Stay cool
Are you also getting slightly anxious when the temperatures rise? Since Saturday, Lisbon has been under a heat wave warning, with days at 38 degrees and not much cooling during the night. I know it’s summer and it’s supposed to get hot at some point, but when extreme weather hits, I can’t help but worry that this will shortly become our new normal and it makes me panic a bit.
When I feel overwhelmed or overheated, I put my legs up the wall, or go into a shoulder-stand. Inversions, especially restorative ones have cooling properties and are great poses to practice in the summer.
A FEW THINGS I ENJOYED LATELY
Thank you to everyone who joined our Sound Bath event last week ! It was a beautiful evening of relaxation and mindfulness, with the most beautiful people. If you missed it, you can get a feel for it here - I’m already thinking of organizing another one later this year.
The beautiful village of Vila Nova de Milfontes on the Costa Vicentina, for its charming old streets, the white and blue facades and the turquoise waters of its bay.
This song from Gilberto Gil, “O melhor lugar do mundo é aqui e agora”. The title says it all: The best place in the world is here and now. Listen to it here.
Who knew we were, especially as women, so connected to the moon and its cycles ? I enjoyed learning more about the myths and stories around menstruation, sadly still a taboo topic. It’s also a great educational resource to better understand our non-linear nature and teaches us how to make the most of the different phases of our cycles.
Men can (should) read this too.
And a quote, why not, by Mary Oliver.
“Instructions for living a life.
Pay attention.
Be astonished.
Tell about it.”
NEXT RETREAT
🇫🇷 Je suis très heureuse de cette prochaine retraite avec Namastrip, dans un tout nouveau lieu et avec un tout nouveau programme pour une pause automnale ressourçante.
Du 19 au 23 Octobre 2025, en Algarve, à côté de Tavira - aéroport le plus proche: Faro. Au programme: reconnexion aux sens, yoga doux, marches méditatives, ou encore bain sonore.
Avec le code PAULINE30 (valable sur touts les voyages Namastrip) vous aurez une remise de 30€ sur votre séjour :)
The retreats I do with Namastrip are in French. Stay tuned for more info about my own retreat in the Fall near Lisbon, in English !
YOGA IN LISBOA
I’m here teaching for 2 more weeks in July (til the 9th). Come get upside down !
⭐️ Tuesday 18h15 - Yin-Yang Yoga
⭐️ Wednesday 8h45 - Mindful Flow
⭐️ Wednesday 10h30 - Baby & Me
I NEED YOUR INPUT !
In an effort to better serve you and to improve my offerings, I’m collecting feedback about what you would like to see more of next year in class, so the practice is the most beneficial, to you.
Please help me by sharing your thoughts below - it should take no longer than 5 minutes :) Your feedback is anonymous.
✨ FROM LISBON, WITH LIGHT ✨
