“When you practice yoga, you’re not practicing to improve yourself. You are perfect. The practice is there to help you know that.”

— Maty Ezraty, Yogaworks co-founder

BONJOUR!

My name is Pauline Bellocq, I am the founder of Voilà Yoga and a 500-hour Yoga Alliance certified yoga instructor (RYT-500). Born in France, professionally trained in the USA, I now call Lisbon home.

After a Masters degree in Business, I worked in the retail tech industry for 12 years, in New-York & Los Angeles. I started practicing yoga in NYC in 2012, primarily to ease the stress and pressure of my job. Yoga was my way into self-transformation and living a more mindful life.
In 2014, I took a 200-hour teacher training and started teaching friends & colleagues after-work, and in 2016, I completed a professional 300-hour training.

It took me two babies and a pandemic to realize that sharing the gift of yoga is what I enjoy doing above anything else. I created Voilà Yoga, a nomad studio that meets you wherever you are, with the mission of bringing more mindfulness to your personal & professional worlds.

During my 500-hour teacher training at Yogaworks, I am so grateful to have received guidance from awe-inspiring teachers such as Jenny Aurthur, Elizabeth J Flint, Chrissy Carter, Laurel Beversdorf, Carrie Owerko or the late Maty Ezraty.

Voilà Yoga is sparingly on social media, but I love writing and receiving emails, and you can also subscribe to my newsletter to connect.

YOGA IS FOR EVERYBODY & EVERY BODY

No need to be flexible or to balance on your head; if you can breathe, then you can practice yoga. 

Focusing on one-on-one and small groups, I teach Hatha Yoga, influenced by Iyengar: an alignment-based, mindful practice. I create personalized and unique sequences to facilitate mind and body (re)connection. Students are individually guided through poses and transitions, with precise cues, always adapted to their own bodies and needs. 

Each month I work with a theme, and for each class, I create a new and unique sequence. Along with asana (poses), all classes include meditation & pranayama. 

Because every body is different, I offer several types of classes, so you can find something suitable based on your needs, experience, or mood. If you’re working with a specific condition or would like to receive 1-1 guidance, I also offer private sessions. 

Testimonials

  • Camille C.

    “I found a connection with Pauline via listening. First and foremost, she taught me the common yoga postures and how to do them well, so I learned the basics for the future. I feel confident now and that alone is worth it! Pauline always adapted the class and the flow to my condition and mood. She taught me that the goal of a yoga class is not to perform but to make myself feel good, and some days it is just about stretching. Pauline made me love that feeling and love doing yoga; I will be forever thankful. “

  • Adam C.

    “Pauline is a great teacher with a ton of knowledge. Her flows are thoughtful and serene while also being able to pack a punch. I definitely recommend her class and look forward to my next flow!”

  • Morgane A.

    “I took a few classes with Pauline and I’ve loved each of them. She’s knowledgeable, attentive to your posture, and she does not only adjust it when necessary, but also clearly explains and shows how to get it. Her calm energy is soothing and joyful, highly recommended!”