Ashtanga Intensive
With Ann Svärdfelt and Cristina Dionísio
18–23 February | Yoga Heart Shala, Algés
A new level of Ashtanga teaching, rooted in experience, tradition and real practice
Ann Svärdfelt brings almost 25 years of Ashtanga practice, the founding of several yoga schools and a teaching approach recognised for being intuitive, knowledgeable and truly connected to the traditional method. She has guided countless students around the world, helping them refine their practice and deepen their understanding of Ashtanga and its philosophy.
Cristina Dionísio brings the complementary perspective: an Ashtanga-based personal practice with strong influences from Jivamukti and Bhakti Yoga, combined with more than 20 years in high-pressure corporate environments. Her teaching is practical, accessible and focused on real change, built for people who work hard, feel overwhelmed, carry tension and need a practice that supports their daily life.
She blends mobility, strength, breathwork and nervous-system regulation in a clear and intelligent way, always adapted to real bodies and real lives.
Together they create something unusual:
the depth of tradition + a contemporary, intelligent and fully lived approach.
How this collaboration began
During the years Cristina lived in Mozambique, Ann visited and they taught a four-day workshop together. It didn’t just “go well”. It sold out, created real breakthroughs for students and left a strong sense that the two of them together bring a rare quality of practice.
This workshop is the continuation of that energy, now in Portugal.
What you can expect
Six days dedicated to practice, clarity and integration.
• Led Classes: build confidence and rhythm in the First Series.
• Mysore with hands-on assistance from Ann & Cristina.
• Philosophy & Ashtanga Lifestyle Workshops: how to live the method, not just repeat the sequence
This is for people who want to practise with intelligence, depth and honesty.
Limited to 15 participants
(so the teaching stays personal and meaningful)
Who this is for
For Ashtanga practitioners, beginners or intermediate, who want to:
• refine technique, breath and alignment
• understand rhythm, bandhas and intelligent progression
• receive safe, precise hands-on assists
• deepen the philosophy behind the method
• integrate Ashtanga as a lifestyle, not just a sequence
For teachers who want to strengthen their understanding of the traditional method and sharpen their teaching.
For committed students who need structure, consistency and guidance.
And for anyone who wants to learn Ashtanga properly and doesn’t know where to start. This workshop gives you a clear, accessible and reliable foundation directly from two experienced teachers.
Schedule (18,5 hours course)
Wednesday 18/02
• 15:30–17:00 - Welcome & Workshop (90 min)
• 17:15–18:45 - Led Primary Series (90 min)
Thursday 19/02
• 10:00–12:00 - Led Primary Series (90 min)
Friday 20/02
• 16:00–17:30 - Philosophy talk (90 min)
• 18:00–19:30 - Led Primary Series (90 min)
Saturday 21/02
• 10:30–12:30 - Led Primary Series (120 min)
• 13:30–15:30 - Technique / Alignment Refinement Session (120 min)
Sunday 22/02
• 10:30–12:30 - Led or Mysore Practice depending on the Group (120 min)
• 13:30–15:30 - Practical Philosophy + Group Discussion (120 min)
Monday 23/02
• 08:30–10:00 - Led or Mysore Practice depending on the Group (90 min)
• 10:00–11:30 - Closing Circle / Integration + Final Q&A (90 min)
Investment
6-Day Program (18,5 hours course): €230
Weekend 3-Day Pass (11 hours course): €140
Drop-in Led or Mysore: €25 (available only if spots remain)
Payment Options
👉🏽 Paypal: dionisio.cristina@icloud.com
👉🏽 Revolut: @cristinayoga
👉🏽 MBWay: 913207983
Bank Transfer (IBAN):
👉🏽 ActivoBank: PT50 0023 0000 4548 4611 4419 4
Ann Svärdfelt
International Ashtanga Yoga Teacher
Ann Svärdfelt has practiced yoga for almost 25 years and founded several yoga schools. She is a much-loved and experienced yoga teacher who mixes equal parts knowledge, intuition and joy in her classes. Today, she does not have her own yoga studio, but teaches as a guest teacher at yoga studios around Sweden and the world. In addition, she offers Ayurvedic health consultations.
Cristina Dionísio
Expert in Yoga and Human Transformation
Cristina Dionísio is a 500-Hour Certified Yoga Teacher with an additional 75 hours in Jivamukti training. After more than 20 years in the corporate world, she discovered yoga as a life-changing practice and has been teaching since 2020. Rooted in her daily Ashtanga practice, her teaching combines tradition with contemporary insight, inviting students to experience yoga as a way of living, integrating movement, breath and awareness to bring clarity, balance and purpose into everyday life.
Contacts & Location
Yogaheart Shala, Algés
A bright, warm and fully equipped shala 20 minutes from Lisbon, easy to reach and perfect for focused practice.
Contacts
Email: hello@cristinadionisio.yoga
Whatsapp: +258 84 634 68 92