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Autumn Balance

 Autumn begins within.

 
October 2 to 5, 2026 | Serras d'Aires e Candeeiros Nature Park
For those who feel they need to stop, listen, and align themselves before entering the depths of autumn.

This retreat is meant for you if you wish to...

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  • Enhance your well-being and overall happiness.

  • Re-establish a connection with yourself and nature, discovering inner tranquility.

  • Clarify your purpose and explore avenues for making a meaningful impact.

  • Refine your personal, interpersonal, and professional skills.

  • Promote physical healing and achieve mental clarity, gaining better control over your thoughts.

  • Embrace and adapt to life's changes, uncovering new opportunities for personal growth.

  • Build confidence and stamina, observing positive transformations in your body within a short span – becoming stronger, more flexible, and relaxed.

What will you get out of the retreat?

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  • 3 nights of  comfortable accommodation.

  • 9  delicious vegetarian/vegan meals (3 breakfast + 3 lunches + 3 dinners)

  • Tea and Fruit at Your Disposal

  • 6 yoga classes

  • Guided Meditation Sessions

  • Breathwork Practices

  • Practical Workshops - a series of classes to introduce you to the techniques of Yoga and Meditation.

  • Informal thematic discussions (Yoga, Meditation, etc.)

  • Nature walks in one of the most beautiful Nature Park in Portugal

  • Small, intimate groups that guarantee you a safe and customized experience.

"Autumn Balance: the journey within"

 

Autumn Balance is a retreat for those who feel the call to slow down, refocus, and prepare for the more introspective months of the year. Inspired by the energy of the equinox and the beauty of the seasonal transition, this retreat offers you a space for conscious pause, where body, mind, and spirit align with the rhythm of nature.

During this weekend, you will immerse yourself in gentle practices, moments of silence, and integration rituals that help you let go of excess and find your center.

 

We offer:

Restorative yoga and grounding practices

Guided meditations and conscious breathing

Relaxed environment and meet like minded people

Walking in nature

Time to enjoy the sun and swimming pool

Talks about yoga and healthy lifestyle

For those who feel they need to stop, listen, and align themselves before entering the depths of autumn.


Three days to listen to and connect with yourself deeply.

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Find your balance: Discover Our Retreat Program

Friday, October 2nd

5:00 PM Arrival/Check-in
6:00 PM Hatha Yoga with Surya
7:30 PM Vegetarian Dinner
9:00 PM

Opening Circle

Presentation of the retreat
10:30 PM

Resting time

 

Saturday, October 3rd

7:30 AM Breathwork & Meditation with Surya
8:30 AM Tea, Fruits & Nuts
9:00 AM Hatha Yoga with Surya
11:30 AM Vegetarian Lunch
1:00 PM Free time
4:00 PM Workshop: Yoga of the Subtle Body
6:00 pm Hatha Yoga with Niranjana
7:30 PM Vegetarian Dinner
9:00 PM

Kirtan & Night Meditation 
10:30 PM

Resting time

 

 

Sunday, October 4th

7:30 AM Breathwork & Meditation
8:30 AM Tea, Fruits & Nuts
9:00 AM Hatha Yoga with Niranjana
11:30 AM Vegetarian Lunch
1:00 PM Free time
4:00 PM Workshop:  Meditation - a natural state of being with Surya
6:00 pm Hatha Yoga with Surya
7:30 PM Vegetarian Dinner
9:00 PM

Meditation
10:30 PM

Resting time

 

Monday, October 5th

7:30 AM Breathwork & Meditation with Surya
8:30 AM Tea, Fruits & Nuts
9:30 AM Hatha Yoga with Surya
12:00 PM Vegetarian Lunch
2:30 PM Conclusion of the retreat: Closing circle

 

The program is indicative and subject to adaptations according to the group.

We lovingly prepare every detail to warmly welcome you

The retreat will take place in Minde, a dreamy place amidst the nature of the Natural Park of Serra Aires e Candeeiros

 
The house is set in a small forest full of native species: a hundred-year old oak tree, ash trees and fig trees, in the shade of which you can relax on one of the hammocks, read a good book or listen the melodies of blackbirds, hoopoes and thrushes.  Rebuilt from a family house, it mixes the ancestral roots of a village with almost 900 years and a modern simplicity that will make you feel welcomed as if you were at home. With all the comfort and amenities it is the ideal place to nourish the body and mind.

Meet The Team

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Niranjana

Niranjana  completed the  Yoga Teacher Training Course  in 2003. She is a founding member of the Portuguese branch of the International Sivananda Vedanta Centers. Trainer in Yoga  Teacher Training Courses all over the world, she has a Master's degree in Advanced Yoga Techniques and additional certifications in Philosophy (Bhagavad Gita), Meditation (Raja Yoga Sutras), Hatha Yoga Techniques, and Adapted Yoga for Pregnant Women, Seniors, and Children

Surya

With a foundational background in Sociology and Psychology, Surya has been a Trainer in  Yoga Teacher Training Courses  in Austria, Spain, France, Canada, the Bahamas, and India since 2003. In addition to numerous yoga certifications, she holds a Master's degree in Advanced Yoga Techniques and has pursued additional training in Philosophy, Meditation, Nutrition, and Ayurveda. She was also a part of the management team at Monte Sahaja, the chosen location by Mooji to establish his ashram, during the period between 2019 and 2020.

 

 

Retreat Values

All-inclusive rates per individual (all rooms have bathroom and free wifi) - VAT not included

 Shared Triple Room with WC

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Price:  390€
 
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Shared Twin Room with WC

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Price:  480€
 
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Single Room with WC

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Price:  630€
 
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Testemonials

 

Christian White, Canada

“From day one, I was really impressed with the level of professionalism from the instructors. They truly know what they are doing, and you feel like you're in good hands the entire time. I walked out of the retreat with renewed energy and motivation that I hadn't felt a long time”

 

Olga Lopes, Braga

“When I arrived at the retreat, I was truly impressed by how peaceful the space was. Everything was so well organized, and the instructors simply impeccable. They paid great attention to detail and really made me feel special. I left with my mind so clear and transformed that it felt like I wasn't even returning to the same routine”

 

Pablo Garcia, Mexico

“What surprised me the most was the food. Every meal was delicious and healthy, and it made a huge difference to my experience. I came back home with a deep feeling of nourishment, a much clearer mind and a true sense of transformation ”

About Us

2013-05-20(22)

Lisbon Yoga Sivananda Center

The Yoga Vedanta Association of Lisbon, founded in 2004, serves as the Official Center in Portugal for the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Organization. Committed to the teachings of classical Yoga and Vedanta, the association focuses on fostering physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Internationally recognized, the Organization is esteemed as one of the most significant and authentic yoga institutions in the world.

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