The journey that would eventually lead to the creation of CPYOGA began in Lisbon in 1978, following Carlos Rui’s first contact with Yoga in 1977.
In 1986, Carlos Rui and a group of students and practitioners officially founded CPYOGA in Lisbon, continuing the activity that had begun in 1978.
Guiding principles:
Dynamic and challenging Hatha Yoga classes that contribute to your balance and inner development, using support material if necessary.
Your freedom to practice yoga, anywhere and anytime, with our online class package.
Respect your specific characteristics, your objectives, and level of practice. Specialized support material, allows you to evolve safely.
Classes programmed so that students can learn the basic techniques of Hatha Yoga in a progressive way, and adapted to their psychophysical pace.
Deepen the techniques learned. Coordinate the movement with the breath. Mental state of greater concentration is the conductor to your Yoga practice.
Learning and progression in the most advanced techniques of Hatha Yoga. Transmission of “Jnana” knowledge and “Shakti” power from teacher to student.
Address:
CPYOGA Lisbon is situated in the city centre, in the São Sebastião neighborhood – the new avenues.
It is near the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation [Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian] and the El Corte Inglês shopping centre.
The following transport options will leave you near the Yoga Centre:
Around the Centre you will find many places of interest, including places to dine and areas where you can take a stroll.
By the Centre there are several bakeries and cafes for snacks:Do Beco, Padaria Portuguesa, Teva Café, etc
Ayurvédic and Bio product shop – Ayur (Loja Produtos Ayurvédicos), Mercado Biológico Agrobio
Several restaurants, including vegetarian restaurants.The Green Affair , A Minha Avó – Vegan Portuguese Food, Honest Greens
After your meal, take advantage of the tours available:
At the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation you can enjoy the various museum exhibitions, as well as see a concert or attend a conference. For children, there are also many activities.
Yes. CPYOGA organises retreats, workshops and special courses throughout the year.
If you’re looking for an intense practice, at CPYOGA you’ll find Hatha Yoga — a practice that strengthens the body and calms the mind through sustained holds and precise alignment in the postures, with movement always synchronised to conscious breathing. The intensity of our classes naturally produces an internal heat that detoxifies and purifies the body, making it ideal for those seeking both a physical challenge and mental stillness.
In Lisbon, CPYOGA is located at Av. Miguel Bombarda 145, ground floor, 1050‑164 Lisbon. View the location on Google Maps Visit cpyoga.com/centers to see all CPYOGA centres in Portugal and Spain.
The team includes Carlos Rui Ferreira, Alexandra Sequeira, Ricardo Ferreira, João Vilela, Margarida C. Pereira, Marta Jorge, and Ana Lopes.
Traditional Hatha Yoga, with personalised teaching. The use of supporting props lets students integrate the techniques at their own pace. Yoga involves a natural process of continuous transformation.
The yoga centre waives the enrolment fee and joining fee for everyone. No long‑term commitment is required. Students always have their spot reserved in the class they sign up for, provided their monthly payment is up to date.
Yes. There is paid on‑street parking and underground car parks in the surrounding area.
Yes — close to São Sebastião metro station and to several bus lines.
Generally, yes, but with adaptations. Let the teacher know before class, and if you have a specific medical condition, please bring a medical certificate stating that you may practise yoga without restrictions.
Missed classes can be made up within the same month, with advance notice, and subject to availability.
At Av. Miguel Bombarda 145, ground floor, 1050‑164 Lisbon.
Yes. CPYOGA offers a Teacher Training Course. It requires at least 1 year of prior practice at one of our CPYOGA centres, or with one of our accredited teachers.
Yes — contact us for more information.
In Portuguese; most teachers also speak English and Spanish.
Comfortable clothing and your yoga mat. The yoga centre provides all other props you’ll need.
Yes, single‑class drop‑in is available, but only in groups that still have open spots. Useful for visitors or for those who want to try before signing up.
The yoga centre operates with monthly memberships, class packs (private classes only), and drop‑in. Request the current price list by email or phone.
Use the “Book a trial class” form on the website, or call +351 917 204 575.
There are classes for all levels. Beginners are welcome.
Monday to Friday from 8am to 9pm, with a midday break; Saturday mornings; closed on Sundays.
