Yoga Retreat in the Mountains, Portugal.
Yoga Retreat in the Mountains, Portugal.
4 Days Package (3 nights)
Retreat Highlights
- Yoga
- Meditation
- Wilderness Hiking
- Swimming in natural pools
- wild fauna
- native forests
- vegan meals included
- transport available
- free camping
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Manuel Cardoso is a Yogi born and raised in the 80's from Porto, Portugal, founder of Yantra Centro Holistico est. 2006 .
For the past 20 years Yantra has been holding a space with the right conditions for Yoga & Ayurveda in Porto's downtown, promoting holistic well-being and mindfulness with regular local students and visitors from literally all over the world!
Presently Manuel spends half of his time in the mountains of Soajo, where he runs his most recent project, the Yantra Yoga Camp.
The retreat center was created to provide with a deeper experience for students and traveller fellow Yogis that want to deepen their practice amongst the natural elements and lush nature with the support of an experienced and dedicated teacher.
Details of this retreat
YOGA RETREAT
at Yantra Yoga Camp, in the mountains of Serra de Soajo, Portugal .
Our retreat center is encompassed by the lush nature of the native fauna & flora , teeming with pure crystalline water sources and natural pools amidst impressive granite formations along wild rivers.
This retreat is designed to permanently enhance your practice through Yoga Sadhana, Prānāyāma (breath work) and deep immersion in the peace and quiet of the natural elements in the dreamy landscape of a natural reserve.
Come receive the knowledge that will be shared by the Yoga teacher Manuel Cardoso, acquired over 20+ years running a Yoga School and Retreats .
PROGRAM:
Day 1
18:00 🏕 Welcoming and camping
20:00 🍲 Vegan Dinner ( Shala )
21:30 🙏 Kirtan (mantra)
22:30 💤 Sleep time
Day 2
08:30 🙆♂ Yoga Sadhana ( in the Shala )
10:30 😌 Yoganidrā - Consciousness on the verge of sleep. ( in the Shala )
11:00 🫁 Breathwork ( in the Oak Forest )
- Prānāyāma - Conscious expansion of the vital breath.
- Kumbhaka - Suspension of time in the retention of prana.
13:00 🍲 Vegan Lunch ( Shala )
15:00 🧘🏻 Dhyānāsana & Meditation - Still body , awakened mind. (by the river)
17:00 🧘🏾♀️ Trāṭaka – Purification & focus through sight. (by the river)
19:00 🍲 Vegan Dinner ( at the camp )
20:30 🚿Trip to the hot springs. ( 30 min drive )
22:30 🛻 Return to camp.
23:00 💤 Sleeptime
Day 2
08:30 🧘🏻♀️ Āsana - Stability and structural strength. (Studio)
11:30 🧘🏻♀️ Kumbhakāsana - Movement sustained by retention. (Oak Forest)
13:00 🍲 Vegan Lunch ( Shala )
15:00 🧘🏻 Svāra (Idā/Piṅgalā) – Balancing of the subtle fluxes . (by the river)
17:00 🧘🏾♀️ Laulikī – Abdominal regenerative oscillation .(by the river)
19:00 🍲 Vegan Dinner
20:30 🚿 Trip to the hot springs. ( 30 min drive )
22:30 🛻 Return to camp.
23:00 🙏 Closing & Sleeptime
The summer is a portal to an enhanced version of yourself and your true potential due to the Sun's strong action which promotes prānā assimilation. Let's boost this process through the contact with nature and by opening our energy channels through specific Yoga practices.
at Yantra Yoga Camp, in the mountains of Serra de Soajo, Portugal .
Our retreat center is encompassed by the lush nature of the native fauna & flora , teeming with pure crystalline water sources and natural pools amidst impressive granite formations along wild rivers.
This retreat is designed to permanently enhance your practice through Yoga Sadhana, Prānāyāma (breath work) and deep immersion in the peace and quiet of the natural elements in the dreamy landscape of a natural reserve.
Come receive the knowledge that will be shared by the Yoga teacher Manuel Cardoso, acquired over 20+ years running a Yoga School and Retreats .
PROGRAM:
Day 1
18:00 🏕 Welcoming and camping
20:00 🍲 Vegan Dinner ( Shala )
21:30 🙏 Kirtan (mantra)
22:30 💤 Sleep time
Day 2
08:30 🙆♂ Yoga Sadhana ( in the Shala )
10:30 😌 Yoganidrā - Consciousness on the verge of sleep. ( in the Shala )
11:00 🫁 Breathwork ( in the Oak Forest )
- Prānāyāma - Conscious expansion of the vital breath.
- Kumbhaka - Suspension of time in the retention of prana.
13:00 🍲 Vegan Lunch ( Shala )
15:00 🧘🏻 Dhyānāsana & Meditation - Still body , awakened mind. (by the river)
17:00 🧘🏾♀️ Trāṭaka – Purification & focus through sight. (by the river)
19:00 🍲 Vegan Dinner ( at the camp )
20:30 🚿Trip to the hot springs. ( 30 min drive )
22:30 🛻 Return to camp.
23:00 💤 Sleeptime
Day 2
08:30 🧘🏻♀️ Āsana - Stability and structural strength. (Studio)
11:30 🧘🏻♀️ Kumbhakāsana - Movement sustained by retention. (Oak Forest)
13:00 🍲 Vegan Lunch ( Shala )
15:00 🧘🏻 Svāra (Idā/Piṅgalā) – Balancing of the subtle fluxes . (by the river)
17:00 🧘🏾♀️ Laulikī – Abdominal regenerative oscillation .(by the river)
19:00 🍲 Vegan Dinner
20:30 🚿 Trip to the hot springs. ( 30 min drive )
22:30 🛻 Return to camp.
23:00 🙏 Closing & Sleeptime
The summer is a portal to an enhanced version of yourself and your true potential due to the Sun's strong action which promotes prānā assimilation. Let's boost this process through the contact with nature and by opening our energy channels through specific Yoga practices.
Schedule
08:30m - breakfast
09:30 - Yoga
13:30 - Lunch
15:00 - Yoga
19:30 - dinner
21:30 - closing circle
09:30 - Yoga
13:30 - Lunch
15:00 - Yoga
19:30 - dinner
21:30 - closing circle
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Directions
Coordinates: 41.88897925491436, -8.258905778284518
https://maps.app.goo.gl/wjs3x1NCkyYBM3U49
By car:
Drive to Soajo, then to the coordinates via "Poço das Mantas"
By public transports:
Bus to Arcos de Valdevez, then Local Bus to Soajo and then 20 min hike to the coordinates via the "Murço" trail.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/wjs3x1NCkyYBM3U49
By car:
Drive to Soajo, then to the coordinates via "Poço das Mantas"
By public transports:
Bus to Arcos de Valdevez, then Local Bus to Soajo and then 20 min hike to the coordinates via the "Murço" trail.
Accommodation
Program Price , 3 nights and all 7 meals included
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
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
What's Included
- All activities are included plus all 7 meals + free camping . Transportation available on demand
What's Not Included
- Transportation fee: €50 ( From and to: Porto ; Viana do Castelo ; Ponte de Lima ; Braga
