Experience an adventurous yoga retreat in the beautiful, unspoilt western Algarve. Our lodge is located between Lagos and Sagres in the pretty village of Praia da Luz, close to the best surf beaches and the most picturesque coastline in Europe. With over 300 days of sunshine a year this is the perfect place for an autumn retreat in the sun. Situated on the edge of the protected Vicente National Park and within walking distance from beautiful beaches makes this spot ideal for the many activities and stunning vistas the Algarve is famous for.
This retreat includes daily surfing lessons but if surfing isn’t your thing, we have a number of alternative activities to choose from: PADI certified scuba diving course, kitesurfing, SUP – (stand up paddle-boarding) and kayaking. These guided activities are for 3 days during your retreat and are an alternative to surfing. In order to replace the surfing with one of these activities just let us know when you book or contact us for more information. These activities need to be booked in advance.
Our wonderful yoga teacher for this retreat; Naomi Hayama, will be providing daily Hatha flow yoga classes to move and energise the body and evening restorative practices to facilitate rest and relaxation.
This retreat is available to all levels of surf and yoga abilities, including complete beginners.
This retreat includes:
7 nights accommodation in a surf and yoga lodge
Delicious, healthy and fresh local cuisine: Brunch, snacks / picnics and dinner
Daily fresh juices and smoothies
Twice daily yoga classes
Transfers to and from Faro airport to the retreat center in Praia da Luz
Daily surf lessons with a great local teacher (or an alternative activity from the list above)
Surfboard and wetsuit hire
A full body massage
ACCOMMODATION
Our Lodge has been designed for your comfort and peace of mind. Each room has a private en suite shower and opens onto terraces that enjoy direct access to the pool and sub tropical gardens. The retreat center has spectacular panoramic views across open countryside to the sea or to the Monchique Hills with amazing sunrises and sunsets. With over 5000 m2 of gardens and orchards, it is easy to maintain social distancing and enjoy our ethos of great social vibes. Located between Lagos and Sagres in the pretty village of Praia da Luz, our Surf and Yoga lodge is close to the best surf beaches and the most picturesque coastline in Europe. Please see more pictures here.
Check in is from 3pm. Check out is at 10am. We will have a meet and greet once everyone has arrived at the accommodation on Thursday the 14th of October, go over the schedule and book in massages.
HEALTHY EATING
The quality of the food on our retreats is very important to us. You will enjoy delicious, healthy meals lovingly prepared with fresh local ingredients by our wonderful chef to complement the retreat perfectly. The food will be mostly vegetarian or vegan but you can opt for meat or fresh locally caught fish if you so desire. Please include your dietary requirements in the section provided at checkout. We use organic and local produce where possible.
ABOUT THE TEACHER
Naomi Hayama will guide you through an inspiring week of classes. Specialising in Hatha Yoga and Mindfulness Meditation, Naomi also interweaves Vinyasa Flow, Restorative Yoga, Yin Yoga and somatic movements.
She will introduce you to wonderful relaxation and meditation practices that will help you to feel relaxed and focused. You will also learn refined elements of yoga such as Pranayama (energy/breathing techniques), Nada Yoga (vibration/sound) and Mudras (seal/gestures). Her creative classes will have you feeling balanced and energised.
For over 18 years, Naomi has been teaching people of all abilities, from complete beginners to experienced practitioners. She can tailor the classes to suit your own specific needs, making this retreat available to all. She will guide you to deepen your yoga practice in an enjoyable and balanced way.
BOOKING
Please book directly with Eleanor from Bluerise Retreat
PRICE
Price starts from £1,200
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If you’d prefer to do other activities alternative to Surfing (see the list above), please let Bluerise Retreat know in advance.
WHAT TO BRING
We recommend bringing comfortable slip on shoes or sandals, sensible outdoor footwear for exploring the surrounding tropical gardens and national park, sunglasses, sun cream, a bathing suit, a sun hat and a waterproof coat.
The surfing school will provide wetsuits but if you have one that you would like to bring with you please do.
The yoga classes will take place in a wonderful bright yoga space inside the beach house. We provide all yoga equipment but if you’d rather use your own mat you are welcome to bring it with you.
