7-Day Yoga, Meditation & Deep Rest Retreat in the Alentejo Countryside

The retreat is built around a rhythm rather than a packed timetable. Each morning from 8:30 to 10:00, there's a meditation and asana practice in the yoga shala. These sessions are intelligently sequenced – expect strong flows that challenge strength and mobility, with a focus on alignment and nervous system balance. Breakfast follows at 10:00, and then the middle of the day is entirely yours: lunch at 13:30, then free time until the late afternoon.

At 17:30, the group gathers again for the evening practice. Some evenings are yin or restorative, others are steady and strengthening. There's breathwork, meditation, and time to journal and integrate what's come up during the day. One evening, the group holds a fire ceremony to honour the autumn equinox, marking the change of season with intention – this is a real highlight of the week, a chance to gather around the fire together.

Monte da Orada itself is a family-run permaculture property. The buildings sit naturally in the landscape, with cork oaks, pine forest, and wild herbs all around. There's a natural biopool, a sauna, an ice bath, a meditation temple, and panoramic terraces. Walking trails and quiet corners are scattered across the grounds. The nearby coastline – the Costa Vicentina – has beautiful wild beaches like Odeceixe, Arrifana, and Monte Clerigo, a short drive away.

The teaching partnership between Emily and Fay is the heart of the retreat. Emily trained at Sampoorna Yoga in Goa and completed her 500-hour advanced training with Jason Crandell, and she's now also a practising physiotherapist. Fay's training spans Hatha, Ashtanga, Yin, Restorative Yoga, Yoga Nidra, and includes work in hypnotherapy and psychotherapy. Their styles genuinely complement each other, and they know when to explain, when to challenge, and when to step back. It makes for sessions that are both intellectually engaging and physically supportive.

What's included

- 6 nights accommodation at Monte da Orada - 3 daily delicious and nutritious vegetarian meals - Daily yoga classes - Daily meditation classes - Daily pranayama classes - Workshops - Shared activities - Pre and post retreat support from our team - Wifi connection - Biopool - Sauna - Ice bath - Meditation temple and yoga shala - Mandala gardens and terraces - Walking trails and quiet corners for reflection - Access to wild Atlantic beaches nearby - Stargazing - Singing around the fire - Parking - Water, tea, and coffee served throughout the day

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Additional treatments - Additional activities not included in the itinerary