UNWINDING REST & REJUVENATE RETREAT
- MONCHIQUE, PORTUGAL
OCT 27 - NOV 1 (5 SPOTS LEFT!)
BOOKINGS: HELLO@AKHILAYOGARETREATS.COM
WELCOME FRIENDS!
This Unwinding Rest & Rejuvenate Retreat is a unique 6-day portal for exploring what it truly means to just be. To reflect, move, journal, and to nourish our bodies and minds in the most stunning tranquil surroundings.
The transition into Autumn can be a testing time that can bring about feelings of unease, pressure, or anxiety. By choosing to give yourself this time away to fully r e - t r e a t we can dive into practices and rituals to help us ease into the season with awareness, compassion, and a sense of devotion.
This will all take place in a stunning, private, luxury villa in the hills of Monchique, Portugal, where the views are spectacular and it really invites you to go within and find some precious stillness.
It's happening, and we can't wait to welcome you!
On this journey we will go back to basics and explore how we can come out of the monkey mind, reduce stress, regulate our nervous systems and increase playfulness, clarity as well as connection and joy
We will work through the powerful RITUALS of :
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Vinyasa, Hatha and Yin Yoga
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Breath-work
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Restorative practices
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Yoga Nidra
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Vipassana Meditation
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Noble Silence
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Somatic movement release
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Crystal bowl sound bath
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Massage therapy
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Guided meditations
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Sacred silence
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Nutrition workshops
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Gratitude and Mindfulness
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Sharing circles
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Self-love practices
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Fire Ceremony
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THE PROGRAM
The intention for this offering is to retreat, rest and soften into the power of conscious unwinding through very REAL and RAW practices.
We will go through the tricky stuff together.
Throughout this week you are seen, held, and accepted.
From this place, we can blossom into our most authentic and full expression!
Your facilitators have years of experience holding safe containers for real healing to take place.
Join us! Step into the Winter season remembering your wholeness, your aliveness.
RE-MEMBERING
RE-EMBODYING
All classes/workshops are of course, optional. If you need extra time to integrate, rest etc that is entirely up to you. The team are here to support you.
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7am - Awaken with the Bell
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7.30am - Tea
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8am - Movement and intentional practice - Awakening Flow Yoga, Breathwork, Softening Yin
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10.30am - Nourishing Brunch Feast
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11am - Free time - Massage/Nature walk/Pool time/Rest
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3pm - Snacks
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5pm - Afternoon Workshop/Class - Elemental Embodiment, Ayurvedic Yoga, Restorative practice, Self Love Ritual, Holistic Nutrition
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7pm - Al Fresco group dinner
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8.30pm - Evening gathering - Cacao Explorative Journalling, Yoga Nidra, Sharing Circle, Meditations, Sound Bowl Healing
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10pm - Rest and silence
FOOD
Our in-house chef Alberto offers a wide variety of tasty and healthy meals. Taking inspiration from different cuisines and with an emphasis on Ayurvedic seasonal produce, every meal will look and taste beautiful and nourishing.
We prepare our meals with mostly organic locally sourced and seasonal fruits and vegetables. all meals are plant- based (vegetarian) and easily adaptable to diets such as vegan, and dairy-free.
As this is also your house for the week, we welcome you to help yourself to tea, water, fruits and snacks throughout the day!
ACCOMMODATION
Every room has an ensuite bathroom. The interior design is kept uncluttered with elegant simplicity.
All rooms are individual in character and shape but all share the same features. Each bed is fitted with memory foam mattresses for your sleeping comfort. We have two room categories as rooms are slightly differing in either size, view or private terrace.
The rooms are located so that they provide privacy for all participants. Four rooms have separate entrances from outside and four rooms with an entrance from the living room.
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Private Queen Room w/Ensuite Bathroom: €1500 for one person
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Shared Twin Room w/Ensuite Bathroom: €1000 per person
All classes, workshops, meals and accommodation are included in the price. We can also help arrange transport from Faro to our space for those who need this service.
Please note that a non-refundable deposit of 25% of the total amount will be due upon booking.
We can also split the balance payment into smaller increments over the coming months.
Flexible Payment Plans are always available.
Contact us to let us know which retreat you're interested in and we will get back to you with more information and booking details.
TESTIMONIALS
Something in the description of the retreat resonated with me and I just decided to book ik, didn’t give it
much thought. And I really felt that I needed a change from daily life.
I came back feeling like a new person.
Balanced, calm, healthy. And two weeks later today, I am still practicing yoga on a daily basis, at home.
I now have the tools and confidence to do this for myself.
The circles were so amazing. From the first sharing circle on the first night onwards, everyone was extremely open and nice, no guards, no masks, just their true selves. This is what Nic and the team manage to achieve, it is such a great experience and gave me back trust.
I now again believe that people are good by nature. Emmelie, September 2023
I wanted to make some life decisions and have a chance to reconnect with myself.
It had such a great mix of things - beautiful yoga practice, chanting, spiritual elements, periods of silence, and amazing nutritious food. It was also in such incredible surroundings so it felt like you were really tucked away and able to connect with nature.
I had a chance to have a digi detox and it allowed me to really slow down and sit with myself and my own thoughts. It brought me so much calm and peace.
Nic and her team are amazing. She’s such a beautiful soul and she creates such a beautiful, supportive, caring experience. I’d love to go to another one of her retreats. Sarah Jane, April 2023