Capoeira Wellness

ABADA-Capoeira Serbia is starting with a corporate wellness program. Capoeira training is offered to companies in Belgrade, in our or the company space. Small beginner groups are ideal for employees who want to quickly get fit with the focus on maintaining a healthy body and mind. Capoeira, similar to other sports, has a lot of health benefits. Training is adapted to people who spend a lot of time in front of the computer. It begins with dynamic stretching and warmup, continues with movement sequences, work in pairs and ends with stretching.

ABADA-Capoeira is a global organization with more than 80,000 capoeiras in more than 70 countries. The focus of our founder, Mestre Camisa, is on innovation and maintaining health, while following the Afro-Brazilian tradition. At ABADA-Capoeira Serbia, we follow the values of inclusion and diversity, as well as many others. HERE. 

Personal experience - Timotej Gavrilović

When I started capoeira, I had a classic corporate lifestyle. Work from 9 to 5, I sat all day in front of the computer or was in meetings. At the end of the working day, I felt without energy, tired and not infrequently tired. My sleep was interrupted and I often slept less than 5 hours a day. I didn't worry about nutrition. I simply neglected my health and myself. 

Capoeira was difficult at the start. Before capoeira, I played basketball and tennis, sports that develop one side of the body more than the other. Sports that do not develop balance or flexibility. There were a lot of moments when I thought it was too hard and wanted to give up. Mestra Marcia and her approach made a huge difference. She pushed us all to the maximum but with a smile on her face. This approach to leadership is something I have implemented in capoeira or and in professional life. Be demanding and firm but with positive energy and encouragement. 

Development in Capoeira is constant

After a certain time training capoeira, I started noticing the differences in my body, lifestyle and attitude towards health and nutrition. Wellness became a priority for me. I strongly recall the great contrast in energy before and after training. After work, I was tired and with low energy. There were countless situations when I just wanted to go home and rest. But then I remembered a great feeling of capoeira. After training I feel like I got the second wind. I can continue to work, to hang out with friends or do anything. Mental freshness is ubiquitous.

Physical development was gradual. After a certain time, I realized that both the left and right side of the body are growing at the same pace, with less difference in strength. This was never the case with the previous sports I trained. Handstands and cartwheels came over time and then I started practicing one handed movements, as well as various acrobatics.

Capoeira - positive change in my life

The most important and most positive influence that capoeira had on me is a change in lifestyle and health. I started to sleep more regularly and I tried to have a minimum of 6 hours of sleep on days I trained. I also saw differences at work, because I was fresher, calmer and more productive. I knew I had to get the job done on time to get to capoeira class. It helped me get promoted. I also realized that my diet was very important - the attitude towards the food I eat. Before training, I would eat fruit or nuts, and after training my favorite food was salad, the perfect meal with lots of protein, nutrients as well as anti-inflammatory ingredients. I am currently working on reducing meat in my diet, like famous athletes such as Novak Djoković, Chris Paul, Venus Williams, Carl Lewis and many others.