CONNECTING BACK TO YOUR ROOTS
Immerse yourself in a transformational & rejuvenation retreat in the lush north of Portugal. A journey of self-discovery & healing through movement, stillness, sound, breath, meditation & yoga.
Retreat.
Release.
Realign.
THE LOCATION
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7-day retreat in a traditional Portuguese quinta surrounded by five hectares of nature
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Set in magnificent landscapes with green terraces, olive trees and a river crossing through
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Next to Peneda Gerês National Park to discover numerous hiking trails
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Relax by the heated swimming pool, retreat in the meditation cave or make yourself comfortable in the lounge area with two fire places and sweeping views
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Healthy, flavourful and nutritious vegan dishes are freshly prepared by two local chefs
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The semi-enclosed studio with floor to ceiling windows provides gorgeous views of the mountains
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Luxury rooms build from granite rocks for either shared or private use
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Easy to get to, just one hour ride away from Porto Airport
Roots offers a holistic approach, that not only treats you well but also teaches you how to incorporate these practices into daily life
What to expect:
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Intention circles to check-in with yourself and focus on what you want to manifest that day
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Various guided meditations, either in the studio or walking in stillness in nature
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Breathwork sessions to kick-off the day feeling energised and focused
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Morning yoga in the panoramic studio
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Enough free time for relaxation or exploration
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Magical evening yoga with candle lights
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Conscious Connected Breathwork (CCB) sessions
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Decide for yourself how often to participate in classes
Optional activities (at extra cost):
Full body massage
Private conscious connected breathwork sessions
PROVISIONAL SCHEDULE
Roots retreat takes place from June 25 - July 2, 2023. Plan on arriving in Porto around noon on June 25, and leaving after 14:00 on July 2.
Once you arrive at the resort, you will have a few moments on your own to get settled and relax, meet some of the fellow yogis before we start the retreat later that day.
Each day is balanced between planned activities and free time. Pretty much everything in the schedule is optional as this is your time to connect to yourself. So it is up to you to choose and you can get into as much or as little as you want.
Here you find a provisional schedule to give you a general idea of how your days can look like
MORNING
7:30-10:30 INTENTION CIRCLE, MEDITATION
BREATHWORK & YOGA
11:00 BRUNCH
12:00-16:00 FREE TIME/ PRIVATE SESSIONS
EVENING
16:00-19:00 CONSCIOUS CONNECTED BREATH
WORK & YOGA
19:00 DINNER
MEET ESPECIALLY LIKE-MINDED PEOPLE & TAKE A DEEP BREATH TO ALL PARTS OF YOUR BODY AND LIFE!
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
8 days 7 nights
Check-In: Sunday, June 25, 2023 (15:00) | Check-Out: Sunday July 2, 2023 (12:00)
All the group session from the program
14 meals (Brunch and Dinner)
Complimentary drinking water and tea
Use of full resort facilities, including swimming pool
INVESTMENT OPTIONS
TWIN ROOM
2 beds with shower and separate toilet
EARLY BIRD: €1.490 Full payment must be made by December 31, 2022. REGULAR: €1.590
STANDARD SINGLE ROOM
Private standard room, En-suite toilet & shower
EARLY BIRD: €1.790 Full payment must be made by December 31, 2022. REGULAR: €1.890
STORIES FROM THE PAST
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
CLIMATE
It is already summer and the climate in North Portugal at this time of year can be varied with great bursts of sun and warmth, but there is a possibility of some rain showers. But then again, that is why the country is so beautifully green. Therefore, you may wish to bring your own rain jacket.
HOW DO I GET TO THE D'ALIJÓ RETREAT CENTRE?
Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro - Porto (OPO) is a major gateway into North Portugal and the main airport to fly into for this retreat.
You can fly directly to Porto from Amsterdam, using KLM, Transavia and TAP.
Plan to arrive by the resort no later than 15:00. If you arrive later, you might miss the start of the retreat.
OPTION 1: You can rent a car at Porto Airport. It will around an hour to arrive at Cabeceiras de Bastos.
OPTION 2: You can contact the retreat center for renting private/shared transport from and to the airport (extra charge).
IS MY PLANE TICKET INCLUDED IN THE PRICE?
No, your plane ticket to Porto is not included.
WHAT IS DIGITAL DETOX?
Digital detox is giving yourself the opportunity to disconnect from the online world and only be connected to the present moment and to nature. This is obviously not compulsory and is a mere suggestion so you can enjoy the most out of the retreat.
I WILL NEED TO BE CONNECTED ONLINE. IS THERE MOBILE COVERAGE?
Yes. There is wifi in the 'Mainhouse' and in the cabins and you also have mobile data coverage everywhere.