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June 7-10, 2024 | Serra d'Aires e Candeeiros Nature Park

Embark on an inner journey towards self-discovery, wellness and healing. Experience the beauty, serenity, and peace of our ancient and timeless Yoga Practice.

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  confortable accommodation

  • 6  delicious vegetarian/vegan meals (3 brunches + 3 dinners)

  • Tea and Fruit at Your Disposal

  • 6 yoga classes

  • Guided Meditation Sessions

  • Breathwork Practices

  • Cultural immersion program: Visit to Tomar 

  • Wellness Workshops - a series of  classes to introduce you to living a better and meaningful life

  • 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

  • Commit to healthy eating 

  • Living in a yogic lifestyle invoirment

"Quieting the mind." It may seem like a simple task, but in reality, it can be quite challenging.
 
Imagine if you could make your own wellness the focal point of your vacation. By doing so, you give yourself the opportunity to fully immerse in a program specifically designed to help you reconnect with yourself.
 
Picture yourself engaging in transformative experiences such as yoga and meditation, as well as taking leisurely nature walks in one of the most breathtaking landscapes in Portugal - the Serra de Aires e Candeeiros Nature Park. Here, you can discover a sense of peace, tranquility, and harmony, allowing you to return to your daily life with a renewed sense of energy and determination. You will feel simultaneously rejuvenated, inspired, and relaxed.
 
Each retreat is unique, even if you return to the same setting. The other participants and your current state of mind will never be the same again. Attending a yoga retreat will always result in something special, and each retreat will be different as you continue to evolve inside to whom you truly are.
 
So why wait? Embrace the power of mindfulness and embark on a journey that not only nourishes your mind, body, and soul but also brings a sense of balance and serenity into your life.

Retreat to Wellness, Recharge with Yoga: Discover Our Retreat Program

Friday, June 7th

5:00pm Arrival/Check-in
6:00pm Hatha Yoga: The Perfect Starter - Surya
7:30pm Vegetarian Dinner
9:00pm

Opening Circle: Presentation of The Yoga and Wellness Retreat

10:30pm

Resting time

 

Saturday, June 8th

7:30am Breathwork & Meditation - Surya
8:30am Tea, Fruits & Nuts
9:00am Hatha Yoga: Flow and stretch - Niranjana
11:30am Vegetarian Brunch
4:00pm Workshop:  How to enhance your vital energy - simple techniques - Niranjana
6:00pm Hatha Yoga: Increase your flexibility - Surya
7:30pm Vegetarian Dinner
9:00pm

 Guided Meditation: Abhyasa is all that is needed

10:30pm

Resting time

 

Sunday, June 9th

7:30am Breathwork & Meditation - Surya
8:30am Tea, Fruits & Nuts
9:00am Hatha Yoga: Active your core - Niranjana
11:30am Vegetarian Brunch
1:00pm Visit to Tomar
6:30pm Hatha Yoga: Let go and relax - Surya
7:30pm Vegetarian Dinner
9:00pm

Yoga Nidra - Niranjana

10:30pm

Resting time

 

 

Monday, June 10th

7:30am Breathwork & Meditation - Surya
8:30am Tea, Fruits & Nuts
9:00am Hatha Yoga: Right effort - Niranjana
11:30am Vegetarian Brunch
1:30pm Closing circle: Sharing experinces 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 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.

 

 

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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

 Shared Triple Room with private bathroom

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Price:  535€
 

Shared Twin Room with private bathrrom

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Price:  609€
 

Single Room with private bathroom

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Price:  756€ 
  

Testemonials

 

"It was my first retreat, and it was a fantastic experience. The Yoga instructors were highly professional, friendly, attentive, and balanced. The facilities were welcoming and charming; the pool was excellent; the natural surroundings, along with the sounds of wind chimes, were invigorating and delightful. The vegetarian food was delicious! The Yoga and meditation practices were highly effective and rejuvenating. I loved it!"

Mónica Dias, Lisbon, Portugal

"The experience was beyond my expectations. The location is very wonderful and with positive vibes and energy; it helps a lot to relax. 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."

Megan, USA

"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.

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