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June 7-10, 2025| Tondela, Viseu, Portugal

Join us on a heartfelt journey of self-discovery, well-being, and deep healing. Embrace the warmth, serenity, and timeless wisdom of our ancient Yoga practice, and let it guide you to your heart.

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

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  • Enhance your wellness, mental balance 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, emotional, and professional skills

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

  • 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

  • Experience of living life with meaning

  • Surround yourself with positive energy

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

  • Cultural immersion program: Visit to the fluvial beach of Sangemil 

  • The Way of the Heart Workshop and meditations - a series of  classes to introduce you to living a better and meaningful life

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

  • Nature walks

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

  • Living in a yogic lifestyle environment

Imagine dedicating time solely to your well-being,
making yourself the center of your journey.

In this sacred space, you'll be immersed in a thoughtfully designed program
crafted to help you reconnect with your true essence.

Picture yourself flowing through transformative yoga sessions,
meditative practices, and peaceful nature walks in Portugal.
This retreat is your gateway to inner peace, balance,
and a renewed sense of vitality.
You’ll leave feeling deeply inspired, recharged, and grounded.
Each retreat is an opportunity to meet yourself anew.
With every gathering, the unique energy of the group and
your state of being create an unrepeatable experience.
As you evolve, so will the depth and meaning of your journey.

Why wait to follow your heart?

Take this step towards mindfulness and self-discovery.
Let the path of yoga guide you to profound connection, harmony,
and the serenity you’ve been seeking.
 

The Way of the Heart - Yoga and Self-discovery Retreat:

Our Retreat Program

Saturday, June 7th

3:00pm Arrival/Check-in
6:00pm

Hatha Yoga: Opening the Heart (1st step ) - Surya

7:30pm Vegetarian Dinner
9:00pm

Opening Circle: Presentation of The Way of the Heart -Yoga and Self-discovery Retreat

10:30pm

Resting time

 

Sunday, June 8th

7:30am Breathwork & Meditation - Surya
8:30am Light Breakfast
9:30am Hatha Yoga: Strengthen to Love: The Balance Between Strength and Softness - Niranjana
11:30am Free time
1:00pm Vegetarian lunch
3:00pm Visit to local places:  Sangemil fluvial beach
6:30pm Hatha Yoga: The Flow of Compassion: Yoga as a Practice of Love - Surya
8:30pm Vegetarian Dinner
9:30pm

 Guided Meditation

10:30pm

Resting time

 

Monday, June 9th

7:30am Breathwork & Meditation - Surya
8:30am Light breakfast
9:30am Hatha Yoga: Healing the wounds of the heart - Yoga for Emotional Healing - Surya
11:30am Free time
1:00pm Vegetarian Lunch
4:00pm Workshop: Anahata Kriya - Niranjana
6:30pm Hatha Yoga: Meditation in the way of the heart - Silence and Presence - Niranjana
8:30pm Vegetarian Dinner
9:30pm

Meditation - Surya

10:30pm

Resting time

 

 

Tuesday, June 10th

7:30am Breathwork & Meditation - Surya
8:30am Light breakfast
9:30am Hatha Yoga: The heart in expansion - Niranjana
12:00am Vegetarian Lunch
1:30pm Closing circle: Sharing experiences and feedback - Surya
2:30pm

End of the Retreat 

 

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 Tondela, Viseu Dão Lafões, near Praia fluvial de Sangemil, a beach lost in the forest, an example of a sublime mix of green landscape with the transparent blue of the Dão River and the golden tone of the sand.

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.

 

 

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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: stay, meals, and activities are included.

Transportation is not included.

Shared Twin Room with private bathroom

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Price:  450
 

Single Room with private bathroom

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Price:  600€ 
  

Testemonials

 

"My first retreat was a fantastic experience. The Yoga instructors were highly professional, friendly, attentive, and balanced. The vegetarian food was delicious! The transformation was beyond what I imagined. I loved it!"

Edite, Portugal

"The experience was beyond my expectations. The teachers are wonderful people, with a lot of experience and they follow you on the practice. I'm very grateful for the experience a lived."

Susan, UK

"I had the most amazing time there. If you are looking for yoga sessions and a spiritual guidance this is the place you can find it. Thank you very much for the wonderful time"

Dario, Germany

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.