PORTUGAL COUNTRYSIDE : 2025 DATES
7-13 June | 21-27 June | 6-12 Sept | 20-26 Sept | 18-24 Oct
£1,099 per person, own ensuite room | £699 per person, shared with friend/partner
YOGA TWICE DAILY / 3 MEALS A DAY / TRANSFERS / BREATH WORK / YOGA NIDRA / MEDITATION / RESTORATIVE YOGA / SOUND BATH / TENSION RELEASE / SHARING CIRCLES / NERVOUS SYSTEM SUPPORT / YOGA GIFTS /REFLECTIONS / NOBLE SILENCE / WILD SWIMMING / CASTLE & PICNIC EXCURSION / PRIVATE POOL / MASSAGES
Join me for a nourishing retreat focused around yoga for wellness, self discovery, emotional wellbeing and togetherness. Our journey will embrace not just the physical practice but the broader concept of yoga to include mindfulness and philosophy. Nestled in the countryside in Central Portugal, you will feel removed from the buzz of modern life. Your focus here is not about perfecting the pose but more about connecting with your needs. Alongside yoga there are other relaxing activities such as a yoga nidra, meditation, breath work, therapeutic tools, reflection time, sharing circles, soundbath, wild river swims, walking, outing to an ancient castle, massages. With a private pool, luxury villa and a village vibe, you’ll have the space to withdraw, reflect and replenish. Private ensuite room and chaperoned transfers are included, sharing options come with a discount.
Finally, a retreat that doesn’t charge extra for single occupancy! Perfect for deepening my yoga practice and time for relaxing. Justine was fantastic, such a wealth of knowledge.
Janet T
YOGA
These wellness retreat are geared for who is in the room. It’s not uncommon newcomers to yoga, regular practitioners and tired teachers participate to beautifully co-create an amazing experience to remember. We will drop into some lovely therapeutic practices that are also anatomically responsive and remedial if necessary. These self enquiry practices are boundaried areas so you can tune into your sensitivities – we nurture that space because practicing in a felt not forced way feels deeply nourishing with the benefits on your nervous system being obvious!
FOOD
We know being fully catered for is a welcome pause from meal planning, shopping and washing up! Our vegetarian* menu is eclectic, nutritious and made from scratch with care and attention. Breakfast at 8am (two morning's in noble silence), lunch is served at 1pm, dinner at 6.30/7pm and if you want a glass a wine with your evening meal you can choose from a selection of wines at good prices.
*We can adapt the menu for specific diets but check at the point of booking.
VILLA & AREA
As standard you have a large ensuite room all to yourself! Sharing is an option with a friend/partner with a discount. The villa is in the heart of Portugal surrounded by nature on the edge of a well served village*. You can take in the inner lessons from the practices relaxing by the pool, in a hammock, together or in private. The vineyard is a nice place to wonder around and pick apples, lemons or figs. There is a homey feel with the bedrooms spread over two floors, two kitchens, 3 dining areas, lounge, yoga space, private pool, tennis court and patio. There is a beautifully kept river beach just 10mins walk away if you like wild swimming, there's also a bar/cafe if you just want to relax. 5 mins taxi drive away are two other river beaches and 30 mins away the ancient castle we visit on picnic day.
* 35km from the University City of Coimbra, in a blue flag water area and outstanding natural beauty. The village is well serviced with a chemist, supermarket, post office, cafe and cash point should you need anything. I have local inside knowledge having lived nearby for many years.
The Frequently Asked Questions page has lots of useful information.
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