Gentle Yoga Class for Beginners - Breath & Mindful Movement

About the class

• This class is perfect for complete beginners or anyone curious about yoga who doesn’t know where to start.
• A gentle, beginner-friendly yoga class, it blends conscious breathwork and mindful movement to cultivate a strong mind-body connection.
• Expect simple, accessible sequences that focus on alignment, breath and presence - a great way to explore yoga, reduce stress and start a personal mindfulness practice.
• No prior experience required.

About the teacher

Elena Menci is an international yogi with experience gained in Bali, India, Dubai and Mallorca. A 700hrs certified yoga teacher, she is trained in:

• Vinyasa
• Yin
• Swing
• Ashtanga Yoga

and uses Iyengar props to support alignment. Elena has also studied Functional Anatomy, Sports Massage, Guasha, Cupping and Osho Meditation, and continues to deepen her understanding of the human body and mind - the power of one’s mind fascinates her most.

Born in the eastern part of Slovakia by the High Tatra Mountains, Elena grew up closely connected to nature. After working in the luxury fashion and diamond industry, life events prompted her to study yoga seriously and change her career path to teaching. Along the way she envisioned creating a nature-focused community rooted in non-judgmental intention - a safe, welcoming space where people can connect, share experiences and feel at home. After living in the Middle East for 10 years, she moved to Portugal to build that community in the sunny Algarve.