Yoga Events Archivi - Yoga in centro

Sunday, 28 September, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Yoga with mindful touch – Ritual of release
with Monica Gala and Luciana Sabino

A two-hour session dedicated to restoring harmony inside and outside yourself through breathing, movement and mindful touch.

What to expect from this practice?

Opening and centring (Pranayama and breathing)
The practice begins with a guided pranayama session to prepare the mind to slow down and the body to open up. Through mindful breathing exercises, you will rediscover calm and presence, creating the inner space necessary to enter into the practice.

Gentle Flow (Movement and harmony)
The sequence develops into a gentle flow, a gentle flow of positions that releases tension, brings harmony and lightness, creating space within the body and peace in the mind. Slow, mindful movement, accompanied by the breath, becomes a dance that nourishes and reconnects. During the practice of asanas, gentle touches will accompany physical and emotional release.

Savasana and conscious touch
The practice ends with a deep savasana. Here, conscious touch accompanies and completes the release work, promoting total integration of the experience. Essential oils and a delicate background soundtrack will accompany this moment of quiet and regeneration.
A ritual that combines breath, movement and presence to restore balance and lightness.

Duration: 2 hours – Contribution: €30
To book, send a message to Monica
+39 347 696 1312

To ensure that everyone can receive the conscious touch calmly and mindfully, places are limited and precious. We invite you to book as soon as possible to guarantee your experience.

Monica Gala (YOGA)
Sivananda Yoga teacher (200-hour training), Anusara elements (200-hour training), Hatha and Flow (200-hour training), Yin Yoga (100-hour training), Shiatsu practitioner using the I.R.T.E. method (3 years of training)
Luciana Sabino (MINDFUL TOUCH)
Zen shiatsu practitioner
trained at the European Institute of Shiatsu in Florence with a three-year diploma

Friday 26 September from 8.30pm to 10pm
Gong Bath and tibetan bowls with Elisa Guerrini

September Gong Bath – a journey of sounds and vibrations
September brings with it energies of transition and renewal, a perfect time to let go of what is no longer needed and recharge your body, mind and spirit.

We invite you to experience a Gong Bath, a unique multisensory experience where gongs, Tibetan bells, rain sticks and other shamanic instruments will create a field of harmonious vibrations that will completely envelop you, guiding you towards a state of deep relaxation and active meditation.

What to expect:
The vibrations stimulate energy flow, release accumulated tension and promote the natural flow of emotions. They amplify your awareness of your inner needs and regenerate your body, mind and spirit, leaving you feeling light, centred and renewed.

Bring a blanket and open yourself up to being carried away by the sound, in an experience that will deeply regenerate you and accompany you into the magic of September.

Duration: 75-90 minutes
Contribution: €20

Info and reservations: Send a WhatsApp message to Elisa on +39 339 621 5556

Elisa Guerrini Holistic sound practitioner Siaf accredited professional no. T02856-OP
I.R.T.E. method Shiatsu practitioner

Sunday, 21st September, 4.30pm – 7.30pm: Innerdance session with Jennifer Pipolo

Innerdance session
with Jennifer Pipolo
Spiritual coach
This extraordinary event will take place on Friday, 21st September, the day of the autumn equinox, a moment when the energies of the Earth and the sky are perfectly balanced.

The equinox is a moment of harmony between light and dark, when day and night are of equal length. It is a powerful opportunity to release what is no longer needed, reconnect with your vital energy and open yourself up to new possibilities. The energies of this day favour introspection, inner balance and deep connection with oneself: the perfect context for a practice such as Innerdance.

Innerdance is a healing practice rooted in the Filipino shamanic tradition that creates an open space in which the spirit celebrates the existence that dwells within you. It is an immersive multisensory experience, an active meditation and a sound journey that stimulates specific brain frequencies and amplifies bodily perceptions, leading you to a state of expanded consciousness and unprecedented pleasure.

Choreography of the soul
Innerdance is not a traditional dance, but an inner exploration. It acts on the primary life force (kundalini), which often remains unexpressed, helping it to flow freely to awaken the mind, body and soul. In this “holistic” state, you will be able to see with your whole body, simultaneously receiving multiple pieces of information about the reality you live in, while your soul travels without the constraints of time and space.

During practice, you are present and receptive on multiple levels: old thought patterns, emotional blocks and traumas dissolve – gradually or in an instant – while a healthy and healing vitality pervades you. This domino effect affects every area of your life: from sexuality to relationships, from work to creativity, to your spiritual journey, helping you to tune into your true essence and make the profound changes you desire.

The benefits of group practice

Open to all, easy to follow and rejuvenating not only for the spirit
Activates energy points in the body and aligns the circadian rhythms of deep sleep
Promotes plasticity of the central nervous system
Promotes physical, emotional and mental well-being

Experience Innerdance: a journey of self-discovery through sound, movement and deep connections.
Join us on Friday 21 September at Yoga in Centro for a unique practice on an energy-filled day designed to awaken your body and soul!

Contribution: €50
To book, send a message to Monica
+39 347 696 1312

Jennifer Pipolo is a spiritual coach, performer and “consciousness accelerator”. A tireless traveller, both in the world and in her soul, since childhood she has sought truth and presence from the Amazon jungle to the most remote islands of the Atlantic Ocean, to the hidden villages of the European countryside, always in search of the true Masters of the Spirit.

After her early artistic beginnings, she deepened her study of emotions and energy healing practices, blending ancient traditions of millennial cultures with the latest discoveries in the field of neuroscience. She is an apprentice of the Twisted Hairs native lineage and shares her life-giving joy in private sessions and workshops, guiding others towards a higher state of consciousness.

He founded Evolve, through which he organises experiential trips in Italy and to exceptional locations around the world. Among his most iconic retreats are encounters with dolphins in Sardinia and Egypt, whale sharks in Tanzania and whales in Mexico, experiences designed to expand the connection between humans and the “people of the sea”.

New Moon Celebration
📅 Saturday, 23 August
🕠 From 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
📍 Agriturismo Le Case di San Vivaldo
Via S. Vivaldo, 52-60, 50050 San Vivaldo FI
(1 hour drive from Florence)

Monica and Yoga in Centro are delighted to offer an afternoon immersed in nature, connecting with the energy of the New Moon ✨
Evening programme
🌲 Meditative walk in the woods
A moment of silence and listening, to slow down and ground yourself through contact with nature.
🧘‍♀️ Yoga and meditation practice
Sequences accessible to everyone, accompanied by guided meditation to connect with the theme of release and new beginnings: a space for reflection and sharing.
A simple but profound ritual to bring awareness to what you want to let go of and what you want to welcome into your journey.

🌅 Vegetarian aperitif at sunset
A convivial moment to nourish the body and end the experience together with gratitude and lightness.

Suitable for all levels.

Bring your mat and comfortable trainers.

An experience to rediscover grounding, listening and inspiration.

Info and reservations +39 347 696 1312
Contribution: €30

Lecture series with Diego Manzi

Friday 27 June, 6-9 p.m.
INTRODUCTION TO DARŚANA
“Without knowledge there is no liberation” (Saṃvitisitisiddhi 104)

An introductory journey into the philosophical schools of pre-modern India. Etymologies, classifications, contexts and texts to orient oneself in the great currents of Indian thought, starting with yoga.

🕔 From 5 p.m. to 5.45 p.m.
Yoga lesson with Monica Gala – Anusara method
Each conference will be preceded by a yoga lesson in a different style, to explore the richness of the traditions we offer at Yoga in Centro.

Next meetings:
📅 Friday 3 October – Yoga in the Veda
📅 Friday 24 October – Yoga in the Upaniṣad
📅 Friday 7 November – Indian dualism: the Sāṃkhya

All from 18.00 to 21.00, with yoga class from 17.00 to 17.45

Cost per meeting:
20€ for Yoga in Centro subscribers – 25€ for non-subscribers
The lecture is complimentary and is designed as an experiential opening to the theme of the evening.
It is possible to attend the lecture only, with no change in cost.

To book: Send a WhtshApp to Monica +39 347 696 1312

Diego Manzi is a writer and lecturer in Sanskrit and the religions and philosophies of India. Since 2018 he has been collaborating with GrecoLatinoVivo in the search for solutions for the teaching of Sanskrit in the wake of recent research in the field of Neuroscience, and since October 2019 he has been invested with the position of Scientific Director of the Department of Sanskrit and Philosophies of India Vidyālaya of CSNC GrecoLatinoVivo. His books include ‘Sparks of Eternal Order. Journey into the Heart of Indian Tradition’, Armando Curcio editors, 2016; ‘Enchantment. The Deities of India’, Le Lettere, 2019; and ‘ko’ham. India’s most luminous philosophies’, Le Lettere 2021.

Tuesday 24 June from 20.45 to 21.45
Kirtan evening
with the Cintamani Yoga Team

What is Kirtan
Kirtan is the shared practice of chanting mantras: an experience that brings love and peace, calms the mind and promotes deep wellbeing, helping us to rebuild an authentic connection with ourselves and those around us.

Benefits of Kirtan
– Enhances concentration, intuition and attention
– Improves breath control and emotional management
– Reduces stress, anxiety and depression by acting on the nervous system
– Dispels fears and worries, generating love and compassion
– Balances mind and body, promoting health and harmony

What to bring
A desire to get together and share a joyful practice!

This evening will be led by Team Cintamani Yoga, a group of teachers united by their passion for the transformative vibration of sound. Through song and music, we will explore together the rejuvenating power of Kirtan, going deep into the work on ourselves.

We look forward to you spreading the powerful magical vibrations of sound within and without! 🌟

Duration: 60 minutes – Contribution: Free Offering
Info and booking:
Send a WhatsApp to Karuna Shakti +39 392 470 5746

Friday 20 June: Special Event!

SPECIAL EVENT – FRIDAY 20 JUNE
On the occasion of International Yoga Day, which we will celebrate in advance on 20 June, we invite you to a special event with free classes open to all and a convivial time together

Friday 20 June – Programme:

🧘‍♀️ 11:30 am – Flow with Marina B. (60 min)
🌙 17:00 – Yin Yoga with Lore (45 min)
🌿 18:00 – Hatha Yoga Anukalana with Elisa (45 min)
🧘‍♂️ 19:00 – Pranayama and meditation with Monica
🎉 To follow: Vegetarian aperitif – contribution 10€

🔸 Classes are free and open to all
🔸 You can participate in a single practice or in more than one session
🔸 The aperitif is reserved to the Yoga in Centro community: teachers, subscribers, regulars, friends and relatives
🔸 All by reservation – limited places!

To book send a message to Lorena +39 338 496 7172 or Monica +39 347 696 1312

What is Kirtan
Kirtan is the shared practice of chanting mantras: an experience that brings love and peace, calms the mind and promotes deep wellbeing, helping us to rebuild an authentic connection with ourselves and those around us.

Benefits of Kirtan
– Enhances concentration, intuition and attention
– Improves breath control and emotional management
– Reduces stress, anxiety and depression by acting on the nervous system
– Dispels fears and worries, generating love and compassion
– Balances mind and body, promoting health and harmony

What to bring
A desire to be together and share a joyful practice!

This evening will be led by Team Cintamani Yoga, a group of teachers united by their passion for the transformative vibration of sound. Through song and music, we will explore together the rejuvenating power of Kirtan, going deep into the work on ourselves.

We look forward to you spreading the powerful magical vibrations of sound within and without! 🌟

Duration: 60 minutes – Contribution: Free offer
Info and booking:
Send a WhatsApp to Karuna Shakti
+39 392 470 5746

Sunday 25 May from 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
Seminar on the Yoga Sutras
First Anga: Yama
with Monica Gala teacher of Sivananda Yoga (training 200 hours), Anusara elements (training 200 hours), Hatha e Flow (training 200 hours), Yin Yoga (training 100 hours), Shiatsu Operator I.R.T.E. method (training 3 years)

Yoga Sutra Seminar – First Aṅga: Yama
Patañjali’s Yoga Sutras constitute a millenary manual for understanding the essence and practice of yoga. Divided into four chapters (pāda), they offer a path in eight ‘branches’, ‘steps’ (aṅga) to be followed to achieve physical, mental and spiritual balance.
The First Aṅga: Yama The term Yama denotes the ‘abstentions’ or universal ethical principles that govern our relationship with the outside world. In the first aṅga we find five fundamental Yamas:

1 – Ahimsā (do no harm)
Respect and care for all living beings and ourselves*, in thought and word

2 – Satya (truth)
Sincerity and integrity, avoiding deception and half-truths

3 – Asteya (not stealing)
Honesty in not taking or appropriating what does not belong to us

4 – Brahmacarya (moderation)
Conscious management of energies and moderation in sensory pleasures

5 – Aparigraha (non-accumulation: freedom from dependence on possessions, freedom from greed)
Detachment from material possessions and possessive emotions

Seminar Objectives
● To delve into the historical and philosophical significance of each Yama
● To recognise how the Yamas manifest in daily life and in the practice of Yoga
● To share experiences and doubts in a dialogic circle, fostering collective learning

Seminar programme
1 – Welcome and introduction
2 – Theoretical presentation
3 – In-depth study of the five Yamas
4 – Experiential practice and meditation
5 – Sharing

Aimed at
– Yoga practitioners of all levels who wish to deepen the ethical dimension of the discipline
– Teachers who want to integrate the philosophy of the Yoga Sutras into their courses
– Anyone seeking concrete tools for living with greater harmony, responsibility and awareness

Duration: – Contribution: € 25 for subscribers, € 30 for non-subscribers
Info and booking:
Send a WhatsApp to Monica
+39 347 696 1312

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Yoga Events Archivi - Yoga in centro - Firenze

Sunday, 28 September, 5:00–7:00 p.m.: Yoga with mindful touch – Ritual of release

Friday 26 September from 8.30 -10pm: Full Moon Gong Bath and tibetan bowls with Elisa Guerrini

Sunday, 21st September at 4.30 pm: Innerdance session with Jennifer Pipolo

Saturday 23 August from 5:30 – 10:00 p.m: New Moon Celebration in Nature

Friday 27 June, 18.00 – 21.00 INTRODUCTION TO DARŚANA with Diego Manzi

Tuesday 24 June: Itinerant Kirtan with Cintamani Team

Friday 20 June: Special Event!

June: Bridges and Public Holidays

Tuesday, 27 May 8.45 pm: Itinerant Kirtan with the Cintamani Yoga Team

Sunday 25 May 10.00 a.m. Yoga Sutra Seminar with Monica Gala