Yoga Mechanics · Alignment-led functional Vinyasa

Yoga Mechanics with Celest Pereira

Yoga Mechanics with Celest Pereira.

An alignment-grounded, functional-movement Vinyasa class. Not about being the most flexible or doing the best tricks. About working with the body you have today, building strength and mobility on top of structure, and laughing along the way. Some sessions paired with DJ Sol Rising.

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41 classes

Yoga Mechanics 75 minThis is an alignment and functional movement-based Vinyasa class. It's not about being the most flexible or doing the best tricks, but instead it's about doing your best and having fun in the process.

22 classes
Yoga Mechanics
Class 22·Spring 2021Vinyasa·1 h 15m
Very exciting... this month we will be fine tuning our handstands! That's right, every little trick under the sun to get you balancing like a badass.
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Class 21·Spring 2021Vinyasa·1 h 15m
Very exciting... this month we will be fine tuning our handstands! That's right, every little trick under the sun to get you balancing like a badass.
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Yoga Mechanics
Class 20·Winter 2020-21Vinyasa·1 h 15m
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Class 19·Winter 2020-21Vinyasa·1 h 15m
This month is all about the spine. Specifically we will explore how the spine evolved for multidirectional movements. Yoga tends to explore two dimensional movements so this challenges how you recruit your body in more complex ways
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Yoga Mechanics
Class 18·Winter 2020-21Vinyasa·1 h 15m
Through the month of February we will be working on the spine. This week is all about backbends. Not the “how deep can I go” kind, but more the “how much mobility can I get where it’s hard?” Your hamstrings and butt will burn 😍
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Class 17·Winter 2020-21Vinyasa·1 h 15m
This is the final week where we will cover the cerebellum. Our meditation at the end will teach the strategy of "labelling", used to help calm the emotions centre in the brain.
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Yoga Mechanics
Class 16·Winter 2020-21Vinyasa·1 h 15m
Each week we will look at different aspects of the brain and how they link to our closing meditation. This month we will be practicing drills to challenge the cerebellum. Expect to work co-ordination, balance and accuracy.
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Yoga Mechanics
Class 15·Winter 2020-21Vinyasa·1 h 15m
Each week we will look at different aspects of the brain and how they link to our closing meditation. This month we will be practicing drills to challenge the cerebellum. Expect to work co-ordination, balance and accuracy.
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Yoga Mechanics
Class 14·Winter 2020-21Vinyasa·1 h 15m
Each week we will look at different aspects of the brain and how they link to our closing meditation. This month we will be practicing drills to challenge the cerebellum. Expect to work co-ordination, balance and accuracy.
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Yoga Mechanics
Class 13·Winter 2020-21Vinyasa·1 h 15m
Each week we will look at different aspects of the brain and how they link to our opening meditation. This month we will be practicing drills to challenge the cerebellum. Expect to work co-ordination, balance and accuracy.
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Yoga Mechanics
Class 12·Winter 2020-21Vinyasa·1 h 15m
Let’s challenge your movement cortex and cerebellum. We will explore co-ordination of movements you don’t usually practice and as a result might feel shaky. This is due to your neural mapping. Get ready to learn and have fun 😊
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Yoga Mechanics
Class 11·Winter 2020-21Vinyasa·1 h 15m
This is a unique brain based class where we will incorporate visual and vestibular drills to help improve our balance. It’s a class that will give you a whole new approach to balance.
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Yoga Mechanics
Class 10·Fall 2020Vinyasa·1 h 15m
Glutes
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Class 9·Fall 2020Vinyasa·1 h 15m
This class is about the core, but not in the way we have been traditionally taught. The old model of “engage the core” is outdated. I’ll be sharing some new science around how the core operates and what you can do to strengthen it
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Yoga Mechanics
Class 8·Fall 2020Vinyasa·1 h 15m
This weekend's class is all about, Torque. What is it? How is it helpful? And, how can you make it happen in your body? :)
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Yoga Mechanics
Class 7·Fall 2020Vinyasa·1 h 15m
Thoracic Spine Mobility
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Yoga Mechanics
Class 6·Fall 2020Vinyasa·1 h 15m
This week we will be blasting the bootie in class with fun and interesting drills. You'll walk away with a burning butt and a sassy sway. As usual class will kick off with a little anatomy lesson and mindful meditation.
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Yoga Mechanics
Class 5·Fall 2020Vinyasa·1 h 15m
This class covers the anatomy of your feet and how we tend to default when they are under stimulated. We will also do a super fun class with loads of awesome foot drills to get your tootsies tingling.
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Class 4·Fall 2020Vinyasa·1 h 15m
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Yoga Mechanics
Class 3·Summer 2020Vinyasa·1 h 15m
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Class 2·Summer 2020Vinyasa·1 h 15m
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Class 1·Summer 2020Vinyasa·1 h 15m
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Yoga Mechanics 60 minThis is an alignment and functional movement-based Vinyasa class. It's not about being the most flexible or doing the best tricks, but instead it's about doing your best and having fun in the process.

11 classes
Yoga Mechanics
Class 11·Summer 2020Vinyasa·60m
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Class 10·Summer 2020Vinyasa·60m
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Class 9·Summer 2020Vinyasa·60m
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Yoga Mechanics
Class 8·Summer 2020Vinyasa·60m
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Yoga Mechanics
Class 7·Summer 2020Vinyasa·60m
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Class 6·Summer 2020Vinyasa·60m
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Yoga Mechanics
Class 5·Spring 2020Vinyasa·60m
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Class 4·Spring 2020Vinyasa·60m
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Class 3·Spring 2020Vinyasa·60m
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Class 2·Spring 2020Vinyasa·60m
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Class 1·Spring 2020Vinyasa·60m
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Yoga Mechanics + DJThis is an alignment and functional movement-based Vinyasa class. It's not about being the most flexible or doing the best tricks, but instead it's about doing your best and having fun in the process.

7 classes
Yoga Mechanics + DJ Sol Rising
Class 7·Summer 2020Vinyasa·1 h 15m
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Yoga Mechanics + DJ Nick Warren
Class 6·Summer 2020Vinyasa·1 h 30m
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Yoga Mechanics + DJ Sol Rising Live Set
Class 5·Summer 2020Vinyasa·1 h 15m
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Yoga Mechanics + DJ Sol Rising Live Set
Class 4·Summer 2020Vinyasa·1 h 15m
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Yoga Mechanics + DJ Sol Rising Live Set
Class 3·Spring 2020Vinyasa·1 h 15m
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Yoga Mechanics + DJ Sol Rising Live Set
Class 2·Spring 2020Vinyasa·1 h 15m
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Yoga Mechanics + DJ Sol Rising Live Set
Class 1·Spring 2020Vinyasa·60m
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Social Media Workshop for Yoga TeachersIn this 2.5 hour workshop, I'll review best practices for yoga teachers on social media. Learn how to grow your following in an ethical way, build trust and engagement, find new students and stay organized and sane.

1 class
Social Media Workshop for Yoga Teachers
Class 1·Winter 2020-21Workshops·2 hs 30m
In this workshop I will share how I utilise social media to run my business. Although there is no exact science, there are some tried and tested principles that you can leverage to boost your income.
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Voices from the practice
"I was working my back wrong this whole time. Thank you Celly, the best my back has ever felt!— Karissa F.
What's in the library

Alignment, function, and a good time.

One signature class taught at depth, with DJ-led variations and a teacher workshop.

Signature Class

Yoga Mechanics, 75 min.

The long form. Alignment and functional movement in a vinyasa frame. Not about being the most flexible or doing the best tricks — about doing your best and having fun in the process.

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Shorter Form

Yoga Mechanics, 60 min.

The same alignment-led, functional-movement vinyasa, in an hour.

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With DJs

Yoga Mechanics + DJ.

The same class with DJ Sol Rising or DJ Nick Warren spinning underneath. The alignment cues stay tight; the energy rises a level.

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For Teachers

Social Media Workshop for Yoga Teachers.

A two-and-a-half hour workshop on growing a following ethically, building trust and engagement, finding new students, and staying organised and sane.

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Celest Pereira, yoga teacher
About Celest

Function over performance.

I teach a Vinyasa class built on real anatomy and real alignment. Yoga Mechanics is what I call it because that's what the work is — understanding how the joints move, where the strength comes from, and how to put it together in a flow that actually serves the body in the room.

I'm not interested in the most flexible person or the prettiest pose. I'm interested in you doing your version of the shape, finding stability, and having fun while you do it. Some sessions are paired with DJ Sol Rising or DJ Nick Warren spinning live — same teaching, more pulse.

The class welcomes all levels. The alignment is precise; the tone is warm. The body knows what it can do once you stop forcing it into something it can't.

  • Yoga Mechanics — alignment-led functional Vinyasa
  • DJ collaborations with Sol Rising and Nick Warren
  • Anatomy-grounded teacher workshops
Student reviews

What students say.

“I was working my back wrong this whole time. Thank you Celly, the best my back has ever felt!”

Karissa F.Yoga Mechanics 75 min

“Celest is just delightful. She presents well-researched, complex topics in a structured, yet fun and playful, way. The class included lots of innovative movements that explored the theme of the class (multi-directional movement of the spine) followed by a short, really…”

Trudie S.Yoga Mechanics 75 min

“I really enjoyed this class, it was challenging on every level, but Celest is so supportive and encourages you to work at your own level. I love the educational side of Celest’s classes, understanding why you are doing, what you are doing, is really empowering. Thanks Celest.”

Charlotte M.Yoga Mechanics 75 min

“Celeste is energetic, very knowledgeable and motivating.”

Gina D.Yoga Mechanics 75 min

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Things people ask

Before you begin.

What's "Yoga Mechanics"?

A vinyasa-based class built around alignment and functional movement. The point is not to do the most advanced shape but to understand how the joints move and how to load them safely. Multi-level. The teaching is precise; the energy is welcoming.

Are these classes for beginners?

Yes. The class is multi-level by design — the cues offer a beginner version, an intermediate version, and a deeper option for the same shape. Pick what feels right today.

What's the deal with the DJ sets?

A handful of sessions are paired with DJ Sol Rising or DJ Nick Warren spinning live. The yoga teaching stays the same — alignment cues, function-led — and the music adds a different kind of pulse. Good for the days you want to move with more energy.

Why "do your best, have fun in the process"?

Because the alternative is performing yoga, and that's not what this is for. The practice is for you, not for whoever might see you doing it. The shapes will land where they land. The point is showing up.