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  • Benefits of receiving Adjustments

    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…

  • The Meaning of Namaste 

    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…

  • What Motivates You practicing Yoga? 

    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…

  • Celebrating Life’s Flow

    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…

  • Black & White, Yin & Yang

    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…

  • Bhujangasana – Cobra Pose

    Bhujangasana – Cobra Pose

    Hello, Today we will take a look at the alignment of Cobra Pose and its muscular impact. Cobra is a foundational backbend found in many yoga sequences. It engages the muscles of the back, shoulders, and legs, promoting strength and flexibility in the spine.The gentle lift of the chest also helps open the heart and…

  • Trikonasana – Triangle Pose

    Trikonasana – Triangle Pose

    Hello, This week, we will explore the alignment of Trikonasana (Triangle Pose) and the muscular impact of this pose. Trikonasana is a foundational yoga pose that you will find in many yoga sequences.The pose engages muscles in the legs, core, and back. This helps improve strength and stability. Stretching the side body also deepens breath…

  • Chaturanga Dandasana

    Chaturanga Dandasana

    Hello,  Over the next few weeks, I’ll be diving into some Asanas in detail, sharing insights on muscular impact and alignment tips here on my Blog. This week, the first Asana is: Chaturanga Dandasana During our yoga sessions, we’ll explore the alignment and flow of the Asanas together, using our breath. Often called ‘Chaturanga,’ this…

  • Wonderful international yoga community

    Wonderful international yoga community

    This Wednesday is our final yoga session this year, as I’ll be traveling. We’ve formed a lovely international yoga community over the last few weeks. The location is unique on the 7th floor on top of the Silios in Caldas da Rainha. I’m thankful for the experiences of the first five classes, and I’m looking…

  • Wednesday YOGA Kicked off.

    Wednesday YOGA Kicked off.

    Hey everyone! 🧘‍♀️✨ we had a amazing first yoga session yesterday on the 7th floor of the SILOs in Caldas da Rainha! 🌞 We’re building a wonderful international yoga community, and we’d love for you to be a part of it. Join us every Wednesday at 10 am for some zen vibes. Let’s stretch, breathe,…

  • Yoga @ Caldas da Rainha SILOs 7th Floor – Wednesday 10am

    Yoga @ Caldas da Rainha SILOs 7th Floor – Wednesday 10am

    Hello, I’m Andrea Stern, and I’m thrilled to invite you to my new Wednesday Yoga Classes in Caldas da Rainha. We have a unique new venue on the 7th floor, perched on top of the SILOS building.  I’m passionate about helping people discover the incredible benefits of Yoga. At my hatha vinyasa Yoga classes, my…

  • Yoga zur Aufrichtung des Schultergürtels, YOGA on TOUR Portugal

    Yoga zur Aufrichtung des Schultergürtels, YOGA on TOUR Portugal

    Sitz gerade! Diesen Spruch hast du sicher schon einmal gehört. In den meisten Fällen unserer Tätigkeiten ist das Schultergelenk nach innen rotiert, und daraus folgt die Brustwirbelsäule in eine Rundrückenposition. Die 37-minütige Yoga-Einheit schafft einen Ausgleich und unterstützt die Aufrichtung der Wirbelsäule. Durch die Außenrotation der Schultern entsteht automatisch eine Aufrichtung des Rückens. Mit neu…