LIVIA OLIVEIRA | E-500 RYT® Yoga Teacher | Founder of Casa Opy
Livia Oliveira is a highly experienced E-500 RYT® yoga instructor, specializing in Bhakti Vinyasa and Ancient Cultures. Founder of Casa Opy, her yoga path began in Brazil in the early 2000s supported by over 800 hours of advanced training recognized by Yoga Alliance. Since 2017, she has taught in renowned yoga studios in Florence and led retreats and workshops across Europe.
She uses a multidisciplinary approach to guide her students in the search for inner strength and fulfillment through Yoga, Shamanism and its subtle energies, and elements that work with nature, the expansion of consciousness, and the connection with essence.
Her Story
Her yoga journey began in Brazil, her homeland, in the early 2000s, where she gained extensive experience in traditional yoga styles like Hatha, Ashtanga, Iyengar, and Vinyasa. Livia’s deep expertise is backed by over 800 hours of advanced training in methodologies that emphasize Bhakti Vinyasa, functional anatomy, and the subtle energies of the body.
Livia’s teachings are enriched by her profound knowledge of mantras, mudras, mythology, and biomechanics, allowing her to create a holistic and dynamic yoga experience. Since 2017, she has taught at renowned yoga studios in Florence, Italy, and led retreats and workshops across Europe, offering her students personalized guidance and deep insights into their practice.
In August 2022, Livia founded Casa Opy, a multicultural space dedicated to yoga, rituals, and soul enrichment. This sanctuary embodies her vision of connecting the physical and energetic body through practices that honor both ancient traditions and modern approaches.
Beyond yoga, Livia is a guardian of the Cacao Medicine from the Brazilian lineage of The Goddess & The Four Elements. She is dedicated to studying and sharing the rituals and philosophies of Hinduism, shamanism, and the spiritual traditions of Mesoamerica and South America.
Livia’s connection with nature and her passion for both external and internal alchemy enable her to craft transformative experiences. Her classes are a unique blend of tradition and innovation, guiding students toward inner strength, fulfillment, and a deeper connection with their true essence through the dynamic interplay of yoga, nature, and energy.
Yoga Alliance Recognized Teacher Training Courses:
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25h Energetic Alignment - w/ Janet Stone | 2022
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25h Intuite Sequencing - w/ Janet Stone | 2022
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300hrs Rasa Yoga - w/ Greta Hill | 2021
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20hrs History and Philosophy of yoga - w/ Dr Daniela Bevilacqua, PhD in Civilizations of Asia | 2021
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100hrs Art of Vinyasa Instruction Awakening Somatic Intelligence & Functional Applied Anatomy - Prema Vinyasa Yoga w/ Ameriga | 2020
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30hrs Restaurative Yoga - w/ Raquel Peres | 2020
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100hrs Advanced Sequencing Mandala Flow - Prema Vinyasa Yoga w/ Ameriga | 2019
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200hrs Power Yoga - Italia Power Yoga | 2017
Extra Courses in Holistic Medicine & Philosophy
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Nada Yoga & Sound Healing: A Journey of Healing and Consciousness - w/Pri Gama | 2023
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Immersion in the Initiatic Cacao Medicine of the Goddness and the 4 Elements – w/ Jurema and the Shaman Andiara | 2023
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Cacao Level 2 The Journey of Kakaw: From Tikal to Chichen Itzá – w/ Pablo Castro | 2023
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Cacao In Ancient Mayan and Mesoamerica – w/ Pablo Castro | 2022
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Spiritual Commitments – w/ Pablo Castro | 2022
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The Power of Plants: Sacred Rites – w/ Marcos Vinicius Cunha | 2022
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Classics of Indian Wisdom – w/ Prof° Lúcia Helena Galvão | 2022
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Shamanism Course Techniques and Ancestral Healing Practices - w/ Gabriel Ossian | 2021
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Foundations of Tantrik Yoga - Tantrika Institute w/ Christopher Wallis | 2020
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White Tigress, Restoration of feminine energy through Taoist methods - Lab & Corpo & Mente w/ Renata Fernandes | 2020
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Pronuncia e Recitazione Correta dei Mantra in Sanscrito - Dott. Diego Manzi | 2019
What Livia has to say about her class
I am here to help you cultivate vibrant health, lift the weight of life, and plant a seed of transformation. This is possible through the 5 pillars that support my work:
• Enhancement of the Physical Body: Care for the physical body by building strength and flexibility. Our body is the foundation of our experience in this world. From birth to death, it is in constant transformation. Through movement, mobility, and strength, we continuously learn and adapt, exploring the possibilities of our physical being.
• Movement & Energy: Movement creates and moves energy, generating prana and Qi. With fluid movements guided by breath, like a river that flows serenely, we cultivate vitality and inner balance.
• Expansion of Consciousness: I use various practices to expand and direct consciousness, such as Embodiment, Pranayama, Vayus, Chakras, Rasas, Mudras, Mantras, and Body Presence. Where we focus our attention, we direct our energy, creating a path of transformation and self-awareness.
• Mythology & Archetypes: Mythology communicates directly with our subconscious through symbols, myths, and archetypes. These stories and images awaken virtues that dwell within us, helping us navigate the mysteries of life and understand the complexity of the human mind.
• Shamanism: The alchemy and power of nature have always been, and continue to be, available to us. By connecting with nature, we recognize that we are part of it and can improve ourselves, integrating its power and wisdom into our being.
My classes are for those who care about physical well-being but are also curious and inquisitive about the great mystery surrounding our existence. For those who seek to explore the subtle energies that can help us evolve, but prefer to approach these topics in a light-hearted way, with creativity, good laughs, and an excellent playlist!
I offer a variety of class formats, allowing everyone to choose what resonates most with their needs and the path they wish to take at this moment. Each class is a unique experience, but the final destination will always be the same: becoming a happier person, at peace with yourself and the world around you. Which of these evolutionary paths do you feel is right for you at this moment?