Serra Yoga

28/06/2026

Come along to this, what is sure to be a fantastic evening at Riju in Coja on the 10th July.

07/08/2025

Come and rest and digest at Quinta da Candosa above Vinhó, 10 minutes from Coja.

29/10/2024

This lovely event is coming up on the 8th Nov, relaxing yoga followed by a soundbath

13/09/2024

Come and join me tomorrow eve (Sat 14th Sept) for a relaxing yet strengthening yoga session at the beautiful Quinta da Luz, Serra da Estrela (quintadaluz.org), from 6-7.30.

A Serra Yoga class always ends with a deeply relaxing yoga nidra* session.

We will then enjoy a shared meal together.

PM for more details

*Yoga Nidra translates as Yogic sleep also known as psychic sleep, it is however not sleep but it is the state between asleep and awake. The place where you can access your subconscious mind and therefore let go of old beliefs patterns and conditionings. This makes it a great practice to have alongside your asana, pranayama and mantra chanting practices.

Yoga Nidra is an ancient but little-known yogic practice that’s becoming increasingly popular as both a form of meditation and a mind-body therapy. It is a systematic form of guided relaxation that typically is done for 35 to 40 minutes at a time.

Yoga Nidra often brings immediate physical benefits, such as reduced stress and better sleep, and has the potential to heal psychological wounds. As a meditation practice, it can engender a profound sense of joy and well-being.

In Yoga Nidra, we restore our body, senses, and mind to their natural function and awaken a seventh sense that allows us to feel no separation, that only sees wholeness, tranquility, and well-being. Yoga Nidra is one of the deepest of all meditations, leading awareness through many levels of mental process to a state of supreme stillness and insight.

What is the difference between Yoga Nidra and Meditation?

In Meditation, you remain in the Waking state of consciousness, and gently focus the mind, while allowing thought patterns, emotions, sensations, and images to arise and go on. However, in Yoga Nidra, you leave the Waking state, go past the Dreaming state, and go to Deep Sleep, yet remain awake.

What some people say about Yoga Nidra.

"I find Yoga Nidra as restorative as sleep, or even much more than sleep."

"“On days I feel low and my mind is clouded with unnecessary negative thoughts, I lie down for a short yoga nidra and the change is very evident. I feel a lot lighter; my cluttered mind clears up. I think positively and the energy to work is tremendous.”

“It’s very important to include yoga nidra at the end of any asana sequence as the body and mind needs the time to assimilate the effects of the asanas.”

07/07/2024

Come and enjoy the open day at 'A Fonte' on the 28th of July in Benfeita. I'll be giving a complimentary yoga class at 6.30pm ❤️

I'm so happy to be giving a complimentary restorative yoga class at 6.30pm at the 'A Fonte' open day in Benfeita on the 28th July.

07/07/2024

I'm so happy to be giving a complimentary restorative yoga class at 6.30pm at the 'A Fonte' open day in Benfeita on the 28th July.

26/06/2024

Hi everyone,
I'm so happy to be collaborating with Nina Ballinger at 'A Fonte' in Benfeita on Wednesday 3rd July.
Come and enjoy an hour of restorative, strengthening yoga followed by a deeply relaxing, 'reset' sounbath ❤️