Born and raised in Cuba, Carmen Ana grew up as an athlete with a keen interest in mystical arts and religious expressions. Yoga became part of her life at the age of sixteen, initially self-practicing for nearly five years with guidance from a book. Upon leaving Cuba at twenty, she joined her first group yoga class, seeking tools to manage anxiety. The ancient art and discipline of yoga revealed unexplored energies within her body.

In 2013, Carmen Ana completed her first Yoga Teacher training, earning certification from the Yoga Alliance for the 200-hour standard from the Yoga Vedanta Forest Academy of Rishikesh and the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres and Ashrams. Initiated into the Sivananda lineage, it holds a special place in her heart. Over the years, while incorporating insights from other yoga schools, the Sivananda tradition remains the foundation of her teachings. Influenced by prominent teachers like Sri Dharma Mittra, Sharon Gannon, and Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa, she has gathered knowledge from the greatest minds of our time.

During her study of Kriya Yoga in Rishikesh, India, in 2016, she had the honor of meeting Mother Ganga and integrating blessings and environmental awareness from Swami Chidanand Saraswati into her teachings.

In 2021, Carmen Ana earned a bachelor's degree in Sustainability and The Environment from Florida International University in Miami. Currently residing in Berlin, she is a full-time graduate student attending a master’s program in "Social design and Sustainable Innovation."

Carmen Ana identifies as a yoga teacher, environmentalist, vegan activist, and holds an optimistic outlook on a more sustainable future.

This dynamic class blends the principles of Hatha and Raja Yoga, beginning with pranayama (breath control) to cultivate awareness and focus. From there, we move into intelligently designed sequences of asanas (postures) that flow with intentional breath, encouraging vitality and balance in both body and mind. Each sequence is crafted to challenge and refine your practice, promoting strength, flexibility, and mental clarity. Expect creative approaches to movement that encourage self-expression and deep connection to the present moment beyond the traditional.

Open to all levels, Raja Flow offers a space to explore the flow of energy and deepen your practice with mindful movement, purposeful breath, and focused stillness.

* Carmen Ana teaches in English

This inversion-focused session is designed for intermediate to advanced practitioners. We’ll explore advanced postures such as handstands, forearm balances, and headstands—classic inversions that turn your perspective upside down and offer unique mental and physical benefits.

The class includes a short philosophical component and pranayama, along with warm-ups, strength-building drills, and alignment-focused techniques to refine your practice safely. Be prepared to push your boundaries, challenge yourself, and unlock the full potential of your inversion practice.

* Carmen Ana teaches in English

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