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8 Days of connecting to the season and yourself, and detoxing through various activities in the most stunning and unspoiled southwest coast of Portugal.
Welcome to connecting to the season, connecting to the elements and ultimately connecting to yourself. In this retreat, you will celebrate the rejuvenating power of Spring and the aliveness of nature around you at this time of year, which is truly stunning. You will be ready for what this year has to bring for you!
Highlights
Accommodation
During this retreat, you will be accommodated in The Vida Pura Guesthouse with shared room options. The guesthouse has two twin rooms with shared bathroom and one triple room with en-suite bathroom.
You will also have the option to choose from three private apartments in case you are looking for more privacy, for an additional cost. The guesthouse also has a big living room, fully equipped kitchen, large outdoor terraces and relax areas. You will be provided with bed linen and towels (no beach towels).
Location
This retreat is located in the middle of a reserve close to the town of Odeceixe and its marvelous beach. During the day and especially at night, it is so quiet so you can hear a pin drops. The nocturnal animals sing their songs and the stream that divides the Algarve and the Alentejo trickles endlessly over the land. You can take great hikes by the river stream and up or down the valley.
The Odeceixe beach is the first price winning beach in the huge natural park that surrounds it. The beach is great for surfing, body boarding, and sunbathing. At the river side, the ocean’s waves are cancelled out and harnesses great opportunity for families with smaller kids.
If you want some more movement but not too much, you can take a bike, walk, or drive to Odeceixe, a little sleepy town but vibrant in summer. Around the area, traditionalism is very tangible and agriculture and fishery are one of the main activities. It is an area where you can still find donkeys ploughing the fields and the fish is served straight from the boat onto your plate.
Nearby places
How to get there
Arrival by plane
Please book your flight to arrive at Faro Airport (FAO). Transfer from and to this airport is available upon request.
The element associated with the season of Spring is wood, which governs the organ system of the liver and gallbladder.
This time of the year symbolizes the renewal of energy and setting intentions or plans for the year ahead. You will immerse yourselves into connecting with this element through each of the various activities during the week.
Detox and cleansing are a natural focus at this time of year, not just the liver but also the mind. It is an opportunity to also begin letting go of old stagnant energies that no longer serve you (i.e. toxins and emotions, such as pent up anger and frustration).
Of course, yoga is a daily practice and the morning Vinyasa practice is a perfect fit for the upward rising energy of this time. This is balanced by grounding Qi Gong and meditation during some of the afternoons.
Throughout the week all of the activities we share facilitate the connection to Spring and could vary, depending on the conditions of land, air, and ocean. But rest assured, you will leave feeling cleansed, relaxed and connected to natures cycles and to yourself.
15:00 – 18:30 Check in
19:00 Welcome dinner
08:30 Pre yoga
09:00-10:30 Yoga with Catarina
10:45-11:30 Brunch
11:30 Free time
16:00 Smoothy or healthy snack
16:30-17:30 Qi Gong with Hayley
19:00 Dinner
08:30 Pre yoga
09:00-10:30 Yoga with Catarina
10:45-11:30 Brunch
12:30- 14:30 Herbal walk, a bio-dynamic gardening workshop
16:00 Smoothy or healthy snack
16:30-17:15 Meditation with Hayley
19:00 Dinner
08:30 Pre yoga
09:00-10:30 yoga with Catarina
10:45 brunch
Free afternoon to book some of the extra services, like horse riding, massages, surf, sup or just relax by the pool
16:00 Smoothy or a healthy snack for who is on the property
19:00 Dinner
08:30 Pre yoga
09:00-10:30 Yoga with Catarina
10:45-11:30 Brunch
15:00 Holistic nutrition workshop plus preparing your dinner together
19:00 Dinner
08:30 Pre yoga
09:00 Yoga with Catarina
10:45-11:30 Brunch
11:30-16:00 Free time
16:00 Smoothy or a healthy snack with detox talk plus Qi Gong with Hayley
19:00 Dinner
08:30 Pre yoga
09:00 Yoga with Catarina
10:45-11:30 Brunch
11:30 Free time. You are offered a beach ride or book some of our services, like horse riding, massages, Surf, Sup or just relax by the pool.
16:00 Smoothy or healthy snack
19:00 Dinner out in a traditional Portuguese Restaurant
08:30 Breakfast
10:00 Check out
