Frederica (or just Freddie) is a Yoga teacher, from Madeira Island, based in Funchal, whose journey began in 2014, when she chose to follow her heart and step away from a career in law to fully dedicate herself to Yoga. What started as a personal practice quickly became a life-changing path, leading her to live and teach across India, Bali, Sri Lanka, Costa Rica, and Portugal. Along the way, she has shared Yoga in retreats, courses, workshops, surf camps, and regular classes, always guided by a deep belief in Yoga’s power to transform lives from the inside out.

She is certified in Vinyasa, Hatha, Ashtanga, Yin Yoga, Thai Yoga Massage, and Ayurvedic Therapeutic Massage. Her teaching weaves together mindful alignment, breath awareness, and intentional sequencing, creating practices that are both grounding and empowering.

Since 2024, she has been working with Adventure Yogi, a collaboration she deeply values for the opportunity it offers to connect with participants over a full week, fostering meaningful relationships and creating spaces where people can connect not only with each other, but also with themselves.

What to expect on a retreat with Freddie:
Her retreat offerings are intuitively structured. Morning sessions focus on flowing, alignment-based Vinyasa practices designed to build strength, stability, and embodied awareness. Evening sessions shift into Yin or Restorative Yoga, allowing time for deep release, integration, and nervous system regulation. Pranayama and meditation are always an integral part of her teaching, supporting participants in cultivating presence, clarity, and inner balance. She places great importance on ritual, opening and closing each retreat with ceremonies that invite participants to slow down, feel safe, and truly open to the experience. Through her work, she guides others toward deeper awareness, connection, and wellbeing.

Additional retreat offerings:
In addition to Yoga classes, she is also available at the retreat venue to offer Thai Yoga Massage and Ayurvedic Therapeutic Massage, providing personalized bodywork to support physical recovery, relaxation, and energetic balance.

Qualifications:
Ayurveda Therapeutic Massage
Basic Thai Yoga Massage
300h Yoga Teacher Training – Vinyasa Flow and Ashtanga Yoga
200h Yoga Teacher Training – Multistyle Yoga
50h Yin Yoga Teacher Training
10 Days Introduction to Buddhism Silence Retreat
30h Anatomy and Alignment Course