Simila’s training
- Integral Yoga — 200 hr RYT
- Anukalana Yoga — 500 hr RYT
- AerialYoga — 100 hr RYT
- Yoga Synergy — 250 hr RYT
- Yogini Shakti — 100 hr
- Yoga in the tantric tradition
- Yoga Nido — 25 hr
- Children’s yoga — 20 hr
Yoga and meditation
Yoga, meditation and forest bathing
Individual and group pathways, from beginner to advanced level, designed to cultivate presence, body awareness and contact with nature.
Practice and awareness
An accessible path, from the first session to advanced practice
Yoga, meditation and forest bathing are offered as concrete practices of listening, movement, breath and presence.
The activities are for everyone, including people with no canine background. Practice is adapted to the person, their experience and any limitations, with beginner, intermediate and advanced options.
The studio
A real, welcoming and fully equipped space in Palaia
The studio welcomes small groups and supports asana, relaxation, meditation and prop-assisted practice. It is a simple, bright environment designed to support concentration.
Methods and training
Eight pathways, with teaching adapted to the person
Simila’s training makes it possible to integrate different approaches and select intensity, tools and progressions that fit each practitioner.
Yoga
Movement, breath and body awareness, with progressions from beginner to advanced level.
Meditation
Guided presence and observation practices, individually or in small groups.
Forest bathing
Slow, sensory experiences in nature, focused on conscious contact with the environment.
Benefits and evidence
What scientific research says about the benefits of yoga
Effects vary between people, methods and practice duration. Scientific reviews indicate possible benefits, not guaranteed outcomes.
Perceived stress
Reviews in healthy adults indicate that several yoga programmes may help reduce perceived stress.
PubMed source · PMID 32088671Anxiety, mood and attention
Meditation programmes show small to moderate effects on some outcomes related to anxiety, depression and pain.
PubMed source · PMID 24395196Sleep quality
A systematic review and meta-analysis found possible improvements in sleep quality in specific populations.
PubMed source · PMID 32357858Low-back pain and function
For chronic non-specific low-back pain, yoga may provide small improvements in pain and function compared with no exercise.
PubMed source · PMID 28076926Mood and contact with nature
A forest-bathing meta-analysis suggests possible reductions in anxiety and depression symptoms, while noting limitations in the evidence.
PubMed source · PMID 36864583This information is educational. Yoga, meditation and forest bathing do not replace diagnosis, treatment or advice from healthcare professionals.
Who it is for
For everyone, with attention to the starting point
No previous experience is required. Level, goals, format and any limitations are clarified before starting so that a sustainable option can be chosen.
Yoga and community
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to common questions about this area.
- Is previous yoga experience required?
- No. The level, practice format and any limitations are clarified before the session.
- Are sessions open to people outside the canine field?
- Yes. Yoga and meditation are also offered to people with no connection to canine work.
- Do yoga and meditation replace healthcare?
- No. They do not replace medical or psychological care; health conditions should be discussed with the relevant professionals.
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