Author: moyportugal

Welcome 2024

What an incredible start to our year, January was a buzz with our regular practitioners continuing with solid yogic habits on the mat, along with meeting a vibrant bunch of travellers passing through Lisbon on their way through life’s adventures. Every being creates our space including one of them who captured it in time, thank you Siobhan @s.murphy.photo we love your work and another our teacher Miri @mirimeditates (Featured Cover Picture).

Whilst we stay true to our yogic commitment of holding regular daily practice, involving breath work, traditional and modern postures, weekly discussion and contemplations of philosophy. We find our selves, delving further and further into expansive Yogic experiences. Such as, 3 hour meditations, 2 hour kriyas, continuous education teacher trainings and entire weekend or week long retreats. Yoga is so extensive and there’s so much to explore as a practitioner. By expanding the time and place our teachers are able to demonstrate their vast experiences in a safe and comfortable environment- keep passing on the knowledge.

Events

What’s coming to our MoY studio in Lisbon over the next few months:

Sunday 18th February- Art of Adjustment with Tori Mitchell (7.5h Continuous Education YTT)
Sunday 25th February- Kundalini Immersion “Fearless Soul” with Daya Lupi
Saturday 2nd March- Koan Meditation “Who is in?” with Deva Saleema
Saturday 16th March- Women Intuitive Dance Workshop with Loretta Lihoreau
Saturday 23rd March- Lisbon Sister Circle with Mira Buss
Saturday 13th April- Inversion Workshop (Level 1) with Zoe

Most of these events have an early bird option to save money! Book and commit early to secure your spot. More details on our booking site or Our App

Retreats

For those looking to stay at our Yogic house we have launched 3 weekend retreats for you to come to the countryside in Portugal and practice yoga. All three will align with the turn of the seasons:

Spring Equinox (22-24 March)
Summer Solstice (21-23 June)
Autumn Equinox (20-22 September)

Check out the weekend schedule and book with Mandira Retreats

Important: Spring Equinox- Early Bird saves 34€-40€ if you book before 22nd February!!!

We will also host 2 x week long retreats this year, mark your calendar book your holidays. More information will be released soon (includes multiple facilitators and nature activities):

Rocket and Inversions Retreat 6 days (30th June-5th July 2024)
Womens Health Retreat 6 days (29th September- 4th October 2024)

We want your year to be full of yogic experiences and we cant wait to share them in presence with you.

Zoe and the MoY Team

Winter Warmers

Nights are getting longer, days shorter, more layers of clothing and cozy blankets. The end of 2023 is coming and we want you to flow from one to another with some soul-full-filling practices.

Due to the nature of our business it makes sense to close regular classes for 2 weeks whilst our practitioners and teachers spend quality time with family and friends. So during the period 20th December to 2nd January we will be closed for regular practices. All memberships will be paused for 2 weeks, ready for classes to resume 3rd January 2024.

In the meantime we have carefully curated an inner city 3 day retreat. For those that want to deep dive into their practices, to wrap up the year with strength and start the new year with clarity in heart and mind.

Wednesday December 27th

Rocket 1 and Handstand Workshop 10:30-1pm with Zoe
Optional group lunch*
Cacao and Guayusa Ceremony 6:30pm-9:30pm with Patrick and Sara

Thursday December 28th

Rocket 2 and Arm Balance workshop 10:30-1pm with Zoe
Optional group lunch*
Yintention- Yin, Write, Nidra 6pm-8:30pm with Daya

Friday December 29th

Rocket 3 Immersion 10:30-1pm with Zoe
Optional group lunch*

Full Winter Warmers Retreat package (5 workshops) €135

Or book individual sessions €30 each

*Group lunch is not included in price, nor accomodation. We can offer suggestions of places to stay close by to the studio.

Come to immerse yourself in yogic practices for the turn of year, strengthen your physical body, tap into the energy of heart and plant the seed of intention into your subconscious.

Get all the wonderful elements of a retreat such as meeting new people, expanding your community, long in depth practices and self reflection all whilst being based in the centre of Lisbon.

Gift vouchers available if you would like to give or receive this Winter Warmer retreat.

Head to our booking page to reserve your spot at the workshops: http://www.moyportugal.com/timetable

Prepay the retreat by 20th December and receive €10 discount (€125 early bird), contact Zoe for paypal or mbway details email: ztaylorministry@gmail.com

On the Eve

On the eve of opening our first Mandira retreat, there’s a feeling of calmness and peace that sweeps through me.

Do you ever get that feeling of landing somewhere and feeling “this is home”? It could be landing in a city by aeroplane, arriving by car or perhaps just a few simple steps into a house, a room, a yoga mat? I got that feeling when I traveled to Portugal 10years ago. It’s the same feeling I had when I walked into a stone house in central Portugal last year. I arrived and with the lack of any other words to describe it…. “I was home”. It’s the very same feeling we hope for you to experience in our yoga spaces. Stepping onto the mat, taking a deep breath and arriving home. As of tomorrow we will open our home in the centre of Portugal, affectionately named Mandira for you to enjoy a live in yogic experience.

Come stay for a weekend with us and we’ll show you what a retreat is all about, here’s the dates for 2023 just a few spots remain.

NEW CLASSES in the heart of Lisboa

Along with opening the Mandira house for retreats we have expanded our MoY team, inviting Chanel, Sara and Loretta to regular teaching spots over the next 2-3months in our downtown Lisbon studio.

9am Monday and Wednesday Mornings are back!!! Meet Sara for your Morning Flow to start your day right.
1pm Wed Lunch flow and 9am Friday Vinyasa will continue with Loretta
Wednesday nights all new 6pm Rocket 75′ 🚀 followed by 7:45pm Hatha with Chanel

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS at the MoY Studio.

Living Cyclically

Are you interested in the magic of the female menstrual cycle? We have Anthropologist & Yoga Teacher Rosie Markwick bringing us a Living Cyclically Workshop. Rosie studied the female cycles, conducting fieldwork in global women’s health as part of her Masters in Anthropology. She has brought this knowledge into an informative and intriguing workshop to support those experiencing PMS, PMDD or other cycle related conditions, however it is applicable to all regardless if you are experiencing a menstrual cycle or not.

Date: Saturday 30th September Time: 15h-17h30 Price: €40 (early bird prebook and pay by 28th Sept €35) Book here

Women Intuitive Dance Workshop

Have you tried Ecstatic Dance? Intuitive Dance? Listening softly to the self? Connecting with the invisible? Louretta Lihoreau is inviting you to join her in a safe space to explore, express and meet yourself in a completely different way.

Date: Sunday 15th October Time: 10h30-12h30 Price: €30 (early bird prebook and pay by 13th October €25) Book here

Head to our timetable to book into what’s calling you. Classes, workshops, retreats we have you covered to deepen your yogic life experiences and knowledge.

Zoe and the MoY Team

What’s New Spring 2023

As the daylight starts to linger our thrive on creativity, passion, growth and renewal is expanding at MoY.

We have so many new practices coming your way it feels too much to list them all…. you could jump straight onto the schedule to take a look yourself: www.moyportugal.com/timetable

However a quick summary of our regular class changes:

*New Morning Flow with Miri 9:30am Tuesday

*New Rocket 75min Practice with Zoe 11am Tuesday

*New Pranayama & Vinyasa 75min with Miri 10:30am Wednesday

*New Lunch Flow 50min with Milena 1pm Wednesday

*New Restorative Kriya Yoga with Daya 7:30pm Wednesday

This brings us up to 25 classes per week with a wide variety of styles and practices to expand your knowledge and experiences as a practitioner. We have always believed there is not “One” Yoga better than another, it all brings us towards the same concept of union between body, mind and soul. Explore what resonates for you in this part of your yoga journey at MoY.

Along with this expansion, it has become clear that the cost of living is increasing for our teachers and its time we help support them in this economic environment, so as of 1st March 2023 we are increasing our prices. We understand you too are under pressure and hope that in time you will receive something extra in your monthly income, if not already. It is all an exchange, if we give a little more, we will receive a little more. We hope you’ll still be able to manage the new parameters, click the link for our new pass prices.

Workshop and Events coming up in March!

4th March Sister Circle our monthly women’s circle is happening this Saturday 16:00-18:30 this is a free/donation based meeting of like minded women wishing to connect, share and open up to truth, optional group dinner afterwards. Sign up here

18th & 19th March Inversion Workshop Weekend. Come to one workshop (€30) or both (€55)

Saturday 18th 15:30-17:30 Level 1 Headstand to Handstand (with Zoe)

Sunday 19th 11:00-13:00 Level 2 Handstand Equilibrium (with Ines and Zoe)

For more information check out the event details on our facebook page or through our booking site here

26th March Sunday 16:00-17:30 YinNidra Immersion. A special 90min meditative practice that Daya holds every month at MoY to help you consciously relax. This curated master class is €20pp. Find out more and book here

It really does surprise me what we can fit into our yoga home in Lisbon. It might be small in structure but BIG on yoga, the way we like to keep it.

Thank you for continuing to show up, for you, for us, for everyone!

The MoY Team

PS keep an eye out for our brand new studio mats arriving soon…. fresh beginnings this spring.

Bom Ano Novo!

Happy New Year!

Wow what a year, it has been magnificent to be able to continue in-person classes for the entire year. It’s interesting how the lessons of covid still brings gratitude for the everyday occurrence. Gratitude that we can gather and be in presence with each other. I hope this stays for years to come.

We finished 2022 with a wonderful Trilogy of 3 workshops diving deep into the desires of the self. Thank you Julie and Daya for bringing this series to life.

This year had cultivated exciting moments and 2023 without a doubt will too… we will unfold them like a lotus, no need to rush to see the final piece, petal by petal we will expand.

The first petal to unfold will be our wonderful 7th Anniversary celebrations.

THE MOY FEST

A fun filled Sunday of free (donation based) classes. All contributions will go directly to your respective teacher on the day. This is a gift of thanks to all the teachers who offer their time, knowledge and commitment on a weekly basis at MoY. It’s with them we can expand and grow, individually and collectively.

So we invite you to join us for our 7th birthday celebrations, whether you are new to MoY or an existing practitioner you are ALL welcome.

Take a look at our festive schedule:

9:30am Morning Flow with Jaquelina

11am Inversion Flow with Ines

12:30 Hatha with Milena

2pm Rocket 75’ with Zoe

4pm Yin with Daya

5:30pm Pranayama + Flow with Miri

Book through the website

Mindbody App

Cancelation Policy: Even though they are free to attend, please ensure you cancel 3 hours or more before any class you have booked and cannot attend. Some classes are already full so this will free up the space for another yogi to practice.

We are looking forward to celebrating Yoga with you!

Zoe and the MoY Team

End of Year Holidays & Workshops

As you may already know, our normal yoga schedule closes down over the New Year period. Mainly because many of our regular students are away along with a number of our teaching team, it makes sense for all of us to renew at this time too.
However this year we are not leaving you high and dry without your practice. Instead we have an incredible 3 part series of workshops to help you finish off 2022 and welcome 2023 with an open mind.

The Trilogy consists of 3 specialised yoga workshops spread over three days, come to 1 or all 3!!!

Workshop 1 Change Your Perspective with Zoe 27th December

With courage, compassion and change of perspective, let’s float. This workshop is designed to help you find the balance of doing things that challenge you AND bring you joy. Inversions and Arm Balances skills and techniques.

Workshop 2 Awaken Your Intuition with Daya 28th December

During this workshop you will learn the meaning of intuition according to yogic tradition, as well as practical exercises that will help you to tap into the power of your inner wisdom. Full kriya practice unlocking the pituitary gland.

Workshop 3 Set Your New Year Intentions with our guest teach Julie 29th December

In this kundalini workshop you’ll examine what sort of changes you want to bring into your life in the new year, tuning into the desires of the heart and listening to the voice of the soul. Manifest your intentions for 2023.

Each workshop is 2.5 hrs long and starts at 10:30am each day. Think of it as your own New Year yoga retreat in the centre of Lisbon. (We can help you find accomodation near the studio if need be).

Each workshop is €35.

***Early bird discount:***
Book and Pay before 24th December
1 x Workshop €30.00
3 x Workshops “The Trilogy” €80.00

We can also arrange a gift certificate.

For more information on the specifics of the workshops, head to our booking site or Facebook events.

If you have a membership with us we’ll pause it over the new year break. Last classes are on 21st Dec 2022, first classes back 2nd Jan 2023.

Shortly we’ll announce our 7th birthday celebrations…. It’s such an honour to continue to offer the practice with you in our space. Subscribe to this homepage below if you want to receive notifications through email.

Warmest wishes and Happy New Year

Zoe and The MoY Team

Step onto the Mat

Taking a step onto a yoga mat may seem small in gesture however it often leads to something much, much bigger. For most people it begins their journey through a physical exercise practice, moving their body and breath, shifting dormant energy and lifting the mood of their feelings. As the practice deepens it becomes the growth of conscious awareness, the knowledge of oneself, the witness to existence. When the mind is open, free and liberated whilst the body is at ease, a practicing yogi can experience a state of bliss in being. This too shall pass, it is fleeting, and just like taking a daily bath to cleanse, one must continue to practice. To keep the experience re-occurring even the most senior Yogi’s still need to step onto the mat.

It’s at MoY where we offer you the chance to step onto the mat and practice with a small group of dedicated yogi’s. Our classes are designed to bring you closer to your teacher and the practices of yoga, with a maximum of 8 students per class. We believe in a multi-disciplinary approach to yoga, giving the aspirant a chance to broaden their knowledge and experiences of the practice. One yoga is better than another?…. that is a self-limiting belief, it is what is suited to you at any given moment in your life. From Hatha sun salutations, Vinyasa arm balances, Kundalini kriyas, Dharma talks and guided Yin meditations it’s all relevant in gathering your yogic knowledge and experiences.

Coming up this month we have a couple of specialised events as well as our daily scheduled classes.

Inversion Level 2 Workshop– Ideal for yoga practitioners wanting to advance their handstand practice, finding equilibrium upside down. Facilitated by Ines Barbosa and Zoe Taylor October 22nd 3:30-5:30pm €30pp Bookings and additional information here: Inversion Workshop

Yin Nidra Immersion- Ideal for yoga practitioners looking to deepen their meditative practices, relax consciously and have a deeply profound effect on the nervous system. Facilitated by Daya Lupinacci October 23rd 4-5:30pm €20pp. Bookings and additional information here: Yin Nidra Immersion

Womens Circle- A moment each month at MoY where women can meet to share life, gather perspective, create friendships and meaningful connection. Facilitated by Zoe Taylor October 29th 4-6:30pm donation based (+ optional vegetarian dinner post circle). For more information click here: Lisbon Sister Circle

We welcome you to our space of yoga, whether you are here for a day, a week, a year or a lifetime, drop in…. to step onto the mat.

As always, any questions about starting or continuing your practice feel free to reach out to Zoe ztaylorministry@gmail.com otherwise go ahead and book a class (payment made at the studio).

The MoY Team

Spring Time

As we ease into the warmer days, we are also easing into more offerings at MoY.

This last month saw Daya Lupinacci join our team, bringing Kundalini (back), Vinyasa and Yin teachings. Daya comes with a wealth of knowledge having taught yoga in South America and Europe for many years. Find Daya teaching every Thursday morning on our regular schedule: here

Also in April we formally announced our prenatal yoga options, with 3 teachers trained to help guide you, we will put you in the right direction. Get in touch with Zoe if you are pregnant and wanting to continue to practice regularly. Email: ztaylorministry@gmail.com

With now over 21 classes per week we were able to bring back our membership option of unlimited classes 70€ per month (minimum commitment 3 months). Our full price list can be found here: Link

What a month!

So what’s next???

May 2022 Events:

~7th May Lisbon Sister Circle Time 16h-18h30 donation based

Wanting to meet women living in Lisbon? Wanting to be open to connect with people outside of your regular sphere? Are you willing to listen to the stories of others without judgement or ridicule. This circle is for you! Circle starts at 16h sharp and ends at 18h30. For more info and to book: Click here

~14th May Inversion Workshop Level 1, Time 15h30-17h30 2hrs 30€

Ideal for yogi practitioners that are wanting to learn techniques to help them invert into a headstand and tripod safely. We also uncover the basics of forearm and handstand. Info and booking

~21st May Inversion Workshop Level 2, Time 15h30-17h30 2hrs 30€

This course was created for those who are ready to challenge their inversion into free standing balance and press. You should have a well established handstand practice using the wall (being able to hold for around 30seconds or more). Info and booking

For those that are new to MoY we continue to offer our introductory pack of 3 classes for €25 (one time offer) also you may be lucky to find one of our donation classes which is designed to help newly accredited teachers find their groove. We welcome you from near and far, find something that suits your needs.

Let’s keep gathering yogis, one practice at a time!

Zoe and The Marvellous MoY Team

March 2022 Update

We have been so pleased to continue to offer a safe space to practice yoga these last few months, as covid restrictions gradually eased we were able to open up more mats per class and no longer required to present a certificate (vaccination/recovery) to enter. This brings a sense of peace to maintaining the studio space and allows us to bring a return of regular workshops and special events.

Over the next few Saturdays we have a bunch of fun and important practices to get amongst:

Inversion Workshop (Level 1) 12th March 15:30h-17:30h

Great for yogi’s who want to deepen their knowledge of inversions, focussed mainly on headstands and tripods with the basics of forearm stands and handstands 2hrs €30pp info/booking

Womens Circle (Lisbon Sister Circle) 26th March 16h-18:30h

Ideal for women looking to connect with other women based in Lisbon, not for networking but genuine friendship and sharing of life 2.5hrs free/donation based info/booking

Yoga Techniques to Manage Stress 2nd April 15h-17h

Wonderful for anyone who is looking for different ways to deal with life stressors, these yogic techniques includes postures, breath work and meditations. 2hrs €30pp info/booking

On a more personal note, it’s difficult to find the words in relation to the ongoing pain and suffering in the world. The hate, the anger, the greed, the ownership, the demands that are enforced upon others. In yoga we study our self to understand patterns that have been embedded, through past experience and the filters of cultural influence to try and free ourselves of this veil. I have been privileged at MoY to see cultural norms broken down, to share space with our neighbours, to be ok in being different, to sit with everyones uniqueness. We will continue to provide a safe space where you can do this inner work, to grow compassion, tolerance and love. To break down the divides, to treat our fellow human beings, animals and nature with the respect everyone (& everything) deserves. Violence leads to violence, revenge leads to revenge, hate leads to hate, greed leads to greed. This must STOP and it STARTS with you. Putting work into your physical, emotional and mental health can help guide you to a more wholesome life, not just for yourself but everyone around you. This provides a platform to think clearly, take action, stop the war, stop the violence, stop the hate.

December 2021 at MoY

Hi All,

From today 1st December 2021 we are required by law to restrict group classes to students with a covid vaccination certificate or recent negative test (PCR-72hrs or rapid antigen). We know this change will affect a number of our regular students. Please get in touch with Zoe if you need to pause your class pass or require a refund of any unused portion.

On a lighter note, we are coming up to the end of the year and have some fun small gatherings for our community to connect in a different format.

Our MoY Community end of year dinner on 14th December, we will go to a wonderful local restaurant for a variety of Vegan and Veggie options, leaving the studio at 7:45pm for an 8pm sitting. Booking is essential so we can give the restaurant an indication of how many of us will be there. This will be seated indoors so Covid Restrictions as above apply. To reserve your spot find MoY Gathering on the app or click here
The Women´s Circle will be held on 18th December 4pm-6:30pm. You will find this under “Lisbon Sister Circle” on our booking app, or register here.

Looking forward to continuing to connect in person adhering to the guidelines outlined by the medical and government advisors.

The studio will be closed for the Christmas and New Year period for 14days, 22nd Dec to 4th January 2022, (classes recommence 5th January).

We hope you have a safe and bliss-filled December!

Zoe and the MoY Team