Teacher Feature: Luna Castilho, pt. 2

Here is part 2 of our Teacher Feature with my colleague and co-host of ‘The Wild Heart’ Yoga retreat​ -which is right around the corner​ - the amazing Luna Castilho. Get to know her a tad more... and come meet her March 31 - April 6 at Villa Pescadores in Tulum Mexico during our yoga getaway.  

QUESTION: What are challenging poses for you? What pose are you looking to advance in?

LUNA: Surprisingly backbends have always been challenging for me. But the pose I'd like to truly master is the handstand.

QUESTION: How would you describe your classes?

LUNA: My classes are weird, playful and grounding!

You can expect powerful flows combined by mindful contemplations and grounding experiences, as well as somatic release, working the body, mind, soul and spirit.

On vinyasa I love giving space for people to play and have fun (arm balances, handstands) and tons of pranayama.

On Yin yoga classes, meditation, restorative or sound baths, my goal is to help you release, reflect, quiet the mind and heal.

QUESTION: Do you like working out at night, or during the day? Time you like to practice?

LUNA: I don’t like early mornings, you will see me rarely working out at that time. I feel the most alive and energetic from 11-6pm, so usually that’s the time I practice power vinyasa or other modalities of strength training, cardio or martial arts.

QUESTION: Standing one-legged poses or arm balances? Why?

LUNA: I don’t even need to think about it too much to answer this question. (Laughing)

Although I appreciate a full rounded practice and I learn to appreciate so many different layers of yoga,  I absolutely looooove arm balances. I can safely admit they were the reason that I got into yoga in the first place. And that’s the reason you see me teaching them so much and giving plenty of opportunities for my students to play.  Arm balances make me feel like a kid again. I was never a flexible person, but I have always been strong, so arm balances were my doorway to yoga.

As my practice evolved I started to appreciate so many other aspects of yoga, meditation, stillness, etc.

But I still love the surprise look at someone’s face when they realize how strong a woman can actually be!

QUESTION: What are you looking forward to on our "The Wild Heart" Retreat?

LUNA: Every single thing!! (laughs) The Wild Heart Retreat will be special!!  I’m excited about every single thing we are planning, from the crafted yoga classes and workshops, to the mayan jungle, pyramid, cenotes, hikes and experiences.

Plus the incredible community that is joining us!! Looking forward to connecting with like-minded people, the stunning beaches, the Mexican sun, the blue water, the daily yoga classes, meditation, journaling and breathwork.

The Retreat is a true opportunity to reset, reconnect and set new goals, release, re-start, re-center. Yoga retreats have always been a true healing experience for me! I can't wait to hold space and connect with all of you!

QUESTION: What do you love about Sui Yoga?

LUNA: I’ve been at Sui since day one. I saw Sui grow from one studio with 2 students attending, two with a full day full schedule, 2 simultaneous studios with 45 people each. We’ve grown! And I think what is special at Sui besides the well crafted teachers and space, is that Sui provides us a place to be ourselves! We don’t ask the teachers to fit a certain box, every single one of us is so different and yet we have so much to offer. As we allow the teachers to be themselves and share their craft, we allow the students to connect with teachers on a deeper level. Sui is not meant to be a workout place, Sui is meant to be a holistic healing space, that among many things allow us to move.

We aim to incorporate the true meaning of yoga, union of the body, mind and spirit.


Follow Luna on Instagram HERE and check out her official website: HERE. 

To secure your spot to our wonderful retreat, go here: https://suiyoga.com/retreats/
Tulum Mexico… from March 31 - April 6, 2024. Villa Pescadores will be our venue… lock in NOW!