Explore, with attention.
Strength, balance and flexibility, approached with curiosity. Make room for the parts of practice that come easily, and the ones that ask for patience.
DOHA, QATAR · PURA.MOVE
Move with
curiosity.
Practise with
presence.
Find strength in the effort, space in the breath, and a moment to hear yourself. Through movement, learn to notice what unfolds within—and carry that awareness beyond the mat.
Practise with Gorkem in Doha.
Come as you are, and let’s find a place to begin.
MOMENTS ON THE MAT / GÖRKEM
“Each movement is a chance to notice.
Each breath, a chance to begin again.”
01 / THE PRACTICE
Where movement
becomes awareness.
Pura is an invitation to notice. The breath, the effort, the urge to rush—and the thoughts that arise along the way. To observe them as they come and go, without having to follow each one. Each movement offers a chance to practise being here.
Let the breath lead.
A quieter rhythm to move with. Notice how the breath changes, and allow space between effort and the next movement.
Pause. Notice. Return.
Thoughts and feelings come and go. The mat is a place to observe them, and practise choosing how to respond.
02 / BEHIND PURA
Meet Gorkem.
Gorkem is a former architect and academic who served as an Assistant Professor at Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University in Istanbul. She began practising yoga in 2016 while writing her doctoral thesis, finding a space to slow down and reconnect with herself amid the demands of academic life.
What began as a personal practice gradually grew into a desire to share it. In 2023, she completed her Yoga Alliance-approved 200-hour yoga teacher training at Yogasala Istanbul, followed by a further 40-hour mentorship training.
Now based in Doha, Gorkem brings the curiosity and attention to detail that shaped her work in architecture to her teaching. Her approach invites students to explore movement, observe their thoughts and find their own rhythm.
Through Pura Move, she creates a welcoming space to build strength, deepen awareness and carry a little more stillness into everyday life.
A glimpse of my practice · @pura.move ↗03 / PRACTISE TOGETHER
A practice
that meets you.
Private and group sessions in Doha, with options for beginner, intermediate and advanced practitioners. Get in touch to find a suitable level and format.
Private sessions
Individual attention, with space to explore your goals and move at your own pace. Sessions can be shaped around your experience, interests and the areas you would like to develop.
Ask about private sessions ↗Group sessions
Share the practice with people you enjoy being around. You can form your own group with friends, colleagues or family, and get in touch to arrange sessions together. Explore movement and breath with variations suited to your group’s experience.
Ask about group sessions ↗A practice for every stage
Beginner
Build a foundation in movement, breath and body awareness. No previous experience is needed.
Intermediate
Develop strength, balance and coordination, and explore more connected sequences.
Advanced
Explore more demanding postures and transitions with attention to control, breath and your individual practice.
04 / LET’S CONNECT
Make a little
space for yourself.
Curious about practising together in Doha? Send me a message to ask about classes and possibilities.
Message me on Instagram ↗DOHA, QATAR · @PURA.MOVE
A FEW THINGS YOU MIGHT WONDER
Do I need to be flexible?
You don’t need to arrive with a particular shape or level of flexibility. Share your experience and what you’re looking for when you get in touch.
How can I ask about classes?
Visit @pura.move on Instagram and send a direct message. Tell me a little about your practice, your availability and whether you are based in Doha.
Where can I see your practice?
I share moments from my own practice, movement and reflections on Instagram. Follow @pura.move ↗ to explore.