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Anna<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Founder, director of the center and head of the yoga department.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teacher of SUP Yoga, Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Oncology Yoga, and Trauma-Informed Yoga.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anna discovered yoga through snowboarding when she was 15 years old. From a young age, she spent winters in the mountains with her family, which led her to become an instructor and develop a deep connection with nature and movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Injuries and the need to slow down brought her to yoga, starting a journey of self-discovery and self-care. After several years of following winter seasons in different mountains, she chose to dedicate more time to her well-being and personal growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She traveled to Bali to complete her 200h YTT in Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga, and later to Malta, where she specialized in SUP Yoga. She then settled in l\u2019Escala, where she founded the town\u2019s first yoga studio and also created its first floating studio, offering SUP yoga classes at sunrise, sunset, and full moon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2019, Anna has continued to train and travel to different parts of the world to deepen her practice and keep learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the years, she has expanded her studies in Trauma-Informed Yoga, stress and anxiety management, and Oncology Yoga, developing a more therapeutic and human-centered approach. In Portugal, she completed a 300h YTT focused on Ayurveda and trauma-sensitive yoga.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She recently completed 100h of Yoga Philosophy with Naren Herrero and is currently studying Therapeutic Yoga in London. Each year, she also spends one or two months in India to deepen her practice. After years of teaching in l\u2019Escala and online, Anna expanded her vision by creating El Refugi<\/strong>, a social wellness club: a space to learn and reconnect with calm, awareness, connection, and recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cris<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Teacher<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pilates lead teacher and yoga instructor, specializing in Ashtanga Vinyasa, Restorative Yoga, and Power Vinyasa.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cris has a broad and diverse background in movement and body awareness, with over 200 hours of training in Ashtanga Vinyasa (Ashtanga Yoga Band), as well as 200h certifications in Restorative Yoga (Yoga One) and Power Vinyasa (Sadhana Yoga School).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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She has further expanded her knowledge through studies in Hatha Yoga, biomechanics, and mobility (Yoga Marga Barcelona), along with additional training in Dharma Yoga, D-Gravity, and SUP Yoga.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cris has also completed training in Yoga Nidra with Laia Villegas, studied the Yoga Sutras, and is a certified Animal Flow Level 1 instructor. Her background is complemented by Pilates Mat (Pilates 10 Academy) and Pilates Reformer (Polestar).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She leads the Pilates program at the studio and is known for her ability to adapt each session to suit all levels and individual needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In her classes, Cris combines technique, body awareness, and sensitivity, creating an accessible and supportive space for everyone.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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