This retreat is for women who are ready to prioritise themselves and embrace a deeper sense of connection, purpose and joy. Over five days you are given a rare opportunity to unplug from the noise of daily life and tune into your inner voice. You do not need any yoga experience to join. The retreat is suitable for all levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners, and your teacher, Patricia, offers gentle, adaptable classes with modifications as needed. The workshops are designed to be accessible to everyone.

Your practice centres on yoga twice daily and daily meditation, focused on connecting with your body and breath. Around this you will find workshops in Chakra Balancing and Open Heart, the option of Shakti Yoga Dance, a cacao ceremony to open the heart and set intentions, and a Yoga Nidra and meditation session accompanied by singing bowls. You also receive a one-hour treatment of your choice: sound healing, reiki or Thai massage.

Your home for the retreat is the serene Monte Maravilhas estate in the Alentejo region of Portugal. It sits in a hilly valley covered with ancient cork and olive trees, with three charming holiday homes offering ample privacy and panoramic views of the countryside. The houses are surrounded by wells, flowers and an orchard of grapevines, figs, oranges and olive trees. Every room has air conditioning and a terrace with views, and you share a welcoming living area, a fully equipped kitchen and an outdoor pool for cooling off after yoga. Although the setting is rural and tranquil, you are a short drive from Meco Beach, the Arrábida National Park and the fishing village of Sesimbra.

A typical day begins at 08:30 with yoga and meditation, followed by a healthy breakfast. Late morning brings a workshop or a stand-up paddle tour on the beach, then a light vegetarian lunch. Afternoons are yours to enjoy a treatment, a beach walk, time by the pool, or a swim, snorkel or surf, before gathering again at 17:00 for guided meditation, the cacao ceremony or Yoga Nidra. The food is vibrant, healthy vegetarian cuisine made with fresh, organic ingredients, many sourced locally: colourful salads, hearty soups, grain bowls and fruits such as mango and papaya. Meals are often shared communally, and gluten-free and vegan options are available.

Included in your stay are four nights' accommodation, two meals a day with water, tea and fruit available throughout the day, daily yoga and meditation, two workshops, the Yoga Nidra session with singing bowls, your one-hour treatment, the cacao ceremony, a stand-up paddle tour, a tour to Sesimbra, a welcome drink, free parking and Wi-Fi. The Earlybird Package is 1160 EUR per person in a shared twin room. International flights, travel insurance, visa fees, airport transfers and optional add-on treatments are not included. You leave on the final morning after a last meditation or yoga flow, with warm hugs and new tools for your journey home.

What's included

- 4 nights accommodation in a private or shared room - Daily yoga classes (twice daily) - Daily meditation classes - 2 workshops (chakra balancing and open heart) - Yoga Nidra & meditation session with singing bowls - 1-hour treatment (sound healing, reiki, or Thai massage) - Cacao ceremony - Stand-up paddle tour - Tour to Sesimbra - Welcome drink - Water, tea, and fruits served throughout the day - Free parking - Wi-Fi connection

What's not included

- International flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Optional add-on treatments (e.g., Thai Yoga Massage, extra nights, Latin dance class) - Airport transfers (available for an extra fee) - Additional meals or activities not listed in the itinerary

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