Wellness Escape in the Algarve: Yoga, Meditation & Plant-Based Living

The retreat is hosted by Lakshmi Rising School for Yoga & Wellness, founded by Dr. Liz Lindh, who has spent 30 years studying and teaching yoga. Liz trained in the vinyasa lineage of Sri Krishnamacharya through his son T.K.V. Desikachar and Shiva Rea, and is also a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She's led over 1,200 students from roughly 50 countries through yoga teacher training, and her teaching blends classical philosophy with insights from integrative medicine and somatic education.

Each day follows a loose rhythm. Mornings start with a group meditation, breathwork, and chanting session, then a 90-minute Lakshmi Rising Vinyasa Flow. After breakfast there are optional posture workshops, applied anatomy labs, and sequencing sessions in the late morning. Afternoons are free — you can join an Ayurveda lecture, relax by the pool, or head out on your own. Evenings close with an optional meditation and yoga philosophy discussion, then a calm dinner. The only required thing is the opening ceremony on day one.

The setting is a serene private estate high in the hills of Loule, about 25 minutes from Faro International Airport. It's a 3-acre gated property with lush greenery, open skies, and coastal views. There's a saltwater infinity pool, gardens filled with Bali beds for napping, an outdoor yoga shala, and cozy indoor lounges for study or quiet reflection. Guests stay in the main villa, Monte Sobradhino, and can choose from single or shared rooms. Food is by Gaia Gourmet, a plant-based catering team that follows yogic and Ayurvedic wisdom — think overnight oats and fresh fruit for breakfast, pesto linguine and dark chocolate truffles for lunch, and miso soup with ginger soba noodles for dinner.

What's included

- 6 nights accommodation - 3 daily delicious and nutritious plant-based meals (excluding days off) - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day - Fruit and snacks available all day - Daily yoga classes - Daily meditation classes - Daily pranayama classes - Weekend/day off excursions - Group excursions/activities - Specialized workshops - Nature hikes with a trusted guide - Pre and post retreat support from our team - Parking - Wifi connection

What's not included

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