Welcome to equilibrio da vida

Yoga, Massage, Nutrition

Put yourself into good hands

The Power of the Heart!

Awaken your body and soul with nature!

11 - 17 MARCH 2025, SANTO ANTÃO - CAPE VERDE.

Are you longing to follow the voice of your heart? To learn to find your inner power, to give your body and mind the nourishment needed to live a healthy life? We have created a yoga week in Santo Antão (Cape Verde) high up in the mountains among tropical plants, fantastic climate and with a lot of wonderful yoga, food and excursions.

MY HOLISTIC PHILOSOPHY

“Your own positive future begins at this moment. All you have is right now. Every goal is possible from here,” – Lao Tzu

Julia Håkansson

I started as a yoga practitioner over 20 years ago, as a relaxation method throughout my pregnancy. At the time I had no idea that my studies and this journey would take me on an amazing spiritual and professional path to holistic health. During the last decade I have completed studies at Marianne Wells’ yoga school in Costa Rica, Rasayana Medical Center of Ayurveda in Sweden and gradually perfected several massage techniques.

Personal connection and establishing trust is an important aspect of my practice. In doing so, I am better able to support you in finding your own way to improved health and a more fulfilling lifestyle. I believe it’s essential that we not only look after our physical bodies, but also nourish our mental health and the more subtle elements of our nature. The regular practice of yoga infuses stillness in the mind, correct nutrition improves clarity and massage brings healing benefits, at Equilibrio da Vida you’ll find all three coming together to create a range of benefits for both body and mind.

Your experience with Equilíbrio da Vida

SERVICES

Yoga Lessons

As an Internationally certified yoga teacher my work has seen me lead classes across the globe from Costa Rica to Sweden. Today I have my own yoga studio, Equilibrio da Vida, in Mindelo São Vicente, Cape Verde, and am often requested for freelance work, at home and abroad.

Massage

Each massage session relieves your physical body, alleviating tension or pain while simultaneously rebalancing and recharging. Tailored to meet your particular needs, I offer elements of both oriental and classic techniques, helping you feel restored and well-rested.

Ayurveda Nutrition

Love goes through the stomach, especially self love. Discover more about nutrition and life style adjustment, I run sessions tailored for each particular individual. Please see the Ayurveda section for further information.

Retreats

Organising yoga and Ayurveda retreats on beautiful island of Santo Antão, Cape Verde, where you can choose from yoga in the nature, by the pool as well as meditation techniques, all tailored to meet your needs. Retreats including hiking, personal development, nutrition and, of course, some free time to connect to each other and to mother Nature.

Testimonials

Amazing Ayurvedic massage - I had a wonderful and relaxing Ayurvedic oil massage with Julia. She was very friendly and professional and the massage was excellent. I think I even fell asleep couple of times because it was so relaxing. I loved that it was a whole body massage and she massages your face and head too. She made a lovely cup of herbal tea at the end of the treatment which was delicious and a lovely way to finish. I highly recommend this treatment!!

542ninar
December 11, 2019
Very profesional massage,Julia takes the time to listen to your needs and offer you the best option.

eunogal2017
November 4, 2022
Wonderful massage and yoga - I did a lovely yoga class on Julia's balcony which was very personal, with just four of us plus Julia, and lovely flow and stretching with a gorgeous view. I also had a classic massage with Julia, which was great, using oil but really getting into my knots and drawing on different types of massage. Julia is very knowledgeable about therapeutic massage and yoga and has a wonderful, warm personality - and is super multilingual. Highly recommended!

L7195YJelizabethd
December 29, 2019
Massagem sueca incrível - Fiz uma massagem sueca de 1 hora com Julia. Que experiência incrível, ela faz você se sentir muito confortável a partir do 1 minuto da rua. Faço massagens com frequência e em diferentes países/lugares. Posso dizer honestamente que Julia é uma das melhores massoterapeutas que já encontrei. Ela é 100% recomendada. Mal posso esperar para voltar e receber outro. Obrigado pelo seu tempo e energia Julia.

junet946
January 2, 2022
Júlia is a wonderfull teacher full of yoga knowledge and good vibes. I highly recommend one of her classes, since they make you feel very refreshed of mind and body.

fernandomonizsantos
November 25, 2022
Fiz um retiro de Yoga e sobre nutrição e simplesmente adorei. A Júlia é boa profissional, amável e doce. super recomendo.

F7715TXpatricias
September 7, 2021
Cours de yoga super relaxants avec vue sur Mindelo - J'ai suivi les cours de yoga de Julia régulièrement, y compris pendant ma grossesse. Parfois douces, d'autres fois plus toniques, les séances sont toujours excellentes pour le corps et pour l'esprit. Julia enseigne les postures et la respiration avec joie et simplicité, et elle diffuse une belle lumière au moment de la relaxation-méditation finale. J'ai aussi fait un massage avec elle, très relaxant, un bon moment de bien-être.

656leilam
December 19, 2019
Massagem incrível! - Julia é muito profissional e doce. Meu parceiro e eu nos sentimos completamente relaxados após a massagem ayurvédica. Um final perfeito para umas férias fantásticas!

Emilia N
January 3, 2020
I had an Ayurvedic Massage with Julia and it was simply wonderful! I enjoyed the massage very much, it felt good and relaxing- as it was my first I didn't really know what to expect, but Julia guided me through this so carefully and I felt comfortable from the very first moment!
When I am back to Mindelo, I will for sure book a Massage with Julia again - and would love to try Yoga with you, too!
Thank you so much! All the best, Nathalie

1gjdb4
December 9, 2020
Melhor experiência de spa - Paraíso. Os anfitriões são maravilhosos e os serviços de bem-estar são excepcionais. Definitivamente um local encantador. Muito obrigado pelas terapias e experiência de qualidade. Já está com saudades. Obrigado pelo ótimo serviço.

Chetana S
January 15, 2024