Hatha Raja Yoga
At Yogaia, we share a practice rooted in Hatha Raja Yoga, integrating body, breath and attention to cultivate inner strength, serenity and awareness. A practice that keeps the lineage of Sri Dharma Mittra and Sri Andrei Ram Om alive.
This foundation unfolds through different class formats, adapted to each person’s rhythm and stage of life. At the same time, every class draws on the experience, background and individual way of sharing the practice of the person guiding it.
A physical, energetic, meditative and profound practice that integrates body, breath and attention as a path of inner transformation. It combines the work of Hatha Yoga—postures, breathing, movement and energy—with Raja Yoga—the cultivation of mental calm through concentration and meditation.
What the sessions are like:
They follow a progressive structure that may include centring, breathing techniques, preparing the body, sun salutations, vinyasa sequences, dynamic and sustained postures, deep relaxation and, in some cases, a final meditation.
Intensity and pace vary according to the session, group and moment. Variations and adaptations are offered.
Recommended for:
- building a solid, progressive foundation
- deepening the relationship between body, breath and attention, and cultivating presence, serenity and inner strength
- people seeking a complete practice, not only a physical one
- progressing consistently while adapting the practice to your own pace.
One Sunday each month we hold the Maha Sādhana, a complete two-hour practice integrating prāṇāyāma, mantra, āsana, relaxation and meditation.
Gentle Yoga
Gentle Yoga classes are Hatha Raja Yoga practices adapted to a slower, more accessible pace. They combine gentle movements, accessible postures, breathing and attention, with particular emphasis on offering variations tailored to practitioners’ needs. Ideal for getting started, regaining mobility, supporting physical discomfort or practising in a calmer way that respects the body.
Recommended for:
- starting gently
- people with discomfort or specific needs
- anyone looking for a more accessible practice
Vinyasa
Vinyasa is a dynamic yoga practice in which movement is linked to the breath. Postures are arranged in fluid sequences that create continuity, rhythm and presence. The breath guides movement, helps sustain attention and allows the body to move more consciously. Although it is an active practice, it is not based solely on physical effort, but also on coordination, listening and concentration.
What the sessions are like:
Sessions may vary according to the lineage that inspires them and the person leading them. The practice develops strength, mobility, flexibility, stamina and body awareness, always respecting each person’s pace and current needs.
Recommended for:
- anyone seeking a more active, dynamic practice
- people who want to work on strength, mobility and coordination
- complementing slower-paced practices
- cultivating concentration through movement and breath
Yin Yoga
Yin Yoga is a slow-paced practice that invites you to pause and listen to the body. Postures are usually held for 2 to 5 minutes with little muscular effort, allowing the practice to work with the body’s deeper tissues—fascia, tendons, ligaments and joints—and support mobility, flexibility and the release of tension. It draws on Taoist philosophy and Traditional Chinese Medicine, working with the concept of meridians and the flow of vital energy, or chi. Holding postures in stillness helps release blockages, regulate the nervous system and cultivate a state of calm and inner balance.
What the sessions are like:
They begin with a gradual arrival and mainly involve passive, sustained postures, with time to observe sensations, adapt the posture and allow the body to open without force. Between postures there may be moments of integration, silence or rest, allowing the body to absorb the effects of the practice. The session ends with final relaxation or a meditative close. It is an accessible practice, especially suitable for balancing fast-paced lifestyles.
Recommended for:
- reducing stress
- balancing more active practices
- beginning from a place of calm