The week runs on a simple rhythm: practice in the morning, a long free stretch in the middle of the day, and a slower practice before dinner. You arrive on Friday 13 November and settle into your room. At 17:00 there's a 90-minute slow flow class to loosen up after travelling, followed by the first dinner together.

From the second morning onwards, 8:00 is meditation and pranayama (breathing practice). At 8:30 there's a 90-minute vinyasa class, either on the rooftop terrace beside the heated pool or in the indoor yoga room if the weather turns. Brunch is at 10:30. It's a proper sit-down meal rather than a snack, and it keeps you going until dinner.

The gap between brunch and the 17:00 class is yours. Olhão's market halls by the waterfront sell fish, fruit and vegetables most mornings. Boats go out from the town to the barrier islands of the Ria Formosa lagoon, such as Culatra and Armona, which have long, empty beaches. Inland you'll find olive groves and the salt pans along the lagoon. One evening has no scheduled practice so you can take a longer excursion without rushing back. Excursions and boat trips are paid separately.

On Saturday and Tuesday at 16:00 there's an optional asana lab. It's a question-and-answer session where you can work through poses you find awkward, ask about alignment, or get ideas for your home practice. The 17:00 class changes through the week between yin, restorative yoga, yoga nidra and sound practice, all about 75 minutes and all on the gentle side. Dinner follows at 18:30.

The group is small. The villa has plenty of shared space, including the courtyard, the library, the games room and the fireside living room, so it's easy to talk to people. It's just as easy to find somewhere quiet. Couples where only one person does yoga are welcome.

On the last day, Wednesday 18 November, the schedule is arranged around everyone's travel plans. Faro airport is only about 15 minutes away, so most people can fit in a final morning session before leaving.

What's included

- 5 nights in an ensuite room at Casa Fuzetta - Daily brunch and dinner by a private chef - All yoga and meditation sessions - Daily morning meditation and pranayama - 90-minute vinyasa class each morning - Evening yin, restorative, yoga nidra and sound sessions - Optional asana lab Q&A sessions (Saturday and Tuesday) - Use of the rooftop heated pool, yoga room and meditation room - Bed linen and towel change on day 3 - Organic skin care products - Tips for house staff

What's not included

- Flights - Airport taxi (approx. EUR 20-25 each way) - Excursions and boat trips - Massage or spa treatments - Tourism tax (EUR 5 per person) - Travel insurance - Personal expenses

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