YOGA PRACTICE

Reconnect to Yourself

MICHAELA YOGA

Teaching & Style

I encourage students to become aware of their inner landscape by moving mindfully with the breath. My teaching is based on the Hatha principles and will often include Qigong and Traditional Chinese Medicine meridian theory.  By exploring movement and breath with a sense of curiosity, I hope that at the end of each class you will have learnt something new and fascinating about your unique body and deepened your experience of yoga.

Member of Yoga Alliance UK and British Wheel of Yoga.

  • Initially yoga was a way of taking care of my body as an athlete. Noticing the positive effect it had on my body and mind I started to become more curious about the what, why and how. This led me to take a Yoga Foundation course with the Inner Yoga Trust in 2010. A desire to share what I was learning followed and in 2014 I took a 200hr Yoga Teacher Training course with Simon Low of the Yoga Academy. In 2023 I completed 500hrs with Yoga Medicine to become a Yoga Medicine Therapeutic Specialist, bridging the gap between healthcare and yoga. I am currently working towards my 1000hr qualification.

  • Everyone!
    You do not have to be flexible or a certain age to practice yoga. The stiffer you are the quicker you will notice the changes in your body. At any age there is always something to work on to enhance health and wellbeing. As we get older yoga can be a great way to support the activities we love, enabling us to do them for longer.

    Anybody can practice yoga. The only thing you need to be able to do is breathe in and breathe out!

    Please notify me of any health problems before starting a class. I am always happy to answer any questions you may have and if you’d like to set up a free 15 minute zoom chat to find out more please get in touch.

Multiple Ways to Practice

  • At the Shala

    At the Shala

    The custom-built outdoor yoga shala has been placed on a magical corner of the Finca with shade from the cork oaks and views across the treetops. The wooden floor has been designed to provide a practical base yet blend in with the settings.

    Every Wednesday 6-7.15pm
    Classes taught in Spanish and English
    All levels welcome

    Workshops coming soon!

  • Online Classes

    Online Classes

    Monday Wake up Flow 9-10 AM CET
    Awaken the body and settle the mind ready for the week ahead with a flowing movement and breathworrk practice. Ideal for those with some yoga experience.

    Wednesday Body Connective 10-11 AM CET
    A mindful practice exploring connections throughout the body.
    All levels welcome. An ideal practice for beginners and experienced yogis alike.

    Friday Realign and Reset 6-7 PM CET
    A Yin practice with fewer poses and longer holds to release tightness and constriction in the body. This calming practice is a wonderful tool for down regulating the nervous system, settling a busy mind and over time can have a positive effect on high blood pressure.

    Book online class
  • 1:1s and 2:1s

    1:1s and 2:1s

    In person or online. At the Shala or in our Indoor Yoga and Meditation Room.

    Perhaps you are recovering from an injury, have a chronic condition or have something specific you would like help with. Therapeutic yoga on a 1:1 level can provide support and help with rehabilitation.

    Contact me to book a free 15 minute consultation to see if I can help.
    Enjoy a private yoga session with your partner or friend. 2:1s also available.

    Cost 60 Euros per hour.

    Contact Michaela
  • Private Groups

    Private Groups

    On holiday or have a group of friends who would like to take a one off class for a special occasion, birthday, work day out, hen or stag do?

    For 3-10 people.
    Cost 100 Euros per hour.

    Option for refreshments after the class (at extra cost).
    Contact us to discuss your requirements.

    Contact Us

  • 5 Element + Qigong Bundle

    A package of 5 x I hour classes based on the 5 Elements of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Wood, Water, Metal and Fire are all movement practices and Earth is a relaxing calming Yin practice. The Qigong practice is 20 mins so ideal to help you get going in the morning or whenever you want to refresh your energy.

    The bundle costs £30 and is yours to use as many times as you like until the end of December 2024.

    BOOK HERE

  • New Year's Eve Free Meditation

    Everyone welcome to join this short 20 minute mediation coming together between the old and the new, acknowledging the end of this calendar year. Click on the button below to sign up, a gift from me to you 🩶

    SIGN UP

OUR CLASSES

Choose your Flow

Monday Flow

MONDAY 8-9am
A flow to wake up the body, connect with the breath and focus the mind ready for your week ahead. Some yoga experience required.

Reserve your place

Body Connective

WEDNESDAY 9:30-10:30am
A mindful practice focusing on a different aspect of the body each week.
Suitable for all levels.

Reserve your place

Realign & Reset

FRIDAY 5-6pm
A Yin class to hydrate the deeper layers of connective tissue in the body. A meditative practice to settle the nervous system and restore the body. Suitable for all levels.

Reserve your place

Private Classes

SCHEDULE TIME

Contact Michaela

  • Yoga with Michaela has changed my life, and I will be forever grateful. I love the balance Michaela brings to her classes combining wonderful flows of asanas that build strength with more gentle mindful breathing exercises, and even some qi gong to really get the energy flowing. The 8am Monday class is the perfect start to the day and leaves me feeling energised and balanced ready for the week ahead!

    Polly, UK

  • Michaela uses her yoga training combined with her physiotherapy background to create varied and informative classes. The classes are a welcome break from my hectic life, and I love the renewed awareness of my body that they give. After each class, I always feel my mind, body, and soul are back in balance.

    Carla, Amstelveen NL

  • Having practiced yoga with various teachers over the past 30 years or so, I find Michaela’s yoga classes are pure joy, with her love and knowledge of the subject shining through. Her inspirational and gentle style of teaching is a perfect balance of both physical and mental exercise and relaxation.

    Susan, UK

  • My wife and I have enjoyed the Yoga Classes throughout the Covid period and beyond. We are new to Yoga. Michaela’s Classes provide a calming and peaceful atmosphere for both Physical and Mental reasons. Michaela has an excellent method of presentation. She inspires you and allows time for reflection.

    Robin and Pat Hart, Devon

  • The most relaxing holiday I have ever had. Spiritually restorative, the place has a very special energy.

    Emma, UK. – Retreat guest

  • Your intentional style helps me become 100% present. You are a WONDERFUL teacher!

    Nina, USA - Zoom Yoga

  • I have been taking part in yoga classes with Michaela for a few years now, before Covid in a Church Hall and then Zoom which we still do. She is a gentle, thoughtful teacher and gives alternatives for those who need it like me. I am sure it has helped with my osteoporosis over the years and the classes are most enjoyable.

    Sandra, UK