Catarina Amaral


Hello and Welcome!
My name is Catarina and I serve women who are passionate about life and self-development, guiding them to reconnect with themselves, trust their inner wisdom, and find the courage to take action toward the life they truly desire. Through retreats, coaching, and yoga, I create safe and inspiring spaces where you can grow, reflect, and activate your full potential.
My mission is to empower you to create a life of alignment, confidence, and freedom, while honoring the truth of who you are.

My Story
I was born and raised in the beautiful archipelago of the Azores, surrounded by the ocean and nature. From a young age, I followed the path expected of me — the responsible daughter with good grades, a degree in Nutrition, and a successful career as a Team Manager. On the outside, I had everything society called a “good life,” but inside I felt distant from myself and unfulfilled.
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At 26, searching for something more, I tried surfing for the first time. That moment awakened something in me: a sense of freedom, joy, and resilience. It reminded me that life is not about ticking boxes but about truly living and connecting with what makes us happy.
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And it was because of surfing that I started my path in yoga. It wasn’t love at first class, but over time, it became the practice that gave me clarity about who I truly am and what I really want for my life. Through yoga, I found the courage to take bold steps: leaving a long-term relationship, stepping away from a 10-year career in Nutrition, and choosing a path aligned with my truth, becoming a full-time Yoga Teacher & Surf Instructor.
In 2020, I completed my first 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, and since then, I’ve continued my studies, now with over 600 hours of training. Along the way, I also became a certified Life Coach, which allowed me to combine my love of listening, guiding, and activating others into their own breakthroughs.
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But my biggest transformation has come in recent years. Through deep inner work and countless breakthroughs, I realized that my role is not just as a yoga teacher, but as a coach, a leader, and an activator. My misson is holding space for women to reconnect with themselves, trust their intuition, and take bold action toward the life they truly desire.
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Today, I combine Yoga & Coaching to activate the leader within you — the leader who chooses what’s best for her, shows up authentically, and dares to create a life she’s excited to wake up to every day.​
Connect with your inner guide & create a life that feels authentic and exciting!