Milanam Yoga, Binsar road, Almora (2026)

11/04/2026

Sometimes you need to expand, and at other times you need to hone in.

When I began practicing Yoga it gave me an unexpected, and an unexplainable sense of freedom.

Not just my body, but also my mind.

For the first time in my life, I had found something that wasn't trying to make me small, but on the contrary, I felt like I kept growing bigger and bigger. Just like Hanuman 😊

Most of my life I've kept myself small, hidden, feeling like I don't belong anywhere, so I began wearing all sorts of personas to see where I would fit in.

The nice girl. The bad girl. The emo chick. The metal chick. The skateboarder. The groupie. The mature woman. The career woman. The wifey. The bad ass. The "go with the flow" chick. The wanderer.

None of them worked. None of them brought me closer to who I truly am.

By the time I came to Yoga, over 15 years ago, I was tired of being who I was.

I was expanding in all the wrong directions, but they all gave me an experience to which I am forever grateful now.

My first years in Yoga, I did what I knew best, and that was to keep expanding, but only in one direction, to get to know who I truly am.

It was much later in life that I discovered that my talent for expanding draws not only from my experience, but also because my joints are over stretching.

The body is cristalized mind as my teacher would say, so if my body can expand, so can my mind.

This is what it means to live with the hypermobility pattern, and I call it a pattern because it shows up not only in the body, but also in the mind.

While I was expanding, I didn't realise how much instability this was creating in my body, because most times with hypermobility you don't feel much, so I was expanding more to feel something.

Then came the injuries, the surgeries and the realization that all this expansion was creating tension, and I was actually holding on for dear life.

It took many years to arrive here, a place where I know when to expand, and when to hone in, and I still get it wrong sometimes. This is life.

But I am closer to knowing the truth about myself. I felt glimpses, and that's what I am holding on to now.

Can you relate?

Gabriela x

07/04/2026

If you are done feeling tired at the beginning of each week, this is for you 👇🏻

I know so many people that are dreading the start of a new week, until they come to my Yoga classes 😊

Practicing Yoga has so much potential for you to feel better in your body, and for your mind to be calmer & steadier.

From stiff & tired, to feeling energised and flexible, this is the magic of Yoga ✨

My regular students can't wait for the week to start, so they can come to their Yoga practice where for 1h, all the worries are put to the side and they transform how they feel in their body.

Besides, we are a friendly group who loves a good laugh 😁

Yoga classes resume on April 13 at The Octagon in Willingham Village.

These classes are beginners friendly, helping you gain more strength, flexibility and mobility in your body, but the effect goes beyond that.

Yoga is a mind-body practice, and what connects the two is your breath, and your awareness.

If you join us, you will not only feel more energised, but your mind will also become much calmer.

And when your mind is settled, then the world gets to meet your best self.

There are a few more spots left for these sessions, so if you feel called to join us then you can book through the link in my bio.

I can't wait for the new Spring term to start and guide you into feeling amazing 🤩

If you have any questions, just send a DM.

Hope to see you next week!

Gabriela x

07/04/2026

🙈 A lot of women go through perimenopause & menopause, experiencing debilitating symptoms that are actually signals.

❤️ Your body is asking for attention & care, not a miracle pill that will make it all go away.

Because the truth is that your body and the systems that make it work are changing constantly, and you cannot stop that.

Modern medicine views the body as being made of separated systems and parts, while seeing the body from a holistic view point you understand your body as a whole.

The systems and parts that make up our body are in constant communication, which means we are in a relationship with our body. And the way we communicate in this relationship, will determine the state of our health.

This is what Yoga & Ayurveda teaches us about our body, and if you would like to better understand how your relationship with your body changes, then this is your invitation to join us at The Mother workshop, as part of the Wise Woman Arc Series.

On April 19 we are looking at the mothering years, when our bodies start to slowly transition into the perimenopause stage.

I will be sharing simple practices that can support you in this transition, helping you develop a deeper understanding of your body as a whole and how adapt to a new relationship with it.

This is important, because how we deal with these changes now, will influence the years to come when we start transitioning through menopause.

On May 10 you can join The Sage workshop, which focuses on the menopause years and how to embrace the wisdom of these years.

These sessions are held at The Breathing Space, in Cambridge.

To book your space, you can follow the link below 👇🏻

https://somebreathingspace.com/products/the-wise-woman-arc-a-three-part-series-of-yogic-ayuverdic-wisdom-on-womens-health-and-longevity-gabriela-torcatoru-from-milanam-yoga

I am really passionate about working with women, because of the impact this work has. When women begin their journey of healing & self understanding, they not only create better lives for themselves, but they also impact generations to come.

I hope to see you there, so we can start shaping your journey ahead.

If you'd like to find out more about my work, then you can visit my website www.milanamyoga.com

Gabriela x

07/04/2026

If you are done feeling tired at the beginning of each week, this is for you 👇🏻

I know so many people that are dreading the start of a new week, until they come to my Yoga classes 😊

Practicing Yoga has so much potential for you to feel better in your body, and for your mind to be calmer & steadier.

From stiff & tired, to feeling energised and flexible, this is the magic of Yoga ✨

My regular students can't wait for the week to start, so they can come to their Yoga practice where for 1h, all the worries are put to the side and they transform how they feel in their body.

Besides, we are a friendly group who loves a good laugh 😁

Yoga classes resume on April 13 at The Octagon in Willingham Village.

These classes are beginners friendly, helping you gain more strength, flexibility and mobility in your body, but the effect goes beyond that.

Yoga is a mind-body practice, and what connects the two is your breath.

If you join us, you will not only feel more energised, but your mind will also become much calmer. And when your mind is settled, then you can face the world as the best version of yourself.

Aside from our regular Monday class, each month - on select Fridays - you can enjoy an extended session of Restorative Yoga, which will leave you feeling completely blissed out.

There are a few more spots left for these sessions, so if you feel called to join us then follow this link to book 👇🏻

https://www.milanamyoga.com/store

I can't wait for the new Spring term to start and guide you into feeling amazing 🤩

If you have any questions, either message me directly or email me at info@milanamyoga.com

Hope to see you next week!

Gabriela x

06/04/2026

The reason why I love working with women is because of the impact it has.

When a woman starts her journey of healing & self discovery, the effect will be felt not only in her household, but also in the community she is a part of.

The impact goes beyond the present moment, affecting generations to come, but also generations that are part of the past.

We live in a world of symptoms, but these are actually signals, and they are all pointing to a root cause.

The modern approach is to silence the signals, while in the living tradition of Yoga & Ayurveda we learn to silence the mind, so we can understand what the signals are pointing us towards.

It's easy to say that the state of our digestion is the root cause to many of our problems.

Food is highly processed, contaminated, altered from it's natural state.

The quality of the air we breathe is affected, and we are constantly surrounded by chemicals who find their way into our system.

If we can't digest properly, how are we supposed to eliminate waste?

We don't. It gets stuck, and it becomes toxic. Just like when we can let go of an idea/thought/memory and it starts to alter the way we think & perceive the world.

This is not random, because the fire of your digestion is linked to the fire that helps you process your lived experiences.

🌱 I'm holding a Community Spring Cleanse, and I would love for you to be part of it.

🔥Using Ayurvedic principles, this will be an opportunity to reset your digestion, and your mind.

💚 We start on April 12, and this may just be the best investment you can make for your health this season.

🙏🏻 Link to join is in the bio or DM Reset for a direct link.

I hope you can make it.

Gabriela x

29/03/2026

Let's talk about how we can avoid injuries in our Asana practice.

Welcome to Day 9 of the 21 Days Series of Self Care through Yoga 💫

There are several reasons you could get injured during Asana practice, and this really depends on what kind of patterns your body already carries.

But let's take a simple approach, and that is to warm up your joints before your begin a more vigurous practice.

My favourite way to start is to give myself, and my students 15 minutes to centre the breath, and to warm up the joints with the Pavanmuktasana Series.

Starting from head to toes, or from toes to head, you can gently rotate all the joints in your body.

You do this with awareness, synchronised with your breath and the result will be that there is more awareness in your body, but also more blood flow.

All those cracking joints?!

That is Vata, or air, stuck in the joints, and these movements can help you get rid of that.

On a more subtle level, you are also opening the Nadis for Prana to flow freely, and that is exactly what we want in our Yoga practice.

If you don't know what Nadis are, and curious to learn more about Prana, then I have a freebie for you.

Check the link in my bio for The Guide to the Unseable Side of Yoga. I can send it straight to your DM if you comment guide.

How do you start your Yoga practice?
Let me know in the comments 👇🏻

Gabriela x

Hari Om Tat Sat

28/03/2026

Let me tell you a secret, without a trending audio.

Being a Yoga teacher, everyone assumed that I am going to India for another certification, or to practice Yoga in the Himalayas.

Behold surprise, when I correct this assumption by expressing my plans to go on a pilgrimage, a Yatra.

"Will you have a guide?" everyone asked.
No, I did not have a guide. I let my heart guide me.

As Yoga teachers, we speak about unity - breath & body, body & mind, mind & heart.

But how many of us can truly say that we are working from the heart?

Is it because of love for the asana practice? Is it because we love how the practice makes us feel?

I think this is attachment, sprinkled with love, and this is a stage we all reach through practice.

Living, practicing & teaching Yoga in the West is very different to doing it in the Mother Land of Yoga.

We get caught up, and stuck in mind stuff - vrittis, while once you set foot in India, your mind is blown away.

What you knew to be true about yourself is tested.

India takes you out of your comfort zone, and throws you into circumstances where you start seeing yourself in a mirror.

This when the true You comes out to the surface.

Frustration, impatience, desire, attachment - all of these human experiences which you have to face, slowly start to dissolve.

The mind stuff that we get so caught up in, starts to change. It dissolves, to make way for the heart to lead.

We try to not avoid the aspect of devotion in Yoga, because it's religious, because it doesn't have a place in the gym studio, because we don't want to step on anyone's toes.

But true Yoga is devotion.

It is allowing the layers that are covering the true Self to dissolve, so that we can discover that beneath this flesh, we are love.

And we need a lot of love in the world right now.

I'm not preaching love & light.

I'm talking about action in the world we live in, to create the changes that will lead towards freedom, safety, happiness and equality for all

After my first training in India, my teacher said that it's easy to be a Yogi in India, the real test is when we go home and try to do the same.

What are you devoted to?

Gabriela 🙏🏻

27/03/2026

🧘🏻‍♀️Yoga Classes at The Octagon in Willingham Village are starting again soon.

👉🏻 If you are someone who is looking for a practice that will help you increase mobility in the joints, flexibility and strength in the body, as well as calming a busy mind, then these classes are for you.

Suitable for all levels of experience, with the option to join for a whole term or just coming as a drop in, these Yoga classes will help you release tension, build strength and resilience, both in body & mind.

💫 We start the 6 weeks Spring term on April 13, and I would love for you to join us.

If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch at info@milanamyoga.com or leave your question in the comments.

Once you are ready to book, follow this link: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=28536042

Happy Spring 🌱

Gabriela 🙏🏻

26/03/2026

If you are feeling the signs of slow digestion in spring, then this cleanse is for you.

Some of the signals that your body might be giving you are:

* Bloating after meals
* Indigestion
* Constipation
* Loose stool
* Foggy brain
* Sluggishness
* Lethargy
* Apathy
* Lack of drive

You see, according to Ayurvedic science, there is an increase in Kapha during the spring season.

Because this dosha is made of earth & water, the heaviness you feel is due to excess earth elements.

Another thing that we tend to experience in spring is the immune system weakening. This can show up as common colds, chest congestion - generally an increase in phlegm, which is due to the water element of Kapha dosha.

The Digestive & Mental Community Spring Cleanse starts on April 12.

Once you join, you have access to the program for a whole year, which means you can access the self paced content and continue using it to integrate mini cleanses into your routine.

As women, we really need to focus on our digestion. This is due to the fact that we need to digest more.

More thoughts, more emotions, more ideas, more responsibilities, more experiences.

I always say, that your mental health is as good as your digestive health.

So, are you coming for a reset? 🌱

Link in bio to sign up, but DM me if you are unsure or have any questions.

Gabriela x

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