31 May - 5 June 2024 | Portugal
ANIMA RETREAT
We are so happy to go into the second round of our beautiful Algarve experience. The focus of our retreat is to learn healing tools of self care to support your life, everyday. We pack a large tool box of self-empowering practices to recalibrate the nervous system for deep stress relief. You will learn how to take better care of yourself in easy and effective ways. This retreat is for enjoying life, a pleasure for the senses, laughing and connecting during our 6 days together. Yoga, self care, sound baths, meditation and reiki sessions will be complemented by trips to the golden beaches and hikes in the green mountains.
THE LOCATION
We are genuinely in love with our unique Algarve location. Our retreat is hosted in an elegant eco resort and spa and a true haven in the middle of the mountains. You will enjoy all benefits of a 5 star hotel in a relaxed and natural environment. Healing alkaline springs and magical green hiking trails originate right at the doorstep. Our peaceful outdoor yoga deck is surrounded by pine trees and orange butterflies visit us on the mat.
The deeply relaxing effect of the natural world can be felt instantly upon arrival. It is as if your whole system breathes a big sigh of relief. Recharge remotely away from the city chaos, and when you are ready the most beautiful beaches of the Algarve are waiting for you.
We recommend traveling to Faro airport. From there you can reach the location by car in about an hour. The resort offers airport transfer but we highly recommend renting a car for your own freedom to explore the beautiful region. We can help pairing you up with others for shared costs!
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THE PRACTICE
We will offer three classes a day, morning and evening practice and a nightly ritual before sleep time. We will meet either on the spacious yoga deck outside or inside the dreamy candle lit yoga shala with it’s beautifully illuminated dome ceiling. We share practices of Hatha, Vinyasa, Kundalini and Yin Yoga. Principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Pranayama (breath work) will be part of each session.
Our nightly ritual space will offer singing bowls, meditation, Reiki, Yoga Nidra and journaling for a deep and peaceful sleep.
We derive our classes from over a decade of our own practice and teaching experience and lovingly merge elements of traditional and contemporary practices alike. Dogma free, openhearted, with good humor and there to serve your experience in the present moment.
All levels are welcome as we suit the practice to the individual needs of the practitioner.
ACCOMODATION
The resort offers suites only, all equipped for your highest comfort. Each suite has two complete bathrooms which make it great for sharing with a friend or partner. You will enjoy a private balcony or terrace, cozy living room and open American kitchen area. The suites can be single or double occupancy with either twin beds or a double bed per room. Room cleaning as well as a selection of coffee, tea and a bottle of the local alkaline spring water are offered daily.
RESORT & SPA
During our stay we can relax at the spacious outdoor pool, use the state of the art gym facility or completely indulge ourselves in the heavenly tranquil luxury spa area. One of the best we have been to so far and 2023 winner of the Portuguese spa award! You are welcome to book the spa circuit with dry sauna, steam and aroma rooms, ice and nature experience showers, large pool, hydrotherapy and comfortable resting area for 25€/2h. We highly recommend it. Massages and treatments can be booked for an additional fee.
MEALS
The hotel will serve us 3 wonderful meals a day. The food is prepared with a wide variety of mostly organic, regional and seasonal foods. Bottled spring water, freshly squeezed orange juice and homemade lemonade prepared from the local abundant citrus fruit are included during meals. As well as coffee, tea and soft drinks.
Breakfast is buffet style and can be enjoyed on the big shady terrace with view over the mountains. Lunch and dinner are served with a starter, main course and dessert (we love the fig tart with warm vanilla sauce) in restaurant A La Serra.
Anima Yoga Team
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Melissa
ENG | GER
Vinyasa Flow, Kundalini Yoga, Yin Yoga, Breath Work, Reiki, Traditional Chinese Medicine & Shiatsu
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Francesca
ENG | ITA
Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Flow, Pilates, Yin Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Breath Work & Singing Bowls
Activities & Services
2 yoga classes & 1 nightly ritual per day incl. sound baths and reiki sessions
3 meals per day including beverages and desserts, complimentary water, tea & coffee on the room
mountain hike to healing springs and the village of Monchique on day 3
beach yoga morning practice & beach day on day 4
afternoon workshop with self acupressure, shiatsu and sound massage on day 5
Schedule
We will have a floating schedule, meaning we are open and flexible as a group to decide how we would like to structure our day once we are on location. However, we will share our draft of the schedule one week before arrival. We have had a great experience checking in with everyone and creating pockets of extra time for the beach, hiking, spa treatments etc.
Exemplary Day
breakfast from 8:30 | morning class 10:00-11:30 | lunch from 12:30 | evening class 18:00-19:00 | dinner from 19:30 | nightly ritual 21:00-21:30
First Day
welcome get together from 17:30 | evening class 18:00-19:00 | dinner from 19:30
Last Day
breakfast from 8:30 | morning class 10:00-11:30 | check out 11:00 | lunch from 12:30
Open to share a room?
Are you a single traveler on a budget? Our large suites offer two complete individual bathrooms and the choice of twin beds. If you are open to share a room with a new friend, please check in with us so we can help pair you up!
Prices
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LIMITED SPACES ONLY
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Suites only | Twin Bed or Double Bed | Single Occupancy 1500€ | Double Occupancy 1200€*
6 days incl. 15 meals & 12 yoga sessions (mats & equipment provided)
*price per person in a shared suite, max. capacity per suite is 2 people
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Airport transfer | up to 4 people | 113€
Private driver of the hotel. We recommend sharing rental cars or UBER (70€), we will be happy to help organize.
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Payment and Refund Policy
To successfully reserve your spot, a non-refundable deposit of 30% will be required upon booking. The remaining amount will need to be paid by 20th of April 2024. Please use the contact form at the bottom of the page and we will share our bank details. You are very welcome to pay the full amount up-front using our shop function below. Unfortunately, for cancellations made after the 20th of April, no refund will be possible. For cancellations up until this date you will receive the full amount minus 30% reservation fee.
Booking
Booking
Hi friend, we will be so happy to host you! After your booking we will reach out to you via email to converse your diet preference, bed type and transfer options as well as spa treatments and any additional requirements.
option for installment payment via the form below
Contact
Please reach out here for installment payment. A reservation fee of 30% will reserve your spot with us :)
