Dawn Collective Shala

08/12/2025

From physical to magical. By focussing on the inhalation moving up the spine, the exhalation out the front of the heart. The yoke / union of shakti & shiva in the heart chakra. Moving shakti, or lifeforce/energy with the inhalation from the pelvis up the spine to meet shiva / consciousness, coming down from the top of the head, in the heart ✨ 

just one way of practicing the concept of yoga in a physical asana practice.

There can be many mindful in-and exhalations in a vinyasa practice and once the body is sorted out in a posture or a transition, our focus can always come back to this idea of moving energy along the spine. Amongst other amazing benefits, one postural result might be that we can get nice and long in the spine with each in-breath and we can stay tall and open in the chest when we imagine breathing out through the front of the heart. .. staying nice and grounded at all times by having muladhara bandha in check of course ;)

Try it out let us know how that feels 😌
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27/11/2025

Morning hours at Dawn Collective Shala.

13/10/2025

11/07/2025

We lookin pretty good as a photo studio too ;)

- great light situation
- high ceiling
- good sized room
- easy access / parking
- best coffee & food .shop next door

If you are looking for a space to shoot your product, fashion, ceramics, jewlery, online yoga-content or artwork, you are welcome! Just get in touch. We find availability 🙌🏽

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10/07/2025

A BIG thank you to Silvia!! For more than 6 years now she‘s been the beautiful soul in the background taking care of our facilities, every single week keeping the vibes high. Such amazing consistency and good energy is such a BLESSING 💚

21/06/2025

The path of gentleness. Being of genuine service to others requires unapologetic self-care. High vibe boundaries with zero room for misunderstanding. Every day 🤍



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02/06/2025

We welcome you to join our weekly classes at the Dawn Collective Shala 💚

Established in 2018 close to Arrifana beach (Aljezur) we continue to host a variety of local and international yoga teachers and facilitators - a lovely bunch of people dedicated to guiding you on your path to self care, health and personal development.

We are trying to be as inclusive as we possibly can offering the classes based on a sliding scale, inviting everyone to choose from their genuine capacity to pay between €12 / €15 / 18€.

If you like to join a session please visit our website and book directly with the teacher (contact details are provided).

We are excited to see you soon ✨🤗


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01/06/2025

About claiming agency. Getting into the drivers seat… Your heartbeat. Your breath. Pure magic, life! Happens just like this without making an effort. Understanding, becoming more aware of the breathing, however, can be very empowering. The breath and knowing how to regulate it can become your most powerful ally when you want to navigate and heal your emotional and mental state. From being a playball of the circumstances to being able to control and self-regulate.

An easy introduction to breath-awareness? Movememt Practices which emphasize proper breathing. Yoga can be one.

28/05/2025

25/05/2025

May we all be happy.
May we all be healthy.
May we all be safe and in peace.
May we live our lifes with ease.

18/05/2025

Hi, I am Daniel 👋🏼, the guy mostly operating from behind the scenes. It all startet in 2017/2018 and what a journey it has been. My commitment to keep navigating the Dawn Collective Shala through smooth and also rough times has always come from a gut feeling. For sure I envisioned a location close to the beach to offer my own services. However, my motivation to share this with others and being as inclusive as possible in providing a space for more facilitators as well as all residents, locals, visitors and tourists, has been and still is my driving force. By now I believe that this might have just created something way more sustainable than any revenue driven approach.

Up til today I really enjoy spending time here - giving treatments, teaching classes or simply folding blankets, straightening the sun-blinds or cleaning windows ;)

I am super grateful for being surrounded by such an amazing group of facilitators, yoga teachers and therapists who are sharing their energy and passion. The way that we are all growing in this together fills my heart with joy and pride ✊🏽🧡.

A big thank you also to Annette for all her efforts in co-founding the studio and designing the space.

📸 Thank you Lukas & Tina for finally dragging me in front of the camera again 🫣

28/04/2025

Join us - we feel delighted to welcome you 🩷 



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