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Yoga & Shiatsu in Sotogrande

Yoga with María

Welcome to Yoga with María!

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For 16 years as an educator in somatic therapies, my work focuses on guiding people toward a more intelligent and gentle relationship with their body. To do this, I draw inspiration from three wonderful methods: the organic release and deep listening of Scaravelli Yoga, the cultivation of vital energy and meditative calm of Qi Gong, and the experiential anatomical exploration of Body-Mind Centering®.
Applicable in complementary physical and emotional therapy, education, and personal development.
Clients greatly appreciate being able to receive classes in Spanish, English, and German.

One-on-One Yoga Classes

Scaravelli Yoga is a stress-free form of yoga. Classes can feel light and playful or deeply relaxing and meditative. The main goal of this style is to bring a sense of freedom, relief, and expansion to the body. It encourages the slow and safe release of tension.
Qi Gong keeps us flexible in many ways; I haven’t found a more harmonious option – with its respectful and elegant practice, verticality emerges naturally without forcing or correcting.
Body Mind Centering (BMC) explores the body-mind relationship through direct experience, using anatomy, physiology, and developmental movement patterns to reconnect with the inherent intelligence in every body system. Self-awareness and human development. It allows the transformation of movement patterns and consciousness through touch, movement, and voice.
All of these, in their own way, are transformative movement methods. Each one holds the power to unlock the extraordinary potential and intelligence within your own body.
One-on-one yoga classes are an excellent way to deepen or begin your yoga practice and receive individualized attention.

CORPORATE YOGA

Yoga sessions designed for companies and teams: reduce stress, improve posture, and restore energy during the workday, whether first thing in the morning, over lunch break, or at the end of the day.
They adapt to the available space —office, hotel, beach, or workplace— and can be delivered in person or online, in Spanish, English, or German.
With a solid track record working with teams from different sectors, my commitment is to design a corporate yoga program that has a positive and lasting impact on the organization’s day-to-day.

ONLINE YOGA

Practice from home without losing the closeness of an in-person class. Sessions take place via Zoom, with a personalized 60-minute practice that combines movement, breath, and meditation.
It’s the perfect way to keep up your practice wherever you are, especially at times when practicing from home makes the most sense: recovering from an injury, during stressful periods, or simply to deepen your practice in more comfort.

You’ll discover easy, accessible ways to move pain-free while improving your posture, balance, and stability.

YOGA FOR GOLF

No previous experience required.

Feel the pleasure of gaining flexibility, agility, and skill with these healthy, enjoyable, and interesting movements that promote flexibility in your body, which will improve your quality of movement, your breathing, and, as a result, your golf game.

We’ll work through a variety of movements that are truly accessible for everyone, though of course they’re all optional and can be done according to your own comfort level.

The goal of these classes is for you to move better and feel better by the end of each session.

I’m looking forward to meeting you, whether for a one-off session or regular classes. Change is possible, our body is not made of stone!

REVIEW

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Juana
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Espectacular sesión de reflexología podal. La primera vez que recibía una sesión de reflexología para la circulación venosa a este nivel. La profesionalidad de María, el tacto respetuoso, junto con el Don indiscutible que tiene para que sus terapias sean tan beneficiosas, hizo que saliera de la sesión relajada y con una sensación de bienestar increíble. Seguro que repetiré. Muchas gracias, María 🙏
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Isabel Gomez-Acebo
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Tras un me de hacer shiatsu con María Uceda fui ganando paz y tranquilidad en un ambiente de mucha gente. Lo necesitaba
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Ana Benítez
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Maravillosa sesión de shiatsu con María. Mi valoración lo dice todo. Ha sido estupendo!!
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I would highly recommend Maria for any and all her therapies. I love them all and always feel more balanced, aligned and rejuvenated after having a session with her. Maria offers a unique holistic, intuitive and professional service based on her many years of professional study and practice in specialised techniques like Qi Gong, Shiatsu, Yoga, Reiki and now Lymphatic Drainage Reflexology. I was recently intrigued by her new speciality in reflexology, a treatment I have always believed in to treat the whole body from both a preventative angle but also from a curative angle. I was very impressed by how through this particular limb of reflexology Maria was able to treat a minor ligament issue in my upper arm. What I find particularly fascinating is that the type of reflexology she offers is specifically designed to treat lymphatic drainage. Without going into any great detail, I have found that since having these sessions, my body has responded positively in every way. This treatment addresses water retention in the body which can also result in reflecting as stagnation in life - as the inner world so the outer world, as the micro so is the macro and strangely my life has since in a few weeks of starting the sessions started to move again. It’s all about the flow and when we are stuck, we can do with some help. Call Maria, she can help you navigate whatever symptom you are dealing with whether it is emotional, mental or physical. Of course, I would also recommend Maria as a general pick me up even if you do not have any symptoms as her methods can help you stay on track with your health and alignment goals. My recommendation based on my personal experience is to combine the different sessions so for example on one day you could have shiatsu and another day reflexology and then introduce a bit of yoga and Qi Gong in another session. To get the best results I would recommend a series of 10 Sessions, with 2 sessions week to get the best results.
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Update 31-1-2026: This year, it was discovered that a tendon in my shoulder is irreparably damaged. The main engine is broken; other muscles have to take over the work. For this, intensive training at a rehabilitation clinic is necessary. Maria's yoga sessions support this process. Just like in previous years, she gives the lessons on Zoom. I receive the recording after the class, so I can repeat the session often. A beneficial solution for my injury and a way to stay flexible. Thank you so much, Maria 🙏 It’s amazing! A little pain in my knee, stiffness while walking, an arm injury, difficulty sleeping, stress during a move, and even a little bike accident where I fell on my tailbone. Every topic I share with my yoga teacher Maria leads to a reduction and even relief of the discomfort. Throughout the year this happens through classes on Zoom. The classes are recorded, so I can help myself if the discomfort returns. Now that we are staying in Sotogrande for the summer, I enjoy her physical classes in our house or with Maria in Pueblo Nuevo de Guadiaro. Highly recommended! Claire
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Maravillosa esperencia, Maria una magnífica maestra. Gracias por compartir tus conocimientos.
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He estado en una clase que impartió María sobre auto shiatsu, la experiencia fue muy buena, me pareció muy profesional y atenta. Aconsejo, a quien pueda, disfrutar de la experiencia, es enriquecedora.
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Susan Wilson
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I first met Maria in May 2014 and have very much enjoyed her yoga sessions since then. It is important to build and maintain core strength and balance and Maria teaches you how to do so in order to maintain good health. Classes either in person or remotely via teams/zoom are very worthwhile and I highly recommend her.
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Nina Ritter-Reischl
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I am enjoying lessons with Maria since three years now and I love it! She always finds new exercises that fit into the situation and it is the perfect complimentary to all my other sports. Her yoga is soft and slow, which perfectly fits into my super fast and hectic lifestyle. At least I have 60 minutes a week were it is calm. During the three years of practice I learned: Yoga does not have to be intense and "painful" to gain great results!
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Beautiful full of understanding body wisdom approach where the body feels safe and secure to let go of pain and tension. I truly recommend this approach based on body wisdom and comfort not to go beyond body capacities.Maria is truly loving and suppporting.

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