Pills of Moksha - Massage Therapies, Yoga & Sound Therapy
Ayurvedic Yoga Massage, Sound Therapy and private Yoga Sessions to help you relax and reach the brightest version of your soul. And some healthy recipes ;)
I๏ปฟ am an experienced and certified Sound Therapist and Ayurvedic Yoga Massage practitioner, as well as a Yoga Alliance teacher. I've been practicing Mysore-style yoga, hatha yoga and meditation for more than 15 years. I am also a trained singer, piano, classical guitar and Senegalese percussion musician. I๏ปฟ host sound baths, gong baths, voice baths, drum circles and therapeutic soundscape sessions (where YOU play my Himalayan Bowls, Gongs, Crystal Bowls, etc). I offer massage treatments and 1to1 sound therapy sessions, as well as individual yoga classes. I๏ปฟ love spending time in nature, travelling and cooking healthy food (as well as eating it!)
14/01/2024
๐New Year, same soundbath!
You need to keep hold of the good habits ๐
I'm very happy to be back at the lovely tonight, doors open at 18:50.
๐ Bring your mat and everything you need to stay warm and relaxed, I'll take care of the rest.
๐ซLink in bio to book the last few spaces, looking forward to seeing you there!
10/09/2023
๐It's so cooling to rest inside the Chapel today...after your gelato, come down to to have a refreshing sound bath which will wash away all the stress of early September and getting back to it (whatever it is) after the summer break.
โฉ๏ธDoors open at 18:50, we start at 19:00
The recommended donation is ยฃ5 and it goes entirely to the Chapel and their wonderful activities (check them out!)
Link to book in bio.
๐ชBring your own mat and everything you need for your sound journey.
See you there shortly!
03/03/2023
๐ข๐ข** Sound Bath 12th March at 7pm **.
Ready for an hour of relaxing soundwaves?โฆ
Come to Rosslyn Hill Chapel on Sunday 12th March at 7pm to enjoy the gentle and deep sonic massage created by Himalayan Bowls, Gongs, Crystal Bowls and ending with some light percussions.
Itโs the perfect way to wrap up the weekend and start the following week relaxed and centred!
Doors open at 18:50 โ all donations go to the Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel. Please bring your yoga mat and everything you need to keep warm and cosy (blankets, pillows, eye masks).
Reserve your spot by DM or follow the link in bio and share the happy news with fellow sound-lovers (and all your friends who need a treat)! ๐
17/01/2023
๐ข**Sound Bath Sunday 22 Jan at 7.00pm **
๐ Sound lovers! Any plans for the weekend?
Join me this Sunday to melt your tensions away through the relaxing vibrations of Himalayan Bowls, Gongs and Crystal bowls!
โจBask in a precious moment of self-care in a beautiful Grade-II-Listed chapel in the heart of Hampstead.
All donations go to the Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel.
๐ Book your spot by DM or link in bio / ๐ Share the happy news with fellow sound-lovers ๐
22/12/2022
๐ Get your last minute Christmas presents here! ๐
Beat Santa to it - carefully thought, environmental friendly and guaranteed to leave a long-lasting impression!
๐ Give the ones you love a special experience through sound therapy, a massage or a yoga class.
Choose from vouchers for public group sessions (gong bath, sound bath) or individual treatments, with the option of having them done at home ๐ก
๐ง๐ปโโ๏ธ I promise to take very good care of your loved ones and help them relax and get centred again.
๐ DM me to book and for more info
And be the smart kid in the room - share this with anyone who may gift it to you ๐โโ๏ธ
20/11/2022
Feeling like you may do with a little help to keep the pre-Christmas hype under control?
๐Come for a session with me!
I'm offering very limited discounted sessions on 30th November and you can choose from Ayurvedic Yoga Massage, Sound Therapy or Yoga - and bring a friend to the last two if you wish!
๐ฉ DM me to book or for more info
05/10/2022
It's a wrap!!!
I'm flying back home in less than 1 hour.
๐ Thank you so much to each and everyone of you for sharing all sorts of moments for the past 2 months. I've enjoyed practicing on and off the mat with all of you and feel very blessed to have had all these beautiful souls listening to my craziness - especially .russo.sary
(you came back earlier but you stayed with us)
Instagram is boring and allows me only 10 pics, boooooo ๐ค
I've never had a trip in India that was this difficult. I had a hard time accepting that I've lost my beloved sunglasses, finding my centre without letting the outside world distract me from my focus, fighting all sort of insects and the fear of not being in control. My left knee has hurt all the way.
It's been a non-stop challenge, and still I feel that as usual this land has given me what I needed.
๐ชถI dare thinking that I go back a lot wiser and so much 'softer'. And a tiny bit more careless too, about how everything 'should be'.
This has been a trip of shaving off.
I hope I've been as merciless as when I peel my beloved Roman artichokes - for which the rule of thumb is that what you don't take off, you'll find it in your mouth. If you do a good job, the result is delicious.
Thank you Sharathji for holding a safe space to go through all this and for keeping ashtanga alive and authentic.
Thank you Lakshmishaji for teaching me patiently the basis of chanting and Sanskrit.
Thank you India for being so colourful, contradictory, noisy, smelly, dirty, tiring, fascinating and for making absolutely no sense; without ever failing to make me feel that I will most certainly come back soon ๐
04/10/2022
Pradakshina:
๐ฅ'pra', removal of all kind of sins.
๐ซ'da', fullfilling the desires.
๐ถ'kshi', freedom from future births.
๐'na', giving deliverance through Jรฑana.
In practice, 14 km around the Arunachala Hill (aka Shiva), 4 hours of silent walk (as silent as it can be in an Indian town...), trying to watch the thoughts come and go without identifying with them, while circling lingams with other fellow humans. ๐ก
No pictures, only memories.
I'm grateful for this experience!
I asked myself several times 'why am I doing this?' .
I then kept walking and circling lingams, receiving darshana - we don't always need to make sense of our actions especially if they don't hurt any other being. Time will tell ๐คท๐ปโโ๏ธ
๐ฟIn the past couple of days I've found the Ramana Maharishi's ashram a good place to listen and accept the chitchat of my mind, without ever taking it too seriously. I've enjoyed visiting the caves where he spent so many years in meditation and walking barefoot to them made me realise that shoes are one of the most controversial inventions - they protect you, but you don't pay attention anymore to where you're stepping. I'll still wear them, but with a different awareness.
22/05/2022
My dear friend Raquel is hosting a one-of-a-kind global online event today!
โ๏ธIt will energise you, educate you and most importantly youโll have loads of fun!๐คธ๐ปโโ๏ธ
I have taken part in the previous editions both as a facilitator and a participant and I absolutely loved it - it is a great mix of session to give you tips about caring for yourself and your Self-development ๐บ
Tune in from 1pm BST onwards, you can join just for a few minutes or for as long as you want! And itโs all FREE! ๐คฉ
๐ More info below - head to to register.
See you there!
And the day has finally arrived!
Art2BeHuman Day 2022 kicks off in a few hours... check your local time to make sure you are there on time!
8am ET - New York City
1pm BST - London
2pm GMT+2 - Madrid
8pm GMT+8 - Singapore
This online event is nothing like you've seen before! You will forget you are connecting with other human beings in zoom. Get to meet people all over the world from the comfort of your home ๐
Registration link on bio.
See you very soon!
12/03/2022
What a wonderful way to prepare for my soundbath tomorrow! ๐จ๐คน๐ปโโ๏ธ
Thank you for holding a space where playing, truthfulness and freedom were the only rules to follow!
I loved experimenting with colours, patterns and textures while trying to let my intuition lead, without any judgement.
Iโm fascinated by what Iโve created and by the range of emotions I have towards it - not all necessarily comfortable ones.
It is a beautiful sneak peak of my inner world.
Iโll definitely spend time staring at it, trying to welcome everything that will come to the surface
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I started my yoga journey in 2007 in Italy under the guidance of several teachers, especially Paola Del Monaco (Satyuga Academy of Oriental Culture, Rome). In 2015 I travelled to Rishikesh, India and completed a 200-hours multi-style yoga teacher training, and have returned every year since then.
I have practised Hatha and Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga for almost 12 years and for the past 3 years Iโve been practicing Ashtanga Mysore every morning with Lauren Munday, Peter Santos Rego and Louise Fitzpatrick. I have attended several yoga, meditation and mudra workshops with Sharon Gannon (Jivamukti Yoga) and Dru Yoga, and continue to study (mainly autonomously) yoga philosophy (Bhagavad Gita, Yoga Sutras and Vedic scriptures) as well as the works of contemporary yoga and meditation masters (e.g Krishnamurti, Desikachar, Iyengar, Niranjanananda).
My teaching is mainly inspired by traditional Hatha Yoga, although I include element of Ashtanga if suitable for the student. My choice for your physical practice is rooted in yoga philosophy and Ayurveda. It is mainly aimed at allowing your breath to flow effortlessly in and out of your body, as well as gently travelling between challenges and relaxation on a psychological and emotional level.
Massage Therapies
In the past 10 years, I have also developed a great passion for understanding an treating human bodies. I trained in several massage techniques including Shiatsu (Italy), Raindrop massage with Young Living Essential Oils (UK), Therapeutic massage (India), and Ayurvedic Yoga Massage (UK).
I came to yoga and massage after struggling for many years with few psychosomatic issues, multiple surgeries and rehabilitation for a broken knee, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome, which I managed to eliminate through the combination of healing techniques (mainly herbs, yoga, meditation and food therapies). Thanks to all these past issues, I developed a strong sensibility, which I use to โlisten toโ the body and mind of the person that Iโm treating. I customise the treatment as much as possible and I focus especially on alleviation of pain and producing long-lasting physical and mental relaxation. My daily yoga practice contributes to this with a solid first-hand understanding of internal and external body processes.
I completed my 4 levels of Ayurvedic Yoga Massage between November 2016 and February 2017 with Despina from Ayurvedic Yoga Massage UK, while I had a further Level 3 training with Ananta (ARYM Institute) in May 2018. Lately I mainly offer Ayurvedic Yoga Massage, although Iโm happy to discuss with you in case you would like a Raindrop massage (aromatherapy) or a blend of the other styles that I have studied.
Sound Therapy
I have studied classical and jazz music for 15 years and after attending many gong baths and sound therapy sessions I have decided to get certified as a sound therapist โ at the moment I am completing two diplomas in Group Sound Therapy and as a Sound Therapy Practitioner at the British Academy of Sound Therapy (BAST).
I give 1-to-1 and group sound and gong baths, as well as blending sound therapy with massage.
I use Himalayan singing bowls, traditional Chinese gongs and crystal bowls, along with several other instruments for therapeutic percussion.
I also organise sessions to explore and develop your creative side through working with sound and combining it with other arts (poetry, painting, etc), and drum circles.
