5 Day Re-Alignment, Yoga & Balneotherapy Retreat in Portugal

Solar Alegria is a restored 1852 solar (manor house) run by Jenny and Hugo, a French-Portuguese couple who live on site. Jenny leads nearly all the sessions herself. Mornings begin with her signature somatic yoga, focused on releasing tension from the hips, shoulders, and nervous system rather than building a sweat. After breakfast, you move into what the retreat calls the value audit: structured prompts to work out what actually matters to you, leading to a physical vision board for the year ahead. Afternoons are lighter, with nature hikes to local waterfalls, optional red light therapy sessions, and free time to read by the pool or explore the surrounding forest.

The retreat includes one full day at the São Pedro do Sul thermal springs, about 40 minutes away. The mineral-rich waters are naturally heated to around 38°C (100°F), and you get four hours of balneotherapy time to soak in the healing baths. This day is meant to seal in the relaxation from the earlier part of the week. The retreat also includes optional biometric tracking, where you wear a device to monitor heart rate variability and stress markers, giving you concrete feedback on how your body is responding to the rest.

Jenny's background is corporate turned wellness: she worked in business before retraining as a yoga instructor, mindfulness coach, forest therapist, and sound healer. Guests describe her as attentive and caring, with a knack for tailoring each day to how you are feeling. The retreat is kept intentionally small, with no more than five participants, so you get plenty of one-on-one time with Jenny. That personal attention means the schedule can flex if you need more rest or more activity, and the food is adjusted nightly to suit the group's energy needs.

The property itself is a highlight: two restored stone houses with the original character kept, but renovated with modern comforts. The pool is set in the garden with views over the valley, and there is a separate yoga shala. The grounds are full of wild herbs, fruit trees, and vegetable beds, and the surrounding forest is laced with walking paths leading to waterfalls and the river. This is not a polished retreat centre with a full spa menu; it is a lived-in home where you are a guest, and that is exactly what makes it feel restorative.

What's included

- Accommodation (4 nights in a private room at Solar Alegria) - 3 daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) plus snacks - Daily and 1-to-1 somatic yoga and meditation classes - Daily meditation classes - 1-to-1 personal experience and coaching - 4 hours Balneotherapy at São Pedro do Sul thermal springs - Nature hikes with a trusted guide - Specialized workshops (value audit and vision mapping) - Red light therapy (optional) - Airport pickup and drop-off (group transfer) - Transportation during the retreat - Welcome drink - Water, tea, and coffee served throughout the day - Course manual - Pre- and post-retreat support from the team - Free Wi-Fi - Free parking - Luggage storage

What's not included

- Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Additional treatments (massages, etc.) - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Private airport transfers (available for €95 per drive) - Optional extra nights before or after the retreat