Desk body
Classes across Ericeira for the back, neck, shoulders and hips a desk job collects.
4 classes in the next two weeks at 2 studios.
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Monday 2 November 2 classes
Monday 9 November 2 classes
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Desk body in Ericeira
Ericeira has a small set of evening classes built for the body a desk job tends to collect: the back, neck, shoulders and hips. The emphasis is on slow, grounded movement that eases stiffness after a long day of sitting. Most of these classes are yoga, with a clear preference for vinyasa and calm, unhurried pacing.
Where to start: Shasha Yoga & Movement in Ericeira or The Organic Way : Cafe | Cantina | Mercearia | Studio | Sauna | in Ericeira
It suits you if
- you sit most of the day and feel stiff by evening
- you prefer slow, unhurried movement after work
- you want a calm class with longer breaths
At a glance
Read more about Desk body in EriceiraWhat the classes cover, Where to start
What the classes cover
This collection is made of about ten classes across a handful of studios, all in Ericeira. They gather around the neck, shoulders, back and hips, and most are taught as yoga in a vinyasa style. Nearly every class is held in the evening, and the earliest and latest starts both fall at 7:30pm.
The classes lean toward calm more than effort. Half of them are described as gentle or restorative, and the rest carry a steady, unhurried rhythm.
Where to start
Slow Vinyasa is the class that appears most often here. It moves through steady sequences with a gentle rhythm, guided by longer breaths and space to notice what is present in the body. Classes run about an hour, which makes them easy to fit after a working day.
Shasha Yoga & Movement and The Organic Way both offer classes in this collection. Moniek Van Sas leads more of them than any other facilitator.
Desk body: questions and answers
When do these classes run?
Most of the classes in this collection are evening sessions, with the earliest and latest starts both at 7:30pm. Each class runs about an hour. Classes are given across a handful of studios in Ericeira, so a visitor can find one that fits a late work day.
Are these classes good for stiffness from sitting?
Yes, the classes are built around neck, shoulders, back and hips, and many lean toward a calm, restorative pace. A slow vinyasa flow moves through unhurried sequences with longer breaths, which gives the body room to release after a day at a desk.
Which class should I try first?
Slow Vinyasa is the class that appears most often in this collection. It is a slow, evening flow with steady sequences and a gentle rhythm. Both Shasha Yoga & Movement and The Organic Way offer versions of it.
Who leads these classes?
Moniek Van Sas leads more classes in this collection than anyone else. The collection is led by a handful of facilitators in total, so there is a small, consistent group to get to know.
Where are the classes held?
Shasha Yoga & Movement and The Organic Way: Cafe | Cantina | Mercearia | Studio | Sauna | both hold classes in this collection, and both are in Ericeira. The classes are gathered across these studios rather than spread through the wider town.