YOGA CLASSES & PERSONAL TRAINING IN ALGARVE - PORTUGAL
Testimonies
"Yoga can mean many things. One word multiplies endless synonyms when what we want to express is the existence or Consciousness itself; one word whose vibration has endured through times and thus will abide – beautiful and profoundly vital. Learning yoga is to be directly in contact, inmost and outmost, with an integral form of development, and for that experience to result truly and complete it is necessary the committal and dedication of a searching teacher, and the peaceful wisdom of one who shares an infinitely generous treasure. I include Ricardo in this category. Every practice of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, Hatha Yoga or Vedanta is ministered in a complete approach of 2 hours maintained by lasting focus, allowing each trainee, beginner or experienced, to give more from themselves in a very fluid and harmonious way at the same time that physical, emotional and mental endurance is developed, as we question and reflect about the true nature of the “I”, the ego, or the Self. Every practice is aligned with the present moment, in full harmony not only with the laws of nature, such as temperature, humidity, or the fase of the moon, but also focusing the particular needs and challenges of each trainee when facing a limitation that is needing to be overmatched physically, emotionally, or mentally . But the practice still doesn´t finish after 2 hours: during the full day and night the teaching is still present, unraveling a dimension that is closer to the Truth, turning you strong, flexible, compassionate, and tranquil, in short, more natural. Sharing this intense experience is only possible through surrender, strength, and devotion of a teacher who totally embraces Yoga in his life, and has the capability of transmitting it to every single people or to a group. Ricardo’s approach allows us to breathe Yoga directly from him, like having direct access to the resources in terms of knowledge that life or Consciousness has to offer to every single being."
Nuno Rodrigues, age 33, Music Teacher. Faro
"The teaching is passed from a master to a student, that becomes a master, and passes it to a student, and so on, and through Ricardo I have met this existential point of view that is Vedanta as it was transmitted 2700 years ago, according to the tradition of Adi Shankaracharya. Suddenly my body remembered that what he does for a living is breathing, and step by step my body started to remember how to practice asana (postures), how to meditate, and how I am complete and limitless, free and conscious. With Ricardo I learn that Yoga is a vision about yourself, through listening, inquiring, and practice you awake the consciousness of the Self. I learn to listen and to speak through my body, to accept him and to be compassionate to him, as I live through this divine offering. I learn that it is the nature of the practice that is adapted to the individual characteristics of the practitioner, and not the opposite. There are no levels, no scores or medal at the end… the prize is to be conscious that I am one with Oneness."
Tania Silva, age 34, Actress and Theatrical Producer, Faro
"Practicing with Ricardo through these last 2 years has been the condition to my balance and source to my inspiration. He’s a highly qualified teacher, available, authentic and generous. The practice is intense, full of meaning, and undressed of ambition. Don’t miss the chance to learn from someone like him."
Tomás Pereira da Silva, age 29, Lawyer, Faro
"Ricardo is a true inspiration, a fountain of wisdom, a true devotee and practitioner. It is a privilege to know him and to learn from him, sharing the knowledge in a very plain but authentic way. I am very grateful for his contribution to my sadhana (practice)."
Cibele Reis, age 39, Yoga Insctructor and Therapist, Obidos