Private Yoga in Madeira

PRIVATE YOGA

Welcome to Yogaflow! Bespoke Private Yoga in Madeira, Portugal, designed to inspire a deep sense of inner-liberation, self-connection and longevity. I offer tailor-made Yoga classes with precise individual attention and adjustment. The focus is on physical and mental flexibility, strength and alignment. The style I teach is Iyengar Yoga, a specialised scientific approach, derived from the Krishnamacharya lineage, adapted to make Yoga accessible to everyone at their exact level of expertise.

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Yoga in Madeira

Yogaflow is a wellness consultancy that guarantees high quality Yoga in Madeira. I specialise in boutique Yoga classes in an intimate atmosphere, one-on-one and small groups, to ensure a personal experience. Individual Yoga classes are adapted to suit all levels, from beginner, through intermediate, to advanced. Group Yoga classes are labelled at a specific level, mixed or intermediate, to provide the best collective learning experience. I travel to you and offer private Yoga in the comfort of your home, hotel, or office anywhere in Madeira, or you can book your class at my Yoga studio in Funchal, or join my group Yoga classes, or practice with me Online via Zoom from any location in the world.

See INFO page for more about Yoga in person. See ONLINE page for more about Yoga on Zoom.

My name is Melanie de Villiers. I am an internationally certified Iyengar Yoga teacher through Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute and an internationally registered Vinyasa Yoga teacher through Yoga Alliance. I recently immigrated from Cape Town, South Africa where I established Yogaflow in 2009, based on over 20 years of Yoga experience.

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What clients Say

“After years and years of training and study Melanie has become one the top Yoga teachers in Cape Town with many students from all over the world. She has experience in a wide range of styles and has become expert in Iyengar. With the perfect mix of proper teaching and organizational skills Mel is the perfect traveling teacher and host for retreats creating a beautiful experience for everyone wherever she is.” – Jeroen Vuyk

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IYENGAR YOGA

Iyengar Yoga is both, an aesthetic art, and an extensively researched science. Props are an integral part of Iyengar Yoga and used in various educational ways, to awaken greater alignment or to support the practice and make it more accessible, or to amplify the challenge and build endurance. Postures are adapted to suit the ability of each practitioner. The practice is guided with clear verbal cues and hands on adjustments to inspire integration.

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YOGA TEACHER

I discovered Yoga in 1995 when during my psychology studies I intuitively felt drawn to explore eastern philosophy as a compliment to my western understanding of the human mind. With over twenty years of practical experience in both Iyengar and Ashtanga Yoga, I have a comprehensive understanding of the traditional techniques in the Krishnamacharya lineage and the ability to apply this subtle knowledge in an integrative and practical way.

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YOGA BLOG

Subtle Wisdom of Body

July 19, 2023

Our theme this week is ‘deep listening to the subtle wisdom of our body’. Sensing the intimate relationship between our body and emotions. Feeling which parts of our body are weak and need more power, and which parts of our body are tense and need to release. Our focus will…

Courage

January 22, 2023

‘Virya’ is a Sanskrit term that refers to Courage. Longterm, committed Yoga practice is not exactly as glamorous as seen in glossy social media posts. For sure it can be deliciously dreamy and aesthetically beautiful. But if practiced with intimate awareness, Yoga can also be a confronting psychological science that…

” If you want to awaken all of humanity, then awaken all of yourself. If you want to eliminate the suffering in the world, then eliminate all that is dark and negative in yourself. Truly, the greatest gift you have to give is that of your own self-transformation. ”

Lao Tzu

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Carolina Lambrecht

05:11 30 Jan 22

Melanie is a dream yoga instructor. She is focused on every person doing yoga, truly cares about what the individual needs are! I love yoga , but have a few injuries, which I shared with her. Melanie was able to modify my flow even when there was a full class! Best yoga instructor ever!!

Iain Barton

13:26 24 Nov 21

When I reached six weeks post-stroke, I needed more than physio or just gym. I needed muscle tone for stability, strength for movement, flexibility and balance and I chose yoga as the best means to work on all four. I wasn't able to drive and so Google guided me to Mel at Yogaflow who was within walking distance of my house.12 months later I ran the Two Oceans half marathon. Slowly, sure. But I did it. And for a 55 year old that the medics had said would never run again, I was elated.We kept going. And now three and a half years post-stroke, most people don't even know I was ever unable to stand unaided, let alone walk. I still catch myself turning too quickly, or getting panicked if it's too dark on an escalator. But every Tuesday and Friday, my 90 mins with Mel at Yogaflow continues to increase my tone, strength, flexibility and balance ... and it is pretty good for my soul as well!

Ilonja Greyling

12:03 06 Nov 21

If I could give Melanie more stars I would. She brings her Heart into each class she teaches, her Openness, Love and Dedication to the practice of Yoga Radiates from her and her students are Transformed.I am extremely blessed to have Melanie as my teacher. Each class with her is a magical moment of softening and opening not only into the physical practice of yoga, but also into the Oneness between all aspects of this mysterious Being that we are. Her deep knowledge of yoga comes from years and years of self practice and study, and you Know and Feel that you are in the presence of one who embodies what she teaches. This is clearly seen in the Love all her students have for her.If you are lucky enough to come across Melanie don't hesitate to sign up for her classes, you will be giving yourself a very special gift indeed.

Mirella Lemmers

10:42 06 Nov 21

Mel is such an inspiration and i have followed her classes with great pleasure for more than 10 years. The way Mel describes the most difficult poses in class with such detail and clarity is mind blowing. This was very important during the zoom classes which have been such a life saver for the last year and a half. I feel blessed to be a part of her yoga journey she has been making for such a long time.

Kari Dup

14:30 06 Oct 21

This is not your average yoga class! It stimulates a deep journey of learning and self discovery. Classes are a well thought out mix of technical alignment, philosophy, yoga history, breathing and fun! Yogaflow is professional in every way, not only in very precise and concise teachings, but in administrative and the delivery of the online classes too. Everything works! I highly recommend this personal experience.

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