5 Day Breathwork and Emotional Freedom Retreat in Portugal

The retreat is structured around daily 90-minute breathwork sessions, where you lie down and use intense active breathing to stir up emotional burdens and then 'blow them away.' This is supported by Kundalini and trance dance for the active part, helping to move energy through the body, and Tai Chi and light dance to express the higher energies you'll start to feel as you release. Each day also includes meditation in passive positions, and you'll learn a variety of techniques you can take home.

What sets this retreat apart is the depth of experience that Josef brings. He has been leading workshops for 32 years, trained in breathwork and regression therapy in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and spent three years in India studying yoga and meditation. He's also lived in the Philippines, where he ran a meditation center on Boracay Island and taught yoga at Gold's Gym and Fitness First. His approach is practical and grounded, but open to the spiritual—some participants report profound experiences, and there's even mention of training your eyesight to improve.

The location is an ecolodge set on 20 hectares of nature, with a pool, yoga deck, and a shared kitchen and living space. It's a peaceful, quiet setting that's perfect for introspection, but you're also just 15 minutes from the beaches, so you can combine deep inner work with some time by the ocean. The group is kept small, which allows for individual attention, and the schedule is flexible to meet the needs of the group.

Each participant can book one or more single sessions (for an extra €50) to work on personal issues in more depth. After the retreat, you'll have ongoing support from Josef to help integrate what you've experienced into your daily life. The whole experience is designed to help you 'evolve from the caterpillar to the butterfly,' leaving behind the layers that have held you back.

What's included

- 4 nights shared accommodation in bright, quiet rooms - Sheets and towels provided - 2 daily delicious and nutritious meals (brunch and dinner) - Daily yoga classes - Daily special guided meditations - Daily breathwork sessions - Single sessions (one-on-one) with the facilitator - Multiple active and passive meditation techniques, also for home use - Kundalini dance, trance dance, and Tai Chi sessions - Specialized workshops - Slideshows about the facilitator's spiritual journeys in USA and India - Water, tea, and coffee served throughout the day - Pick up from the bus station - Further support in daily life after the retreat - Pre and post retreat support from our team - Free WiFi, parking, and use of facilities (pool, garden, yoga deck)

What's not included

- Travel insurance - Flights costs - Extra nights (available at additional cost) - Single sessions (€50 each) - Optional activities and excursions - Personal expenses