Iyengar Yoga, Surf & Nourish retreat
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Yogaion Retreats
- Meia Praia, Lagos, Portugal
- Apr 5 - 12, 2019 (8 days)
About us
ABOUT
The Yoga, Surf & Nourish is the ultimate nourish retreat with options to surf 4 days, surf a day less & do a cooking workshop or choose for the complete nourish package not to surf at all and instead get pampered with massages, a cooking workshop & mindfulness sessions. The retreat will be an amazing experience amidst the most amazing settings of the Algarvian southwest coast of Portugal. In a charming luxury Quinta quietly nested within a walled 7.500m2 area surrounded by pines and cypresses, providing the greatest tranquility and privacy possible, while being located just outside the center of Lagos, and at walkable distances to Meia Praia (a 14 km long golden sand beach). With other uttermost fabulous (surf) beaches of Portugal a short drive away. Come and experience a wonderful, nourishing mixture of superb Iyengar yoga, great surf by highly qualified teachers, a cooking workshop, a mindfulness session, massages & the best healthy, nutritious, yummy food. The retreat is set up in such a way that everyone get’s what they are looking for choosing from the following 3 packages:
Yoga & Surf;
Yoga, Surf & Nourish;
Yoga & Nourish
INCLUDED IN PACKAGES
Yoga & Surf ~ 10 Iyengar yoga classes & 4 days surf
Yoga, Surf & Nourish ~ 10 Iyengar yoga classes, 3 days surf & 1 Cooking workshop
Yoga & Nourish ~ 10 Iyengar yoga classes, 1 cooking workshop, 1 Mindfulness session and 2 amazing massages.
ALL THE PACKAGES WILL INCLUDE
6nights stay at the charming luxury Quinta
3 healthy, abundant vegetarian meals a day [cooked and prepared freshly by loving hands every single day! Most of the food we will eat will be organic & or local.]
all filtered water & herbal tea
all Iyengar yoga classes
all yoga mats etc
Recipes of the week
Specifically for the Yoga & Surf
4days beginner surf lessons
all surf gear
transport to & from the beach
Specifically for the Yoga, Surf & Nourish
3 days beginner surf lessons
all surf gear
transport to & from the beach
cooking workshop
Specifically for the Yoga & Nourish
cooking workshop
1 mindfulness session
2 amazing massages
Surf lessons
All the surf lessons will be given by the qualified & amazing team of Future surf school
Extras
Massage treatments (1 hour 45€ / 1.5 hour 60€)
Human design session (overview 55€ / full session 85€)
Private mindfulness session (45€ per session)
Surf lessons (for prices please inquire)
Example day Yoga, Surf & Nourish
7.30 wake up to the sound of the ocean
8.00 inspiring yoga class
9.30 yummy Breakfast
11.00 surf pick up / cooking workshop
surf & lunch at beach
18.00 restorative yoga class
19.30 delicious dinner
20.30 go out to watch the stars or sit by the fireplace
DATES
Sat 6-12Apr
Sat 27Apr-3 May
Sat. 25May-31May
Sat 15June-21June
Sat 29June-5July
Sat 7-13Sept
Sun 15-21Sept
Sat 5-11Oct
Sat 19-25 Oct
"The Yogaion Retreat is heaven!" ~ Lisa, France
Event Highlights
- Iyengar Yoga
- 3 different packages within retreat
- Surf
- Mindfulness
- cooking workshop
- massages
Venue Highlights
luxury quinta400mtr from beach
close to historical center of lagos
Amenities
- Free Wifi
- Pool
- Towels
- Free Parking
- Kitchen
- Coffee/Tea
Schedule
Example day Yoga, Surf & Nourish7.30 wake up to the sound of the ocean
8.00 inspiring yoga class
9.30 yummy Breakfast
11.00 surf pick up / cooking workshop
surf & lunch at beach
18.00 restorative yoga class
19.30 delicious dinner
20.30 go out to watch the stars or sit by the fireplace
Menu Types
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Organic
- Gluten Free
- Dairy Free
- Nut Free
Accommodations
Shared room with 3 single beds and private bathroomDouble / twin room with double bed or two singles
Single room with double bed or two singles
Directions
Which is the nearest airport?Faro is about 70km from the eco farm house. Lisbon is about 300 km and it takes around 4 hours to come here by bus or train. Seville is about 300km away and takes about 5 hours by bus.
How do I get there?
Yogaion can arrange airport transfer to the retreat in Lagos.
1. Airport transfer from Faro airport
2.Rent a car from Faro airport www.luzcar.com
3. Bus/ train to Lagos
4.Lisbon airport, train/ bus to Lagos
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For info on bus times see http://www.rede-expressos.pt and for trains www.cp.pt
You can also rent a car via Yogaion or book an airport transfer via http://www.shuttledirect.com/en/airport/FAO
About the Venue and Teacher
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Yogaion Retreats
Peace and tranquility in one of the best retreats Portugal has to offer, based 450mtr from the wonderful beach of Meia Praia, surrounded by nature. Yogaion, located on the south coast of Portugal, throughout the year offers a lovely mix of different retreats always combined with Iyengar Yoga run by Shaini Verdon. The main retreat is the Yoga, Surf & Nourish retreat which contains 3 different packages: Yoga, Surf & Nourish / Yoga & Surf / Yoga & Nourish. But there is also the very special Women's health Yoga & Surf retreat. The Yoga & Surf during the retreats are an amazing combination of Yoga, Surf & deliciously healthy food. The Yoga & Nourish retreat on the other hand is aimed at awareness, cooking, mindfulness & relaxation. During the Yoga, Surf & Nourish retreats there will be a great mix of Yoga, Surf & a cooking workshop. The Women's health Yoga & Surf retreat is an amazing retreat hosted by a variety of women who all excel in their field, it's for all us women to get back in contact with our most divine cycle. Yogaion only accommodates for small groups of maximum 10 (Surfing) Yogis, making sure everybody gets the personal attention they need. Wake up to a beautiful sunrise in Portugal while getting ready for our first Yoga class, breathing in the fresh ocean air. After that either enjoy loads of fun on the beach or pamper yourself with wellness sessions at the retreat. At sunset relax during a restorative Yoga session. And finally, eat yummy and healthy food based on a vegan/vegetarian diet. Pure fulfillment at Yogaion Retreats. Come and join us to feel this amazing experience.With love,Shaini Verdon -
Shaini Verdon
Shaini's love for yoga started in the year 2000: following different yoga styles her heart eventually lay with Iyengar Yoga in which she certified herself for the introductory level and is currently studying for Junior 1. Her love for surfing started 13 years ago, and she stills has a strong connection with the ocean ever since. She has a strong practice of Yoga, she feels strongly connected to nature & is very interested in women's health, herbal medicine & Mindfulness.Since a young age she travelled the world with her family and after finding Yoga & Surf, this became her new travel addiction. In 2008 she moved to the Southwest coast of the Algarve to follow her dream of practicing & teaching Yoga, Surf, connecting deeply to nature and a more simple way of living.She is a certified Iyengar yoga teacher, following her teacher training with senior Iyengar teacher Billy Konrad. She is forever a student still studying with teacher Billy Konrad and following many classes, workshops & retreats with many other renowned Iyengar teachers.Iyengar yoga is characterised by an intense focus on the subtleties of each posture as well as on an exploration of the yogic goal of integrating the different aspects of our existence (physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual) that guruji BKS Iyengar has passed on through 70 years of practiced. With this she develops her teachings and ongoing self-practice, creating a Yoga based on a spiritual & aligned foundation.Her teaching is based on creating strength, flexibility & spaciousness within the body & soul through proper alignment, verbal and precise hands-on adjustments and bringing awareness into the practice. This creates a warm, safe & loving space. So it can become a practice of awareness and connection for each of her students.
