Kundalini Yoga Ashram Immersion for Mindful Living in Portugal

The retreat takes place at a genuine Kundalini Yoga ashram, run by a community that follows the teachings of Yogi Bhajan. The daily schedule is structured around the 'morning sadhana', which typically starts around 4 or 5 AM and includes Japji, yoga kriyas, and meditation. You don’t need to be an expert to attend; the teachers guide everyone, but a willingness to get up early and participate fully is essential.

What makes this different from a typical yoga retreat is the setting and the community. It’s not a boutique hotel with a yoga deck; it's an actual working ashram. You'll likely be staying in simple, clean rooms and eating all meals together in a communal dining hall. The food is pure vegetarian, often prepared according to yogic principles, and you’ll eat in silence at some meals as part of the practice.

Your day will include a karma yoga (selfless service) session, where you'll help with simple tasks like cleaning or preparing the dining room. This is a core part of ashram life and helps you feel part of the community. There will also be workshops and classes on topics like the technology of meditation, stress management, and yogic lifestyle, which are practical and applicable.

The ashram is located in Portugal's peaceful countryside, providing a truly remote and silent environment. The sounds are of nature, not traffic. In the free afternoons, you can relax in the gardens, read from the ashram library, or take a walk. This is a chance to disconnect from screens and reconnect with yourself and the practices.

What's included

- 4 nights accommodation in a private or shared room - All meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily (pure vegetarian) - Daily morning Sadhana (yoga and meditation) - Daily Kundalini Yoga classes and workshops - Evening meditations and lectures - Karma yoga (selfless service) session - Use of the ashram grounds and facilities

What's not included

- Flights to Portugal - Airport transfers - Travel insurance - Personal expenses and any spa or additional treatments - Optional donations to the ashram