7 Days Relax and Discover Yoga Retreat in Algarve, Portugal
Refreshing Yoga Retreat Portugal
In school you learned writing, reading and mathematics. But did you learn taking care of your body, mind and soul? It is your body, your mind and your soul that determine how you experience life, how happy you feel. To take care of them, MEKAYOGA will invite you to join this seven-day yoga retreat so you will be able to bring your heart, mind, and soul back to peace and quietness and find yourself strong, healthy, and happy again. Treat yourself to this wonderful journey towards joy, peace, and happiness!
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Highlights
- Meditation & pranayama workshop
- Silent meditation walk in Nature Reserve
- 10 yoga classes with qualified, professional & passionate yoga teachers
- Tibetan rites session & Tibetan singing bowl healing meditation
- Delicious healthy food, fresh from the farmers' market and mostly organic
- 6 nights in the quiet Yoga Villa in Nature
- Organic herbal teas
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
Accommodation
You will be staying in the quiet Yoga Villa, outside the picturesque fisherman village Vila do Bispo, right in the National Park Costa Vicentina and just 3 kilometers from the most astonishing unspoiled beaches along the Atlantic Ocean. The Yoga Villa has 4 double/twin rooms (all with private bathroom), a comfortable living and dining room, rooftop terraces, a large swimming pool, jaccuzi and a wooden yoga deck under the orange trees in our garden. From the backyard you walk straight into the National Park where many wonderful trails take you towards the Algarve's most astonishing beaches.
Program
Because a Healthy Life is a Happy Life!
- Twice Daily Yoga Sessions
- Meditation
- Beach Yoga
- Tibetan Yoga
- Delicious and Healthy Vegan/Vegetarian meals from our in-house Chef
- Silent Meditation Walk
- Yoga Villa in Nature Reserve 'Costa Vicentina'
- Option to book SURF/SUP lessons
- All day Fresh Fruit & Herbal Teas
- Professional and Passionate Teachers
- Personal Attention with Small Groups
- Swimming Pool and Fire Place
Treat yourself to this week of Joy, Deep Relaxation, Sunshine, Strength, Health, and Happiness!
7 Days Yoga Retreat in Nature, Algarve Portugal
- 7:30-9:00 Dynamic Yoga Class
- 9:00-10:00 Healthy Breakfast
- Free Time (Hike along the cliffs, take a surf lesson, enjoy the beaches)
- 13:00-14:00 Delicious Lunch
- Free Time (read and relax, enjoy our swimming pool or jacuzzi)
- 18:00-19:00 Workshop / Relaxing Yoga Class
- 19:00-20:00 Yogi Vegetarian Dinner
- 21:00 Evening Meditation / Noble Silence
Instructors
Michael Bijker
Michael Bijker studied yoga at the Paramanand Yoga Research institute in Indore, India, where he also obtained his yoga therapy certification. He has been teaching for many years and developing his own style of teaching, which is an inspiring mix between Hatha, Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Yin, and Iyengar yoga combined with yoga philosophy to deepen your understanding of the true spirit of yoga.
Harmke Gerritsma
Yoga Alliance RYT 500 (Paramanand Institute)
Harmke is a 500-hour Yoga Alliance certified teacher and yoga therapist from the Netherlands. She studied yoga at Paramanand Institute for yoga sciences in India where she also obtained her yoga therapy certification. Her classes are influenced by your needs and based on the styles she studied, namely Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, and Iyengar yoga. She shares her spiritual journey of self-expression and increases peace of mind with a wonderful calm energy. Harmke looks forward to guiding you on your journey towards health, peace, and happiness.
Retreat location
This yoga retreat will take pace in the national park Costa Vicentina, Algarve, Portugal. Your place of stay for the retreat, Yoga Villa, is located outside the picturesque fisherman village of Vila do Bispo, right in Southwest Algarve and Vicentina Coast National Park. It is just 3 kilometers away from the most astonishing unspoiled beaches with some green hills and steep cliffs near the deep blue Atlantic Ocean. From the backyard of the villa, you can walk straight into Costa Vicentina national park where many wonderful trails will take you towards Algarve's most beautiful beaches. This area with its unspoiled white sand beaches and crystal clear water, will be the perfect area for you to give space and heal your body and soul.
Food
"You are what you eat," and therefore MEKAYOGA wants you to eat healthy, happy food that is prepared with love. You will have fresh delicious fruits, vegetables and other healthy ingredients from the local farmers' market that you could wish for. And of course as much as possible organic. All food is included, and during the week a very much appreciated tradition of cooking together is developed. A wonderful way to get to know each other and get inspired with delicious yogic, vegetarian recipes.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Organic
- Yogic
- Other dietary requirements on request
Things to do (optional)
Hiking along the cliffs
The area offers a lot to discover. Take a pick-nick and go for a wonderful 3 kilometers hike through the hills and along the coast to spend your afternoon sunbathing on Praia do Cordoama. Feeling more active? Continue for another 12 kilometers along a beautiful coastal path until you reach the end-of-the-world village Sagres. Enjoy a good cappuccino in the harbour's auction café while watching the fishing boats return and bring in their treasures.
Scuba-diving in crystal clear water
Take a boat tour to discover the Algarve's most secret beaches and sea caves, watch dolphins, or join the diving centre to explore the area's sparkling under water world.
Fortaleza de Sagres and Cape st. Vicente
On the West side of Sagres you can find the 'Fortaleza de Sagres' and the famous 'Cape Saint Vicente', the most Western point of Europe, long believed to be the end of the world.
Surf lessons and world famous surf beaches
Just a wonderful walk away from our villa you will find Praia do Cordoama, or towards Sagres Praia do Mareta, Praia do Tonel and Praia do Beliche, a few of the area's pearls and famous for its world class surf breaks. Get some adrenaline while watching the local, talented boys surfing waves or take the challenge and join a surf lesson yourself! MEKAYOGA is happy to hook you up with friends that are certified and experienced local surf teachers.
Mountain-biking in Monchique
Rent a mountain-bike and cycle along the coast or in the wonderfully green 'Sierra de Monchique'. Prefer a local's touch to it? Join an organized tour to be sure you get to see all the best places! A great and adventurous ways to further explore the beauty of the Algarve.
Book additional activities during the week!
- Surf Lessons
- SUP tour
- Mountainbike rental/tour
- Horse Riding
- Dolphin Watching
Spa treatments
Treat yourself to some deep relaxation with the in-house massage therapist.
What's included
- 6 nights in the Yoga Villa
- 10 yoga classes from our professional and passionate yoga teachers
- All classes include asana, pranayama and meditation
- Meditation workshop
- Pranayama workshop
- Tibetan rites class (Ancient Tibetan Yoga to increase energy)
- Tibetan singing bowl healing meditation
- Delicious organic herbal teas and fresh fruits all day
- All yummy healthy food, fresh from the farmers' market and mostly organic
- Delicious organic herbal teas and fresh fruits all day
What's not included
- Travel costs to and from the Yoga Villa are not included.
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Faro Airport
84 km
Transfer not provided
Lisbon Portela Airport
189 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
The closest airport from the retreat location is Faro Airport (FAO). From Faro Airport (FAO), you can either rent a car with Goldcar or use the services provided by GreenBus. This service offers very affordable shuttle transfers from Faro Airport (FAO) to Vila do Bispo village. You can book a shared shuttle for 29.5 EUR or a private service for 76.5 EUR on my-transfer.com.
From Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS), you can take a bus that runs from Lisbon to Lagos and from Lagos to Vila do Bispo. You can check the bus schedules and reservation on www.rede-expressos.pt. You can also contact MEKAYOGA who will be happy to help you arrange your transport.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 36.3% of the total price.
- The deposit is fully refundable if the booking is cancelled up to 60 days before the arrival date.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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