program
Escape to beautiful Portugal for a transformative yoga and massage retreat with Happy Beyond Retreats. Immerse yourself in a rejuvenating experience designed to nourish your body, mind, and spirit against the breathtaking backdrop of Portugal’s natural beauty.
- Yoga in the midst of nature: Hatha/Vinyasa and Kundalini in the morning, Yin yoga in the evening (beginner to semi-advanced level, adapted to participants).
- Holistic Massages: Therapeutic treatments by Agata and Martijn to release tension and restore balance.
- Mindfulness and Meditation: Guided practices to cultivate clarity and inner peace.
- Foot Reflexology Workshop: Learn and receive a transformative reflexology massage you can practice at home.
- Nature excursions: Two outings to breathtaking Portuguese cliffs and beaches.
- Cocoa Ceremony: Heart-opening ritual for emotional healing and connection.
- Sharing circle: Safe space for reflection, support, and meaningful connection.
- Free Time – Relax, explore the surroundings, or book additional massages.
One afternoon, Martijn will teach an inspiring foot reflexology training. You will receive a transformative massage and learn to give it. After the retreat, you can give these massages to your partner, family, or friends!
Of course, there is free time to do nothing, explore the beautiful surroundings, or receive a massage yourself! The level of yoga will be tailored to the needs and abilities of the participants and will be beginner to semi-advanced.
Schedule
Day 1 – Arrival
- Airport transfer (morning/afternoon)
- Welcome dinner & sharing circle (evening)
Day 2
- Morning Vinyasa Flow yoga
- Foot reflexology workshop (afternoon)
- Yoga Nidra for deep relaxation (evening)
Day 3
- Morning Hatha yoga (breath & tension release)
- Excursion to Armação de Pêra Beach (beach walk, swim & terrace drink)
- Evening guided meditation
Day 4
- Morning Power yoga
- Silent free time for reflection/journaling (afternoon)
- Sunset silent meditation by the pool
Day 5
- Morning energizing yoga
- Hike along the Seven Hanging Valleys Trail
- Evening Yin yoga
Day 6
- Morning Kundalini yoga
- Cacao ceremony & dance (afternoon)
- Closing circle (evening)
Day 7 – Departure
- Airport transfer
Yoga styles practiced:
- Hatha / Vinyasa yoga (morning)
- Kundalini yoga (morning)
- Yin yoga (evening)
Included excursions
Another afternoon you will walk the Seven Hanging Valleys trail and this is considered as one of the most astonishing hikes of Europe with its breathtaking cliffs and beautiful beaches.