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Gilberto

With over two decades of experience in bodywork, yoga, and holistic healing, Gilberto offers a deeply intuitive and integrative approach to movement and inner awareness.

Drawing from his roots in Hatha Yoga, Therapeutic Massage, Meditation, and Sound Healing, his classes are a unique blend of breathwork, ancient mantras, dynamic meditations, and the subtle power of Tibetan bowls. Whether working individually or in pairs, his guidance is grounded in a profound understanding of both the physical and energetic bodies.

Each session becomes a space of deep connection — a journey inward through conscious movement, breath, and presence. Gilberto’s teaching is rooted in balance, sensitivity, and respect for each individual’s process. With clarity and compassion, he invites his students to slow down, soften, and return to the innate wisdom of the body.

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Dom

Dom has been practicing yoga for over a decade and holds a 500-hour Yoga Teacher Training certification.

He is trained in Vinyasa, Yin, and Kundalini yoga, and has also undertaken in-depth study of Ayurvedic therapies.

Dom’s teaching is rooted in his personal journey of self- reconnection, and he brings a rich blend of breathwork, flowing movement, stillness, and sound into his classes. His approach is both grounded and intuitive, offering a space for students to deepen their own inner awareness and healing.

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Ambre

Yoga entered my life as a calling—just when I needed it most. Bikram yoga was my first revelation, an intense and transformative practice that I went on to teach for several years in Paris.

After moving to Portugal, I deepened my journey with yin yoga, and expanded my training to include yoga therapy, hypno-meditation, face yoga, and gong bath.

Today, my practice reflects this rich path: a living fusion of yoga, dance, and tai chi. Each session weaves together movement, breath, sound, and mindful presence to create a deeply sensory and restorative experience.

It’s an invitation to explore, to feel, and to reconnect—gently and authentically—with yourself.

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Ann

Ann is a lifelong bodyworker and ballet dancer with over a decade of experience facilitating in wellness spaces and teaching yoga.

Over time, her love for this incredible soul medicine of yoga has only deepened. She developed a unique practice method that uplifts the way you feel in the practice and life.

Ann teaches retreats and training internationally for over 8 years. Full of curiosity and joy, she shares the art of yoga across continents with people from different backgrounds.

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Rute

“Passionate about the study of human motricity and dedicated to helping others feel happy and confident in their bodies, I discovered the transformative power of the Pilates method through her background in classical dance – this discovery sparked a lifelong connection to Pilates. ”

With over 20 years of experience as an instructor, Rute is highly qualified in various Pilates disciplines, including mat Pilates, reformer, cadillac, chair, and barrels.

Her deep understanding of human movement and her compassionate teaching approach enable her to guide students of all levels toward improved physical fitness and well-being.

Rute’s classes are designed to promote strength, flexibility, and balance, helping each individual achieve their personal health goals in a supportive and nurturing environment.