Category: Yoga Klassen

The Crown Chakra, or Sahasrara, is the highest energy center in the body, representing spiritual connection, enlightenment, and universal consciousness. It opens the mind to higher awareness and deepens mindfulness in everyday life. Location and Body Parts: The Crown Chakra is located at the top of the head, or the crown. It is associated with…

The Third Eye Chakra, or Ajna in Sanskrit, is a key energy center that influences intuition, perception, and inner wisdom. It is often referred to as the “mind’s eye” because it allows us to access higher states of awareness and clarity beyond the physical realm. When balanced, this chakra strengthens our ability to see situations…

he Throat Chakra, or Vishuddha Chakra in Sanskrit, is the fifth of the seven primary chakras and the center of communication, self-expression, and truth. Located at the throat’s base, it empowers authentic speech, deep listening, and the courage to speak your truth—think clearly, feel deeply, and stand by your words. Location and Body Parts: The…

The Heart Chakra—Anahata Chakra in Sanskrit—is the fourth chakra in the human energy system. Situated at the center of the chest, it serves as a bridge between the lower and upper chakras, connecting our physical and spiritual selves. It not only builds a connection between the physical and spiritual but also encourages true love and…

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…

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…

✨ 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Hello,Tree Pose – Vrikshasana is one of the most popular and recognizable yoga poses, known for improving balance. It strengthens the legs, enhances stability, and stretches the hips and inner thighs, promoting a sense of grounding. Beyond the physical benefits, Vrksasana sharpens mental focus, helping to center the mind. Muscular Strengthening: -The standing leg strengthens…

The fifth and final element, Aether, or ‘Akasha’ in Sanskrit, meaning ‘space’ or ‘ether,’ is the most subtle and expansive of the five elements in yogic philosophy. It signifies space, the vastness that contains and connects everything. Aether embodies the qualities of emptiness and infinite potential, serving as the foundation for all other elements to…

Air represents freedom and vital energy in both our bodies and the natural world. In Sanskrit, “Vayu” is one of the five elements in yogic philosophy, symbolizing lightness, expansiveness, and prana, the life force sustaining all living beings. Yoga: Yoga: Moving with the breath fosters freedom and openness, especially with backbends like Camel Pose. Practicing…