YOGA
My style blends intuition with attention and is informed by my training in the time-tested technology of Hatha, Yin, Kundalini, Ayurvedic and therapeutic yogic specialties, meditation, breathwork & energy medicine. My aim is to awaken students to their body wisdom and inner teacher, thus leading them towards healing & development of a flexible and peaceful body & mind. The depth and healing benefits come from a regular practice and paying attention to how and when we practice.
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At this time, I am available for private and group classes in the Viseu region of Portugal.
KUNDALINI YOGA
The powerful practice of Kundalini Yoga is quite different in form from the classical Hatha styles of yoga that many people are familiar with. In the tradition of Yogi Bhajan, each kriya has a specific purpose (eg. to detoxify, release fear, fire up the metabolism, etc) & incorporates body postures, breath, meditation, mantra (sound) and mudra (hand positions) so that the endocrine, nervous and subtle energetic systems of the body are harmonised and cleaned. The kundalini energy is roused and the practitioners is awakened to a large source of energy & full creative potential. ​
​For further information about Kundalini yoga read my feature Kundalini: Yoga of Truth published in Asia Spa magazine.
HATHA YOGA
Hatha is a systematic yoga practice that incorporates asana (postures), pranayama (breath) & relaxation with the goal of building vitality, strength, flexibility, and a focused & quiet mind.
YIN YOGA
"The practice must be steady, continuous, stretch over a period of time and be undertaken in faith of its regenerating powers"
- Patanjali
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Yin is a beautiful practice that every body benefits from. This challenging & meditative yoga practice will transform your more muscular 'yang' styles of yoga/activity, and give you the balance we so often seek in our active & busy lives. We benefit from learning to relax, be patient, quiet and release the tightest areas of the body that over time lead to limited range of motion and impaired joint & skeletal health. Yin postures target the connective tissue of the hips, pelvis and lower spine to encourage energy flow & release.
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​For further information about Yin yoga enjoy my feature Yin Yoga: An Antidote for Modern Living published in Asia Spa magazine.
​YOGA NIDRA
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Your yoga practice provides deep restoration to your body and mind and the practice of Yoga Nidra is a particularly effective way to conserve and consolidate the energy from the yoga asana practices. It also teaches us to relax the entire muscular and nervous system by drawing awareness to different parts of the body with conscious attention.
Yoga Nidra seems simple but is an extremely efficient method for those with insomnia, experiencing transitions and stress, going through a disease process with various types of symptoms & undoubtedly we all benefit from bringing more conscious relaxation to our lives. This practice is DELICIOUS!
AYURVEDIC YOGA
Meaning 'life knowledge', Ayurveda is an ancient Indian science of well-being that when applied to our yoga asana practice, meditation and life can have powerful influence on our prakruti (or born constition) to ensure we stay healthy and balanced in mind, body & spirit.
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Learn more about my Ayurvedic Yoga Workshops
I am able to teach you privately online in any of these traditions. Reach out to discuss your needs.
SHAKTI MEDITATIONS
In the tradition of devotional contemplative tantra and Kashmiri Shaivism, these guided meditations awaken you to the wonder, wisdom, love and transformative power of the Goddesses through full engagement of your senses, imagination, breath, energy flow and attention.
Ideal for those who like the idea of meditation but feel they can't sit silently and enter the meditative space.
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