This is Lynne from North Carolina USA. Every year I travel around world looking for authorized teachers to practice with. Last winter, I studied under Goncalo for three months, I have to say that from all things considered, he is the best teacher among the six I learned with. He is knowledgeable, patient, always willing to help with a selfless warm heart. If you practice Mysore, if you are in Lisbon, I highly recommend you to try his classes, you’ll be glad that you made good decision.

I am Mila from Montenegro and I am practicing in Ashtanga Yoga Tree more than 13 months. Gonçalo is very committed and dedicated teacher, and he is approaching every student individualy depending on different capabilities. He is teaching Ashtanga method more than 20 years , and all of his students are very motivated to learn and practice with him! The lessons are open for everyone who is willing to learn what does real Yoga philosophy and practice means. Could not be more Grateful for this wonderful experience and energy that is created in Ashtanga yoga Tree community!

Gonçalo is an attentive and knowledgeable teacher. I joined for one class during my short visit and learned so much about recurring challenges with my body. I wish I stayed in Lisbon longer so I could continue to work with Gonçalo on this, but I'll definitely come back. For now I have incorporated learnings from him in my self-practice, and it has helped me become more aware of patterns in my body and mind.

I practiced at Asthanga Yoga Tree as a drop-in student several times during my last stay in Lisbon. Gonçalo is an amazing, very experienced teacher. He is incredibly knowledgeable about the practice (both physical and spiritual) and quickly identified patterns in my body that required some work. His adjustments helped me to tap into the essence of the postures. I left each class with a greater insight about the practice and my body. The shala is beautifully decorated and Gonçalo holds a safe space where you are free to experiment with your practice. I highly recommend this place, will certainly be back! Obrigada Gonçalo :)

Gonçalo has been my yoga teacher since 3 years ago and I can't imagine going anywhere else in Lisbon. He is gentle, patient and very knowledgeable in Ashtanga and physio health. Most importantly Gonçalo has genuine concerns for students' growth and wellbeing. Many times he adjusted my yoga poses while I was recovering from physical injuries. I also appreciate the flexibility of this true Mysore style Ashtanga yoga school, where both self-paced and group-led practices are offered to suit individual preferences.

Best Ashtanga teacher in Lisbon! Gonçalo is super experienced in traditional ashtanga and provides guidance with kindness! The Shala is also very spacious and beautiful. Great environment, with high energy!

Ashtanga Yoga Tree is shala at it's finest. Wide space for yoga practice with lots of natural light, beautifully, traditionally decorated. I enjoyed joining AYT group as a drop-in student during our 2-weeks stay in Lisbon. The energy of the shala and it's comunity is inviting, immersed, calm, the group is open both for begginers and long term - advanced practicioners. Gonçalo is Mysore-authorised teacher with over 20 years of experience in ashtanga yoga. He shares his knowledge in theory and practice of yoga, both with his great insight in physiology and nerves system - in such a subtle way, with ease, uncommon kindness and humbleness. Gonçalo made me aware of some aspects of my asana practice, that none of great teachers I had been happy to meet so far paid ever attention to. His adjustments and advices I took back home have had a great, opening and healing effect on my practice. Can't wait to visit AYT again🙌

The place to go to deepen your Ashtanga practice. Goncalo provides very thorough, in-depth guidance. Receive guidance from someone who is a certified Intermediate Series teacher. Fantastic opportunity for committed practitioners.

We were there as tourists, for one led primary. The shala is amazing, really cozy and practical. The teacher is traditional, but not too strict. I can only recommend.

The shala truly authentic ashtanga environment. Gonçalo provides an in-depth knowledge of anatomy and alignment within the ashtanga practice. Highly recommended.

I’ve been practicing Ashtanga Yoga for 13 years and practiced with Goncalo for the last 3. I’ve never learned and evolved so much, all due to him being such a dedicated and outstanding expert. Gonçalo knows about yogic anatomy and adjusts like no one I’ve ever practiced with. I am very grateful to have Gonçalo as my teacher 🙏

Amazing shala, awesome vibes! I highly recommend the mysore program. Traditional and human, in the best way.

In Lisbon for the Christmas holidays with a great desire to practice Ashtanga.... after several searches we finally found Gonçalo's Shala open, of the Shala yoga tree, what can I say a wonderful experience, Gonçalo welcomed us at 7 in the morning in a spiritual environment with a beautiful energy, the practice was followed with adjustments full of wisdom, with a profound knowledge of the discipline. Gonçalo not only had a watchful eye throughout the practice but was helpful in making valuable suggestions. I felt welcomed and at ease. Surely, should I find myself in the neighborhood, I would like to repeat the experience! I highly recommend it Debora and Michele

I started practicing at Ashtanga Yoga Tree in 2017, without having any yoga experience, in terrible physical shape... and at 45 years old. None of this was a problem. Gonçalo guided me through the various stages and helped me overcome the physical challenges of the postures, but also to develop the spirituality inherent to yoga. He is a highly sensitive teacher, who tries to understand our blocks and encourages us to be autonomous.

Finding Gonçalo in Lisbon has been a gift. He is one of the deepest teachers I have come across on the path of yoga. He has a command of both mechanical and yogic anatomy that allows him to offer precise and comprehensive explanations for every aspect of every pose. He is generous in his time and provides a constant gentle prod taking you deeper into your practice. He empowers his students in both mind and body. A superb and humble instructor. Thank you Gonçalo.

A great Shala to learn the traditional Method of Ashtanga Yoga with a very experienced and knowledgeable teacher. I can highly recommend it!

I have been a student at Ashtanga Yoga Tree for 1 year. I feel that my practice evolves every day with Gonçalo's guidance. Gonçalo is level 2 authorized. He is a very attentive teacher, very accessible and easy to communicate with, who teaches the practice, based on the integrity of the asana, observing each body and adapting individually. I particularly value: Respect for tradition and generosity in the way Gonçalo passes on his vast knowledge from 20 years of practice. Shala is a very tasteful space, very spacious and with lots of natural light. I highly recommend it!

Even though it was practically many years ago, starting to practice with Gonçalo gave me a new perspective on my practice, deeper and more intense. I relearned many postures and also evolved in practice like I had never evolved before. The Ashtanga Yoga Tree is the ideal space for Ashtanga yoga lovers.

Great experience practising with Gonçalo at ashtanga yoga tree! If you are in Lisbon and want to practice ashtanga I recommend coming here. Gonçalo has been very inspirational to me and is a great teacher! Thank you for the experience🙏🏼🥰

Gonçalo is a wonderful Ashtanga teacher. He’s very patient and gentle, and he works with students of all levels. Also his space is so beautiful and clean, filled with natural light. His classes fill but the studio is spacious, totaling three levels. I’m a yoga teacher from the US, and I was so happy to find an Authorized teacher during my time in Lisbon.

It was a great experience to practice at the Ashtanga Yoga Tree Shala as a drop in student. Gonçalo’s calm and warm presence made me feel welcomed immediately. He shared so much of his knowledge even during this one session that left me truly grateful and humbled. I would wholeheartedly recommend this wonderful shala to Ashtanga practitioners at any levels. Thank you 🙏