Joséphine
Founder of Urban Bliss
Yoga Teacher
Yoga for Eating Disorders
Massage Therapist
Relaxing, THerapeutic (deep-tissue), Kobido
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"My passion for well-being started in my early adulthood. I had to learn the hard way that my mental and physical health was entirely my own responsibility. After trying out several career paths (design, psychology, cooking), I decided to make guiding others on their own path to wellness and inner joy, my life's purpose. I took the time to find myself, through inner work, traveling and connection. Did my first 200hr yoga teacher training at World Peace yoga school with Dhirendra Singh in Rishikesh, India in 2017 then a 300hr one in the French Alps with Simon Park and other incredible teachers (Noelle Connolly, Joan Hyman, Klara Puski, Angela Quinn, Gwyn Williams, to name a few) in 2019. In the meantime I started teaching Yoga part time and continued to get education through my personal practice and studies, workshops and trainings such as: Prenatal Yoga with Florence Cevaer (Martine Texier method), Forrest Yoga and Bodywork with Jambo Truong. I am also trained in holistic massage (Balinese, Swedish and Japanese Face massage).
I teach strong, creative and dynamic Vinyasa flow, sweet and mellow restorative yoga and meditation at UB. Well-being is about cultivating physical, mental and emotional balance which is why I like to explore the self in all aspects in my practice and teachings.
I am also a one-on-one Yoga teacher for those suffering from anxiety, stress, depression and more specifically eating disorders. I have grown out of my own disorder and learnt to use Yoga as a tool to support my mental balance and wellbeing, I am now supporting and guiding others in their own journey to holistic wellbeing. My mentor and teacher Jennifer Kreatsoulas, Yoga Therapist and author of "Body Mindful Yoga" (yoga4eatingdisorders.com) has been helping me to develop my skills to support my students in the best possible way. More info about this work here.
I believe in taking each day at a time and taking the time each of those days to check in with our Self: deep connection to our intuition and inner self is the path to holistic well-being."
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Connect with me
josephinecantona.com
@josephinecantona
+33618836151
Céline
Yoga Instructor
Yoga Therapist
Co-Founder of Yoga Ways
"The success of Yoga does not lie in the ability to perform postures but in how it positively changes the way we live our life and our relationships." T.K.V. Desikachar
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"French born, happy mother of 3, I live in Lisbon with my family. I have spent last 20 years in Asia, where my passion for Yoga has become a lifestyle.
I am a trained Yoga Therapist and founded my own school of Yoga (Yoga Therapy - Yoga Ways). I love helping my students to take ownership of their health & deal with issues such as back pain, migraines or insomnia with less medical support.
I also teach group classes at Urban Bliss Lisboa Studio (Campo de Ourique) and Online (Zoom with video monitoring). Classes are always in small groups providing highly personalised advice to all my students."
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Connect with me
@celineyogaways
fb: yoga-ways
whatsapp: +33782753155
Sandra
Yoga Teacher
Massage Therapist
Traditional Thai, Foot Reflexology, Sound Massage
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I am Sandra, Thai Massage Therapist and a Yoga teacher. I am currently based in Lisbon and I am an in-house Teacher and Massage Therapist at Urban Bliss.
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I have always been fascinated with bodies and after finishing my studies in Journalism, over a decade ago, I decided to start exploring the mind-body connection that Yoga and Thai Massage have to offer. This was an incredible journey of self-exploration and reconnecting with myself, as I suffered from severe anxiety and stress and Yoga has helped me to restore my natural balance. And so I decided to share this incredible tool with others and help them on their own personal journey.
My qualifications include a Teacher Training with Aditya Yoga School in London, a Yin Yoga certification with Norman Blair and several immersions on anatomy and restorative Yoga. I have been teaching Yoga in London since then and now ready to share the love in Portugal.
I have also completed an advanced diploma in Thai Massage Therapy (North Thailand traditional style), Thai Foot Massage (with reflexology) and Myofascial release from the School of Thai Yoga Massage in London.
Additionally I am a sound therapist and work mainly with singing bowls but also other wonderful magical instruments to help restoring your balance and well-being.
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I consider myself an eternal student and a bit of a learning addict! I deeply believe in the incredible benefits that these powerful ancient healing practices have to offer and will continue to deepen my studies in the years to come.
Ayalla
Massage Therapist
Ayurvedic Massage, Ayurvedic Powder Massage
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Me chamo Ayalla Queiroz e sou Naturopata Ayurvédica pela Associação Luso- Brasileira de Medicina Ayurveda e aluna de Clínica Ayurvédica pela Escola Yoga Brahma Vidyalaya. Originaria do Brasil, sempre fui apaixonada pela natureza e por tudo quanto ela pode nos proporcionar. Como uma grande mãe, de infinita sabedoria e imensurável amor, ela nos sustenta, nos nutre e nos cura. Em 2004 conheci o Yoga e, consequentemente, a Ayurveda. Em 2012, após enfrentar alguns problemas de saúde, decidi aprofundar os meus conhecimentos e adotar um estilo de vida que me libertasse totalmente desses desequilíbrios. Após observar o quão benéfico é viver conscientemente e ter autoconhecimento suficiente para quebrar padrões comportamentais e viver em harmonia consigo mesma, decidi em 2017 abraçar a minha missão: ser um vetor, ser um agente transmissor dos ensinamentos ayurvédicos, e mostrar às pessoas que apesar das dificuldades de se viver em uma grande metrópole, é possível viver harmoniosamente e em equilíbrio com a nossa própria natureza.
Je m'appelle Ayalla Queiroz et je suis naturopathe ayurvédique certifiée par l'Association luso-brésilienne de médecine ayurvédique et élève du cours de clinique ayurvédique de l'école Yoga Brahma Vidyalaya. Originaire du Brésil, je suis depuis mon enfance entourée par la nature et passionnée par tout ce qu'elle peut nous apporter. En 2004, j'ai découvert le Yoga et par conséquent, l'Ayurveda. En 2012, après avoir fait face à des problèmes de santé, j'ai décidé d'approfondir mes connaissances et d'adopter un style de vie qui m'a totalement libéré de ces déséquilibres. Après avoir pris conscience de combien il est bénéfique de vivre consciemment et d'avoir suffisamment de connaissance de soi pour briser les schémas comportementaux et vivre en harmonie avec soi-même, j'ai décidé en 2017 de débuter ma mission : Être un agent de transmission des enseignements ayurvédiques et montrer aux gens que malgré leurs difficultés à vivre dans une grande métropole, il est possible de vivre harmonieusement et en équilibre avec sa propre nature et celle qui nous environne.
Instagram: @acasaayurveda
WhatsApp : +(33) 7 81 16 92 68
Sandra
Energy Healer. Reiki
Massage Therapist
Relaxing, Therapeutic, Traditional Balinese Massage, Foot Reflexology
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I'm Holístic therapist, in the Holístic meaning of seeing the body, mind and spirit as One.
We Are Energy!
My therapy is based in Traditional Balinese Massage, Reflexology and Reiki.
Since 2010, my purpose is to start the process and make sure One's feel the Body as a safe place, releasing old energy creating space for New One to come.
Always accepting that obstacles doesn't exist to stop us, instead they offer us the opportunity to raise the vision for what there's to be seen.
Bruno
Meridian Yoga Teacher
Massage Therapist
Relaxing, Therapeutic, Zen-Shiatsu, Lymphatic Drainage, Pre-Post Natal, Foot Reflexology, Sound Massage, Hot Ginger Patches
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Hello, my name is Bruno Soares.
I have been a Spa Therapist since 2010, a Zen-Shiatsu Specialist since 2015, my work as
a freelancer allowed me to share and learn with all my colleagues. During the Zen-Shiatsu
course I had contact with Chi-kung, Meridian stretching techniques and Yoga, as well as
Myofascial and Shin Thai technics. All these experiences are combined into a
comprehensive, precise, and highly effective healing touch therapy.
I studied at Instituto Macrobiótico de Portugal, so i became a macrobiotic diet enthusiastic
follower, i consider myself an eternal student and a bit of a learning addict due to my sign
of Gemini! I’m a mandolin player, amateur musician and skimboarder.
Yoga became more present in my life since 2017, and in 2020 I went to study with Rita
Cachaço and Joana Cadete. My personal practice, my theorical studies and my love for
Yoga reached a whole new level.
Now in 2021 I’m starting my career as a yoga teacher therefore I want to share the
teachings and technics with everyone that’s willing to receive them.
Please do get in touch to book or know more about my classes and massages.
Itzel
My name is Itzel Esquirol Cubias and I am currently living in Portugal. I am a biodynamic craniosacral therapist and psychologist, and I wonder if you are interested in my profile to offer the biodynamic craniosacral therapy in your center. From a biodynamic perspective I keep looking at principles and dynamics of healing, respecting the psychology and the anatomy of the body, where memories from mental, emotional and physical experiences are stored. As a therapist I hold the space and assists the specific needs of each person in order to bring them in their new alignment, that takes place in different dimensions (physical, mental, emotional and energetic bodies) oriented to find more harmony and balance within oneself. I've worked in different retreat centers such as Samadhi Sacred Valley ( Perú), Shamballa gatehrings ( Sweden), Shamballah Retreat Center ( Portugal).
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+351 967 950 364
Verena
After decades of learning different embodiment methods and deep personal development I found several years ago Quantum Flow. I was fascinated by the way Quantum Flow helped me improving, not only my health, but also my way of designing, the other big passion of my life and decided to study its science and practice. Quantum Flow combines for me the enriching aspects from different techniques and allows me to deeply heal wounds and shift them into my vision. More than a practice Quantum Flow is a lifestyle and helps us transforming challenges into personal growth.
Quantum Flow brings essences of ancient practices and recent science together. The approach reminds of
principles of Qi Gong, Chinese Medicine, Yoga and Ayurveda as well as of Neuroscience, Quantum Physics,
Neuroplasticity and various elements in science. In the Quantum Flow practice, we work with movement,
meditation, breath, sound and intention in order to release blocked memories and achieve optimal
performance. It is a deep body and soul work.
Since the very beginning of the Quantum Flow Institute, I studied Quantum Flow and was able to be part of the
first group of certified practitioners. I work with groups as well as with private sessions.
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Instagram: @anamalaistudio
a@anamalaistudio.com
Alice
Certified Shiatsu Therapist
from Iokai Shiatsu Academy
The search for understanding what is life is a priority for me. I practiced Zen meditation a lot for this purpose and it was in a Zen temple that I discovered Matsunaga's zen-shiatsu.Shiatsu originated in Japan, just like Zen. The oriental approach recognizes the human being as a whole body-mind whose unity is achieved through the circulation of ki, tchi or vital energy which encompasses the energy of our body, our organs as well as our emotions. Zen-shiatsu is a manual therapy aimed at restoring the flow of ki. When the energy flows unhindered, the human being can reconnect with his body and find a deep physical and emotional well-being. The touch of shiatsu is: to recognize, to recognize the suffering, to recognize the pain, from this recognition, the energy flow can be unblocked and the body regain its flexibility and the individual his joy of living. And above all a deep well-being that does not depend on anything external. I am certified by the Iokai shiatsu Academy, founded by Sasaki Sensei, a great Japanese shiatsu master himself a disciple of Matsunaga Sensei, with whom I continue to train regularly and learn a lot about life because shiatsu is about the study of life. You can't do good around you if you feel bad about yourself.
Book a session
@shiatsulisboa / +351 915574210
Ana
Mindfulness Teacher
"Where attention goes, Chi follows” - Adrian Karunavira
I believe in living life with a holistic approach to our wellbeing. And it starts with developing our awareness skills.
10 years ago, I suffered a burnout due to stressful work environments and an unhealthy relationship with my body. It was at that point that I discovered how deeply disembodied I was - even though I was physically strong. It took me a while to connect mind-body-spirit and create a new relationship, a more fulfilling one, with myself - one that continues to this day.
Today, I live deeply connected to my inner and outer life, with a holistic approach to wellbeing - and it all started with developing mindful awareness skills.
To live a truly balanced and healthy life, we need to understand the relationship between the quality of our attention and the quality of our life, and learn how to use the powerful skills of embodied mindfulness.
To develop the mindful embodiment skills that would enhance my ability to connect more deeply with myself and others, I studied NVC (non violent communication) with teacher Luís Carvalho from Upaya center, participated on silence meditation and QiGong retreat, followed by an MBSR program both led by Adrian Karunavira and organised by the Mindfulness Institute in Portugal, and I graduated as an Embodiment Coach from the Embodiment Unlimited Organisation, led by teacher Mark Walsh.
This journey has inspired me to start my podcast, Movement is My Constant, on the importance of movement for our wellbeing and how we can see movement as more than just a physical activity, but rather, as an embodied, somatic experience, and learn to move more and better, in accordance to our nature.
Currently, I am enrolled in the Mindfulness Teacher Training Program at the Mindfulness Training Institute, led by teachers Mark Coleman and Martin Aylward. My intention as a Mindfulness Teacher is to offer practical wisdom for everyday activities, supporting students in their journey of developing their own mindfulness practice thereby experiencing life with a mindful, embodied awareness and presence.
I am looking forward to welcoming students at Urban Bliss, where we can use this exclusive setting as we explore and learn how to be embodied and mindful in the city landscape.
Get in touch
@movementismyconstant
Ana
Physical education teacher
Massage Therapist
Ayurvedic Massage
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"I was born in Faial, Azores. I grew up doing a lot of sports and surrounded by nature.
I truly believe that we’re all made of the same. I also believe in movement as the fuel to live a healthy and balanced life.
Working as a therapist, as a way to give and share energy. Energy that lead us together to One."
‘What you give is forever yours. What you keep is forever lost’
Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt
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Get in touch
healinglisboncom.energy
@yoga_and_portugal
Anastasia
Yin, Vinyasa, Restorative Yoga
"Vinyasa, Yin and restorative yoga teacher, devoted to this ancient path of Yoga where we can explore different ways of self-awareness and balance. Highly positive, I love to connect my classes with energies and natural elements that resonate to me. Always in search of growing and sharing, exploring and challenging, I will always encourage you to overcome fears, shadows and insecurity that could come along your way. Fascinated by body and mind mechanisms, I use my knowledges in anatomy and my own experiences to create nourishing flows where you will get into body, mind and soul for a deeper inner journey."
Anastasia teaches Yin Yoga at Urban Bliss every Thursday at 7pm.
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Get in touch
@_anastasiayoga