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Eco Yoga Retreat Portugal
Rebuild, restore, & reconnect in Mother Nature’s splendor on a week-long wellness experience nestled in the cork sanctuary just outside Évora, Portugal. Together, as a community, you will dive into the physical, mental & spiritual aspects of yoga alongside world-renowned teachers, indulge in luxury wellness treatments, roam through the cork forests of Alentejo, & immerse into the forever winsome & giving Portuguese culture.
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- Daily yoga practice
- Sound bath and meditation led by industry experts
- Immersive wine tasting experiences led by a local sommeliers
- Sip and eat your way through local wine varietals, cooking classes and olive oil tastings
- Experience Forest bathing amongst the cork trees and learn more about the heritage of cork
- Day trip to the historic city of Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- 6 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
Accommodation
Double Suite
These are shared rooms with two twin beds. The area includes a bathroom with a shower, living area, desk for study, TV, coffee, and an outdoor patio.
Single Suite
This option has a room, living space, and bathroom all private. The area includes a bathroom with a shower, living area, desk for study, TV, coffee, and an outdoor patio.
Program
Morning
Sun salutations:
Early risers can greet each day, set intentions, and journal while enjoying a selection of tea and coffee available each morning before sunrise.
Daily breakfast:
Enjoy your daily post-yoga glow over a fully-inclusive breakfast featuring a delicious spread of organic, local fare with vegan and non-vegan options.
Morning rooftop yoga:
Begin each day with your choice of rooftop yoga classes. Experience various styles of yoga guided by hand-picked, expert instructors.
Afternoon
Farm-to-table lunch:
Embrace the Corc Community and get to know fellow guests during a daily, fully-inclusive lunch featuring a delicious spread of organic, local fare with vegan and non-vegan options.
Explore Portugal:
Embrace the scenic landscapes of Portugal and partake in our fully inclusive excursions. Experience cork trekking through the lush hills of the cork forests, visit the historic city of Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or sip your way through local wine varietals with a local Portuguese sommelier.
Rooftop refreshments:
Stop by the afternoon snack bar on the roof for a selection of fresh treats and nibbles%Late afternoon, ground yourself in The Corc Room, a quiet space to develop your personal practice and meditation.
Evening
Inclusive, communal dinner:
Each evening, embrace the Corc Community during an immersive, curated dining experience, featuring specialty chefs and authentic, farm-to-table cuisine.
Evening meditation and sound bath:
Closeout the day with a conscious-raising meditation and sound-bath experience, led by one of our world-renowned instructors.
Highlights
- Connect with nature: Celebrate one of the earth’s most natural treasures, the cork tree
- Travel with purpose: Celebrate life with the gift of travel. Refresh your soul as you step away from your comfort zone and open yourself to a life-changing experience
- Gastronomy and wine: Indulge in locally-inspired cuisine and regional wines.
- Community: Connect with other sustainably-minded people from around the world.
- Self-care: Celebrate who you are. Take a step towards self-care and mindfulness to improve your wellbeing.
- Restore: Put celebration into practice to heal your mind, body, and soul. Discover what intentional celebration looks like for you.
Included excursions
- Day trips to the historic city of Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Corktrekking: Explore the local cork forest and learn more about the heritage of cork as told by local cork farm owners and experts
Instructors
Miri Hussain
Miri is a certified yoga and meditation teacher living in Portugal. In addition to her passion for yoga, Miri is also passionate about wildlife, nature and the environment, having studied ecology and wildlife conservation and worked for many years as an ecologist for NGO's in Asia and South and Central America.
Johanna Hellinger
Johanna Hellinger is a registered and experienced yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance International and has been teaching yoga full-time in Portugal and France for the past 4 years. Currently, she teaches Hatha flow, Yin Yoga, and Yin & Yang Yoga in Lisbon.
Paul Johnson
Paul Johnson is a multi-instrumental performer and composer who draws his influences from the folk traditions of Europe, Africa, and India. He enjoys improvisation, bespoke site-specific work and sound healing.
Jonah Kest
Jonah Kest has been a student of yoga since a toddler. Surrounded by his mother,father, and uncle, who were mid-western vinyasa trailblazers, he spent his earlyyears observing and learning from the best. His love of and passion for the mind-body connection grew and at age 17, Jonah became a yoga teacher under the tutelage of both his father, Jonny Kest and uncle, Bryan Kest.Over the years, his upbringing has translated into a committed asana practice, daily meditation, and consistent cultivation of gratitude.
Bryan Kest
Bryan Kest has been practicing yoga since 1979, starting when he was 14-years-old in Hawaii with David Williamsand Brad Ramsey in the 2nd ashtanga yoga class in the world outside of India, known today as being a pioneer ofbringing Ashtanga yoga to America, and the creator of one form of Power Yoga.“My primary objective”, says Kest, “besides turning more and more people on to a healthier, more peacefullifestyle that continually challenges them to grow, is to teach a system of exercise that fully integrates the body ,mind, and spirit.
Lorna Garcia
Lorna Garcia’s practice and teaching is influenced by different schools of yoga - such as Iyengar for alignment, Ashtanga Vinyasa for strength of will and tenacity, Hatha for balance, Yin and Restorative for complete surrender. Her approach to yoga is one that places importance on breath and empathy towards ourselves. Over the years, she has learned that most of our fundamental attitudes to life have their physical counterparts in the body.
Tracy Sullivan
Tracy Jane Sullivan is an intuitive harpist specializing in health and wellbeing. Inspired by clinical research demonstrating that live harp music has a positive effect on the human body as well as the mind and spirit, Tracy Jane works internationally with a variety of therapists and yoga teachers composing beautiful bespoke 'harpscapes' for classes, sessions and workshops.
Retreat location
Discover one of Portugal’s most beautiful destinations, at Evora, a UNESCO world heritage city, that sits in the heart of the Alentejo region. Surrounded by the beautiful cork tree scenery, you will find a peaceful quietness like no other.
There will be optional day trips to explore the beautiful city of Evora, only a 10 minute drive away which hosts a vast historical history as well as beautiful scenery to the eye. Wander through the cobblestone streets and taste some of the best traditional delicacies served with the world wide reputed wines from the region.
Food
Corc Yoga will bring the farm to table organic food of Portugal. Enjoy daily meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner which are included. Food will cater to vegan and non vegan. There will be coffee and snacks for your early risers who just need to start the day bright and early. Afternoon snacks and drinks will also be available, for an afternoon pick me up.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
- Alcoholic beverages
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegan
- Other dietary requirements on request
What's included
- Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- 6 nights accommodation
- Sound bath and meditation led by industry experts
- Daily yoga practice
- Immersive wine tasting experiences led by a local sommeliers
- Sip and eat your way through local wine varietals, cooking classes and olive oil tastings
- Experience Forest bathing amongst the cork trees and learn more about the heritage of cork
- Day trip to the historic city of Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Embrace the scenic landscapes of Portugal + partake in inclusive excursions
- Visit the land of Alentejo and escape to a private beach
What's not included
- Flights
- Travel insurance
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Lisbon Portela Airport
104 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS). Transfer from and to the airport is included. Corc Yoga will pick you up from the airport.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
