Retreat details
"Being Authentic" is a unique opportunity for those who want to immerse themselves in unspoilt nature, to find themselves, to regenerate, to reconnect with simple and authentic things, to dedicate time to their physical and mental health, and to enjoy a unique cultural landscape.
The 'Xisto Villages', located right in the geographical centre of Portugal, are famous for their unspoilt beauty, vernacular architecture (i.e., designed according to local needs, the availability of building materials and local traditions) and, in particular, for the use of dark stone (schist or shale) in the construction of houses.
They are located between crystal-clear rivers and forests of chestnut, oak, strawberry, cherry, wild pine and holly. Rounded peaks and deep valleys give rise to an undulating landscape and the types of buildings left behind by thousands of years of human occupation. In this area, currently sparsely inhabited and hidden in the centre of the country, people have lived for centuries in communion with the land.
In addition to nature walks, massages, socialising and excellent local vegetarian food, the programme includes daily yoga practice (multi-level), meditation/mindfulness, breathing exercises to release stress and tension, gong baths, outdoor sauna (sweat lodge), and mantra chanting around the fire, all in a unique location: Vale de Moses, an internationally renowned retreat centre, listed as one of the best yoga retreat centres in the world by NatGeo UK Travel, Forbes Magazine and The Guardian. A place sought after by those who wish to find true balance within themselves.
Other activities that help guests unplug from the hectic pace of everyday life include swimming in wild waters, the wonder of sunrises and sunsets over valleys and exploratory nature walks. All embroidered with a sleep so deep and rejuvenating that you will feel new!
The 5-night retreat will be led by Susana Tavares, an experienced teacher and founder of Soulsinnature, born and raised in Portugal and fluent in Italian, English (in addition to Portuguese). Susana is also available for help with with suggestions in case you choose to stay for some nights in Lisbon before or after the retreat.
The retreat is open to all, from 16/17 years old, even those who have never practised yoga or meditation.
Reservations via Susana’s website - link below.
Retreat Yoga Teacher
Susana Tavares - Yoga Teacher
Kundalini yoga, meditation, gong, mindfulness & Breathwork for emotional release
Susana began studying yoga and Eastern philosophies during her university years and soon began to feel an inner call to salutogenesis and spirituality. She began a path of personal growth, spiritual research and healing, cultivating an interest in physical, mental and holistic well-being. In her journey Susana has travelled, read and explored various spiritual lines and approaches to self-healing.
She certified in London as a Kundalini Yoga teacher under the guidance of Gurmukh Khalsa, learned about circular breathing techniques and perception tools under Michael Brown and trained in Somatic Breathwork with Tim Morrison.
Susana has several years of experience as a teacher and is the founder of SoulsinNature.
She is also a passionate practitioner of fasting as a purification and awareness technique, and is an eternal researcher in the field of trauma and self-healing.
Born in Lisbon (PT), in addition to Portuguese, Susana is fluent in Italian, English and Spanish.
If you have any questions, please email Susana.