Women´s Retreat Devi Sadhana
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Women´s Retreat Devi Sadhana
Caminho do Carvalhal 6230-901, Portugal
Up to 30 in group
Nov 13 - 16, 2025
Retreat Highlights
- Daily yoga, meditation, and mantra chanting (kiirtan)
- Guided spiritual talks inspired by Ananda Marga teachings
- Alcohol-free, and substance-free environment
- 100% vegan sattvic meals prepared with love and mindfulness
- Immersive community living experience in nature
- Regenerative connection with the land through eco-activities and nature walks
- Supportive atmosphere for reflection, renewal, and personal growth
About this Retreat
Details of this retreat
“Devi” means Goddess.
“Sādhanā” means spiritual practice.
Together, it’s a journey of reconnecting with the Divine Feminine — through stillness, sisterhood, and self-discovery.
Dear Sister,
Do you long for a space where the women around you truly see you?
🌹 In the heart of Portugal, surrounded by the Serra de Estrela mountains, we gather to cultivate deep devotion and connection to the Devine Feminine within.
Here, we connect through:
🌿 Kiirtan, Meditation, Kaoshikii
🌿 Nervous System Regulation
🌿 Art and Expression, Connection with Nature
🌿 Plant-based sattvic meals
🌿 Somatic healing, Sharing circles, Menstrual Cycle Wisdom
Together, we embody love as a force of transformation, radiating from our inner spirit into the world. 🌙
Join us in this sacred return.
Be Devi Sadhana.
“Sādhanā” means spiritual practice.
Together, it’s a journey of reconnecting with the Divine Feminine — through stillness, sisterhood, and self-discovery.
Dear Sister,
Do you long for a space where the women around you truly see you?
🌹 In the heart of Portugal, surrounded by the Serra de Estrela mountains, we gather to cultivate deep devotion and connection to the Devine Feminine within.
Here, we connect through:
🌿 Kiirtan, Meditation, Kaoshikii
🌿 Nervous System Regulation
🌿 Art and Expression, Connection with Nature
🌿 Plant-based sattvic meals
🌿 Somatic healing, Sharing circles, Menstrual Cycle Wisdom
Together, we embody love as a force of transformation, radiating from our inner spirit into the world. 🌙
Join us in this sacred return.
Be Devi Sadhana.
Schedule
6:00 – Morning kiirtan (devotional chanting) and meditation
7:30 – Yoga (ásanas) practice to awaken body and mind
8:30 – Vegan sattvic breakfast prepared with local ingredients
10:00 – Workshop or satsang (spiritual talk and discussion)
12:30 – Kiirtan and meditation session
13:30 – Vegan sattvic lunch and rest time
15:30 – Nature walk, seva (selfless service), or creative activity
17:30 – Evening kiirtan and meditation
19:00 – Dinner in community atmosphere
20:00 – Group sharing, spiritual storytelling, or music circle
21:15 – Final meditation and silence before rest
7:30 – Yoga (ásanas) practice to awaken body and mind
8:30 – Vegan sattvic breakfast prepared with local ingredients
10:00 – Workshop or satsang (spiritual talk and discussion)
12:30 – Kiirtan and meditation session
13:30 – Vegan sattvic lunch and rest time
15:30 – Nature walk, seva (selfless service), or creative activity
17:30 – Evening kiirtan and meditation
19:00 – Dinner in community atmosphere
20:00 – Group sharing, spiritual storytelling, or music circle
21:15 – Final meditation and silence before rest
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Ananda Kalyani, Caminho do Carvalhal 6230-901, Portugal
Directions
The nearest international airport is Lisbon (LIS), about 3 hours by car or bus. You can also fly into Porto (OPO), around 2.5 hours away. From either city, take a train or bus to Fundão or Covilhã, the closest towns to Ananda Kalyani. From there, we can help arrange a pickup or shared taxi to our retreat centre in Paúl, nestled in the Serra da Estrela mountains.
Accommodation
Our guests stay in the Ananda Kalyani Guest House, a cosy and eco-friendly space designed for simplicity, comfort, and community living. Rooms are shared, bright, and naturally ventilated, offering a peaceful atmosphere ideal for reflection and rest. Each room includes comfortable beds, bedding, and access to shared bathrooms with hot showers. The accommodation is surrounded by nature, with mountain views, gardens, and quiet areas for reading or meditation. Guests also have access to common spaces such as the dining area, outdoor terraces, and walking trails. We encourage a simple lifestyle in harmony with nature — unplugged, calm, and supportive of spiritual practice. All spaces are alcohol-free, smoke-free, and substance-free, fostering an environment of clarity and wellbeing.
Program Price
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Nestled in a green valley at the foot of Serra da Estrela, Ananda Kalyani offers peaceful spaces surrounded by forests and rivers.
The eco-guest house provides simple shared rooms, the Meditation Yurt hosts yoga and kiirtan, and Casa Dharma welcomes classes and workshops.
Guests enjoy organic gardens, walking trails, and serene outdoor areas for reflection and connection with nature.
The eco-guest house provides simple shared rooms, the Meditation Yurt hosts yoga and kiirtan, and Casa Dharma welcomes classes and workshops.
Guests enjoy organic gardens, walking trails, and serene outdoor areas for reflection and connection with nature.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
100% vegan sattvic meals made with fresh, local ingredients. Pure, balanced, and stimulant-free food that nourishes body and mind, supporting yoga, meditation, and conscious living.
What's Included
- 3 days / 2 nights (standard retreat duration) of accommodation in shared eco-lodging
- 100% vegan sattvic meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) prepared with locally sourced organic ingredients
- Daily meditation & yoga sessions and mantra chanting (kiirtan)
- Immersion in a peaceful natural environment in the valley of Serra da Estrela
- Supportive environment free from alcohol, tobacco, and recreational drugs
- Access to experienced facilitators and volunteers for guidance and support
What's Not Included
- Travel insurance and personal medical coverage
- Personal expenses and purchases at the community shop (if open)
- Extra nights of accommodation before or after the retreat
- Additional excursions or off-site activities not listed in the schedule
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