Palmas Retreat: Pilates, Yoga, Breathwork
Palmas Retreat: Pilates, Yoga, Breathwork
Aljezur, Portugal
Up to 13 in group
August 1 - 5, 2025
Retreat Highlights
- Daily Pilates, Vinyasa & Restorative yoga sessions
- Breathwork and sound healing journeys
- Surfing at nearby beaches
- Neuroscience-inspired workshops and guided reflection
- Fresh, nourishing meals prepared daily
- Cozy shared accommodations in a serene setting
- Time to rest, explore, and reconnect with yourself
- Like-hearted community and meaningful connection
- Optional coastal hikes and poolside relaxation
- Located in the beautiful Algarve, Portugal
About this Retreat
Amber Joy is a certified Breathwork and Sound Healing facilitator with a background in psychology and social entrepreneurship. With over seven years of experience in the wellness space, she creates heartfelt, transformative experiences that invite deep connection, healing, and joy. Amber’s sessions blend breath, movement, sound, and intention—helping others return to their true essence and feel fully alive.
Katie is a certified Yoga and Pilates instructor with a degree in Neuroscience, blending mindful movement with a deep understanding of the brain–body connection. Her classes are thoughtful, empowering, and rooted in alignment and awareness. Katie creates a space where students can build strength, release tension, and reconnect to themselves—both physically and mentally.
Details of this retreat
Join us for a 5-day wellness retreat in the heart of Portugal’s Algarve coast—an immersive experience designed to nourish your body, mind, and soul.
Set in a peaceful, nature-filled setting just minutes from the ocean, this retreat is a chance to slow down, reconnect, and realign. You'll be guided through daily movement practices including Pilates, Vinyasa and Restorative yoga, as well as breathwork and sound healing to support deep inner transformation.
We’ll also explore the neuroscience of healing and mindfulness, enjoy fresh and nourishing meals, and have time to relax by the pool, wander coastal trails, or catch some waves.
Whether you're seeking renewal, clarity, or simply space to be, this retreat offers a grounded, supportive container to come home to yourself—surrounded by like-hearted souls, sunshine, and sea.
Set in a peaceful, nature-filled setting just minutes from the ocean, this retreat is a chance to slow down, reconnect, and realign. You'll be guided through daily movement practices including Pilates, Vinyasa and Restorative yoga, as well as breathwork and sound healing to support deep inner transformation.
We’ll also explore the neuroscience of healing and mindfulness, enjoy fresh and nourishing meals, and have time to relax by the pool, wander coastal trails, or catch some waves.
Whether you're seeking renewal, clarity, or simply space to be, this retreat offers a grounded, supportive container to come home to yourself—surrounded by like-hearted souls, sunshine, and sea.
Schedule
What to Expect
Breathwork + Sound healing
Pilates + yoga
Guided meditation + journaling
Neuroscience workshop
Connection with like-hearted women in a supportive space
Moments of stillness, self-reflection, and deep nourishment
Free time to explore, swim, or simply be
Breathwork + Sound healing
Pilates + yoga
Guided meditation + journaling
Neuroscience workshop
Connection with like-hearted women in a supportive space
Moments of stillness, self-reflection, and deep nourishment
Free time to explore, swim, or simply be
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Palmas Lodge, Aljezur, Portugal
Directions
Faro Aiport or Lisbon
By Car (Approx. 1.5–2 hours)
Exit Faro Airport and take the A22 west toward Lagos.
Exit at Bensafrim/Aljezur (Exit 2) and follow the N120 north toward Aljezur.
Before Aljezur, follow signs to Vale Figueiras Beach—Palmas Lodge is nearby.
By Car (Approx. 3–3.5 hours)
From Lisbon Airport, get on the A2 motorway south toward the Algarve.
Merge onto the A22 (Via do Infante) heading west toward Lagos.
Exit at Bensafrim/Aljezur (Exit 2) and follow the N120 north toward Aljezur.
Before reaching Aljezur, follow signs to Vale Figueiras Beach—Palmas Lodge is nearby.
By Car (Approx. 1.5–2 hours)
Exit Faro Airport and take the A22 west toward Lagos.
Exit at Bensafrim/Aljezur (Exit 2) and follow the N120 north toward Aljezur.
Before Aljezur, follow signs to Vale Figueiras Beach—Palmas Lodge is nearby.
By Car (Approx. 3–3.5 hours)
From Lisbon Airport, get on the A2 motorway south toward the Algarve.
Merge onto the A22 (Via do Infante) heading west toward Lagos.
Exit at Bensafrim/Aljezur (Exit 2) and follow the N120 north toward Aljezur.
Before reaching Aljezur, follow signs to Vale Figueiras Beach—Palmas Lodge is nearby.
Accommodation
A shared space with either 2 or 3 beds
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
The venue is located in Aljezur
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
What's Included
- 4 nights / 5 days of accommodation in a serene, shared room
- 3 nourishing meals per day, plus healthy snacks and dessert
- Opening and closing ceremonies
- Wellness welcome gift
- Use of the on-site pool, yoga shala, and nature trails
- Access to filtered water, teas, and fruit throughout the day
- Free time for beach visits, coastal walks, or optional surfing (equipment rental available nearby)
- Community connection opportunities and group bonding time
- All retreat coordination and support from your hosts
- All taxes and service fees
What's Not Included
- Airfare to and from Portugal
- Transportation to the retreat center (car hire or taxi)
- Travel insurance
- Optional surfboard or wetsuit rentals
- Additional excursions or activities during free time
- Spa treatments or massages (if available)
- Personal expenses or shopping
- Meals or snacks outside of the retreat center
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