Portugal Silent Meditation Retreat
Portugal Silent Meditation Retreat
Centro de Retiros Karuna, Centro Retiros Karuna, Portugal
Up to 25 in group
October 27 - November 1, 2025
Retreat Highlights
- Silent, eye-contact and screens-free
- With daily yoga and meditation
- Authentic ancient meditation methods and teachings
- In a stunning venue on a mountain with views of the entire Algarve
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Thomas has a deep love for Yoga, Meditation, and the study and practice of ancient spiritual philosophy and methods.
Drawing on a decade of travel and intensive study with renowned teachers and lineages worldwide—from Buddhism and Yoga to classical and modern Tantra and Vedanta—he now shares his passion to help others cultivate presence, energy, clarity, and healing through deep inner work.
His offerings include energetic Vinyasa Yoga & Pranayama classes, Eastern philosophy and meditation workshops, transformational 1:1 mentorships, therapeutic bodywork, as well as ongoing meditation instructor courses and silent retreats.
Details of this retreat
Just you, a cushion, and your breath. An opportunity to look into your own mind, to find clarity, healing, and peace.
Silent meditation retreats have been a common practice since ancient times, allowing us to enter deep states of meditation and clarity that are hard to access amidst the busyness of daily life.
Through meditation we create the space to heal on a profound level, gain deeper insight into who we truly are, and find clarity about what truly matters in life.
Silent meditation retreats have been a common practice since ancient times, allowing us to enter deep states of meditation and clarity that are hard to access amidst the busyness of daily life.
Through meditation we create the space to heal on a profound level, gain deeper insight into who we truly are, and find clarity about what truly matters in life.
Schedule
7:00 AM Meditation
7:30 AM Gentle Yoga Asana & Qigong for all levels, Pranayama, Guided Meditation
9:30 AM Mindful Breakfast
11:00 AM Talk & Meditation Teachings
12:00 AM Guided Meditation
1:00 PM Mindful Lunch & Silent Break (time for rest, walking meditation, journaling)
3:30 PM Meditation
4:30 PM Tea break
5:00 PM Sunset Meditation
6:30 PM Mindful Dinner
8:30 PM Meditation/Yoga Nidra
9:00 PM Lights Off
7:30 AM Gentle Yoga Asana & Qigong for all levels, Pranayama, Guided Meditation
9:30 AM Mindful Breakfast
11:00 AM Talk & Meditation Teachings
12:00 AM Guided Meditation
1:00 PM Mindful Lunch & Silent Break (time for rest, walking meditation, journaling)
3:30 PM Meditation
4:30 PM Tea break
5:00 PM Sunset Meditation
6:30 PM Mindful Dinner
8:30 PM Meditation/Yoga Nidra
9:00 PM Lights Off
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Thomas Mathias, Centro de Retiros Karuna, Centro Retiros Karuna, Portugal
Directions
Book your flight to Faro Airport (FAO) in Faro, Portugal.
The venue is approximately 85-90 km away, depending on the exact route taken.
How to Get Here:
By car: The most flexible option, especially if you want to explore the area before or after the retreat
By shared taxi/shuttle: We’ll help connect participants interested in ride-sharing
By public transport: Buses run from Faro and Lisbon to Monchique or Portimão. We can support you with travel planning if needed
The venue is approximately 85-90 km away, depending on the exact route taken.
How to Get Here:
By car: The most flexible option, especially if you want to explore the area before or after the retreat
By shared taxi/shuttle: We’ll help connect participants interested in ride-sharing
By public transport: Buses run from Faro and Lisbon to Monchique or Portimão. We can support you with travel planning if needed
Accommodation
Shared Rooms and Private Rooms
Shared Room
Private Room
Venue & Amenities
Tucked away in the mountains of Monchique, South Portugal, Karuna is a meditation center with a truly special energy. With wide views over the Algarve coast and a spacious wooden hall for practice, it offers the peace and simplicity needed for deep inner work.
The land was chosen by an Indian yogi who completed a 3-year, 3-month, and 3-day retreat here — after which he built the centre. Since then, it has remained a place dedicated to silence, presence, and transformation, lovingly maintained b
The land was chosen by an Indian yogi who completed a 3-year, 3-month, and 3-day retreat here — after which he built the centre. Since then, it has remained a place dedicated to silence, presence, and transformation, lovingly maintained b
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
At Karuna Retreat Center we give great importance to our guests' health. This means providing the best conditions so you can take care of your body, speech and mind. The pure air and fresh spring wate
What's Included
- 6 nights
- 3 daily meals
- Daily yoga and light breathwork
What's Not Included
- Transport to and from the venue
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