6 Day Retreat & Certified Training - Thai Yoga Massage, Portugal
6 Day Retreat & Certified Training - Thai Yoga Massage, Portugal
Retiro do Bosque Country House, Rua da Lagoa do St.º, Minde, Portugal
Up to 12 in group
March 27 - April 1, 2025
Retreat Highlights
- Do you feel called to learn an ancient healing practice that allows you to make a profound difference in the lives of others?
- Join us for a certified training course in the art of Thai Yoga Massage whilst you enjoy the beautiful Portuguese countryside!
- This is an accredited practitioner course and a retreat in one - perfect for practicing and learning the techniques, while also enjoying a break to find more presence, peace, and connection to yourself and nature.
- In this 30-hour accredited training course you will gain in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in the ancient and healing power of the Nuad Bo-Rarn Thai Yoga Massage, a powerful bodywork modality recognized for its ability to alleviate physical pain, ease stress and overwhelm, and restore balance — both physically and emotionally.
- This training will offer you the skills to effectively support others in their healing journeys, while also encouraging you to deepen your own self-healing process.
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Hugo Abecassis is an Osteopath, a Thai Yoga Massage Trainer certified by International Training Massage Chiang-Mai Thailand, and a Senior Yoga Teacher certified by Yoga Alliance Professionals. Founder of Embodied Yoga Anatomy.
As a dedicated Thai Yoga Massage trainer with over 20 years of experience in both Yoga and bodywork, Hugo has taught countless students how to access the powerful healing techniques of this ancient practice.
His passion for anatomy and the functioning of the human body allows him to provide a comprehensive practical understanding of how Thai Yoga Massage works to ease pain and promote overall well-being.
He is committed to guiding every participant to tap into their own healing potential while mastering the art of Thai Yoga Massage.
Details of this retreat
Do you feel called to learn an ancient healing practice that allows you to make a profound difference in the lives of others?
Join us for a certified training course in the art of Thai Yoga Massage whilst you enjoy the beautiful Portuguese countryside!
This is an accredited practitioner course and a retreat in one - perfect for practicing and learning the techniques, while also enjoying a break to find more presence, peace, and connection to yourself and nature.
In this 30-hour accredited training course you will gain in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in the ancient and healing power of the Nuad Bo-Rarn Thai Yoga Massage, a powerful bodywork modality recognized for its ability to alleviate physical pain, ease stress and overwhelm, and restore balance — both physically and emotionally.
This training will offer you the skills to effectively support others in their healing journeys, while also encouraging you to deepen your own self-healing process.
By the end of this training, you will leave with:
| Our aim is for you to leave this training feeling confident, safe, and fully equipped as a bodyworker. You’ll be ready to establish your own practice and start earning income from your skills.
| Master the foundational techniques of Thai Yoga Massage, including stretches, acupressure, and energy line work. You’ll gain hands-on experience that empowers you to effectively relieve pain and promote relaxation.
| Learn to assess your client’s needs and provide tailored support that addresses both physical and emotional imbalances. This will enable you to foster well-being that goes beyond the surface, creating a lasting impact on your clients’ lives.
| Engage in a transformative journey that invites you into deeper self-awareness and promotes your own healing. This focus on personal growth will not only enrich your life but also enable you to inspire and support others on their healing journeys.
Join us for a certified training course in the art of Thai Yoga Massage whilst you enjoy the beautiful Portuguese countryside!
This is an accredited practitioner course and a retreat in one - perfect for practicing and learning the techniques, while also enjoying a break to find more presence, peace, and connection to yourself and nature.
In this 30-hour accredited training course you will gain in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in the ancient and healing power of the Nuad Bo-Rarn Thai Yoga Massage, a powerful bodywork modality recognized for its ability to alleviate physical pain, ease stress and overwhelm, and restore balance — both physically and emotionally.
This training will offer you the skills to effectively support others in their healing journeys, while also encouraging you to deepen your own self-healing process.
By the end of this training, you will leave with:
| Our aim is for you to leave this training feeling confident, safe, and fully equipped as a bodyworker. You’ll be ready to establish your own practice and start earning income from your skills.
| Master the foundational techniques of Thai Yoga Massage, including stretches, acupressure, and energy line work. You’ll gain hands-on experience that empowers you to effectively relieve pain and promote relaxation.
| Learn to assess your client’s needs and provide tailored support that addresses both physical and emotional imbalances. This will enable you to foster well-being that goes beyond the surface, creating a lasting impact on your clients’ lives.
| Engage in a transformative journey that invites you into deeper self-awareness and promotes your own healing. This focus on personal growth will not only enrich your life but also enable you to inspire and support others on their healing journeys.
Schedule
Arrival day (27/03) - everyone arriving after lunchtime. We will have a short orientation and introduction session and practice (15:00 | 18:30), and then enjoy dinner together.
The training days typically unfold as follows:
7:45 | 8:30 - Yoga (optional)
8:30 | 9:30 - breakfast
9:30 | 13:00 - class
13:00 | 15:30 - lunch / break / study
15:30 | 18:30 - class
18:30 | 19:30 – group practice session
19:30 - dinner
Last day (01/04) - on the last day we will have yoga, breakfast and final examination.
Everyone will be free to leave after lunchtime or enjoy the venue until the end of the day.
The training days typically unfold as follows:
7:45 | 8:30 - Yoga (optional)
8:30 | 9:30 - breakfast
9:30 | 13:00 - class
13:00 | 15:30 - lunch / break / study
15:30 | 18:30 - class
18:30 | 19:30 – group practice session
19:30 - dinner
Last day (01/04) - on the last day we will have yoga, breakfast and final examination.
Everyone will be free to leave after lunchtime or enjoy the venue until the end of the day.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Embodied Yoga Anatomy, Retiro do Bosque Country House, Rua da Lagoa do St.º, Minde, Portugal
Directions
From Lisbon Airport (Aeroporto Humberto Delgado)
By Car:
Distance: Approximately 90-100 km (~1 hour drive).
Directions:
Exit Lisbon Airport and follow signs to the A1 (Autoestrada do Norte) towards Porto.
Take the exit for Santarém.
Follow the signs to your destination, Retiro do Bosque, using GPS or specific directions provided by the retreat.
Car Rentals: Rental services are available at the airport.
By Train:
Duration: ~1 hour.
Steps:
Take a taxi or metro (Red Line) from Lisbon Airport to the Lisboa-Oriente Train Station.
Board a train towards Santarém or Tomar.
Disembark at Santarém Train Station.
From the station, you can take a taxi (~15 minutes) to Retiro do Bosque.
Train Tickets: Available at the station or online through Comboios de Portugal.
By Bus:
Duration: ~1.5 hours.
Steps:
Take a taxi or metro (Red Line) to the Sete Rios Bus Station in Lisbon.
Board a bus towards Santarém.
Once in Santarém, take a taxi (~15 minutes) to Retiro do Bosque.
Bus Tickets: Check schedules and book with Rede Expressos.
From Porto or Other Major Cities
From Porto:
By Car: Take the A1 highway south (~2.5 hours).
By Train: Board an Intercidades or Alfa Pendular train from Porto's Campanhã Station to Santarém (~2.5 hours). Follow local transport options to Retiro do Bosque.
By Bus: Rede Expressos offers buses from Porto to Santarém (~3 hours).
From Coimbra:
By Car: Drive via the A1 south (~1.5 hours).
By Train: Trains from Coimbra-B Station to Santarém (~1.5 hours).
By Bus: Rede Expressos buses take around 2 hours.
Notes:
Taxis and Ride-Sharing: Available in Santarém for the last leg of your journey.
Private Transfers: Consider arranging a private transfer directly from Lisbon or Santarém if preferred.
We can arrange pick-up and transfer services for you at a fair cost.
By Car:
Distance: Approximately 90-100 km (~1 hour drive).
Directions:
Exit Lisbon Airport and follow signs to the A1 (Autoestrada do Norte) towards Porto.
Take the exit for Santarém.
Follow the signs to your destination, Retiro do Bosque, using GPS or specific directions provided by the retreat.
Car Rentals: Rental services are available at the airport.
By Train:
Duration: ~1 hour.
Steps:
Take a taxi or metro (Red Line) from Lisbon Airport to the Lisboa-Oriente Train Station.
Board a train towards Santarém or Tomar.
Disembark at Santarém Train Station.
From the station, you can take a taxi (~15 minutes) to Retiro do Bosque.
Train Tickets: Available at the station or online through Comboios de Portugal.
By Bus:
Duration: ~1.5 hours.
Steps:
Take a taxi or metro (Red Line) to the Sete Rios Bus Station in Lisbon.
Board a bus towards Santarém.
Once in Santarém, take a taxi (~15 minutes) to Retiro do Bosque.
Bus Tickets: Check schedules and book with Rede Expressos.
From Porto or Other Major Cities
From Porto:
By Car: Take the A1 highway south (~2.5 hours).
By Train: Board an Intercidades or Alfa Pendular train from Porto's Campanhã Station to Santarém (~2.5 hours). Follow local transport options to Retiro do Bosque.
By Bus: Rede Expressos offers buses from Porto to Santarém (~3 hours).
From Coimbra:
By Car: Drive via the A1 south (~1.5 hours).
By Train: Trains from Coimbra-B Station to Santarém (~1.5 hours).
By Bus: Rede Expressos buses take around 2 hours.
Notes:
Taxis and Ride-Sharing: Available in Santarém for the last leg of your journey.
Private Transfers: Consider arranging a private transfer directly from Lisbon or Santarém if preferred.
We can arrange pick-up and transfer services for you at a fair cost.
Accommodation
Our private accommodation offers guests a tranquil, rejuvenating, home away from home experience. The room has its own bathroom and air-conditioning. The bedroom has two spacious and comfortable single beds. You also get free access to high-speed wifi internet. You can book a single bedroom at an additional rate. Please contact us.
Program Price
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
Located at the heart of Serra de Aire e Candeeiros Natural Park, with a unique green landscape, Retiro do Bosque Country House is the ideal place to get in tune with Nature inside and around us.
Re-built from a family house, mixing the ancestral roots of a village that is almost 900 years old and a modern simplicity that will make you feel welcomed as if you were at home.
The house is located in a small forest full of native species: a centuries-old oak tree, ash trees, and fig trees, in the s
Re-built from a family house, mixing the ancestral roots of a village that is almost 900 years old and a modern simplicity that will make you feel welcomed as if you were at home.
The house is located in a small forest full of native species: a centuries-old oak tree, ash trees, and fig trees, in the s
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
What's Included
- The price includes:
- | All tuition and a comprehensive manual;
- | 5 nights of shared accommodation (2 beds*);
- | 3 delicious vegetarian meals per day (+ fruit and biscuits during the day);
- | International certificates issued by International Massage School Thailand & Embodied Yoga Anatomy.
- *single accommodation is available at an additional expense, subject to availability. Please let us know if you would like this option.
What's Not Included
- | Transportation Costs: Airfare and other travel costs to the retreat are not included.
- | Insurance: Travel and health insurance are the responsibility of the participant and are not included in the retreat package.
- | Airport Transfers: Airport pickup and drop-off services are not provided; however, we can arrange this at an extra fair cost.
- | Additional Activities: Optional activities such as hiking, trekking, and trips to explore the surrounding areas are not included in the retreat package and may require additional payment.
- For assistance with travel planning, feel free to reach out—we’re happy to guide you!
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