Portugal Yoga Retreat

Come home to yourself and experience the joy of movement and connection with others in Portugal

RETREAT DETAILS

Yoga & meditation

Charlotte Mulvany & Azulfit team

Casa Paço D’Ilhas, Ericeira, Portugal

24 - 31 Aug 2024

All too often our lives are passing us by in haze of busyness and stress. In a deep way this leaves us feeling disconnected from our bodies and from others. In this retreat we will come home to ourselves and to the beauty of finding connection with others.

This location retreats brings you all of the warmth and nourishment of an Azulfit retreat, in a new space, in Ericiera, Portugal. This small rural village with a rich cultural heritage, offers bohemian design, stunning locally sourced organic food, fresh ocean air, a passionate team and vibrant charm.

We will explore how a practice of mindful movement and compassionate presence can turn the energy of disconnection into a current of aliveness, freedom, wellbeing and joy. The essence of this summer retreat is finding a home from home, in commune, through a journey into nature, togetherness, joy and laughter.

There is so much heart in this place. The food was extremely good, the common areas super cosy and inviting. Rooms were very clean and well taken care of. I loved being outside on their beautiful deck to enjoy the sun, read, eat... and took a dip in the very inviting swimming pool almost every day.

Aurélie D

Venue

Casa Paço D’Ilhas sits on an elusive hilltop overlooking the world renowned surfbreaks of Ericeira on one side and the lush Portuguese countryside on the other.

With its heritage buildings, locally sourced organic food, fresh ocean air, and rustic charm – this is an wonderful location for a truly revitalising retreat.

Surrounded by nature, you’ll wake up with the sound of the breaking waves when a good swell hits the shore. Stretch yourself awake and rejuvenate on the beautiful ocean view yoga deck; find peace in the indoor yoga shala and nurturing in the massage studio; soak up the sun on the veranda before cooling off in one of the two pools; or nestle into hidden corners in the lush gardens with a good book.

Heading out of the retreat you can walk to the beach in just 20 minutes to spend a lazy afternoon by the sea. If you’re looking for something more active, the retreat is located in a world-class surf zone with an exceptional variety of surfspots, catering for different levels and tastes of surfing.

The pretty, white-washed town of Ericeira which sits atop sandstone cliffs above the blue Atlantic, is a 1hr walk or short drive away. Lisbon, Portugal’s enchanting capital, is also close by, as is the Unesco heritage town Sintra.

Food

The cuisine at Casa Paço D’Ilhas stands for wholesome, healthy, homemade, unique, locally sourced, organic where possible, and most important of all: made with love, talent, passion, and dedication!

Justin and Jelle, your hosts at Casa Paço D’Ilhas, are passionate about food: how it is sourced, the combinations of flavours and the effect on body and mind. They have travelled world wide, developing some truly unique and mouthwatering dishes through their varied experience with world cuisine.

They particularly love little-known, authentic flavors, and pure, honest ingredients. They understand like no other that a healthy mind can only function in complete harmony with a healthy, happy body and this is the experience that they would like to offer to you.

Classes

This ever-popular jivamukti yoga retreat includes vinyasa (flowing asana sequences), hands-on adjustments, pranayama, restorative classes, theory, meditation, guided chanting (don’t worry, it’s fun!) and deep relaxation.

To keep the practice inspiring, asana sequences are ever-changing with music playing an integral role in the class. Jivamukti is both physical and spiritual, giving an all-round experience for body, mind and soul.

Rooms

Find joy and beauty in the simplicity of these rustic rooms, each with their own character and charm. White-washed walls, handcrafted wood and pops of colour all combine to make a beautiful Portuguese haven, a truly inspiring and restful space for your wellbeing adventure.

How about a 180-degree panoramic view over the Atlantic Ocean from sunrise to sunset in the Casa Privada? Or maybe you’d prefer to be nestled into nature in the secluded cabana among flowering trees in the garden. Or enjoy the grandeur of the 19th Century main house, Casa Palheiro, with a countryside-view room. Or how about the rustic barn house with mezzanine, Casa Celeiro.

Find full room descriptions, availability and prices in our booking portal below. Choose your perfect space for rest and rejuvenation after a day of yoga, sun and pure nature, here with with us in Portugal.

Instructors / Hosts

Charlotte Mulvany

Charlotte’s teaching style emphasises curiosity and connection. Yoga classes are designed to empower and energise and create an amazing feeling in your body, whilst giving space for mental focus and calm.

Charlotte’s meditation classes use a toolkit of different practices to empower you to relieve stress, anxiety, grief, pain, cultivate concentration and compassion or simply to find the peace and tranquillity of stillness and quiet.

Charlotte has completed 200hrs Hatha, 300 hours Mixed Modalities, 100 hours Myofascial Yin Yoga and Mindfulness, various anatomical courses and Meditation Teacher Training. What has captured her about Azulfit is the emphasis on play, fun, warmth and the freedom to experiment and grow.

Sarah Warman

Sarah is a true child of the world. With a passion in life to travel, meet new people and experience as much as possible, making her classes feel rich, authentic, nourishing and empowering. As well as traveling and teaching yoga, you can also find her beautiful Mandala artwork on My Mandala Yoga.

With a depth of experiences that have given her a broad love for the planet, its wonderful people and a better understanding of our interconnectedness Sarah loves helping people feel supported and encouraged to reach for their best potential.
Sarah believes that vitality is paramount and loves to share with others how to explore more healthy, sustainable ways of living. She loves how the power of yoga connects the mind, body, breath and spirit. Sharing both traditional flow and deep nourishing yin practices, classes with Sarah are fun, explorative leaving guests feeling nurtured, calm and confident to discover their own vitality.

Inclusions & Prices

7 nights accommodation

All classes (2 x daily yoga + meditations)

All meals (vegetarian / vegan)

The cost of the course starts at €950 euros for a shared room.

Getting there: We can arrange transfers for you from Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) airport.

Transfer costs start from 50 euros each way, shared transfers can be arranged. Transfer cost not included.

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