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Yoga & Wellness  —  Abu Dhabi, UAE

Move.
Breathe.
Align.

Private sessions, workshops, and retreats led by Karla — a certified yoga instructor with 10 years of teaching experience in the UAE.

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Karla Perez — yoga instructor in Abu Dhabi
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The Practice

How to get started.

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Pick your format

Private sessions, focused workshops, or a multi-day retreat. Book online in minutes — no prior experience required.

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All levels, all bodies

Every session is adapted to where you are. Karla works with beginners, advanced students, and everyone in between.

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Leave transformed

Most students notice real changes within four to six sessions — better posture, reduced tension, and improved focus.

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Private Sessions
001  /  One-on-One

Private yoga sessions
in Abu Dhabi.

One-on-one sessions designed around your goals — flexibility, strength, injury recovery, or a deeper understanding of alignment. At a studio, your home, or outdoors.

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Individual sessions
One-on-one, your schedule
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Studio classes
Group classes across 3 studios
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Outdoor & travel
At your location, anywhere
Starting from AED 350 / session
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Private yoga session with Karla in Abu Dhabi
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Workshops
002  /  Focused Practice

Small-group workshops
in Abu Dhabi.

Single-topic workshops focused on the techniques most students struggle with. Small groups, detailed alignment coaching, and time to practice with guidance.

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Inversions
Headstands, handstands & inversions
AED 120Book
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Arm Balances
Strength, balance & flight
AED 120Book
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Backbends
Open your heart, free your spine
AED 120Book
Inversions workshop Abu Dhabi — headstands and handstands
Arm balances yoga workshop Abu Dhabi
Weekly Classes

Join a class this week.

Group classes across three Abu Dhabi studios. All levels welcome unless noted.

Antara
Yoga & Pilates Studio
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Mon
8:30am
Yoga Sculpt
Strength meets flow
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Mon
10:00am
Intermediate Vinyasa
Breath-linked movement
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Wed
7:00pm
Fascia Release + Red Light
Deep restore & recovery
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Thu
8:30am
Hot Yoga Sculpt
Heat · tone · sweat
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Thu
10:00am
Recovering Flow
Gentle · restorative
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Fri
10:00am
Hot Vinyasa
Power flow in the heat
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Mouv
Book via Mouv app
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Mon
12:30pm
Lagree Method
Low impact · high intensity
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Thu
4:30pm
Lagree Method
Low impact · high intensity
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The Bridge Hub
DM to reserve your mat
DM to book
Tue
10:00am
Hatha Yoga NEW
Foundations · alignment · stillness
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Retreats
003  /  Beyond the Studio

Yoga retreats in
Greece & the UAE.

Multi-day retreats built around a daily practice, good food, and time to disconnect. Each destination is chosen for its landscape, pace, and the quality of focus it brings to the mat.

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Desert Sunset Yoga Al Wathba Abu Dhabi UAE
UAE  ·  Al Wathba Desert
Desert Sunset Yoga
Sunset practice  ·  Dinner under the stars  ·  Sunrise morning session
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Desert Sunset Yoga
004  /  Signature Experience

Sunset yoga on the
Al Wathba dunes.

An evening yoga session on the sand as the sky turns gold, followed by dinner under the stars, a bonfire, and an overnight stay in the desert. One of Karla's most requested experiences.

Sunset yoga on the dunesI
Dinner under the starsII
Bonfire & communityIII
Overnight in desert campIV
Sunrise morning practiceV
Per person AED 300–500
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Desert yoga practice at Al Wathba Abu Dhabi — outdoor yoga UAE
Desert sunset yoga Abu Dhabi — evening practice in the dunes at Al Wathba
Karla Perez — founder of Align With Karla, certified yoga instructor Abu Dhabi UAE
10
Years on the mat
About Karla

A practice born
in the desert.

I'm Mexican, and I've been living in Abu Dhabi since 2014. Moving to the desert awakened my resilience and my ability to adapt. Yoga became my anchor.

It helped me create my own space, find my rhythm, and build a new home with my family. Through yoga, I learned to let go and embrace the new. Ten years on this journey — a beautiful adventure filled with challenges, growth, and meaningful connections.

My approach is all about creating spaces where people can slow down, reconnect, and feel part of something bigger. A warm, vibrant community where we support, inspire, and grow together.

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What Students Say

What students say about Karla.

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I had lower back pain every afternoon for two years. After 6 sessions with Karla it was gone. I didn't think yoga could do that — turns out I was doing it wrong the whole time.

Rawdha A.  ·  Private Sessions  ·  Abu Dhabi
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I went to the Inversions workshop not being able to hold a headstand for more than 2 seconds. I left with a 30-second freestanding hold. Karla corrected one thing — my forearms — and everything changed.

Sarah M.  ·  Inversions Workshop  ·  Abu Dhabi
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The Desert Sunset Yoga experience is unlike anything else in Abu Dhabi. Yoga on the dunes as the sky turned gold, dinner under the stars, woke up to sunrise yoga. It's one of the best evenings I've had in this city.

Fatima K.  ·  Desert Sunset Yoga  ·  Abu Dhabi
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Get in Touch

Start your
journey.

Whether you're curious about your first class or ready to book a retreat — send a message and Karla will be in touch within 24 hours.

Location Abu Dhabi, UAE
Response time Within 24 hours
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Abu Dhabi · UAE

Private sessions, workshops
& retreats with Karla.

All levels welcome. No prior experience needed. Book directly through the website.

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Classes  ·  Workshops  ·  Retreats  ·  Studio Classes

Common Questions

Frequently asked questions.

Not at all. All classes and workshops welcome beginners. Karla meets every student where they are and adapts the practice to your level and body.

Classes are held across studios in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Some sessions are held outdoors — including the Desert Sunset Yoga experience. Check the booking calendar for current locations.

Karla teaches Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative, and alignment-focused classes. Workshops cover inversions, arm balances, and backbends. Every class includes breathwork and mindful movement.

Retreats are booked directly through the website or by sending a message through the form above. Spots are limited and fill quickly — reserve early to secure your place.

Yes. Private sessions start from AED 350 and are personalised to your goals — strength, flexibility, injury recovery, or deepening your practice. At a studio, your home, or outdoors.

Just yourself and comfortable clothing. Mats and props are provided at all studio locations. For outdoor sessions, bring water and layers for early morning or evening classes.

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