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On this retreat, we meet in Lisbon at our lovely 4 star hotel, and you'll have time to explore the city for the day, and we highly recommend coming a few days early to tour around and adjust to the time change. In Lisbon we will supply you with a list of some of our very favorite spots; lots of recommendations for things to do, places to eat, etc. The following morning we'll drive down the coast to settle in to our new home-away-from-home, perched on one of the picturesque cliff sides facing southern seas.
At the villa you are encouraged to make yourself at home. All of our basic needs will be taken care of by our hosts and an incredible private chef. The villa itself is a magical place to relax and unwind. There's a pool, a yoga area, and balconies that overlook the ocean and cliffs. There will be designated quiet areas for those looking to retreat in a bit, to meditate or read. A beautiful beach is a 10 minute walk away.
We'll practice daily once we settle into the villa: A full practice of meditation followed by Vinyasa in the mornings to clear our minds, energize our bodies, and set the day. We'll have a full Yin Yoga practice each evening to restore us from the day's events and allow us to reset for the next day. Throughout the week we'll hold a few workshops breaking down aspects of the practice for those that want to dig deeper into challenging postures, Yoga Nidra, or Buddhist philosophy.
Three of the 5 days in the Algarve will be surf days. You can opt out, or just come along for the beach, but the surfing costs are included in the retreat for those that want to participate. We'll drive out to wherever the best break is. Those wanting lessons can participate in and hour and a half lesson in the morning, and and hour and a half again in the afternoon.
You do not have to have prior experience in surfing, or yoga for that matter, but you have to be up for the adventure. I myself am new to surfing, and promise to provide many laughs for you with my spectacular attempts to stand up on a board. By the end of the week I'm sure we'll all be championship quality surfers though, no worries. Our meals will be healthy, organic (whenever possible) and locally sourced.
We will leave the villa early on the last day to visit the magical city of Sintra with it's abundance of palaces and castles to explore. We'll settle into our hotel in Lisbon for one more night before retreat-end.