Every Hovara class follows the same arc: a quiet arrival, a structured middle, and a long savasana. The shape is the same; the speed is what changes.
Long-held, supported postures with bolsters, blankets, and blocks. The slowest class on our schedule. Ideal as your only class for the week, or as the recovery anchor of a busier practice. Three of the eight poses involve no movement at all.
Breath-paced sequence linking sun salutations, standing poses, and a careful inversion. Our most popular class. Three sub-levels: gentle, all-levels, and strong — clearly labelled on the schedule so you can pick.
Breath-only sessions. Nadi shodhana, ujjayi, kapalabhati, and bhramari. Run by senior teachers; suited to anyone past their first month. Many students pair this with a vinyasa class on the same day.
Floor-based, long passive holds (3–5 minutes per pose). Targets fascia, ligaments, and the parasympathetic nervous system. The teacher cues the breath; you decide how deep to go.
Self-led practice through the primary series, with a teacher in the room offering individual hands-on adjustments. Six mornings a week, 06:30. New Mysore students are welcomed by appointment only — please email first.
A floor-based meditation with crystal singing bowls, gong, and chimes. Twice a month on Friday evenings. Often booked out three weeks ahead — reserve early. We dim the lights to about 6%; bring something warm.
You don’t need a thing. We provide mats, blocks, bolsters, blankets, and a small towel. Bring water if you like, and a layer for the long savasana — most students get cold by the end.
If your question isn’t here, email hello@hovara.studio. We answer within a working day.
Start with a Slow Restore or a "gentle" Vinyasa Flow — clearly labelled on the schedule. Avoid Ashtanga Mysore for the first month; it’s self-led and assumes you know the sequence.
15 minutes for your first class, 5 minutes after that. Reception will check you in; the studio doors close two minutes before class starts and we don’t open them mid-class out of respect for the room.
Yes — mats, blocks, bolsters, blankets, and small towels are all available free. If you prefer your own, mat storage is included with the unlimited monthly membership.
Free cancellation up to 4 hours before class. After that, the class is debited from your pack or counted as a no-show on the membership. Three no-shows in a month and we’ll reach out to chat.
Most classes are bilingual (Portuguese + English). Two classes a week — Friday Slow Restore and Sunday Yin — are taught entirely in English. Mysore is silent, so language doesn’t apply.
Yes — we sell gift cards for any of the three membership tiers. Email hello@hovara.studio with the recipient’s name and we’ll arrange.