2026 ASHTANGA YOGA RETREAT HOSTED BY MARLA TORTORICE
Sunday, April 5 - Saturday, April 11, 2026
Come to Lagos, Portugal with Marla to recharge your discipline, your creativity, and your belief in what practice can open.
→ 7 days / 6 nights
→ daily mysore practice & one led primary class
→ asana workshops (backbends and handstands, duh)
→ yoga philosophy w/ Justin (two evenings devoted to an in depth discussion on the Upanisads)
→ tools to tune in w/ Marla (pranayama, meditation, journaling)
→ time for rest, reflection, and good old ocean bliss
For the seekers: Walk the path, and the path will appear. ❤️🔥
Spaces are limited to 15 individuals keep the group intimate and hands-on.
Quinta Bonita Country House is a luxury villa & retreat center perched on the stunning Algarve coast with panoramic views. Featured in Condé Nast.
It is exclusively ours for the retreat.
We are a 10 minute drive from downtown Lagos and a 15 minute cycle to the beach (Praia da Luz).
We'll be practicing in a Portuguese tiled yoga shala with cork insulated wooden flooring overlooking Quinta Bonita's majestic Italian garden.
There will also be a day where we visit the local beaches.
All levels are welcome. Marla and Justin will be in touch before the retreat. If you are new to ashtanga, we recommend you start your (included) membership to Sādhaka Studio and familiarize yourself with the sequence to get the most out of your time with us.
Learn more by visiting Quinta Bonita's website.
Quinta Bonita sources a variety of locally grown and seasonal produce in the Algarve, meaning guests can indulge their love of fine food made with a plethora of healthy ingredients and sourced from the freshest local providers.
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
Buffet breakfast brunch
Afternoon snack
3 course sit-down dinner, with one free night to explore the local area
Tea, coffee, infused water & biscuits available throughout the day in the lounge
Vegan & vegetarian options available.
Check in: 4:00 pm on Sunday, April 5, 2026
Check out: 10:00 am on Saturday, April 11, 2026
Recommended airport to fly into is Faro (FAO) (1 hour drive)
Alternatively, you can fly into Lisbon (LIS) and take the 4 hour train to Lagos
mysore-style yoga & one led class
backbend & handstand workshops, yoga philosophy, & pranayama/meditation
all rooms have private terrace or balcony with table & chairs from which to enjoy the beautiful gardens and sparkling ocean views
3 meals a day
full access to all facilities: pool, extensive grounds, and yoga shala
for new students, 3 months to Sādhaka Studio are included to familiarize yourself with ashtanga and practice with the community before the retreat
airfare and transportation to/from Quinta Bonita (possibility to arrange group transportation)
option to book one of Quinta Bonita's therapists for massage, facial, reiki or holistic treatments
8:00 am: mysore-style practice
11:00 am: brunch
1:00 pm: workshop
3:00 pm: afternoon snack
free time
6:00 pm: dinner
free time
8:00 am: mysore-style practice
11:00 am: brunch
free time
3:00 pm: afternoon snack
free time
6:00 pm: dinner
7:00 pm: philosophy talk or pranayama/meditation
