I started practicing Yoga in 1999, and Ashtanga Yoga in 2003, and in these 26 years as a practitioner I have met many teachers. And although I thank the people who were part of my path, the truth [...]
Consistency is perhaps the biggest lesson I received from my teacher, Sharath-ji. Consistency is a fundamental aspect for those who practice Yoga. And my teacher knew how to pass it on to all his [...]
Our capacity for self-control is essential for Yoga, because Yoga is Chitta Vritti Nirodha, that is, the control of the fluctuations of the mind. In the tradition of my teachers, to be [...]
Ashtanga Yoga, Surf & Lifestyle Retreat, from March 21st to 23rd, in Sagres. It’s 3 days in a place with the best views of the sea, and with a schedule of classes and activities [...]
In Yoga there is a concept called SANKALPA, which means vote, internal resolution, intention, determination. It is the determination to carry out a practice. Sankalpa involves setting a realistic [...]
Even though it’s Christmas time, I don’t love the month of December. It’s just that the same thing happens every year, we start the season in September and the students come [...]
Yoga has method, techniques and rules. Yoga requires progressive learning and discipline full of dedication. Yoga has ethics, with principles capable of transforming our lives. Yoga has a long [...]
“Vera, can I practice with you, and go take classes with another teacher outside of Ashtanga Cascais?” I looked at her, and took a deeper breath to have time to reflect for a few [...]
I met Sharathji in 2007, at the old KPJAYI, in Mysore in South India. I met him in class, and although the great Shri K. Pattabhi Jois was still in the room, I knew immediately who my teacher [...]
Ashtanga Yoga & Surf Retreat, October 11th to 13th, at Herdade da Matinha, in Alentejo. It’s 3 days in a special place, with a program of classes and activities that bring out our best. [...]