Thrive: A Stress Reduction Retreat
Thrive: A Stress Reduction Retreat
Solar Alegria, R. de Casal Bom 395, 3680-211, Portugal
Up to 10 in group
November 22 - 24, 2024
Retreat Highlights
- Welcome Circle: Create a sense of community and set intentions for the weekend.
- Gentle Yin Yoga Session: Focus on breathwork and gentle movements to reduce tension and promote relaxation.
- Nourishing Dinner: Enjoy healthy, seasonal meals that encourage mindful eating and connection.
- Guided Meditation and Journaling: Enhance mindfulness and self-reflection while setting personal goals for the weekend.
- Sunrise Yoga: Energize the body and cultivate a positive mindset to welcome the day.
- Stress Management Workshop: Learn practical techniques for managing stress, including mindfulness and breathing exercises.
- Auto-Massage Workshop: Discover self-massage techniques to relieve tension and promote relaxation.
- Resilience Building Activities: Engage in group activities that foster teamwork and enhance coping strategies.
- Evening Circle and Let Go Ceremony: Strengthen bonds within the group and promote personal growth through shared experiences and let go of what no longer serves you.
- Self-Discovery Workshop: Gain clarity on personal goals and foster self-awareness through guided exercises.
- Closing Circle and Farewell Lunch: Reflect on the weekend and celebrate personal growth in a supportive environment.
- Departure and Integration: Receive resources for continued practice and integration of learned skills for ongoing stress management and personal growth.
About this Retreat
Your Guides
After serving as a director for many years, I witnessed firsthand the profound impact of modern life on mental health. Both my team, colleagues, friends and I grappled with stress, and I saw how it eroded our self-esteem and overall well-being. The demands of the workplace, coupled with the fast pace of our personal lives, leave little room to truly take care of ourselves.
Over the past year, while navigating a challenging work environment, I dedicated myself to exploring various techniques and methodologies to manage stress and build self-confidence. I experimented with yoga, meditation, dietary adjustments, coaching practices, travelled the world. These experiences transformed my life, helping me achieve a sense of balance and a renewed sense of self-worth. However, it also made me realize that human beings are complex, and there is no “one-size-fits-all” solution.
This journey inspired me to create MyShiftUp, a platform designed to unlock balance and well-being for everyone through simple, effective techniques and practices. I am excited to bring together techniques from professionals all over the world into one convenient place
Details of this retreat
Experience Transformation at "Thrive: A Stress Reduction Retreat"
Join us for an empowering weekend designed to help you escape the chaos of daily life and cultivate inner peace. Our "Thrive: A Stress Reduction Retreat" offers a serene environment where you can reconnect with yourself, reduce stress, and build resilience through transformative practices.
Over the course of this rejuvenating retreat, you’ll engage in gentle yoga sessions, guided meditations, and interactive workshops led by an experienced facilitator. Discover practical techniques to manage stress effectively and develop a positive mindset that will carry you long after the retreat ends.
Embrace the opportunity to bond with like-minded individuals during shared meals and evening circles, creating a supportive community that fosters personal growth. Each activity is thoughtfully designed to help you cultivate mindfulness, self-awareness, and connection.
Whether you seek to deepen your yoga practice, learn self-care techniques, or simply unwind in a peaceful setting, this retreat promises to nourish your body, mind, and spirit.
Don't miss out on this chance to thrive! Reserve your spot today and embark on a journey toward a more balanced, fulfilling life.
Join us for an empowering weekend designed to help you escape the chaos of daily life and cultivate inner peace. Our "Thrive: A Stress Reduction Retreat" offers a serene environment where you can reconnect with yourself, reduce stress, and build resilience through transformative practices.
Over the course of this rejuvenating retreat, you’ll engage in gentle yoga sessions, guided meditations, and interactive workshops led by an experienced facilitator. Discover practical techniques to manage stress effectively and develop a positive mindset that will carry you long after the retreat ends.
Embrace the opportunity to bond with like-minded individuals during shared meals and evening circles, creating a supportive community that fosters personal growth. Each activity is thoughtfully designed to help you cultivate mindfulness, self-awareness, and connection.
Whether you seek to deepen your yoga practice, learn self-care techniques, or simply unwind in a peaceful setting, this retreat promises to nourish your body, mind, and spirit.
Don't miss out on this chance to thrive! Reserve your spot today and embark on a journey toward a more balanced, fulfilling life.
Schedule
Friday: Arrival and Grounding
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Arrival and Welcome Circle
* Activity: Participants arrive, check in, and gather for a welcome circle.
* Benefits: Creates a sense of community, sets intentions, and fosters openness among participants.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM: Gentle Yin Yoga Session
* Activity: A calming yoga class focusing on breathwork and gentle movements.
* Benefits: Reduces tension, promotes relaxation, and prepares the body and mind for the retreat.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Nourishing Dinner
* Activity: A healthy, seasonal dinner emphasizing nourishing ingredients.
* Benefits: Fuels the body with essential nutrients, promotes mindful eating, and encourages connection over shared meals.
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM: Guided Meditation and Journaling
* Activity: A guided meditation followed by reflective journaling.
* Benefits: Enhances mindfulness, encourages self-reflection, and sets personal goals for the weekend.
Saturday: Exploration and Growth
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM: Sunrise Yoga
* Activity: An invigorating yoga session to welcome the day.
* Benefits: Energizes the body, promotes mental clarity, and cultivates a positive mindset.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM: Balinese Gratitude Ceremony
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM: Breakfast
* Activity: A wholesome breakfast featuring local and organic ingredients.
* Benefits: Provides energy for the day ahead and encourages mindful eating.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Stress Management Workshop
* Activity: An interactive workshop focusing on techniques for managing stress, including mindfulness, breathing exercises, and time management strategies.
* Benefits: Equips participants with practical tools to handle stress effectively and improve their daily routines.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Lunch
* Activity: A nourishing lunch with options for various dietary preferences.
* Benefits: Supports energy levels and fosters a sense of community during shared meals.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Nature Walk and Reflection
* Activity: A guided walk in nature with opportunities for reflection and group sharing.
* Benefits: Connects participants with nature, enhances mindfulness, and promotes relaxation.
ALTERNATIVE depending on weather:
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Auto-Massage Workshop
* Activity: A guided workshop teaching self-massage techniques to relieve tension and promote relaxation.
* Benefits: Provides participants with tools to ease physical discomfort, reduce stress, and improve body awareness.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM: Resilience Building Activities
* Activity: Group activities focused on building resilience, such as creative expression, role-playing, or problem-solving challenges.
* Benefits: Fosters teamwork, enhances coping strategies, and builds confidence in handling challenges.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Dinner
* Activity: A delightful dinner featuring comforting, healthy dishes.
* Benefits: Provides nourishment and encourages social connection through shared dining experiences.
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM: Evening Circle and Sharing + Let Go Ceremony (fire ceremony)
* Activity: Participants gather for an evening circle to share insights and experiences from the day.
* Benefits: Strengthens bonds within the group, promotes vulnerability, and encourages personal growth.
Sunday: Integration and Departure
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM: Flow Yoga Session
* Activity: A dynamic yoga class focusing on flowing movements and breath synchronization.
* Benefits: Revitalizes the body, enhances flexibility, and prepares participants for the day ahead.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Breakfast
* Activity: A healthy breakfast to fuel the day.
* Benefits: Supports energy and encourages mindful eating habits.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Self-Discovery Workshop
* Activity: A workshop focusing on self-reflection, goal setting, and personal empowerment through guided exercises.
* Benefits: Helps participants gain clarity on personal goals, promotes self-awareness, and fosters a growth mindset.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Closing Circle and Lunch
* Activity: A final gathering to reflect on the weekend, share experiences, and enjoy a farewell lunch.
* Benefits: Celebrates personal growth, reinforces community connections, and solidifies insights gained during the retreat.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM: Departure and Integration
* Activity: Participants depart with resources for continued practice and integration of what they've learned.
* Benefits: Provides tools for ongoing stress management and personal growth beyond the retreat.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Arrival and Welcome Circle
* Activity: Participants arrive, check in, and gather for a welcome circle.
* Benefits: Creates a sense of community, sets intentions, and fosters openness among participants.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM: Gentle Yin Yoga Session
* Activity: A calming yoga class focusing on breathwork and gentle movements.
* Benefits: Reduces tension, promotes relaxation, and prepares the body and mind for the retreat.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Nourishing Dinner
* Activity: A healthy, seasonal dinner emphasizing nourishing ingredients.
* Benefits: Fuels the body with essential nutrients, promotes mindful eating, and encourages connection over shared meals.
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM: Guided Meditation and Journaling
* Activity: A guided meditation followed by reflective journaling.
* Benefits: Enhances mindfulness, encourages self-reflection, and sets personal goals for the weekend.
Saturday: Exploration and Growth
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM: Sunrise Yoga
* Activity: An invigorating yoga session to welcome the day.
* Benefits: Energizes the body, promotes mental clarity, and cultivates a positive mindset.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM: Balinese Gratitude Ceremony
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM: Breakfast
* Activity: A wholesome breakfast featuring local and organic ingredients.
* Benefits: Provides energy for the day ahead and encourages mindful eating.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Stress Management Workshop
* Activity: An interactive workshop focusing on techniques for managing stress, including mindfulness, breathing exercises, and time management strategies.
* Benefits: Equips participants with practical tools to handle stress effectively and improve their daily routines.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Lunch
* Activity: A nourishing lunch with options for various dietary preferences.
* Benefits: Supports energy levels and fosters a sense of community during shared meals.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Nature Walk and Reflection
* Activity: A guided walk in nature with opportunities for reflection and group sharing.
* Benefits: Connects participants with nature, enhances mindfulness, and promotes relaxation.
ALTERNATIVE depending on weather:
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Auto-Massage Workshop
* Activity: A guided workshop teaching self-massage techniques to relieve tension and promote relaxation.
* Benefits: Provides participants with tools to ease physical discomfort, reduce stress, and improve body awareness.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM: Resilience Building Activities
* Activity: Group activities focused on building resilience, such as creative expression, role-playing, or problem-solving challenges.
* Benefits: Fosters teamwork, enhances coping strategies, and builds confidence in handling challenges.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Dinner
* Activity: A delightful dinner featuring comforting, healthy dishes.
* Benefits: Provides nourishment and encourages social connection through shared dining experiences.
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM: Evening Circle and Sharing + Let Go Ceremony (fire ceremony)
* Activity: Participants gather for an evening circle to share insights and experiences from the day.
* Benefits: Strengthens bonds within the group, promotes vulnerability, and encourages personal growth.
Sunday: Integration and Departure
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM: Flow Yoga Session
* Activity: A dynamic yoga class focusing on flowing movements and breath synchronization.
* Benefits: Revitalizes the body, enhances flexibility, and prepares participants for the day ahead.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Breakfast
* Activity: A healthy breakfast to fuel the day.
* Benefits: Supports energy and encourages mindful eating habits.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Self-Discovery Workshop
* Activity: A workshop focusing on self-reflection, goal setting, and personal empowerment through guided exercises.
* Benefits: Helps participants gain clarity on personal goals, promotes self-awareness, and fosters a growth mindset.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Closing Circle and Lunch
* Activity: A final gathering to reflect on the weekend, share experiences, and enjoy a farewell lunch.
* Benefits: Celebrates personal growth, reinforces community connections, and solidifies insights gained during the retreat.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM: Departure and Integration
* Activity: Participants depart with resources for continued practice and integration of what they've learned.
* Benefits: Provides tools for ongoing stress management and personal growth beyond the retreat.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
MyShiftUp, Solar Alegria, R. de Casal Bom 395, 3680-211, Portugal
Directions
1 - Take “Rua Casal Bom”
2 - First intersection, continue straight / right
3 - You will have some fields on your left and a first house, then our gate, number 395 - right next to a water fountain, green gate. It should be open, but in case it’s not, feel free to open it and close it again.
4 - Continue on the private path, past the Casa Do Amor on your right, and parking would be after the big trees on your left (on the grass).
2 - First intersection, continue straight / right
3 - You will have some fields on your left and a first house, then our gate, number 395 - right next to a water fountain, green gate. It should be open, but in case it’s not, feel free to open it and close it again.
4 - Continue on the private path, past the Casa Do Amor on your right, and parking would be after the big trees on your left (on the grass).
Accommodation
The Solar offers 3 type of accommodation: - 2 Deluxe Suite: with fully equipped kitchen, in-suite, Large room with Double bed and private terrace or Patio. - 3 Private Rooms with in-Suite and Double bed. - 2 Large Shared Rooms: 2 to 4 Beds with in-Suite. All Rooms offers splendid and peaceful views on the valley, garden and River Vouga. Guests have access to a large living Room, Gardens terrace and games rooms.
Deluxe Suite - All Inclusive
Suite Nomad Apartment - All Inclusive
Private Room (Double Bed & inSuite)
Shared Room - 3 Single Bed - InSuite
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
Solar Alegria is a captivating blend of two historic houses, dating back to 1856 and 1843. Secluded at the end of a road, this enchanting retreat ensures a remarkable degree of privacy, boasting abundant greenery and awe-inspiring vistas of the valley and the river. Encircled by sprawling fields, the landscape delights visitors with its its ever-changing hues and captivating atmosphere. At Solar Alegria, the fundamental belief is that every individual deserves peace and happiness.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
The hosts take pride in growing their own vegetables and sourcing most of the necessary ingredients locally. The menu changes every retreat. Breakfast and lunch: Buffet. Diner: entry, main, dessert.
What's Included
- - 2 Nights Accommodation in Deluxe, Private or Shared Room
- - Full board (Breakfast, Lunch, Diner & snacks) - Delicious, own grown or locally sourced ingredients
- - Yoga
- - Meditation
- - Self Massage or Hike in Nature (depending on weather conditions)
- - Let Go Ceremony
- - Interactive Stress Management workshop focusing on techniques for managing stress, including mindfulness, breathing exercises, and time management strategies.
- - Resilience Building Activities
- - Self discovery workshop (self-reflection, goal setting, and personal empowerment through guided exercises)
What's Not Included
- - Alcohol
- - Transfer (Can be arranged for additional fees)
