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200HR Vinyasa/Hatha - La Casa Shambala, Monchique (2025)
50HR Vinyasa - Arhanta Yoga, Online (2024)
What is Soulflow – Yoga & Dance? Soulflow is Sophia's signature session blending yoga and freestyle dance into one flow. It starts with grounding yoga sequences, builds into expressive, often Afro-dance-inspired movement, and closes with deep relaxation. It's not a choreography class – it's about feeling the music and moving intuitively.
Do I need dance experience to join? Not at all. Sophia breaks down every movement and gives you time to explore it in your own body. People with zero dance background have loved these sessions – the point isn't getting the moves "right," it's about reconnecting with your body through movement.
What does "Yoga for the Chakras" mean? Sophia structures her practice around the chakra system – the seven energy centres in the body. Each session may focus on a specific chakra, using movement, breathwork, and music to release blockages and restore balance. It's a way of working with the body that's energetic and intuitive, not just physical.
Can yoga and dance help with burnout or stress? Movement is one of the most effective ways to release stored tension and reset the nervous system. Sophia's sessions combine the calming, inward quality of yoga with the expressive release of dance – which makes them especially powerful for stress relief, burnout recovery, and getting out of your head and back into your body.
Who are Sophia's sessions for? Anyone looking for something beyond a standard yoga class. Her community includes surfers, digital nomads, desk workers, dancers, and people who've never done yoga before. The vibe is inclusive, playful, and grounding – whether you're in the Algarve or joining online from anywhere.
What's the session format? Soulflow Thursday runs 75 minutes, live online. Sophia shares the playlist in advance so you can already tune in to the energy before the session starts. Expect yoga, freestyle movement, guided meditation, and a good dose of music.