THE POWER OF THE FOREST: CONNECT WITH YOUR TRUE ESSENCE

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Solar Alegria, Rua de Casal Bom, Portugal
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Up to 8 in group
Date
September 3 - 7, 2025

Retreat Highlights

  • WELCOME CEREMONY
  • The retreat begins with a welcome ceremony that will allow you to reflect on who you are, why you are here, and what your goal is in this process. This will be an opportunity to begin focusing on your personal purpose, accompanied by a welcome meditation and time for journaling, where you can express your intentions.
  • YIN YOGA
  • Every morning, after a short walk in the forest, you will enjoy Yin Yoga practices designed by the river, waterfall or in the forest to release tension in the body and balance energy. These practices will invite you to immerse yourself in a state of deep relaxation and connection with your inner self.
  • SOUND HEALING & GRATITUDE CEREMONY
  • As a closing, you will enjoy a live sound healing session, floating on the pool and a gratitude ceremony inspired by Balinese traditions, where you find grounding, can give thanks for your rich life and renew your energy for what is to come.
  • SELF-COMPASSION WORKSHOP
  • During the retreat, you will explore the power of self-compassion, learning to treat yourself with kindness and understanding. Additionally, you will carry out exercises to identify your core values and clarify your life mission, guiding you towards a clearer vision of your purpose.
  • MINDFUL WALKS IN THE FOREST (some of the most beautiful hikes in Portugal)
  • Each day, you will enjoy meditative walks through the beautiful forest and landscapes surrounding Solar Alegria. These walks will invite you to be present in the moment and connect with the environment, while experiencing the calm and serenity that only nature can offer.
  • “LET GO” CEREMONY & STONE RITUAL
  • On the final night of the retreat, you will have the opportunity to participate in a Balinese inspired “Let it Go” ceremony, a ritual of release that will allow you to let go of what no longer serves you and make space for the new. This will be a profound moment of healing and closure of the process. You will also receive the Present Stone as a symbol of your connection to the now and your transformation.

About this Retreat

Details of this retreat

EMBARK ON A TRANSFORMATIVE JOURNEY
YOGA – MINDFULNESS – PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT – MEDITATIVE HIKES – SOUND HEALING

3rd – 7th of September, in Ribeiradio (Portugal).

For four days, we invite you on a journey of self-discovery, reflection, and transformation.
This retreat is designed to help you reconnect with your deepest self, offering you a safe and peaceful space where you can explore your inner world through yoga, meditation, sound bath, hiking and personal development practices.

In this peaceful setting of natural beauty, you will have everything you need to disconnect, heal, and reconnect with your deepest self.

Schedule

DAY 1: WEDNESDAY – WELCOME & PERSONAL OBJECTIVES
14:00: Transfer from Porto
Arrival and check-in with a tour of Solar Alegria (orientation and history)
Welcome ceremony and personal goal setting: What I do you want to achieve during this retreat?
Dinner
Welcome meditation
Journaling

DAY 2: THURSDAY – IDENTIFY YOUR VALUES
8am: Yin Yoga by the pool
9.30 am: Breakfast
10.30: Mindful walk in nature with exploration of self-compassion
12.30 pm: Lunch
Free time and personal reflection
3 pm: Identification of values
Dinner
“Let it go” Ceremony – Let go of your limiting beliefs.

DAY 3: FRIDAY – YOUR LIFE MISSION
8 am: Yin Yoga by the pool
9.30 am: Breakfast
10.30 am: Mindful walk in nature with Meditation
12.30 am: Lunch at the Solar
Free time and personal reflection
2.30 pm: Vision board – Visualise your perfect life and projects
6 pm: Sound healing floating on the pool
8 pm: Dinner around the firepit
Balinese gratitude ceremony and jamming

DAY 4: SATURDAY – LIVE IN THE PRESENT MOMENT
8.30: Yin Yoga at the river beach
9.30: Breakfast: pic nic at the river beach and relaxing Walk by the river
Farewell meditation with live handpan
Farewell circle + Stone Ritual (Present Stone)
12.30 pm: Lunch at the Solar
2 pm: free afternoon – possibility to book (extra fee) a Lomi Lomi (Hawaiian meditative massage) massage or private Tuning forks session (Sound Healing)
5.30 pm: Evening Yoga – optional
Portuguese traditional Dinner

DAY 5: SUNDAY – UNLOCK YOUR FULL POWER
7 am: Early Departure to Costa Nova
8 am: Yoga and meditation on the beach
9 am: Breakfast on the beach
Visit of Costa Nova (Colourful fishermen village)
12.30 pm: Lunch (Vegetarian, fish or seafood)
2.30 pm: Drive to the train station early afternoon and transfer to Porto by train
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

Getting Here

Location icon MyShiftUp, Solar Alegria, Rua de Casal Bom, Portugal

Directions

1 - Take “Rua Casal Bom”
2 - First intersection, continue straight / right
3 - You will have some fields on your left and a first house, then our gate, number 395 - right next to a water fountain, green gate. It should be open, but in case it’s not, feel free to open it and close it again.
4 - Continue on the private path, past the Casa Do Amor on your right, and parking would be after the big trees on your left (on the grass).

Accommodation

The Solar offers 3 type of accommodation: - 4 Private Rooms with in-Suite and Double bed. - 1 Large Shared Rooms: 2 to 4 Beds with in-Suite. All Rooms are en-suite and offers splendid and peaceful views on the valley, garden and River Vouga. Guests have access to a large living Room, Gardens terrace and games rooms.

Accommodation
Private room
Accommodation
Private division in shared room - ensuite

Venue & Amenities

Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms icon A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi icon Free Wifi
Spa icon Spa
Sauna icon Sauna
Pool icon Pool
Towels icon Towels
Free Parking icon Free Parking
Kitchen icon Kitchen
Tour Assistance icon Tour Assistance
Hot Tub icon Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea icon Coffee/Tea
Cafe icon Cafe
Restaurant icon Restaurant
Fitness Center icon Fitness Center
Yoga Studio icon Yoga Studio
Housekeeping icon Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent icon Bicycles For Rent
Solar Alegria is a captivating blend of two historic houses, dating back to 1856 and 1843. Secluded at the end of a road, this enchanting retreat ensures a remarkable degree of privacy, boasting abundant greenery and awe-inspiring vistas of the valley and the river. Encircled by sprawling fields, the landscape delights visitors with its its ever-changing hues and captivating atmosphere. At Solar Alegria, the fundamental belief is that every individual deserves peace and happiness.

Meals

Menu

Menu Types

The hosts take pride in growing their own vegetables and sourcing most of the necessary ingredients locally. The menu changes every retreat. Breakfast and lunch: Buffet. Diner: entry, main, dessert.

What's Included

  • - 4 Nights Accommodation in Private or Shared Room
  • - Full board (Breakfast, Lunch, Diner & snacks) - Delicious, own grown or locally sourced ingredients
  • - Yoga
  • - Meditation
  • - Hike in Nature (depending on weather conditions)
  • - Let Go and gratitude Ceremonies by the water and around the fire
  • - Personal development workshops: personal values and Vision board
  • - Sound bath and meditative concerts, including floating on the pool
  • - Group transfer on arrival (private transfers for extra fees) + train to Porto on return

What's Not Included

  • - Alcohol
  • - Transfer (private transfers can be arranged for additional fees - 136 euros for return)

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