I'm a Functional Yoga and Meditation teacher, specialising in gentle, supportive, therapeutic practices that help busy, overwhelmed people slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with themselves.
Like many of my clients, I once lived life at full speed, with high stress and frequent burn-out, working in finance in London and New York, and then running my own translation business. It was yoga and meditation that helped me recover, heal, and ultimately change direction.
Now, I use what I’ve learned to help others manage stress, ease physical discomfort, and build a more balanced, sustainable relationship with self-care.
My approach draws on Functional and Adaptive Yoga, using Restorative and Yin practices, mindfulness meditation, and awareness of musculoskeletal anatomy. It's all about meeting yourself where you are - no pressure, performance, pushing or striving - just gentle movement, mindful breathing, and space to feel better in your own skin.
Whether you're new to this way of practising yoga or returning after a break, you're very welcome here.
I have attended Claire's yoga classes in person and online over the course of three winters. Claire has extensive knowledge of how the body works, how different people move in different ways, and of how yoga can improve strength, flexibility and mood. She pays a lot of attention to detail and guides students through the postures in a calm, soft voice which makes you feel immediately at ease and relaxed. Her yin classes are the best I have ever attended. She has a lovely manner and she is extremely professional in the way she communicates with students. Her newsletters are full of valuable information and insights. Highly recommended.
LOUISE CAMPBELL
With my online offerings, you can refresh your body and mind from the comfort of your own home, hotel room or wherever you may be.
Live on Zoom | Open to all!
Refresh and ground your energy with some Gentle Flow and Yin Yoga. Step into the rest of your day feeling a little looser and re-energised!
EUR 5 for drop-ins, or free for members
(Interested in becoming a member? Find out more here)
Keep missing the live sessions? New PAYG options are now available on select replays. Try it out here - click the "pay as you go" option from the Filters dropdown.
If you're looking for a more balanced body, calmer mind, or simply a little time to focus on you, private coaching can help. I offer personalised sessions to support flexibility, mobility, back discomfort, anxiety, stress, sleep difficulties and more.
You don’t need any special equipment — just a quiet corner and the willingness to prioritise your wellbeing.
Having someone to guide and support you makes all the difference when it comes to building a sustainable, nourishing practice.
Book a free consultation to explore how I can support you. Sessions are available in-person at my private studio in Amoreira (Óbidos), or online over Zoom.
Hello anybody out there looking for an exceptionally good yoga teacher. Claire is that. I've been doing sessions with her twice a week for over four years now and my limberness has improved so much. When I started I could only rotate my head in one direction about 15 degrees and now I can nearly do double that or more ... and I've noticed it throughout my body all sorts of little positive changes including a great big fatty lump behind my neck has disappeared altogether.
Claire never wastes any time, in the most gentle and beautifully soothing voiced way, she gets started almost as soon as we come to zoom and the entire time it feels like she has us in her mind and care. All of us in the little class I am with feel it is such a fantastic investment in our own health in preventative medicine and also it's just wonderful the improvements that come about.
MIRIAM O'REGAN
Enjoy unlimited access to a growing library of over 250 calming, supportive practices designed to ease tension, soothe stress and help you reconnect with your body and breath. You'll find Gentle Flow, Restorative and Yin Yoga, and deeply relaxing guided Mindfulness Meditations — all created with care to nurture your nervous system and bring a sense of calm to your day.
Each week, you'll receive a gentle nudge in your inbox — a thoughtfully curated email with guidance, encouragement and simple practice suggestions to help you feel more grounded, uplifted and supported.
Practise in your own time, in your own space — no need for anything fancy. Just a quiet corner, a few minutes to yourself, and a willingness to pause.
You’ll also be part of a kind-hearted, like-minded community of people who value the peace and flexibility of home practice — just like you.
Try it free for 7 days and start feeling the difference.
Claire has an exceptional skill in teaching yoga.
Claire's sessions are a sublime experience of working with an individual and their own unique body and ability.
Not to be missed. Truly.
ANNA GUERRIER
I absolutely feel my whole being shift during and after a session with Claire.
I began sleeping a full night after class, I became more grounded, connected and relaxed in myself.
I would highly recommend sessions with Claire as she speaks so gently, and confidently guiding through individual needs, helping to restore energy and awareness of self-care.
LINDA HOGAN
Yoga with Claire feels like a treat, like going for an indulgent massage.
Her approach is gentle and informed and supportive. She cares about her students getting the most out of their practice.
I feel very lucky to be able to attend her sessions.
HELENA GUERIN
Did you know that stress can be caused by what you expect of yourself and how you think you "should" move? This is a free 15-minute workshop, where, through looking in detail at the hip joints, I show you how to adapt movement and positions to suit your body's natural structure.
How Your Body Holds the Key to Calming Your Mind
We live much of our lives in our heads - thinking, planning, worrying, replaying conversations, and anticipating what’s next. While the mind is an essential tool, it can also feel overwhelming when it takes centre stage all the time.
That’s why taking frequent pauses to come back into the body can be so powerful. It gives us a way to step out of the constant chatter of the mind and find a quieter, steadier place within ourselves.
See if a membership is the right fit for you. Specifically set up for those who enjoy the privacy and comfort of a home practice. There are over 250 supportive practices and tutorials to choose from in the Self-Care Circle, with additional weekly guidance from me. Helping you to ease the stress and tension out of your body and mind.
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