From a young age, Pedro was driven to achieve athletic excellence.

• 12 years playing football for renowned clubs like S.L. Benfica, Estoril-Praia, and F.C. Cascais.

• Over 10 years of dedicated practice in martial arts, mastering muay-thai, kickboxing, and boxing.

This wide-ranging experience fueled his passion for movement and shaped his holistic approach to fitness. Today, Pedro’s athletic journey is a testament to his commitment to both physical strength and mindful movement, inspiring his unique training philosophy.

Pedro’s academic journey began at the University of Lisbon, where he studied Sports Management.

During this time, his curiosity for human psychology blossomed, driving him to explore the deep connection between the mind and body. Self-directed studies in human behavior, neuroscience, and psychoanalysis expanded his understanding of how mental and physical health intertwine.

Driven by this passion, Pedro became certified as an Expert in Body Language and Facial Micro Expressions through The International Institute of Body Language in Lisbon.

He also earned certifications as Fitness Trainer and Sports Technical Director from IPDJ (Portuguese Institute of Sports and Youth) and he is a Certified Paramedic from INEM (The National Institute of Medical Emergency).

2017: Pedro was introduced to yoga as part of his martial arts training. A year later, yoga became a daily practice, deepening his connection to this physical, mental, and spiritual discipline.

2019: Completed a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in the rice fields of Ubud, Bali, focusing on self-growth and inner connection.

2019: Introduced to Vedic Meditation practices.

2019: Participation at the Wim Hof Method Workshop in Bali.

2020: Participation at the Animal Flow Level 1 Course in Lisbon.

2020: Pedro has been sharing his passion for yoga and mindful movement, teaching both online and in-person private and group classes. With over 1000 teaching hours under his belt, he continues to expand his knowledge.

Pedro has taught more than 1000 hours of online and in-person private and group classes, events and workshops.

He is passionate about spreading his love for movement and the mind, and helping others in their journeys by sharing his own.

Education

2013-2017: Sports Management Degree @ ULL | Lisbon, Portugal

2017-2018 : Expert in BodyLanguage & Micro Expressions @ Lisbon, Portugal (IBL)

2018: Certified Fitness Trainer @ Lisbon, Portugal (IPDJ)

2018: Certified Sports Technical Director @ Lisbon, Portugal (IPDJ)

Courses & Workshops

2013-2019: Portuguese Surf Judge @ Lisbon, Portugal (FPS)

2018: Big Wave Rescue Course @ Nazaré, Portugal (Jet Resgate)

2019: Yoga Teacher Training 200h @ Bali, Indonesia (Yoga Alliance)

2019: The Wim Hof Method @ Bali, Indonesia

2020: Animal Flow Level 1 Course @ Lisbon, Portugal