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Yoga is the equanimity that enables us to accept all circumstances with serenity Samatvam Yoga Ucyate समत्वं योग उच्यते (“Equanimity is yoga”).

Bhagavad Gita

Yoga Adapted to You

Yogya (योग्य) means adaptability.

And that is the heart of our work.

Yoga is not one-size-fits-all. It is a personal journey — shaped by your body, your season of life, your experiences, and your needs.

At Yogya Balance, we help you adapt yoga to your unique life — using time-honored teachings supported by modern science to create sustainable, lasting change.

Yogya (योग्य) is a Sanskrit word from the Yoga Sutras, meaning adaptability.

It reflects our belief that yoga is not one-size-fits-all but a personal journey. Our mission is to help you adapt yoga to your unique body, mind, and life circumstances, using the right tools and techniques to create lasting change.

Take your yoga practice off the mat and integrate it into every aspect of your life for greater balance, clarity, healing and empowerment.

Our Philosophy

We believe true well-being comes from learning to listen.

To your body.
To your breath.
To your inner rhythm.

Every practice we offer is designed to meet you where you are — honouring your individuality while gently guiding you toward greater balance, clarity, and wholeness.

Through mindful movement and breath, yoga naturally supports emotional balance, resilience, and joy — elevating your energy without needing anything external.

This is more than physical postures.

It is a return to your fundamentally calm, steady self.
A meeting with yourself.

What You’ll Experience

Authentic Yoga
Rooted in ancient teachings and informed by modern science.

Intelligent Movement
Flowing with the body’s natural rhythms to build strength, mobility, and balance from within.

Women’s Life-Phase Support
Guidance through menstruation, pregnancy, postpartum, and aging — with respect for each stage.

Yoga Therapy for Healing
Support for injury, illness, stress, or emotional imbalance — restoring alignment gently and sustainably.

Practical Integration
Simple tools, props, and techniques you can use at home to support your daily life.

Take Your Practice Beyond the Mat

Yoga is not something you do.
It is something you live.

We help you integrate your practice into everyday life — cultivating balance, clarity, resilience, and empowerment in everything you do.

Stay steady.
Conserve your energy.
Enjoy the journey.

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Meet Nicole

Since 2010, Nicole Carp has been guiding students in health-based Hatha Yoga, offering both in-person sessions in Ericeira and online classes for practitioners of all levels and life stages.

Her teaching blends:

  • A deep respect for classical yoga philosophy

  • Attentive observation and intuitive listening

  • Practical, accessible tools that fit real life

Nicole believes that true guidance comes from listening beyond words. Through calm, connected movement, she helps students find their natural flow, navigate physical and emotional challenges, and move with steadiness and ease.

Yoga is her way of sharing the practices that have nourished her own mind, body, and soul—so that you, too, can experience greater health, clarity, and joy.

Begin Your Journey

Whether you are new to yoga or deepening your practice, Nicole’s teaching meets you where you are and supports your growth step by step.

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Trust yourself. Trust the process.

Hari ॐ Namasté