YOGA OPEN CLASS — A 1 Hour 30 Minute Journey Through Yoga & Sound Healing
Join us for a free 1 hour and 30 minute Yoga Open Class at Varanda Serena, in Santa Iria de Azóia.
This class is an invitation to slow down, reconnect with your body and breath, and experience Yoga as more than a physical practice.
During our time together, we will explore Hatha Yoga asanas, pranayama (breathing techniques), meditation, mantras and relaxation, finishing with a Sound Healing Journey — a moment to simply lie down, receive the sounds and allow the body and mind to deeply relax.
The practice is suitable for all levels, from complete beginners to intermediate and experienced practitioners. No previous Yoga experience is required.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Varanda Serena — Santa Iria de Azóia
Approximately 10 km from Lisbon
Accessible by train and bus
Bring your yoga mat.
ABOUT YOUR YOGA TEACHER
Sónia’s journey with Yoga has deep roots in India, where she completed her Yoga Teacher Training at Sivananda, learning within the tradition and culture from which Yoga originated.
She lived in India for 14 years, from 2012 to 2025, spending much of that time in Varkala, Kerala — an international destination where she had the opportunity to teach and work with people from many different countries, cultures and backgrounds.
These years of living and practising in India deeply shaped her approach to Yoga. Her classes go beyond physical postures, bringing together movement, breath, relaxation, awareness and the deeper essence of Yoga in an accessible and welcoming way.
Whether you are completely new to Yoga or already have experience, you are welcome to come, practise and discover the class for yourself.
FREE TRIAL CLASS
This Open Yoga Class is offered as a free trial class for new participants who would like to experience the practice and discover my approach to Yoga.
Each person may attend one Open Yoga Class free of charge. If you enjoy the experience and would like to continue, you are welcome to register for the regular Yoga classes.
A voluntary contribution is welcome to help support the space and organisation, but there is absolutely no obligation or pressure to contribute.
Limited spaces — registration is required.
As the number of places is limited, please register in advance to secure your place.
VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTION
This Open Yoga Class is free to attend.
If you wish, you are welcome to make a voluntary contribution of €2 or more to help support the space, organisation and continuation of these community classes.
There is absolutely no obligation or pressure to contribute — everyone is equally welcome, whether or not they choose to make a contribution.
Thank you for supporting this initiative and helping us continue creating accessible opportunities to practise Yoga together.
Registration & Information
Register directly through this event page. If you have any questions about the class, feel free to send me a message through Meetup.
The class can also be taught in English if English-speaking participants are attending.
Please wear comfortable clothing and avoid eating a heavy meal during the two hours before the class.
Movement. Breath. Meditation. Sound.
A journey back to yourself.
GENERAL INFORMATION
LOCATION
Varanda Serena Academy
Rua Almirante Gago Coutinho, No. 7B
2690-353 Santa Iria de Azóia
Room on the right-hand side
Google Maps:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/n9U2HqFnUP1djHXh7?g_st=it
PUBLIC TRANSPORT & ACCESS
The venue is easily accessible by both public transport and car.
By train: Santa Iria train station is approximately 10 minutes by train from Gare do Oriente, Lisbon.
From Santa Iria train station, there are buses that stop close to the venue.
Alternatively, you can walk from Santa Iria train station to Varanda Serena Academy in approximately 15 minutes.
By car: The venue has excellent road access, with convenient connections via the A1 and IC2. The IC2 provides a direct connection from the Parque das Nações / Expo area of Lisbon towards Santa Iria de Azóia, making the venue particularly easy to reach from Lisbon by car.
CONTRIBUTION FOR FREE EVENTS
For free events, participation is free of charge.
However, if you would like to contribute towards the costs involved in organising and promoting these events, a voluntary contribution of at least €2 would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for helping to support these events and allowing us to continue creating and sharing new activities with the community.
WHAT TO BRING
Please wear comfortable clothing and bring water.
Depending on the type of event, you may also need to bring:
Yoga: Please bring your own yoga mat.
Full-day workshops and training courses: Please bring your own lunch or picnic, water, a notebook and a pen.
Other activities: Any specific items or materials required will be mentioned in the individual event description.
REGISTRATION & PARTICIPATION
Some events have a limited number of places available.
If you confirm your attendance and later realise that you are unable to attend, please cancel or update your RSVP as early as possible, so that your place can be offered to someone else.
For paid events, please send me a private message through the platform to register and receive the payment details.
Your registration and place are only confirmed once payment has been received.
HEALTH, WELL-BEING & PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY
Each participant is responsible for taking part according to their own health and physical condition.
If you have any health condition or injury, are pregnant, or have any other circumstances that may be relevant to your safe participation, please inform the organiser in advance, particularly for physical activities.
Participants are also responsible for their own personal belongings during the event.
RESPECT FOR THE SPACE & OTHER PARTICIPANTS
We kindly ask everyone to respect the space, the other participants and the nature of each activity.
Our intention is to create a peaceful, welcoming, safe and respectful environment, where everyone can participate at their own pace.
EVENT CHANGES OR CANCELLATION
Should it become necessary to change the date or time, or to cancel the event due to unforeseen circumstances, registered participants will be informed as soon as possible.
If a paid event is cancelled by the organiser, any payments already made will be refunded or, with the participant’s agreement, transferred to a new date.
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