‘‘The key is not the practice. The key is meeting yourself in the practice’’
“I cannot picture my life without that quiet, grounding time on the mat—my daily practice where I digest emotions and life”
-Diana Jost, Founder
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Already in my early teenage years I stumbled across yoga books, in the search of healing my skin illness. When I, years later, went to my first random yoga class, I knew straight away that this is what I want to be: a yoga teacher!!
Although I graduated in other yoga styles and am now teaching 25 years, the main transmition I received from Teresa Caldas - an amazing woman with endless knowledge and wisdom. I studied many years with her and graduated 2019 as a Vijnana Yoga Teacher. She gave me profound knowledge in all aspects of yoga and she re-ignites the spark inside my belly, when ever I go to her.
It is her teaching that I pass on with my own flavours in all the yoga classes, workshops and retreats.
When coming to a class to me, I like to create a filed where you can dive deep into your body, heart space, energy, mind and breath. I’d love you to dare to breathe deeply, so you can feel.
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Vijñāna Yoga is a very original form of Hatha Yoga, which emphasises on the effortless movement of the body. Rather than having the main focus on the physical structure, Vijñāna Yoga brings a deeper understanding that comes from within and the energetic power takes over the muscular strength.
It is a very unique yoga practice and it includes: just sitting (meditation), energy work (vayus*), breathing exercises (pranayama), yoga poses (asanas) and relaxation (savasana) and study of texts. Guiding principles include body relaxation, quieting of the mind, focusing through intention, grounding, connecting, expansion and awareness of the breath, all enable us to shift the awareness inwards, so we can understand and practice from within.
*5 inner vayus: apana (anus), samana (navel), prana (heart), udana (throat) and vyana (skin), 5 outer vayus: naga (purge), kurma (tears), krikara (sneeze), devadatta (yawn) and dhananjaya (elongate)
I’m very grateful to the lineage of Vijñāna Yoga, most of all to my teacher Teresa Caldas, who passed on the depth yoga to me, which I find often gets lost in the modern yogic world. She was part of the foundation of Vijñāna Yoga in 2008, together with Orit Sen Gupta (who translated the wisdom of the vayus). Teresa was a student of Dona Holleman. Vijñāna Yoga is a fusion out of B.K.S Iyengar (the anatomy and postures), K.Pattbhi Jois (the movement and flow of asthanga) and T.K.V. Desikachar (pranayama, meditation and study of text), all of them were students of Sri Krishnamacharya. There is very old knowledge, but at the end, we are still looking for the same: shining the light on our essence, which brings contentment and health and happiness in life.
Other Yoga trainings: In 2003 I qualified as a yoga teacher at the Sivananda Ashram in Austria / for many years I attended workshops (and read her books back and forth) with Donna Farhi / in 2018 I qualified as Yoga Nidra teacher by Swami Vedantananda, a close disciple of Swami Satyananda Saraswati.
Thank you from my heart to all the teachers!
Yoga classes, massage & Sessions
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Yoga Class
Every Tuesday 10.00 - 11.30
Location: Moinho Calmo, Vila do Bispo
Price: 15 Eur / 10 Eur (regulars)
Yoga Style: Vijnana Yoga (Hatha Yoga)Everybody is welcomed to the classes. The level of tuition is adjusted to the experience of the students.
I do have the knowledge and experience for teaching students with special needs and pregnant women.
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Deep Touch
Holistic Full Body Massage
Price: 1 hour = 70 Euros
Location: Mandala, SagresSessions take place on the massage table with warm massage oil. The space remains quiet, allowing our bodies to communicate in their own way. I use high-quality essential oils and gentle, calming music to support the atmosphere.
I’m also available as a mobile massage therapist for your guests or retreats. Feel free to reach out to inquire about availability.
Gift vouchers are available as well.‘‘Diana’s massages are a union of love and power - like I have not experienced ever before. It’s a reflection of who she is”
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Coaching
Location: Mandala, Sagres / in Nature / or Online
Price: Initial Session 1.5 hours 90 Euros / following up Sessions 1 hour 70 EurosSomatic coaching sessions to reconnect to her body, breath, emotions. sensuality and aliveness. The method is through talking, but also breath, sound, touch and movement.
Although I am trained in somatic education for women, I do love to also offer sessions to men wanting to make a difference in their intimate relationship to partners, but not knowing where to start.
Get in touch with me!
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beach yoga
Location: I’ll find the best, most quiet and most suitable beach according to the weather conditions in Vila do Bispo/Sagres area
Price: 60 Eur per hour per person, +10 for any extra person
It is also possible to book me for a private session / group session in your home, if you stay in the south western Algarve, or I can teach in your retreat.
Please contact me for availability.
“At the end, we all look for love and connection.”
“Every time I’m blown away by the magic that happens when humans get together in a circle.”
Diana’s circles
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Singing circle around fire
Next date: Friday 19 Jun 7.30 - 9.30pm & Jam
Location: Estrelas e Dragões, Figueira
Contribution: on donationThis is a monthly event happening at Nina’s magical fire place. An event for the whole family (nice place for kids to play), food and non alcohol drinks available.
Singing in community to lift each other up, to rise the vibes, to heal, to hope, to howl, to cry, to laugh and to to remember that together we can make it !
No pre-registration is needed, but if you have questions or need the exact location, feel free to text +351 962492607.
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Somatic Women’s circle
Next date: Friday 20 Mar, 6 - 8pm
Location: Casa Meranka, Figueira
Contribution: 20 Eur / max 8 womenA space where women can be relaxed and vulnerable with each other.
This is a somatic women’s circle with movement, sound, touch, breath & embodied sharings.
Pre registration is required by texting me and best to join my Women’s Circle Telegram.
More info: https://www.herjourney.pt/her-somalab
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Women’s singing circle
Next date: Friday 13th Mar 6 - 8pm
Location: Tranquility Studio, Luz
Contribution: 10 - 15 EurWomen singing together is an ancient tradition remembered by the wisdom of our bodies. It is healing, powerful, and deeply magical.
This circle welcomes all generations — daughters, mothers, grandmothers, and those yet to come. Every woman’s voice matters.
If you feel called, bring your drum, shaker, instrument, songs, and anything that helps you feel comfortable — a cushion, blanket, and water or tea.
For more info, join my local women’s telegram group or text me: +351 962492607
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Special Event
Saturday 07 Mar , 1 - 11pm
Location: Essencia, Aljezur
Contribution: 27 - 40 Eur (sliding scale)United we tribe - Cacao Ceremony - Ecstatic Dance - Live Music - Open Stage
A special gathering to remember release and celebrate.
Movement becomes prayer and ecstatic dance a wild offering to life.
Organized by Francesco, a Medicine Life. Get in touch with me for more info.
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Relational circle
Next date: Thursday 27 March, 6 - 8pm
Location: Casa Meranka, Figueria
Contribution: 15 -20 Eur/ p.p /max 12
A space for couples* getting together and share relationship topics such as communication, intimacy, deeper desires.*It is also possible to come alone, if your partner is not ready (yet), as you can change the wind in relationship.
Max 12 people, pre registration required, please join our Relationship Circle Telegram or email me.
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These circles are rooted in my personal, cellular memory of tribe and belonging, as well as a deep longing for community. They are shaped by my natural capacity to hold space, to make music, sing, and dance, and by over 25 years of experience as a body worker.
I feel a strong calling to amplify women’s voices. As a somatic education for women, I feel inspired and ready to bring this work into the wider community.
Each circle carries elements of all of the above. Here, I share a little more about what each offering holds.
Women’s Singing Circles
What: voice opening (30’) & singing (90’)
Who for: Women of all ages, generations & cultures
How often: 1 x / month
Location: Tranquility Studio in Luz
To bring: tea/water, blanket, maybe instrument
Contribution: 10 - 15 Eur. Daughters can contribute by bringing wild flowers to the altar in the middle. The same goes for women in financial difficulties.
Sign up: Telegram Group or Whatsup text
This is usually a big circle of women and it’s very powerful. I am very passionate about women’s voices and believe we should never be silenced. As western women we have the privilege to be allowed to speak (more or less!) and sing. I believe it is our duty to speak up loud for the women around the world who are not allowed to have a voice!
In this circle we usually do some drop in exercises to open the channel of the voice and then we just sing. If you like, bring your instruments or/and easy to play along songs.
Women’s Circles
What: 120’ somatic practices and embodied sharings
Who for: women of age 16+
How often: 1 x /month
Where: Casa Meranka in Figueira
Contribution: 15 - 20 Eur
To bring: comfortable cloths, your tea/water (there is a fire place)
Max: 8 Women
Sign up: Telegram Group or Whatsup text
Although it is also a sharing circle, but this is a feminine lead circle, so we do what ever comes up organically. Sometimes there might be a specific topic, sometimes it arises in the shares. I love to in cooperate female embodiment practices ( movement, sound, touch & breath) to go deeper, to feel and most of all, to feel safe to just be.
This circle arises out my profession as a somatic educator for women, which can also include somatic facilitation, female leadership, shadow work and women’s sensuality & sexuality.
Singing Circles around the fire
What: 120’ singing songs
Who: Women & Men & Children (no dogs please)
How often: 1x / month
Location: Estrelas e Dragões, Figueira
To bring: usually there is food/tea available
Contribution: on donation
Sign up: no pre- registration needed, but for more info, text me
For this circle the community is invited to get together and sing. I usually come with some musical friends, but you are very welcome to bring your instruments, drums, shakers to co create.
Pre registrations: Women’s Circles telegram group / text on +351 962492607 or email: diana@algarveyoga.com.
Payments: in cash or paypal (diana@algarveyoga.com) or MBWay (+351 962492607)