WELCOMING 2025: Awakening Your Potential - NEW YEAR Retreat
WELCOMING 2025: Awakening Your Potential - NEW YEAR Retreat
Solar Alegria, R. de Casal Bom 395, 3680-211, Portugal
Up to 10 in group
January 2 - 5, 2025
Retreat Highlights
- Reflecting on 2024 and let go: Group workshop to reflect on 2024 and it´s highlights, what we are grateful for and let go of what no longer serve you.
- Intention Setting: Begin the year by setting personal intentions and goals in a supportive community environment.
- Insightful Workshops: Engage in interactive workshops focused on discovering your core values, creating vision boards, and developing actionable plans for your aspirations.
- Mindful Practices: Start each day with rejuvenating yoga and guided meditation sessions to enhance mindfulness and prepare for transformation.
- Nature Reflection Walks: Connect with nature during guided walks that encourage reflection and deeper self-awareness.
- 30 to 45 mn Individual and personalised Massage.
- Creative Expression: Participate in creative workshops that foster self-expression, allowing you to explore and articulate your thoughts and emotions.
- Empowerment Rituals: Experience powerful rituals designed to solidify your commitments and intentions for the year ahead. Let go Ceremony (Fire Ceremony) and Balinese inspired Gratitude Ceremony).
- Community Connection: Connect with like-minded individuals, share experiences, and foster deep relationships in a safe and nurturing space.
- Personalized Action Plans: Leave the retreat with a personalized action plan and tools to continue your journey of self-discovery and personal growth.
- Supportive Environment: Enjoy a nurturing atmosphere that encourages vulnerability, authenticity, and personal empowerment.
- Celebratory Farewell: Conclude the retreat with a celebratory farewell dinner by the fire, reflecting on insights gained and connections made during your transformative experience.
- These highlights capture the essence of the retreat and emphasize the benefits participants will gain from their experience.
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
Awaken Your Potential: A Transformational Retreat to Kickstart 2025!
Join us this January 2nd for an invigorating journey of self-discovery and personal growth at the "Awakening Your Potential Retreat." As we step into a new year, this retreat offers you the perfect opportunity to reflect on 2024, reset your intentions, discover your true self, and ignite your passion for what lies ahead.
Immerse yourself in a supportive and nurturing environment where you will engage in dynamic workshops, reflective activities, and empowering discussions designed to unlock your potential. Whether you're seeking clarity on your goals, looking to overcome limiting beliefs, or simply craving a space to reconnect with yourself, this retreat is tailored for you!
What Awaits You:
Insightful Workshops: Participate in interactive sessions focused on discovering your values, creating vision boards, and setting actionable goals that align with your deepest aspirations.
Mindful Practices: Start each day with rejuvenating yoga and meditation, grounding yourself in the present moment and preparing your mind for 2025.
Community Connection: Connect with like-minded individuals on a similar journey. Share your experiences, foster deep connections, and support one another in a safe and encouraging space.
Creative Expression: Engage in creative workshops that allow you to express your thoughts and emotions, igniting your inner artist while fostering self-awareness.
Empowerment Rituals: Experience powerful rituals that will solidify your intentions and commitments, empowering you to take control of your journey in the year ahead.
As you embark on this transformative journey, you'll not only gain valuable insights and tools but also leave with a renewed sense of purpose and direction. Don’t miss this chance to invest in yourself and set the tone for a year filled with growth, achievement, and fulfillment.
Spaces are limited! Secure your spot today and join us for an unforgettable experience that will awaken your potential and inspire you to live your best life in the coming year. Together, let’s embrace new beginnings and unleash the possibilities that await!
Join us this January 2nd for an invigorating journey of self-discovery and personal growth at the "Awakening Your Potential Retreat." As we step into a new year, this retreat offers you the perfect opportunity to reflect on 2024, reset your intentions, discover your true self, and ignite your passion for what lies ahead.
Immerse yourself in a supportive and nurturing environment where you will engage in dynamic workshops, reflective activities, and empowering discussions designed to unlock your potential. Whether you're seeking clarity on your goals, looking to overcome limiting beliefs, or simply craving a space to reconnect with yourself, this retreat is tailored for you!
What Awaits You:
Insightful Workshops: Participate in interactive sessions focused on discovering your values, creating vision boards, and setting actionable goals that align with your deepest aspirations.
Mindful Practices: Start each day with rejuvenating yoga and meditation, grounding yourself in the present moment and preparing your mind for 2025.
Community Connection: Connect with like-minded individuals on a similar journey. Share your experiences, foster deep connections, and support one another in a safe and encouraging space.
Creative Expression: Engage in creative workshops that allow you to express your thoughts and emotions, igniting your inner artist while fostering self-awareness.
Empowerment Rituals: Experience powerful rituals that will solidify your intentions and commitments, empowering you to take control of your journey in the year ahead.
As you embark on this transformative journey, you'll not only gain valuable insights and tools but also leave with a renewed sense of purpose and direction. Don’t miss this chance to invest in yourself and set the tone for a year filled with growth, achievement, and fulfillment.
Spaces are limited! Secure your spot today and join us for an unforgettable experience that will awaken your potential and inspire you to live your best life in the coming year. Together, let’s embrace new beginnings and unleash the possibilities that await!
Schedule
Thursday: Arrival and Setting Intentions
11 AM: Pick up in Porto and transfer to Solar Alegria - check in, and settle into their accommodations. Welcome refreshments will be provided.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Lunch
* A nourishing lunch promoting connection and discussion among participants.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Opening Circle and Intention Setting
* Activity: Gather for an opening circle to share personal intentions for the retreat.
* Benefits: Creates a sense of community, fosters vulnerability, and sets the tone for personal growth.
4PM - 5 PM: Healing Music Therapy
6 PM - 7PM: Individual Massage (2 participants: 30 mn)
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Welcome Dinner
* Enjoy a nourishing dinner featuring seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. Connect with fellow participants in a relaxed atmosphere.
8:30 PM: Symbolic Let Go Ceremony by the fire. Reflect on 2024, its highlights, what we are grateful for, what we learnt and what we want to change in 2025.
Friday: Self-Discovery and Reflection
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM: Morning Meditation and Yin Yoga with Live healing music.
* Activity: Start the day with a gentle yoga session and guided meditation.
* Benefits: Encourages mindfulness, relaxation, and prepares the mind and body for the day ahead.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Breakfast
* A wholesome breakfast with options for various dietary preferences.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Workshop 1 - Discovering Your Values
* Activity: Engage in interactive exercises to identify personal values and what truly matters to you.
* Benefits: Clarifies personal motivations and helps participants align their goals with their core values.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Lunch
* A nourishing lunch promoting connection and discussion among participants.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Workshop 2 - Vision Board Creation
* Activity: Create a vision board to visualize personal and professional aspirations.
* Benefits: Helps participants articulate their goals and motivates them to take actionable steps toward achieving them.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Nature Reflection Walk
* Activity: A guided walk in nature to reflect on insights gained during the day.
* Benefits: Connects participants with the natural environment, fostering deeper reflection and mindfulness.
5:00 - 6:30 PM: Individual Massages and free time.
7:30 PM- 8:30PM: Dinner
* Enjoy a delicious dinner while sharing insights and experiences from the day.
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM: Evening Sharing Circle
* Activity: Gather for a sharing circle to discuss reflections from the day and support one another's journeys.
* Benefits: Strengthens community bonds and encourages vulnerability and personal growth.
Saturday: Empowerment and Action
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM: Energizing Yoga Session
* Activity: Engage in a dynamic yoga session to energize the body and mind.
* Benefits: Promotes physical well-being and prepares participants for a day of empowerment.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Breakfast
* A hearty breakfast to fuel the day’s activities.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Workshop 3 - Overcoming Limiting Beliefs
* Activity: Identify and challenge personal limiting beliefs that hold you back.
* Benefits: Provides tools for reframing thoughts and fosters a growth mindset.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Lunch
* A wholesome meal to nourish the body and encourage connection.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Workshop 4 - Goal Setting and Action Planning
* Activity: Develop a personalized action plan to achieve your goals, incorporating strategies for accountability.
* Benefits: Translates insights into actionable steps, empowering participants to take control of their journeys.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM: Creative Expression Workshop
* Activity: Engage in a creative workshop (e.g., painting, writing, or music) to express thoughts and emotions.
* Benefits: Fosters self-expression and allows participants to explore new forms of creativity.
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM: Individual Massages and free time.
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Dinner
* Share a delicious dinner, reflecting on the day’s empowering experiences.
8:45 PM - 9:15 PM: Evening Empowerment Ritual
* Activity: Participate in a guided ritual to reinforce personal commitments and aspirations.
* Benefits: Solidifies intentions and creates a sense of closure for the day’s activities.
Sunday: Integration and Farewell
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM: Mindful Movement Session
* Activity: A gentle morning movement session focused on mindfulness and integration.
* Benefits: Prepares the mind and body for reflection and integration.
8:30 PM: Ceremony of Gratitude (Inspire by Balinese Culture and daily ritual - Flower offering)
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Breakfast
* A final breakfast together to celebrate the retreat experience.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Closing Workshop - Integrating Your Insights
* Activity: Reflect on the retreat experience, discussing how to integrate insights and lessons into daily life.
* Benefits: Helps solidify learning and encourages ongoing personal growth.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Farewell Lunch
* Enjoy a festive lunch while sharing favorite moments from the retreat.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM: Departure and Integration
* Participants depart with resources, notes, and action plans to continue their journey of self-discovery and empowerment.
11 AM: Pick up in Porto and transfer to Solar Alegria - check in, and settle into their accommodations. Welcome refreshments will be provided.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Lunch
* A nourishing lunch promoting connection and discussion among participants.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Opening Circle and Intention Setting
* Activity: Gather for an opening circle to share personal intentions for the retreat.
* Benefits: Creates a sense of community, fosters vulnerability, and sets the tone for personal growth.
4PM - 5 PM: Healing Music Therapy
6 PM - 7PM: Individual Massage (2 participants: 30 mn)
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Welcome Dinner
* Enjoy a nourishing dinner featuring seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. Connect with fellow participants in a relaxed atmosphere.
8:30 PM: Symbolic Let Go Ceremony by the fire. Reflect on 2024, its highlights, what we are grateful for, what we learnt and what we want to change in 2025.
Friday: Self-Discovery and Reflection
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM: Morning Meditation and Yin Yoga with Live healing music.
* Activity: Start the day with a gentle yoga session and guided meditation.
* Benefits: Encourages mindfulness, relaxation, and prepares the mind and body for the day ahead.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Breakfast
* A wholesome breakfast with options for various dietary preferences.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Workshop 1 - Discovering Your Values
* Activity: Engage in interactive exercises to identify personal values and what truly matters to you.
* Benefits: Clarifies personal motivations and helps participants align their goals with their core values.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Lunch
* A nourishing lunch promoting connection and discussion among participants.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Workshop 2 - Vision Board Creation
* Activity: Create a vision board to visualize personal and professional aspirations.
* Benefits: Helps participants articulate their goals and motivates them to take actionable steps toward achieving them.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Nature Reflection Walk
* Activity: A guided walk in nature to reflect on insights gained during the day.
* Benefits: Connects participants with the natural environment, fostering deeper reflection and mindfulness.
5:00 - 6:30 PM: Individual Massages and free time.
7:30 PM- 8:30PM: Dinner
* Enjoy a delicious dinner while sharing insights and experiences from the day.
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM: Evening Sharing Circle
* Activity: Gather for a sharing circle to discuss reflections from the day and support one another's journeys.
* Benefits: Strengthens community bonds and encourages vulnerability and personal growth.
Saturday: Empowerment and Action
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM: Energizing Yoga Session
* Activity: Engage in a dynamic yoga session to energize the body and mind.
* Benefits: Promotes physical well-being and prepares participants for a day of empowerment.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Breakfast
* A hearty breakfast to fuel the day’s activities.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Workshop 3 - Overcoming Limiting Beliefs
* Activity: Identify and challenge personal limiting beliefs that hold you back.
* Benefits: Provides tools for reframing thoughts and fosters a growth mindset.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Lunch
* A wholesome meal to nourish the body and encourage connection.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Workshop 4 - Goal Setting and Action Planning
* Activity: Develop a personalized action plan to achieve your goals, incorporating strategies for accountability.
* Benefits: Translates insights into actionable steps, empowering participants to take control of their journeys.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM: Creative Expression Workshop
* Activity: Engage in a creative workshop (e.g., painting, writing, or music) to express thoughts and emotions.
* Benefits: Fosters self-expression and allows participants to explore new forms of creativity.
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM: Individual Massages and free time.
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Dinner
* Share a delicious dinner, reflecting on the day’s empowering experiences.
8:45 PM - 9:15 PM: Evening Empowerment Ritual
* Activity: Participate in a guided ritual to reinforce personal commitments and aspirations.
* Benefits: Solidifies intentions and creates a sense of closure for the day’s activities.
Sunday: Integration and Farewell
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM: Mindful Movement Session
* Activity: A gentle morning movement session focused on mindfulness and integration.
* Benefits: Prepares the mind and body for reflection and integration.
8:30 PM: Ceremony of Gratitude (Inspire by Balinese Culture and daily ritual - Flower offering)
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Breakfast
* A final breakfast together to celebrate the retreat experience.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Closing Workshop - Integrating Your Insights
* Activity: Reflect on the retreat experience, discussing how to integrate insights and lessons into daily life.
* Benefits: Helps solidify learning and encourages ongoing personal growth.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Farewell Lunch
* Enjoy a festive lunch while sharing favorite moments from the retreat.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM: Departure and Integration
* Participants depart with resources, notes, and action plans to continue their journey of self-discovery and empowerment.
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 - Tine House - All inclusive
Deluxe - Suite Nomad Apartment - All Inclusive
InSuite Private Room - All Inclusive
InSuite Shared Room - All Inclusive
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
- - 4 Nights Accommodation in Deluxe, Private or Shared Room
- - Full board (Breakfast, Lunch, Diner & snacks) - Delicious, own grown or locally sourced ingredients
- - Yoga
- - Meditation
- - Personal Development workshops
- - Sound healing
- - Massage
- - Ceremonies
- - Your full personalised plan on departure
What's Not Included
- - Alcohol
- - Transfer (Can be arranged for additional fees)
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