Yoga is a union.
Union of body,
mind and spirit.
Yoga is to be fully present.
Yoga is a union.
Union of body,
mind and spirit.
Yoga is to be fully present.
Yoga is well known for its infinite benefits. Whether they’re physical; improving strenght and flexibility, breaking a sweat, recovering from injuries, or more on a meditative level; promoting calmness, stillness and relaxation.
Through the use of Asana we become more aware of our bodies and by incorporating breathing we create a moving meditation that brings awareness of our spiritual self.
The strengths and flexibility that come from dedicated yoga practice will at some point translate into our everyday lives, changing the way we deal with problems and situations.
By practicing yoga you’ll learn discipline and to challenge yourself on and off the mat without taking anything too seriously.
Yoga is well known for its infinite benefits. Whether they’re physical; improving strength and flexibility, breaking a sweat, recovering from injuries, or more on a meditative level; promoting calmness, stillness and relaxation.
Through the use of Asana we become more aware of our bodies and by incorporating breathing we create a moving meditation that brings awareness of our spiritual self.
The strengths and flexibility that come from dedicated yoga practice will at some point translate into our everyday lives, changing the way we deal with problems and situations.
*weekly yoga schedule*
MONDAY
8am Hatha / 6pm Slow Vinyasa
TUESDAY
8am Ashtanga / 6pm Restorative with Nidra session*
WEDNESDAY
8am Vinyasa / 6pm Vinyasa
THURSDAY
8am Vinyasa / 6pm Hatha
FRIDAY
8am Ashtanga / 6pm Restorative with Nidra session*
SATURDAY
8am Vinyasa / 6pm slow Vinyasa
SUNDAY
8am Vinyasa / 6pm Restorative with Nidra session*
* 90 minutes class
Please note that the schedule is subject to change.
*weekly yoga schedule*
MONDAY
8am Hatha / 6pm Slow Vinyasa
TUESDAY
8am Ashtanga / 6pm Restorative with Nidra session*
WEDNESDAY
8am Vinyasa / 6pm Vinyasa
THURSDAY
8am Vinyasa / 6pm Hatha
FRIDAY
8am Ashtanga / 6pm Restorative with Nidra session*
SATURDAY
8am Vinyasa / 6pm slow Vinyasa
SUNDAY
8am Vinyasa / 6pm Restorative with Nidra session*
* 90 minutes class
Please note that the schedule is subject to change.
Our team is made up of dedicated professionals who share a love for teaching yoga as an ancient discipline, always paying attention to the unique needs and characteristics of each student while promoting self-observation and mindfulness.
Ashtanga is a style popularized by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois during the 20th century in Mysore, India. The name means “8 limbs” in Sanskrit, as described in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.
Vinyasa is the synchronization of movement with the breath. The breath is given primacy, acting as an anchor as the student moves from one pose to the next.
The term Hatha Yoga has commonly been used to describe the practice of asana (postures). The syllable ha denotes the pranic (vital) force governing the physical body, and tha denotes the chitta (mental) force, thus making Hatha Yoga a catalyst for the awakening of the two energies that govern our lives.
Restorative Yoga has a meditative approach and requires students to be ready to become intimate with feelings, sensations, and emotions that may be triggered by the stimulation of energy points in certain asanas. This practice helps students approach the Yoga Nidra session, a state of consciousness between waking and sleeping: a profound technique that unwinds the nervous system and induces complete physical and mental relaxation with inner awareness.
* Our styles *
Ashtanga Yoga, popularized by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois in the 20th century in Mysore, India, is often considered a modern approach to classical Indian yoga.
The name “Ashtanga” means “eight limbs” in Sanskrit, referring to the philosophical system outlined in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. This practice follows a structured sequence of postures, linked through controlled breathing techniques, creating a dynamic and disciplined approach that offers both physical strength and mental clarity.
Vinyasa Yoga is a fluid, dynamic practice where movement is synchronized with breath.
Each posture transitions smoothly into the next, with the breath acting as an anchor, guiding practitioners through the sequence.
This approach cultivates balance, flexibility, and a deep sense of presence.
The word “vinyasa” translates to “placing in a special way,” reflecting the mindful arrangement of postures into a harmonious flow.
The term Hatha Yoga has been commonly used to describe the practice of asana (postures). The syllable ha denotes the pranic (vital) force governing the physical body and tha denotes the chitta (mental) force thus making Hatha Yoga a catalyst to an awakening of the two energies that govern our lives. By focusing on breath control, postures, and purification techniques, this practice fosters physical strength, mental clarity, and preparation for deeper energetic practices such as chakra and kundalini work.
Restorative with nidra session
Restorative Yoga has a meditative approach and requires students to be ready to connect with feelings, sensations, and emotions that may be triggered by the stimulation of energy points in certain asanas. This style of yoga targets the deep connective tissues and fascia that cover the body, using passive postures that challenge students to “sit still.”
This practice will help you to be relaxed and prepared for the following Nidra session, a guided relaxation technique that allows you to recharge, rejuvenate, and awaken higher consciousness.
Yoga Nidra, or Yogic sleep, is a state of consciousness between waking and sleeping. It is a simple yet profound technique that unwinds the nervous system and induces complete physical and mental relaxation with inner awareness.
This practice has been found to reduce tension, anxiety, and stress by helping the practitioner enter the parasympathetic state of rest-and-digest. In this practice, you will be guided with verbal instructions while lying in a comfortable savasana position, following specific techniques that allow you to dive into a deep inner journey, where you can shape your own experience and embody your deeper truth.
*meet our team*
Francesca Botta is one of the founders of Moka Surfhouse & Yoga Retreat. She began studying yoga in Italy in 2009, falling in love with ashtanga practice under the guidance of Gian Renato Marchisio – Authorised Level I KPJAYI teacher. She got her RYT 200hr Yoga Teacher after one year training with Joana Cadete and Rita Chacaço. She continued her studies participating in various workshops in Italy , Portugal and Spain delving deeeper into technical and spiritual aspects. For Francesca Yoga is a way of living and discovering everyday how the practice can create space within yourself.
Carla Alcobia has been a Yoga practitioner for several years, which has taken her on a deep journey of inner rediscovery and reconnection. A certified yoga teacher (RYT 200hr), she loves exploring complementary yoga practices, teaching vinyasa, yin & restaurative yoga, yoga nidra and aerial yoga. The energy she puts in her classes is focused on turning the practice into a meditative moment that allows students, at their own pace, to reconnect with their inner space of equanimity and silence.
Fiona Caitlin Bringmann fell in love with yoga from an early age and has been teaching yoga for the past eight years. She completed her initial teacher training with Frog Lotus Yoga in Andalusia, Spain, and since then has furthered her practice and teaching style through ongoing study in Australia, Denmark, India and Portugal. Fiona's classes are creative, incorporating many aspects of conscious flow through balance, strengthening, stretching, breath-work and meditation. She believes yoga is for every body, and so her teaching style is soft and explorative.
Bárbara Moura has been practicing Hatha Yoga for over 20 years. What began as a complementary physical practice became a need to connect with herself, a way of living. After completed a yoga for babies and children course at Babyoga Portugal School, she completed a Yoga Alliance certified Teacher Training. She is currently attending The Syntropy of Yoga: 3 years advanced studies program in Iyengar Yoga with Billy Konrad and Tobias Lotan. A certified Yoga Alliance teacher that did other welness and holistic courses, brings to her classes the search for homeostasis and equanimity, through the connection with our body-mind.
