Retreats

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Upcoming Retreats

Mar
20

Spring Yoga Retreat

Join us in the beautiful south of Portugal for a Spring Yoga retreat. Over a few days, immerse yourself in a peaceful environment and the practice of Yoga, connecting to your own experience and deepening the understanding of your unique anatomy. A chance to slow down and cultivate awareness.

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May
02

The Embodied Voice

The Embodied Voice is a practice for living more joyfully in mind and body by bringing together voice, movement, mindful awareness and improvisation. Balancing science and technique with play and creativity, it helps us tap into a voice and body that is free, expressive, vital and present.

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Jun
09

The Course of Transformation

The Course of Transformation is a retreat in southern Portugal combining yoga, meditation, pranayama, kriya yoga, tantra and conscious living practices. Through daily structured sessions and group processes, it supports self-awareness, personal growth and inner transformation.

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Oct
14

Flow State Retreat

A 5-Day Yoga & Somatics Reset for Your Body, Nervous System & Energy

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Host a retreat in Essência

Essência is the perfect place for sharing your gift
We welcome groups all year long in our healing center and meditation sanctuary

Essência Shala

Facilities include

  • Private Shala hall (108 sqm) with wooden floor and large bay window view on cork oak forest
  • High-end equipment: Bose L1 Pro8 soundsystem, pellet fire stove, curtains for intimacy
  • 14x Manduka yoga mats, bolsters and blankets, plus extra mats, belts, weights
  • 18x 5cm thick mattresses for massage demo and workshops
  • Large wide screen and retro projector
Farmhouse living room & kitchen

Accommodation

  • Farmhouse: 4 double/twin rooms and 2 triple rooms (total 14 persons), each with private bathroom
  • Professional kitchen and living room with fireplace
  • Extra accommodation can be arranged
  • April–October: up to 12 glamping bell tents, king size or twin setup with frames, organic mattress and duvet, carpets

SPArkling area: sauna and wooden jacuzzi
Location: 30 minutes from many wild beaches

Past Retreats

2025

Oct
31

Autum Yoga Retreat

A few immersive days of yoga, stillness and connection Explore a functional approach to yoga, daily Yang & Yin practices, meditation and philosophy workshops

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Oct
06

The Embodied Woman

Five days to reconnect with your body, return to your inner truth and embody your natural feminine strength

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Sep
05

Harvest of the Heart

Step away from the noise and into the rhythm of integration

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