EASTER RETREAT IN CENTRAL PORTUGAL / APRIL 18-23, 2019

Do you need to take some time off for yourself after a long winter? Are you looking for some tips to stay more anchored and relaxed in your busy daily life? Are you ready to welcome spring and tap into your body to bloom fully in the best version of yourself?

If the answer is yes, join me for a Yoga and Cooking Classes Retreat in the mountains' ranges of Central Portugal!

During 6 days and 5 nights, we will go on a journey where you’ll be able to disconnect from your daily activities and rejuvenate.

Passionate by healthy cuisine and natural medicine, I’ll introduce you to Ayurveda, the Indian Science of Life, through daily cooking classes. 

You’ll learn to create a complete yogic diet which pairs up with your asanas and meditation practice. Ayurvedic principles and the use of local Portuguese products will bring you energy, good health and prolonged existence. 

You’ll learn to reconnect with yourself by listening to the characteristics of your body. Furthermore, you’ll discover how to nurture yourself with the right gestures, from yoga practice to rest and conscious eating. 

You’ll reconnect with others sharing various activities: theme classes, yoga, excursions in nature, ceremonies, meditation, music.

And finally, you’ll connect with the land by living right in the mountains for a few days, welcoming all that Mother Earth offers you.

More info about the Open Air Hotel Uxa Paraíso: here and here

More info about Mari Om Yoga: here

We’ll start the day with a sunrise Pranayama and Hatha yoga practice. After breakfast, we will have the opportunity to receive a local producer and/or visit a market to get all the necessary ingredients for the cooking class. The cooking class will be followed by lunch and after that, you'll be able to enjoy some free time. We’ll meet again in the afternoon for a short Ayurvedic lecture. For sunset, we will have another yoga session (Vinyasa Flow, Asanas alignment, Ashtanga initiation or Yin Yoga). Then group dinners will be enjoyed in the bar and days will finish with a little relaxing and connecting time (meditation, kirtan, movie, sharing circle, fire pit…)

• 7:15am – Morning Pranayama & Hatha Yoga
• 9:15am – Breakfast
• 10.00am – Visit & Ayurvedic Cooking Class
• 1.00pm – Lunch
• 2.00pm – Free time
• 4.00pm – Lecture
• 5.00pm – Sunset Yoga
• 6.30pm – Dinner
• 8.00pm – Theme Evening

Penela is well-known for its cute little medieval town whose castle played a huge role in the Mondego defensive line. Mondego is one of the biggest rivers and the most unique one that flows in Portugal. But what is really remarkable here is the view you have on the hills and mountains’ ranges, the greenness of the land, the waterfalls and the numerous natural pools, the forests and valleys, the caves…nature is all around and the potential for connection is extraordinary!

- Yoga and exercise clothing (multiple pairs)

- Swimsuit

- Casual clothing (layers)

- Rain jacket and plastic bags for packing

- Quick dry towel

- Journal and pen

- Sunscreen and natural bug repellent

- Your medicines + Imodium AD or similar for upset stomachs

- Camera

- Chargers/converter or adapter

- Small day backpack

- Hat/cover up

- Toiletries (bring soap/shampoo etc.)

- Passport and/or ID

- Credit and debit cards

- Cash for gratuities, purchases, optional excursions

A deposit of 50% of the retreat price is required to hold your reservation and is not refundable. The balance is due and must be received 15 days prior to the first day of the retreat. For a 75% refund of the remainder, cancellation must be made 10 full days prior to retreat’s start date; otherwise no refund can be made.

The early bird prices (code:  EARLYBIRD20) are available until the 14/01/2019. The normal prices will be applicable after this date.

Mari Om Yoga reserves the right to cancel the retreat if circumstances beyond its control make travel to the destination infeasible (e.g., weather or political disturbances). In that case, there will be a full refund. Unfortunately, refunds for participants’ travel-related expenses are not possible in either case; it is strongly recommended that you purchase travel insurance!

More infos and booking: mari.om.yoga@gmail.com