R. do Rei 2525-524, Atouguia da Baleia, Portugalska
Up to 13 in group
October 12 - 18, 2025
About this Retreat
I am a certified yoga teacher, meditation teacher, and mental coach, and my journey has brought me to Portugal, where I found my true self and my home. Over the past two years, I have worked as a retreat host, gaining invaluable insights and connecting with amazing people.
I believe yoga is for everyone - it's not just about physical flexibility but a pathway to self-inquiry, clarity, and presence. Through the combination of yoga, meditation, and mental coaching, I guide you toward personal transformation, helping you build mindfulness, resilience, and alignment in all areas of your life.
My love for meditation recently took me to India, where I deepened my practice and completed a meditation training course. These experiences allow me to hold space for growth and healing in a grounded, authentic way.
We all long for a deeper connection to nature and our “tribe.” Let me help you discover what that connection means for you and guide you in expressing your needs to live a fulfilled and content life.
I am a medical doctor and somatic psychotherapist-in-training, currently deepening my understanding of the connection between human psyche and body. Since moving to Portugal, I have been co-running a surf guesthouse on the coast with my wife Niki, while embracing personal growth and new perspectives.
I believe that true pleasure and presence come from noticing life’s small details and reconnecting with what makes you feel alive. By helping you set empowering boundaries and navigate self-discovery with both intuition and practicality, I guide you toward greater self-awareness and fulfillment.
My goal is to create a safe supportive space where you can explore yourself with curiosity and build a deeper connection to the world around you.
I am a medical doctor currently training in somatic psychotherapy, combining scientific knowledge with a deep understanding of mind-body connection. Alongside my studies, I co-manage a surf guesthouse with my wife Eva on the Portuguese coast, where I have the privilege of meeting incredible people from all over the world.
I believe that life isn’t about fitting into molds but about discovering what truly feels right for you. My goal is to walk alongside you, helping you reconnect with yourself, your body, emotions, and inner strength so you can navigate life with more authenticity, resilience, and ease.
By blending my medical expertise, somatic therapy training, and experience in hospitality, I create a warm, supportive safe space where you can explore what it means to truly feel whole.
Details of this retreat
Escape the Noise. Reconnect with Yourself. Cultivate Lasting Balance.
There’s something inside you that’s tingling - a quiet whisper, a deep knowing, a pull toward something more in life. That feeling means you’re alive. It means you’re ready to be curious.
Bianca, Eva, and Niki will show you new ways in which you can embrace that curiosity. Through our holistic approach to physical and mental health, using yoga, mindfulness techniques, psychoeducation, group therapy and deep somatic self-exploration, you’ll learn to really notice your mind and observe your body, feel it, and create a deep and lasting relationship between the two of them.
This therapy and yoga retreat in Portugal is a space to listen to the wisdom that has always been within you, to hear it, reconnect with it, and learn to let it guide you in life. You will leave feeling grounded, ready to tackle everyday life, and truly Rooted in Balance.
Imagine your day at our 7-day all-inclusive retreat - breathing in the salty Portuguese air and taking a vacation “just” to do the work needed to reconnect with yourself and thrive in life.
Wake up and see the sunrise
You wake up in a beautiful room by the ocean to soft morning light and the scent of salty air. Stepping outside, you sit on the grass to join the group and watch the sunrise behind the hills, the sky glowing with warm colors. You share a quiet moment with others, knowing the day ahead holds opportunities for growth and connection. You feel your body is ready to join Bianca on the mat and your mind is awaiting the peaceful meditation that will set the tone for the day.
Morning workshops
After a delicious breakfast that nourishes your body, you take part in a somatic group therapy workshop with Niki and Eva. You start with psychoeducation on the day’s topic and then you’re invited to create a ‘line of life’ with stones and flower petals, reflecting on key moments in your life, feeling the impact they had on your story, your beliefs and your values. You feel supported by the facilitators and group, exploring your emotions, learning techniques to manage stress, relieve anxiety and prevent burnout, discovering new insights with each step.
Mindful walk on the cliffs
After a tasty lunch enjoyed with the group and the reflection time in which you get to relax and unwind, you embark on a guided mindful walk along the cliffs by the ocean. The facilitators encourage you to awaken your senses—feeling the breeze, hearing the waves, and smelling the wildflowers. By the end, you feel grounded, accomplished, and deeply connected to yourself and the group.
After an incredible dinner, you sit down in a closing circle, look into the eyes and souls that surround you and feel truly at peace. You dedicated time to yourself and your mental health and along the way you met amazing souls that shape your experience. You are sleepy, but excited about the promise of tomorrow.
A once-in-a-lifetime experience integrated into your everyday
We believe a retreat should be more than just an escape; it should give you real, sustainable practices for everyday life. Throughout the week, you’ll learn how to establish a self care routine, learn techniques to manage stress and relieve anxiety, and reconnect with yourself through simple yet powerful exercises. You'll practice journaling for self-reflection, learn breathwork to calm your nervous system, discover movement practices to release tension, and explore ways to set healthy boundaries. Every tool we teach is designed to be easy to integrate into your daily routine, so you leave not just refreshed, but truly empowered.
Three hosts trained in psychotherapy, medicine, coaching and yoga for personalised expert support
With three highly trained facilitators you’ll receive more guidance, care, and personal attention than most retreats can offer. Our team consists of a certified yoga instructor and mental coach, alongside two medical doctors trained in biointegrative psychotherapy and somatics. This combination ensures a holistic approach—addressing your physical and mental health and emotional well-being. Whether you need grounding movement, psychological insight, or a safe space to process emotions, we’re here to support you every step of the way..
Discounted therapy and coaching sessions for a lasting transformation
Real transformation doesn’t happen in just one week - our retreat can be an amazing start to something that unfolds over time. That’s why we offer continued support after you leave. We will be preparing for daily life on the retreat itself, but a follow-up integration call will help you reflect on your experience and apply what you’ve learned to the full extent. For our retreat participants wanting deeper guidance, our facilitators provide an exclusive discounted rate for six months of online therapy. This means you don’t just return home inspired—you return with professional support to make lasting changes.
Just arrive & relax, no need to stress
From the moment you land, everything is taken care of. Your accommodation, nourishing vegetarian meals, workshops, guided activities, and even small details like transport from the airport - all included. No decisions to make, no stress. Just a seamless, worry-free experience where you can focus entirely on your own growth, healing, and connection. All you need to do is arrive, breathe, and allow yourself to fully immerse in the journey.