ASHTANGA YOGA

The peace you seek is not in big events but in the little things in your everyday life. The peace you seek is not out there, but in learning to be with yourself. And so make conscious choices [...]

“Vera, but do you practice 6 times a week? 2 hours a day? I don’t have time for that! How come there are so many people practicing, where do they find the time? Do they work? Do they [...]

A little while ago I noticed a child here at Shala, she got up, came over to gently pet one of the dogs, and then returned to her mother’s side. Then she returned, carrying a sheet of paper [...]

ASHTANGA YOGA RETREAT,  MOUNTAIN & LIFESTYLE, from the 16th to the 18th of May, at the Octant Hotel  Lousã. It’s the perfect 3-day getaway in a charming palace in the center of the [...]

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 [...]

For some people, this time of year is not easy or happy, because the cold outside and the routines adjusted to spending more time at home create a real impact on joy, good mood, creativity and [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Choose a moment in your day, and a calm place, to close your eyes and mentally follow your breathing. Then share your attention between the breath and the following questions and answers. What [...]