Make your holiday a time to relax your body and mind while enjoying a rejuvenating week surrounded by nature. Daily yoga and meditation sessions, and walks in nature surrounded by breathtaking landscapes. Time to explore your inner peace and healthy and delicious meals are the recipe to nourish your body, mind and soul.
A retreat to immerse yourself into nature, prioritize, improve concentration and find inner peace and relaxation. A week that will give you strength and serenity. You deserve it!
Highlights
- Daily twice yoga and facial yoga sessions
- Deep connection with nature and your true self
- Meditation in nature
- Excursions in Peneda Gerês National Park
- Relaxation or diving in Laboreiro River
- Sensory and meditative walks on old trails
- 7 nights accommodation in Ecotura Nature Resort
- Organic, healthy, and yummy vegetarian foods
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Nestled in the valley of the Laboreiro River, the peaceful hamlet of João Alvo will be your home base during this retreat. This small cluster of traditional stone houses, surrounded by ancient oak forests, opens toward the mountains — a perfect spot to watch the sunrise each morning.
The village has been carefully restored to preserve its rustic charm, blending hand-carved furniture, artisan details, and original art pieces that create an atmosphere of quiet authenticity..
Here, in this tranquil and intimate setting, you’ll have the space to reconnect — with nature, with your practice, and with yourself.
At the edge of the village, the yoga studio sits near the forest, offering panoramic views of the surrounding peaks. Practicing yoga here, you might welcome the sunrise in spring and summer or listen to the sound of waterfalls echoing through the valley in winter — each season offering its own kind of magic.
Your accommodation, the Ecotura Nature Resort, is a traditional mountain house built in the early 20th century and lovingly restored with respect for its heritage. While it retains its authentic character, the property now offers all the modern comforts — central heating, a cozy fireplace, free Wi-Fi, and a well-equipped kitchen. Each room includes toiletries, hair dryers, and thoughtful amenities to make your stay as comfortable as it is inspiring.
Program Overview
Life in João Alvo moves at the rhythm of the land. The peaceful atmosphere of the village naturally encourages slowing down — a rare chance to follow the calm pace of nature.
Daily walks through the stunning Peneda Mountain landscape invite stillness and presence, helping you attune to the beauty around you while quieting the mind and body.
Each day’s yoga sessions strengthen and revitalize the body while soothing the nervous system. Meditative walks and nature-based meditations deepen your connection to the landscape and to yourself, supporting greater focus and awareness of what truly matters.
The Yoga & Nature Retreat adapts gently to the season and weather conditions.
You’ll enjoy two yoga sessions each day:
- The morning class begins with a grounding Hatha session, focused on alignment and group connection.
- As the retreat progresses, mornings combine Hatha and Vinyasa Flow, building energy and strength.
- The afternoon class offers a slower, introspective rhythm — stretching, releasing tension, and preparing the body and mind for a peaceful night’s rest.
All sessions are accessible to every level of experience, with modifications and adjustments offered to suit each participant.
Daily Schedule
Day 1 – Saturday
- Transfer from the airport to the village of Castro Laboreiro
- Welcome dinner at Ecotura Nature Resort
Day 2 – Sunday
08:00 Coffee / tea
08:30 Yoga session
09:45 Breakfast / brunch
11:00 Meditative walk in the forest
13:30 Lunch
15:30 Visit to the National Park reception center to learn about the region’s biodiversity
17:30 Restorative yoga session
18:15 Free time
20:00 Dinner at Ecotura Nature Resort
Day 3 – Monday
08:00 Coffee / tea
08:30 Yoga session
09:45 Breakfast
11:00 Hiking trail “On the Banks of a Wild River” with a picnic outdoors
17:30 Restorative yoga session
18:15 Free time
20:00 Dinner at Ecotura Nature Resort
Day 4 – Tuesday
08:00 Coffee / tea
08:30 Yoga session
09:45 Breakfast
11:00 Sensory walk in the forest
(Weather permitting, you can take a dip in the crystalline waters of the Laboreiro River before lunch)
13:30 Lunch
15:00 Optional walking trail
17:30 Restorative yoga session
18:15 Free time
20:00 Dinner at Ecotura Nature Resort
Day 5 – Wednesday
08:00 Coffee / tea
08:30 Face yoga session
09:15 Breakfast
10:15 Free morning to relax or swim in the nearby river
12:00 Cooking session — learn vegetarian recipes together
13:30 Lunch
15:00 Free afternoon to rest, explore, or simply do nothing
20:00 Dinner at Ecotura Nature Resort
Day 6 – Thursday
08:00 Coffee / tea
08:30 Yoga session
09:45 Breakfast
11:00 Forest walk and meditation in nature
(Weather permitting, another chance for a refreshing river dip before lunch)
13:30 Lunch
15:30 Hiking trail “Climb to the Castle” and visit to the Castro Laboreiro Museum
17:30 Restorative yoga session
18:15 Free time
20:00 Dinner at Ecotura Nature Resort
Day 7 – Friday
08:00 Coffee / tea
08:30 Yoga session
09:45 Breakfast
11:00 Countryside walk with picnic
17:30 Gentle and restoring yoga session
18:15 Free time
20:00 Farewell dinner at Ecotura Nature Resort
Day 8 – Saturday
- Transfer to the airport
Included Excursions
Moments of deep relaxation or refreshing swims in the crystal-clear waters of the Laboreiro River
Immersion in the untouched landscapes of Peneda-Gerês National Park
Guided nature walks through the park’s spectacular scenery
Sensory and meditative walks along ancient trails surrounded by oaks and holly trees