Workshops and events
FREE Orientation Call: Somatic Toolkit for a Resilient Nervous System with Katrin and Michelle
ONLINE
Date: Tuesday 19th March Time: 13:00-14:00 FREE |
This will be the 3rd cohort of the Somatic Toolkit for a Resilient Nervous System training, and this time Michelle and Katrin will be offering the course in the form of a retreat with only 7 spaces left.
A 50-hour trauma-informed training for yoga teachers, bodyworkers, coaches, facilitators and all others in a therapeutic profession. Learn somatic practices and skills to integrate into your existing work, and create a safer and more trauma-informed environment. Develop a greater capacity for nervous system regulation, both personally and professionally, so you can support your clients without feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. If this training resonates with you, but you have questions and are trying to figure out if this is really the right fit for you, Michelle and Katrin invite you to join their next FREE Orientation Call. This is a chance to bring all your questions. Maybe you want to know about the location or if certain dietary requirements can be taken care of. Or maybe you are wondering if this training is applicable for the work you do. Or maybe you want to get to know Michelle and Katrin a little better. The retreat will run from 27th July until 3rd August 2024, at Bodhi Bhavan Portugal. You can find all the INFO HERE. |
Inner peace sound bath ~ with Gonçalo
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Date: Friday 22nd March (every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month) Time: 20:00 - 21:30 Price: 20€ |
A sound healing experience with Tibetan Bowls and Gongs (and other healing instruments) that will take you on a journey of inner peace.
A Sound Bath is a meditative practice. You will learn to calm the nervous system and block all ideas and thoughts of your consciousness while connecting with your body. Lying on a yoga mat let yourself be carried by the sounds and vibrations of the Tibetan Bowls and Gongs, as well the curative sounds of other instruments used in Sound Therapy. Breathing exercises and Yoga Nidra will accompany the sessions. Let yourself be surprised by this sound healing therapy. This event is for: Everyone who wants to find inner peace and live more balanced physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. What will you take away? After a sound bath session you might feel a wide range of emotions, from happiness, ecstasy, deep relaxation, a feeling of lightness, among other feelings of well being. About Gonçalo Reiki Master, Crystal Therapy Enthusiast and Sound Healer passionate. It was in sound therapy that Gonçalo discovered that in harmonic sounds you can find your inner silence. That's what moves him to share this healing art, to support people bringing more balance into their lives. |
Through the lens of the Vagus Nerve - advanced bodywork & Thai Massage workshop with Katrin
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Date: Saturday 23rd March Time: 10:00-17:00 (with 90-min lunch break) Price: €60 |
Support your clients' nervous system.
This workshop is for floor-based bodyworkers (Thai Yoga Massage, Shiatsu, Ayurvedic massage etc) and Yoga therapists, or if you work with hands-on adjustments and touch, and are increasingly attracting clients dealing with more complex issues, such as pain, chronic conditions or trauma. You are working with people who are looking for support in their personal healing and growth process. These people are in need of more than just a relaxing treatment or a good stretch. This is where we need to understand and work directly with the Autonomic Nervous System and the Vagus Nerve. In this workshop you will learn:
After a short theory session and some discussion, most of the afternoon we will spend practicing on each other. By the end you will have a sequence/selection of techniques you will be able to incorporate into your existing work supporting your clients. A hand-out will be provided. |
Feel & Release Your Emotions - A Meditation Workshop ~ with Tessa
Date: Sunday 24th March
Time: 11:00-13:00 Price: 25€ |
A workshop to connect deeper to your emotions and process them in your body with meditation & somatic practices.
Too often we think about emotions instead of feeling them. That's why they often get stuck in our body and energetic system. You'll learn in this workshop how to actually feel your emotions in your body and how you can release them again from your system. You'll be guided through a process of connecting back to your body, feeling your emotions in your body and finding a way to release them with embodiment practices and meditation. What will you take away?
This workshop is very practical but you'll also learn about the psychological background of emotions that is going to help you to understand your emotions better and to be more gentle with yourself and your emotions. About Tessa Tessa, Psychologist (M.Sc.) and Coach (trained in meditation, trauma-informed somatic work and energy work), supports you in connecting back to yourself, your emotions and intuition. She works with Coaching, meditation, somatic practices and energy work to include mind, body and soul. More about Tessa |
Spring Detox afternoon retreat in Sintra ~ with Hayley, Johanna & Katrin
FLORESTA ENCANTADA SINTRA
Date: Sunday 24th March Time: 15:00-19:00 (note new time) Price: €38 |
The beginning of Spring is the quintessential time of creating, cleansing, activity, growth and renewal. The perfect time for a re-set.
To begin, Katrin will guide you through a Thai Yoga Massage practice in pairs. Some rocking, dynamic movement and twists will stimulate your energy levels and help release habitual holding and tension. Through nourishing touch and support we encourage the body's natural vitality to wake up. Then Johanna will guide you through an invigorating, yet-calming Dragon Qi Gong flow to stimulate and clear your passageways of energy, develop flexibility and release stress. To further connect to your inner senses, we will employ gently held yin yoga poses, focusing on lateral stretches and gentle twists to further support respiratory and digestive function as well as creating emotional balance. Spring is the best time to refresh your body with a Liver detox, and help you move into the lighter energies of the season. Hayley's acupuncture supports the Liver's activity to clean your body and mind from the inside out. A wonderful combination that will leave you feeling full of renewed energy. Mats and yoga equipment are available, and you may prefer to bring your own. Please bring a warmer layer/socks for the relaxation parts of our retreat. *Floresta Encantada is a 5-minute walk away from Sintra train station. And free parking is also available. |
Psychedelic Curiosity Circle ~ with Myrthe Peters & Jorge Branco
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Next Date: Monday 25th March Time: 20:00-22:00 Price: €10 per person Register here: www.meetup.com/lisboa-psychonauts |
Do you have questions about psychedelics, want to share a meaningful experience, or want to connect with other like-minded people?
Join our Psychedelic Curiosity Circle! When used safely and intentionally, psychedelics can serve as powerful catalysts for personal growth and well-being. Integrating the insights, thoughts, and feelings you had during a psychedelic journey into your daily life is an essential part of this process. This Psychedelic Curiosity Circle is a safe, non-judgmental, and confidential space for those who would like to explore and learn about the use of psychedelics, share experiences, and connect with the psychonaut community. Each month, the circle covers a different theme. For instance, psilocybin, microdosing, integration. We also take requests for themes, so please reach out if you’d like to learn about a specific topic! About the Facilitators: Myrthe is a psychedelic facilitator and a certified end of life doula, offering people choice and companionship during life’s most significant transitions. Myrthe is an advocate for the use of psychedelics as a tool to explore and process concepts of death & dying, grief & loss, and integrating this into daily life. Jorge is a first generation American, born to Portuguese immigrants, who was raised in NJ, USA. At his core, Jorge has an insatiable curiosity & adventurer’s spirit, and that lead him down a path in search for a purposeful life. As a result of an initial adventure, his travel company was born. Combining his background in Psychology and experiences gained from living in bucket list destinations, the purpose of his travel community is to share memories through self-expanding travel, adventures, yoga/meditation, psychedelics, nature, and connecting to unique global cultures. Pre-Pandemic, Jorge and his wife settled in Lisboa where he dove back into himself through graduate studies, and now holds a Masters of Science (MSc) in Consciousness, Spirituality, and Transpersonal Psychology with a research focus on Psychedelic Integration and Transpersonal Coaching Psychology. Jorge works 1-1 supporting individuals through their psychedelic exploration and transformative journeys out of his retreat space in Sintra. Jorge focuses on helping his clients create Integral Lifestyles which stimulate physical, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, and interpersonal domains in their life. This approach helps process and translate, not only the psychedelic experience, but the client’s life. |
Women's Evening Song Circle ~ with Kate Kalvinos (low cost community event)
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Next date: Friday 29th March Time: 20:00-21:00 Price: 9€ To book please contact Kate via +351 912041021 or hello@katekalvinos.com |
Group singing for women’s wellbeing.
Join Kate once a month for some relaxing and restorative harmony singing in a warm and welcoming circle. We gather together to sing gorgeous heartfelt songs, soothing lullabies and meditative chants from around the world. We sing for joy, connection and wellbeing. We learn everything by ear so no experience necessary. Women of all ages and life stages welcome. Kate trained as a song sharer with the Singing Mamas movement (https://www.singingmamas.org/), a UK non-profit organisation to support women’s wellbeing through singing. Singing is really good for our mental and physical wellbeing and singing together in a group is clinically proven to reduce stress and improve mood as it releases all those ‘happy’ hormones whilst also promoting community and connection. Our approach follows the UK’s NHS 5 ways to wellbeing so each member will:
Singing Mamas welcomes all those with lived experience as a woman to their groups, whether they have children or not - that means that grandmothers, godmothers, mother-in-laws, aunts, sisters, daughters and mums are all welcome to come and join us for some no-pressure, feel-good singing in a supportive and welcoming space! More about Kate Kate is a song sharer and creative arts psychotherapist from the UK. She enjoys bringing community together and is passionate about using creative expression to help heal and improve overall wellbeing. You can find our more info on www.katekalvinos.com/singing-mamas |
Community Reiki & Nidra - Where Deep Rest Meets Healing (low cost event) ~ with Martina
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Next Date: Saturday 30th March (every last Saturday of the month) Time: 18:00-19:30 Contribution: 15€ (saving you 75% of the cost of a private Reiki and Nidra session) |
Moments of quietude where deep rest meets healing
An invitation to experience two healing arts at once, in the heart of Lisbon. We begin by creating a comfortable cocoon, and as music soothes your practice, you as a group will continuously receive 45 minutes of uninterrupted Reiki - the art of energy healing. We follow by a guided yoga nidra visualisation meditation to surrender into complete rest and ease. The art of rest, known as yogic sleep, invites you to open your heart and hear its rhythm. It invites you to experience complete relaxation allowing only an inner awareness of your spirit to be discovered and held. It invites you to look within for all that you desire and honour it by allowing it to surface. We intend to integrate a sense of belonging during the Yoga Nidra and dissolve any physical and emotional blocks whilst receiving Reiki. We end by returning to our cosy space feeling lighter and well-rested, calmer and realigned.
What might you take away with you from this workshop? Hopefully nothing :) We are intending to leave things behind instead; to leave lighter than when we arrived. The group treatment offers a saving of 75% of the cost of a private Reiki and Nidra session. About Martina Martina is the Creator of Yoga Time YAY! A place for yoga, cooking and healing practices for children, teens and families to inspire curiosity, creativity and connection and “The Seekers Circle” - a place for healing arts, astrology and oracle decks, where you’re guided to find the guru within the seeker. She is a certified Family Yoga Teacher, a Yoga Nidra Facilitator, an EFT (Tapping) Facilitator, a Second Degree Reiki Practitioner and an Astrologer. Martina is accredited by The International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine. She believes wholeness is the essence of wellness and shares the practices that make her feel as she was meant to. Whole. |
The Singing Tribe ~ with Frances (low cost community event)
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Next date: Saturday 6th April (every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month) Time: 11:00-12:30 Price: €9 |
A mindful gathering of circle singing, gentle movement and vocal improvisation.
The Singing Tribe exists to foster connection through our voices. Using accessible breathing techniques, movement, rhythmic patterns and harmony songs, the circle moves from sounding with external guidance, to creating freely from within. Each session begins with a mindful warm-up, followed by simple harmony songs and circle singing. The foundation will then be laid for members to experiment with creating patterns and sounding together. The focus is on deep listening, non-judgement and being present. No singing experience required. This is a safe space to explore and embrace our voices. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring along some water for hydration. About Frances Frances is passionate about singing and vocal improvisation. She has been studying circle singing and vocal improvisation under her main teacher Guillermo Rozenthuler in London for the past 7 years. She believes in the power of group singing to support mental health, having herself found circle singing as one of the tools to combat depression. Her mission is to make singing and "in-the-moment" music accessible to all. Currently she leads a women's singing group in Oeiras as part of the Singing Mamas movement. She is originally from Hong Kong and has spent most of her working life in mainland China and London. |
Breathwork to Connect ~ with Tom Maryniak
STUDIO
Date: Monday 8th April (on every 2nd Monday of the month) Time: 20:00-21:30 Price: €20 |
For everybody with a curiosity to explore the power of Breathwork and its deeply therapeutic benefits on the mind, body and soul.
After an overview of different types of Breathwork we’ll spend 60 minutes on a guided journey using conscious connected Breathwork to delve deep into the subconscious. At the end of the breathing practice we’ll have time to creatively re-integrate through journaling, drawing and the option to share our experience with the group. What you might take away with you:
Session host Tom Maryniak is a visual artist and creative wellbeing facilitator. After a deeply profound and insightful first experience of breathwork in 2021, he has since trained as a guide with the aim of sharing this work with the world, believing it to be one of the most powerful modalities for daily well being and healing out there. |
Community Yin & Yang Yoga class ~ with Lucy
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Next date: Saturday 13th April (every 2nd Saturday of the month) Time: 10:30-11:30 Donation-based with a suggested amount of 5€-10€ per person |
Yin & Yang is a creative and rhythmic practice that combines movement and stillness.
Starting with gentle longer held poses we will go inwards - connecting to our body and breath, with some mediative yin. This is followed by a steady paced yang flow. This practice aims to balance energy in the body and calm the mind. |
Deep Rest ~ with Lucy and Martina
STUDIO
Date: Monday 1st April (every first Monday of the month) Time: 20:00 - 21:30 Price: 27€ per person |
Rest, release and receive.
This workshop starts off with some gentle movement and Restorative Yoga set to the rhythm of complementary music, followed by Reiki healing and a deep Yoga Nidra. This nourishing combo is guaranteed to send you into another dimension of relaxation! It's the perfect antidote to stress and a great way to reset and restore. The slow and gentle stretching we begin eases us to start dropping out of the mind and into the body. We then move into the restorative practice, which includes longer held postures. The mixture of movement and stillness is a treat for your nervous system and will help to ease stress and anxiety held in the body and mind. To relax is to rest deeply and when we set aside time to truly rest and relax we let our system renew and recover from daily stresses and strains, we let the body & mind do what it needs to do to re-balance. Here we can find some inner stillness and connection. As we let the body remain still, you’ll individually receive Reiki healing intended to complement your relaxation experience while aligning any energetic imbalances. The practice of Yoga Nidra is our check-in with ourselves, inspired by the monthly Astro sky. |
Introduction to Thai Yoga Massage ~ with Katrin
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Date: Saturday 13th April Time: 14:30-17:30 Price: 35€ per person, or 60€ for two (use coupon code TYM2PEOPLE when registering for two) |
Let's re-connect in this world of disconnect.
We are Beings of relation by Nature, so no wonder we struggle with the modern lifestyle that keeps creating more and more isolation. Living in this conflict is one of the root causes of all the pain we carry around. Thai Yoga Massage is a practice of deep connection between two people and offers a beautiful antidote to this conflict. The main principles of this ancient bodywork are: loving kindness, compassion, empathetic joy and equanimity. Thai Yoga Massage is like a meditation in action, with two people on the mat, a sacred dance. And aside from a chance to experience this connection, this workshop is also an opportunity to learn some fun and delicious moves and stretches that feel great to give and to receive. This workshop is an in-depth introduction and exploration of the different facets of the powerful and subtle work of Thai Yoga Massage. After a short overview of the background and history of Thai Yoga Massage, we will spend the time with hands-on learning. By the end you will be able to practice a 45-minute sequence, that is easy and effective. Discover how with a relatively short sequence you can already help someone to release body tension, restore their energy balance, establish a sense of grounding and state of deep relaxation. Your friends and family will be forever grateful. If you are a yoga teacher or bodyworker already, you will also gain some moves you can apply in your existing work, improve your hands-on adjustment and sense of touch. This workshop will be taught in English, but Portuguese translation can be provided if necessary. |
Vibrant Voice - Circle Singing and Vocal Improvisation ~ with Kate Smith
STUDIO
Date: Saturday 13th April and 8th June Time: 18:30-20:00 Price: 15€, or 12€ as an early bird until 30th March. Use coupon code VOICE12 to claim the discount |
A social evening of singing together through circle singing and vocal improvisation - move your body, move your voice, connect to your creativity.
Move your body, move your voice, connect to your creativity. In this supportive and playful space of non-judgement, the voice and the body are explored in an energetic and conscious environment, through creativity and improvisation. The session will begin with warm up games and exercises designed to foster the body/voice connection, unlock authentic and easeful sounding. We’ll then dive into a seamless blend of circle singing and collaborative vocal improvisation. Circle singing is a collaborative musical practice where a facilitator leads participants in the creation of improvised songs using vocal loops. Through layering melodies, rhythms, bass lines and harmonies, the song constantly transforms. Through intuitive signs and conducting, singers may also contribute their own unique expressions into the creative process. Drawing on diverse vocal traditions, circle singing offers a safe and playful space for individuals to engage in spontaneous musical dialogue, regardless of their skill level, promoting joyful connection and sense of community. Who is this for? For everyone who has any kind of relationship with singing and / or improvisation. In this workshop you will:
About Kate Kate Smith is a vocal artist, composer and workshop leader who is passionate about creating music and facilitating collective music-making for voices and bodies in motion. With a MMus in Leadership from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, she is the creator of The Embodied Voice, a research, performance, and teaching practice bringing together voice, movement, and improvisation. Kate’s practice draws on many influences including yoga, Alexander Technique, Feldenkrais Method®, Body-Mind Centering®, mindfulness, contact improv, dance, and theatre. She has studied with Meredith Monk, Bonnie Bainbridge-Cohen (BMC), Seke Chimutengwende, Robert Sussuma (Vocal Learning Systems), Margaret Pikes (Roy Hart Theatre), Grzegorz Braal (Song of the Goat), Guillermo Horta (VABAS), and more. She is a 200hr Yoga-Alliance certified teacher of Authentic Flow Yoga. She earned her Guildhall Certificate in Coaching & Mentoring, Accredited by the European Mentoring & Coaching Council in 2019. More about Kate |
Yoga for Birth ~ with Milagros Virasoro
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Date: Sunday 14th April Time: 15:00-17:00 Price: €30, or €25 if you book by 31st March. Use coupon code BIRTHYOGA to claim the discount |
A workshop for pregnant women offering different Yoga techniques to support you during birth.
During this workshop, we are going to explore the tools that work for you, through movement and postures, the breath, sound, mantra and Yoga Nidra. The time together will unfold like this:
After the class you will receive a manual with all the content and one audio with the guided relaxation. By the end you will feel more confident with your body and will have your own toolbox to help you deal with the intensity of birth. About Milagros Milagros has been a yoga teacher for more than 13 years, and since her daughter was born 7 years ago, her work has become more focused on motherhood. Milagros is a postpartum doula and one of the founders of Seed of Life, pre & postnatal care. |
"Flow and Rest - The Circle" ~ with Martina
STUDIO & ONLINE
Next date: Sunday 14th April (every 2nd Sunday of the month) Time: 18:30-20:00 Price: 18€ per person |
Welcome to "Flow and Rest - The Circle."
This is your time to ground and pause with a short meditation and Pranayama. To cultivate strength and balance through an energising Hatha Vinyasa Yoga sequence. To feel nourished and held by Yoga Nidra - The exquisite art of rest. This is an extended immersion into Martina's former Tuesday evening class. The first hour's focus is on movement, inspired by the quality of the four elements - earth, water, fire and air. The last 30mins are an indulgent and deeply relaxing Yoga Nidra, where you’re guided into meditation to explore the qualities of self-care and self-nourishment. It's a practice that can help improve sleep, relieve stress and increase your energy and creativity. We often lead busy schedules at work and home, with long to-do lists and responsibilities in all areas of life. Sometimes we crash and need a reset. Yoga Nidra is where it all comes to a standstill, giving yourself the opportunity to recuperate. To integrate a sense of belonging. To feel at home within ourselves by honouring the subtle voice within and creating a loving, cozy feeling of wholeness. "Yoga Nidra is a horizontal meditation upon the threshold of sleep, a conscious way to rest that invites you to nourish every aspect of yourself. It may look as if absolutely nothing is happening, but the deepest of restoration is occurring." - Uma Dinsmore Tuli PhD Parts of the Yoga and Yoga Nidra may be accompanied by the sounds of a kalimba/ music in the background. The Yoga Asana is suitable for practitioners of all levels. Although the Yoga Nidra is an advanced meditation practice, it's suitable for practitioners of all levels and abilities, if you're willing to stay curious and open to all the possibilities. The class includes minor hand adjustments with your consent, use of essential oils and oracle card pulls. Journaling questions for your personal home practice will be shared at the end of the class. About Martina Martina is a resident teacher and facilitator at Little Yoga Space. She believes healing takes practice and that everyone has the right to health and vitality. She also believes that wholeness is the essence of wellness and shares the practices that make her feel as she was meant to. Whole. You can read more about her and her work on theseekerscircle.com |
Awaken Your Spine ~ with Ryan Henson
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Date: Saturday 11th May Time: 14:30-16:30 Price: 30€ |
This workshop blends ancient yogic philosophy with the latest research on how gaining control of your spine can increase the quality of your life exponentially.
Do you want to increase your spinal mobility, access higher levels of energy, release stored tension from your nervous system and learn new tools to enhance your movement practice? The Awaken Your Spine workshop will help it’s participants to mobilize their spine, unlock dormant energy & release stored tension from their nervous system. The result? A more vibrant, expanded & powerful version of yourself. In this workshop we’ll be exploring yogic breathing techniques, specific spinal mobility practices - both solo & with a partner, as well as locomotive drills, all for the purpose of ‘waking up the spine’. This workshop blends ancient yogic philosophy with the latest research on how gaining control of your spine can help increase increase the quality of your life exponentially. This workshop was developed & will be taught by chiropractor, movement coach & yogi, Dr. Ryan Henson. Who is this for? For anyone with a spine. What will you take away with you:
About Ryan Dr. Ryan Henson is a registered chiropractor, a certified movement therapist/ educator, yoga teacher and a passionate student of many things. Ryan has spent the last 8 years exploring the intersections between the eastern, energetic understanding of the central column & chakras with the western, anatomical understanding of the nervous system and spine. Ryan now travels the world and teaches people how to unlock the dormant potential of their spines and nervous system. More about Ryan |
Community Acupuncture ~ with Hayley Enright
Remember the last time you felt calm and relaxed? If that seems like a distant memory, you might need to balance your nervous system.
Join Hayley Enright for a 30-minute treatment for only €20 to support stress tolerance and health across all systems of the body. Acupuncture is great because it:
What happens when your nervous system is balanced? Your body can enjoy health globally!
What other patients say: ”I’ve never been so relaxed. Can I do this every day?” - Ben “Wow I really went so deep, I think my brain really shut off for a change.” - Anna How it works
About Hayley Hayley Enright has given more than 14,000 treatments and has been an acupuncturist since 2009. She loves working with these tiny magic wands to help people optimize their bodies and minds! |
Scaravelli inspired Yoga Immersions ~ with Katrin
STUDIO & ONLINE
Next date: TBC Time: 10:30-12:30 Price: €20 |
A chance to deepen your practice and to explore.
A fun and in-depth exploration of movement and individual postures with the aim of finding more space in the body and accessing deeper strength and a more congruent alignment. We look for ways to create the conditions in the body so great movement feels effortless. In these immersions we will focus on regulating our nervous system and finding ways to return into our own axis, physically, emotionally and mentally. The Scaravelli inspired approach is an invitation to play with gravity, free the breath and find space in the body to allow it to move to its full potential. That way the body can start to work deeper and move more freely into yoga postures, exploring how these openings and connections can help us un-do habitual (and potentially painful) holding patterns. Then we can embark on a journey of restoration and transformation. |