with Steffi Grube

Portugal end of  November has still mild temperatures, violet and pink sky and misty mornings. We use this magic to pre-close the year 2024. Expect house-cleaning Katonah Yoga practices, magical Psychedelic Breath sessions &  journaling and meditation. Dont't forget lake dips & Picnics at the beach.

Our week includes vibrant cacao ceremonies, vision workshops, and lovely moments by the lake, where you can soak up the beauty of nature. These ancient techniques will help us to process what happened in 2024 and stepping into a new future for 2025.

Psychedelic Breath ist a powerful breathing technique that enhances your emotional and physical wellness by helping you access deeper states of consciousness. It promotes relaxation, releases pent-up energy and emotions, and can lead to profound insights about yourself. This practice uplifts your spirit, elevates your mood, and fosters a sense of connection to the world around you. It’s a journey within, guiding you to unlock the magic that often hides in daily life.

"Rauhnächte" is traditionally the time between Christmas and the New Year. It symbolizes to take time to digest what happened and stepping into one`s own future with a fresh perspective. Perfect for bringing things to an end and focusing on what really matters. 

Every day there will be the option to go to the beach together and/or visit the town or just hang and have free time at the property.

There is no better place for this than Cocoon with it’s oversized hammocks under old growth pines and fresh water lake to let the soul dangle and enjoy a glass of wine in solitude or good conversation. The Ocean is only a 15 min drive away.

A Morning Dip in the lake, spending afternoons at the beach, nurturing yourself with the warmth of freshly baked bread. Dance in your room, leave roses anonymously on somebody elses doorstep. The world is yours. Come with me on this magical once in a lifetime trip.

November sun in Portugal is beautiful - the mornings may be misty, dreamy creamy in pink and violet. Sun sets are super colourful as the sun stands really close to the earth.

Steffi Grube is a Katonah Yoga Teacher from Cologne, Germany. She loves the combination of practical body input and intellectual information. She is curious about how to heal your body, keep you balanced and listen to your own intelligent system. Steffi is also trained in Acupuncture. She is the co-founder of the yoga project „This is holy“ (thisisholy.de). When she isn't teaching yoga she writes radio features or is on a hunt for good (often decaf) coffee. 

A light structure could look like this:

Sunday - Welcome Ceremony 

Monday - Psychadelic Breath & Visioning Workshop + afternoon: Katonah Yoga Restorative

Tuesday - Magic Square Katonah Yoga Workshop + afternoon: Journaling and what it does

Wednesday - Manifesting 101 Workshop | Free afternoon

Thursday - Psychadelic Breath & Kakao Ceremony + afternoon: Katonah Yoga Restorative

Friday - Morning Pages & Meditation + afternoon: Closing Ceremony & Psychadelic Breath Saturday - Breakfast & saying Goodbye <3

Get ready for a new experience of your body, mind & soul. Combining movement with stillness - and a deep connection to your own inner magic.

Cocoon is a stunning coastal farm & retreat center in Alentejo region about two hours drive from either Faro or Lisboa. It has two yoga shalas (in- and outdoor), a fresh water lake and a circus of wild chicken, goat, sheep and peacocks. 

The rooms – single/double/triple options – are clean, spacious and elegant, each opening to the outdoor courtyard. Special treat is the fresh, local farm-to-mouth food provided coming either directly from the property or nearby farms. 

A typical breakfast includes eggs, local fruit, Greek yogurt, homemade granola, local honey, homemade jam, slow-rise bread, and a daily tonic. 

Lunch is often a bowl; a base of ancient grains like farro, topped with avocado, roasted veggies, nori, or mixed greens. 

For dinner, expect Indian + Japanese curries, Mediterranean stews, legumes, rice, salad and dessert. 

Once a week the outdoor wood-fired oven is lit for pizza night!