• About

    Catia's journey of self-inquiry began in her teens when, studying dance, she realized her yearning for a more profound experience of life. While working in many fields and travelling a plethora of countries, Catia's curiosity for the meaning of life grew along with her reading list and practice of healing modalities. Since her first class in 2003, yoga has become a healing experience which continues to deeply affect her approach to life. In the past 20 years she has explored many styles of yoga (Jivamukti, Ashtanga, Yin, Forrest), completed various teacher trainings, and countless continuous professional courses. She is also certified in Thai Yoga massage, Reiki healing, and leading cacao ceremonies.

    For over two decades Catia had the privileged of teaching at elite yoga studios in London (Indaba, Triyoga, Alchemy, Power yoga, Light Center, to name a few). She is a founder of Brighton's premier yoga studio, SPACE, where she orchestrates and leads an exceptional 300hr Foundational Training. She has also led dozens of workshops in the UK and around the world, and has organized and lead over 20 International yoga retreats. In summer, Catia can be found teaching at popular festivals. Quite simply, for Catia yoga is a way of life.

    In Catia’s classes you will experience the full range, beauty and power of yoga, chanting and ceremony. She will invite you to tap into the deepest layers of your being and different aspects of your psyche. Adept at teaching many styles: her Yin classes are a journey inwards through layers of barriers; her Vinyasa classes are a rigorous and playful dance; while her expert Yogasana classes are deep, ceremonial, strong, adventurous, full of balances, and bound to bring on a sweat for a total cleanse of mind and body.

    In cacao ceremonies Catia welcomes you into a safe and sacred space to explore and delve deep into the unknown. Catia is adept at invoking energetic shifts through touch, chanting, shamanic drums and other shamanic tools, movement and meditation.

    A mother of three with a beautiful soul, Catia welcomes you with authenticity, joy, compassion, and a profound, lived knowledge of yogic wisdom to come find yourself on the mat.
  • Classes & Workshops

     

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    Yoga Classes @ SPACE Yoga Studio - Brighton

    MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

    07:30 - Vinyasa 07:30 - Vinyasa 09:30 - Detox

    09:30 - Yin Yang

    THURSDAY. FRIDAY

    1:2:1 - London 09:30 - Flow & restore

    Saturday

    9:15 - Masterclass

    Catia also teaches weekly private classes, London and Brighton-Hove, which are tailored to your individual needs and health conditions.

    Get in touch if you want to know more.

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    WORKSHOP coming soon!!

  • Ceremony & Retreats

     

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    Sacred Cacao & Shamanic journey

    DATE TBC

    SPACE Yoga Studio - Brighton

    A Cacao Ceremony is a powerful and sacred gathering where we come to meet ourselves and allow another part of us to awaken. During the ceremony you will be welcomed into a sacred space where you will feel safe, protected and held with love. You will then be taken on a journey into the unknown, weaving various elements to create a clear pattern of energy that can support us through our journey. Cacao is medicine for the soul.

    Then comes the drum, the most primordial sound that will guide you on a deep inward journey. This tool, is medicine for the soul, opens us up to connect with our inner healing intelligence, giving us the opportunity to release, to heal and to align on the physical, emotional and energetic planes.

    This unique, special event has limited spaces and will be unforgettable.

    Learn more and bookings

    https://www.spaceyogastudio.uk/workshops/

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    Kirtan & Cacao Ceremony

    Saturday, March 21st 2026 09:15-11am

    SPACE Yoga Studio - Brighton

    If you haven't experienced SPACE's now legendary 'Kirtan', then come join SPACE Founders Catia and John and the wonderful community to embrace the Summer with mantra, music, ceremony, intention setting and meditation. Led by SPACE founders Catia & John, brought alive by Everyone...

    Book https://www.spaceyogastudio.uk/workshops/

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    SPACE Yoga Retreat in Algarve, Portugal 16-23rd of June 2026

    A week of Yoga, meditation & Healing

    Join us this Summer for a week of yoga, meditation & reflection Southern Portugal. Nestled in the hills of Monchique a few miles from the Algarve coast, Casa de Cura is the perfect venue for a classic SPACE yoga retreat. Leave the world behind at this off-grid retreat space deeply rooted in the earth and authenticity.

    Guided by Senior Teacher Catia & fellow SPACE co-founder John, over 7 days of Yoga, Meditation, Breath Work, Somatic Movement, and Ceremony, you will embrace the slow, soft, sacred rhythm of mountain life – bringing you back to nature and returning home to yourself.

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    SINGLE TWIN SHARING

    £1560 £1300

    Fully inclusive

    • 7 Day Yoga Retreat – 2 classes per day:
    • AM Vinyasa Flow – PM Something Different
    • 2 Delicious Meals a day – Brunch and Dinner
    • Opening and Closing Ceremonies with Cacao
    • Bonfire Jam/Kirtans
    • Access to Pool and Common Areas
    • Mountain air, peace, tranquility

    Beach trips 30 mins away to one of Algraves most popular and stunning beaches in Portimao

    This is guaranteed to be a powerful and joyful week in the wilderness.

    This is the retreat you have been waiting for. Limited spaces on this retreat.

    Learn more and bookings

    https://www.spaceyogastudio.uk/retreats

  • Yoga Teacher Trainings and Advance Modules

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    Living The Eight Limbs Of Yoga On and Off the Mat (Self-Inquiery)

    30hrs Yoga Immersion a journey to Self Enquiry

    3 weekends,14th &15th Feb. 28th & 1st of March, 14th &15th March 2026

    Saturday 13:30 - 18:30 & Sunday 13:00 -18:00

    This immersive 30hr yoga immersion is back on this year after so many requests. If you're curious about going deeper in your quest to self inquiry, want to get closer to your essence’s, expand your pockets of authenticity, free yourself from the known - conditioning and narratives, became unafraid of the unknown or looking to join a YTTC , this is for you.

    Each day will begin with a 90-minute yoga class including breath-work (pranayama) and restorative postures. After which, I will lead a discussion on the foundations, principles and moral precepts of ‘yoga’, followed by a brief period of introspection. The penultimate part of each afternoon will focus on alignment and structuring your own self-practice. The day will draw to a close with a short meditation and mantra.

    These unique, themed afternoons at SPACE are suitable for anyone:
    1. looking to improve their physical yoga practice;
    2. wishing to increase their general health and well-being;
    3. considering a Yoga Teacher Training Course;
    4. aiming to develop their own self-practice and create a daily ritual;
    5. wanting to learn more about the tradition and principles of yoga;
    6. seeking deeper levels of self-inquiry.

    14-15 Feb.: ‘Yamas & Niyamas’

    28-1 March: ‘Asana & Pranayama’

    14-15 March: ‘Pratyahara, Dharana & Dhyana, Samadhi'

    £360/£320 (SPACE Members)
    Limited spots.

    Bookings or info https://www.spaceyogastudio.uk/workshops/

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    200hr ASHTANGA-VINYASA TEACHER TRAINING

    (+100hr self-study) Led by Catia & Cherry

    April 17th to May 31st 2026

    5 Weekends at SPACE Yoga studio, Brighton UK
    10 Day intensive retreat at ADAMAE, Portugal
    The SPACE 300hr Foundational Teacher Training is a fully inclusive course, suitable for all ages and abilities, and grounded in our passion to empower all students to take the next step on their yoga journey.

    Carefully designed for those who desire an in-depth training, this life-changing 6-week program includes 100hrs of mentored self-study to prepare and support you as you learn how to share yoga with joy and compassion.

    Rooted in an authentic understanding of the ‘Eight Limbs of Ashtanga Yoga’, as well as a comprehensive exploration of asana, this course will guide you through traditional yoga philosophy, meditation techniques, mantra, spiritual practice, and how to live a rich yogic lifestyle on and off the mat.
    By gaining a deeper understanding of yoga philosophy over the course you will experience a conscious awakening which will further enable you to teach from the heart. Throughout the course we encourage you to be creative and bring your intuition and life experience onto the mat.
    If you are seeking to fully immerse yourself in your yoga journey and develop a spiritual practice which will ultimately steer you closer to your true self, then this course is for you. If you wish to pursue a career in yoga teaching yoga, half of all graduates have ended leading classes at SPACE and beyond!

    Testimonials

    “For anyone looking to take the plunge into a deep and transformational course this is for you! You will complete the course feeling physically, emotionally and spiritually stronger with a new tribe of beautiful and supportive friends. The course exceeded all expectations and was led by Catia – a wonderful, creative, funny, beautiful and inspirational senior teacher. These last 11 weekends have been an intense life changing experience- right up there in the best things I’ve ever done! I am more than ready to take my next step into yoga teaching”. (Chris)

    “My heart is full. The SPACE YTTC was honestly the most rewarding and empowering journey I have ever experienced. I was wearing a heavy layer of self doubt on the first day I arrived. However through constant reassurance and the courage to accept where I was at, you allowed me to just be, and continued to guide me to uncover all that is within. Catia, my amazing mentor and teacher, you are a humble goddess. The genuine effort the whole faculty poured into each student was felt and reverberated from day one. 11 wonderful weeks with an authentic, energetic and loving team.The course was an excellent investment and great value for money and I highly recommend the SPACE YTTC”. (Ange)

    The next SPACE YTTC will take place between April 17th to May 31st 2026. You will spend 5 weekends at SPACE Yoga Studio and a wonderful 10 day intensive at ADAMAE RETREAT CENTRE. The fees are fully inclusive of accommodation and all meals at ADAMAE.

    https://www.adamae.pt/

    To learn more, price, dates and bookings https://www.spaceyogastudio.uk/space-yoga-school/

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    The Art of Assists and Adjustments - 30Hrs Advanced Modules

    DTBC Module 1 - 15hrs General poses

    DTBC Module 2 - 15hrs Advanced poses

     

    The Art Of Adjustments is for anyone that has done their 200/300hrs YTTC.

     

    In this unique workshop you will learn skilful, hands on, verbal, and energetic adjustments, as well as how to self-adjust. A lot of the students don't like to be disturbed when they come to the mat, however everyone likes to be guided so they can deepen their experience. As teachers it can be a potent and intrinsic part of helping students deepen their practice.

     

    Weekend 1 - 15 Contact hours

    Friday 13:00 -18:00, Saturday 13:00 - 18:00 & Sunday 13:00 -18:00

     

    Course content

    We will explore adjustments for sun salutations, standing and seated postures, looking at:

    • Why and when to adjust
    • Exploring biomechanics and energetics of adjustments
    • Using breath
    • Sensitive touch
    • Verbal and physical adjustment
    • Timing and working with the room efficiently
    • Consent
    • Self-preservation and protecting yourself

     

    Sessions will involve theory, demonstration, discussions and plenty of practice.

     

    Weekend 2 - 15 contact hours

    Firday 13:00 - 18:00, Saturday 13:00 - 18:00 & Sunday 13:00 -18:00

     

    Course content

    We will explore adjustments and assists in advance poses, different body types and using Thai yoga massage techniques, analysing:

    • Advance poses
    • Working with injuries
    • Different body types
    • Poses and how to modify and cue for different bodies
    • Energetic adjustments
    • Thai Yoga massage adjustments
    • Self-adjustments
    • Using Props/wall
    • Savasana assist

    Sessions will involve theory, demonstration, discussions and plenty of practice.

     

    £300 20hrs Module 1 - General Poses

    £300 20hrs Module 2 - Advance poses

    £550 40hrs Module 1 & 2

     

    Bookings: https://www.spaceyogastudio.uk/workshops/ or email spaceyogastudiouk@gmail.com

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    Creative Sequencing and Advance Poses 40hrs

    Yoga teacher's only

     

    We will explore different themes and Asana as a ceremony.

     

    .How to tap into curiousty and explore untouched terain.as The more we unpeel the layers reflextion of how we offer a yoga class

    .The way we offer a class

     

    .We will drop into feeling, instict, intuituion

    .How to read the moment and trust the proccess

     

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    Asana Lab 20hrs CPD

    DTBC

     

    Suitable for new teachers and curious students

     

    Among the practices of Hatha Yoga, asana is said to be the first practice, as it gives steadiness, freedom from disease, and lightness of limb.' (Hatha Pradipika)

     

    You are invited to deepen your understanding of fundamental asanas. We will explore beyond the normal shared in a general yoga class. In these workshops - The Sun Salutation sequence, Standing Postures, Balancing Postures and Seated Postures, Twists and more. we'll expand our awareness: how our body moves our snake spine and forward thinking, hips romancing, shoulders hugging and how we can adpt our sit and become confortable and stead with effort and ease.

    Each Asana Lab is suitable for teachers, regular yoga practitioners and beginners, and will bore down to the core principles of how to embody safe, calm, grounded posture.

     

    Course Content

    • Sun Salutations
    • Standing
    • Balances
    • Seated
    • Twists
    • Arm balances
    • Backbends
    • Pacifying
    • Inversions
    Many students get stuck half way through a pose – we will learn how to go the whole way.
    We will warm up before exploring each pose with curiosity from a basic seat into a more advance expression, eventually moving torward the full experssion of the pose. We learn to find our own safe way and confortable seat.
    • How to practice & teach safely
    • Warm up, core, spine, hips, hamstrings
    • Alignment & beyond
    • Modifications for beginners and injuries
    • Feeling and sensation
    • Sitting with it
    • Use of props

    We learn to look at asanas as metaphors for life's challenges and victories. How we arrive on the mat is a mirror to how we walk through life. 

     

    £50/£40 SPACE members for 1 or £200/£160 for all 4

    Book @  https://www.spaceyogastudio.uk/workshops/  

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    Sacred Ceremony and kirtan Module 15hrs CPD

    DTBC

     

    Learn about ceremony where it comes from and how we can bring it back in to our lives.

    • Learn to create a sacred and safe space
    • Creat your own alter
    • How to use sacred plants and diferent shamanic tools to evoke its high energies and clear away any low vibrational energy.
    • Learn to clear and clean your own personal energy and space before and after teaching
    • Grounding yourself through Rapid straw breath
    • How to keep your energy hijack free

    Explore the power of mantras and why we chant them, making them part of a daily ritual.

    • What they mean and their healing powers
    • When and how to intruduce them in class
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