 22,000 breaths a day!  Breathing isn’t just a simple bodily function—it’s what keeps you- us alive. Your lungs play an important role in this process, providing your body with the oxygen it needs to function. With…

Download Handout Yoga Basic 1. Did you know that before the written word, knowledge was passed down orally? Yoga, has been transmitted from Master to student for over 5,000 years. The word “yoga” finds its roots in the sacred Sanskrit texts known as the Rig Veda, revered for their spiritual wisdom. The first practitioners of…

Yoga is not just about training flexibility of your body; it’s also significant for our mind. We are switching our yoga to a new location and day. 🕖 Every Thursday: 10:15 – 11:30 am  📍Sociedade Columbófila Caldense, Caldas da Rainha I like the Columbófila a lot as a  centrally located and  and traditional Portuguese sport…