Portugal Yoga Retreat

A yoga retreat is more than just yoga, it’s the entire experience. Our Back to Nature Portugal yoga retreat seamlessly blends our yoga practice with a fully immersive experience that connects you with the elements of nature through yoga, surf, hiking, adventure, self-care and cultural experiences. And we have a ton of fun. From the very first day of the retreat, you will experience our typical camaraderie and develop friendships that will last a lifetime.

The combination of yoga, adventure, nourishing meals and our crew of high-vibin’ awesome yogis will make any anxiety about the trip or stress from work or home-life seem like a distant memory. Our retreats are the perfect way to raise your vibration, experience true joy and have a great week away. We keep it real and we expect that you’ll do the same.

Our yoga retreat in Portugal is hosted at a beautiful quinta (traditional country house) in the tiny village of Columbeira, located in the hills of Portugal’s Centro region near the beaches of Baleal. Columbeira is a bit off-the-beaten-path, but only 45 minutes from Lisbon and a short jaunt to the beach, the medieval town of Obidos, nearby hiking trails and neighboring wineries and vineyards. We get all of the benefits of being disconnected from the hustle and bustle of city life, but with loads of activities nearby to keep us happy.

Who is our Portugal Yoga Retreat for?

• real people: people that love yoga, but also love having a sundowner
• yogis that want to go deeper in their practice
• yogis that want an asana tune-up
• adventurous types… or those that want to be more adventurous
• those who love nature and wildlife
• those who want to celebrate this awesome thing we call life!
• those that want to travel with a like-minded community
• those that need a technology detox
• those that love the mountains as much as they love the sea
• those that need to RELAX… there are only two mandatory events the whole 8 days!
• those who need a shift, an ignition, or a jumpstart in life, work, etc.

Who is our Portugal Yoga Retreat not for?

• those who want to party every night
• those who have no yoga experience (yogis should have a basic understanding of standing postures and a willingness to explore and play on their mat)
• those who don’t want to support others in their growth on and off their mat (we’re all about community, connection, and support)

Meals

Meals are absolutely delicious. Throughout the week, you will be served a variety of delicious vegetarian meals with produce sourced from the on-site garden and local market. If you’re a meat eater, don’t worry … I don’t think you will miss it, the food is that good! During our mid-week day trip to Obidos, you will have an opportunity to taste some of Portugal’s traditional dishes and it’s famous cherry liqueur.

Dinners are served with complimentary locally produced red and white wine.

Surfing in Baleal, Portugal

The areas of Baleal and Peniche are two of Portugal’s most popular surf destinations. The shape of the bay and the two peninsulas create multiple different waves, some suitable for beginners and others suitable for more intermediate or advanced surfers. During the month of June the water temperature is about 19°C, while the air temp is around 25°C. For most people, a 3/2 wetsuit does the trick. Don’t worry about packing your wetsuit, board or wax… it’s all provided for you. On that same note, feel free to bring them if you would like. If you’re bringing your own board(s), please let us know in advance.