The stay is run by Me Within Me at Amar Das, a small piece of land in a secluded valley near Pobral, in the countryside between Sintra and Ericeira. There are no immediate neighbours. The land is surrounded by pine, eucalyptus, oak, cork and olive trees, and the area has a mild microclimate where summer temperatures rarely go above 30°C. The group is small, between 4 and 8 people, so the format is informal. Guests regularly talk through the teachings with Amrit over meals.

A typical day looks like this. Early morning yoga and meditation run from roughly 05:30–07:30 until 09:00, sometimes on the land and sometimes at the nearby Kundalini Yoga ashram, which the host describes as the largest in Europe. Breakfast follows. From 10:30 to 13:30 there are lectures, discussion and practice. Topics include the five elements, the connection between organs and emotions, meridian stretches, acupressure, kriyas and mantras, and an introduction to diagnosis by posture, pulse, tongue and date of birth. Afternoons are free for the beach, Ericeira or Sintra, or for resting in your cabin. At 18:30 there is half an hour of group chanting. On Saturdays the evening programme runs from 18:00 to 19:00 and is followed by a communal meal. Transport to and from the ashram is included.

The main difference from a standard yoga week is the mix of practices. Kundalini yoga sits alongside Karam Kriya, a numerology system Amrit uses for personal readings, and alongside Chinese medicine. Amrit is a practising herbalist, acupuncturist and shiatsu therapist. Guests can have a consultation during their stay, and some go home with a personalised herbal plan. Please ask the host for details and cost before booking. Past guests say the numerology introduction and the long meditation sessions at the ashram were highlights. One guest mentioned a 2.5-hour morning meditation.

Amrit Singh has practised yoga and meditation daily for 35 years and has trained Kundalini yoga teachers since 2000, with over 1,000 students qualified. Amrit has also practised Chinese herbal medicine for 30 years and cooks the meals. Reviewers describe Amrit as down to earth, attentive and easy to talk to.

Set your expectations about the setting before you book. The cabins are simple, and showers and toilets are outside. A 2025 guest review said the land was partly a construction site during their stay. That guest also said the Palm Leaf Cabin had only just been finished and that most of the photos were taken at the ashram rather than on the land itself. Ask the host about current facilities, the toilet setup and which sessions take place where. Also note that some ashram programmes are pitched at experienced Kundalini practitioners. Ask what level the programme will be during your dates.

You can reach the land by taxi from Lisbon airport for about €30–40 with Bolt or Uber. The alternative is metro, then train to Portela de Sintra, then the 1633 bus to Pobral, where the host meets you opposite the Repsol petrol station. Allow up to 2 hours on public transport.

What's included

- 3 nights accommodation - 3 vegan meals daily (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - Daily Kundalini yoga classes - Daily meditation sessions - Daily pranayama (breathwork) classes - Evening group chanting - Training course with lectures and practice sessions - Specialised workshops - Course manual - Transport during the retreat (including to the nearby ashram)

What's not included

- Flights - Airport transfers - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Additional treatments (acupuncture, shiatsu, herbal prescriptions beyond what is agreed) - Activities not listed in the programme - Extra nights before or after the retreat

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