Summer Intensive
a week of practice, nature, and healthy food.
AVAILABLE DATES 2025:
APRIL : 18-24
MAY : 9-15 // 23-29
JUNE: 6-12 // 20-26 /
JULY 4-10// 18-24
AUGUST : 1-7// 15-21 //29-4
SEPTEMBER : 12-18 // 26-2
OCTOBER: 10-16 // 24-30
NOVEMBER: 7-13 //
Enjoy yourself and honor your temple with a breakaway in beautiful Sintra. Join us for one week and be immersed in nature. This experience is designed for those who wish to go deeper into the practice of Yoga, to understand its techniques, its secrets, and its philosophy.
We will point at the exploration of the correct alignment which will bring you an understanding of the healing purpose of the asanas and the inner feeling of the body and mind. We'll practice and experiment with the coordination of dynamic continuous movement of primarily introductory poses to offer the practitioner further insight into the natural flow and evolution of actions inherent in the asanas and how they correlate.
From sunrise to sunset, the proper method will be incorporated into its full spectrum.
Highlights
6 days of practice
2 yoga classes per day
Daily meditation and pranayama sessions
1 Sound Healing session
Evening activities ( Keertan, Fire circle, Gardening, Forest Walk )
Daily delicious brunch and dinner
6 nights accommodation
Amazing surroundings
Ocean 5 min away by car bus
Yoga styles
Mainly Iyengar Style oriented, either vinyasa sequence, or therapeutic.
Check-in Time:14:00
Check-out Time:12:00
Retreat Location
We are in a small village, rural and authentic, between Ericeira and Sintra, Portugal, the European modern spiritual mecca. Portugal is a place that is witnessing a transversal migration of people with a common intention of contemporary society based on sustainable living in harmony with the earth, with the elements. Almashala is located in a strategic location. The Sintra reserve is a few steps away and is one of the most suggestive natural attractions of all of Portugal, and it offers infinite walking and trekking routes. From our place, you can arrive at the beach by walking, passing through an enchanting path in the forest, or following the river and getting lost in the valley. Ericeira was declared World Surfing Reserve in 2011 and is special for a world-class 8 km long surf coastline. The space is really huge, 260 square meters.
Food
A balanced and healthy diet is as important as the practice for us. Ideally, a yogic diet would be rich in sattvic foods. Sattvic foods are generally fresh vegetables, grains, and legumes, mild spices, and mildly sweet foods. According to Ayurveda, this is the best diet for a yogi to adopt. It helps keep the mind clear and Sattvic and makes you feel good physically and emotionally. as opposed to rajasic or tamasic. The food that Almashala provides follows these lines, most of the raw materials come from our garden and all the recipes are inspired by an integral and low-sugar diet approach.
Pricelist:
RESIDENTIAL
Each day includes: Food, accommodation, and activities.
GROUP ROOM----- 675 euros.
TWIN SHARED ROOM ---- 735 euros
NON-RESIDENTIAL
It is a special form to attend the retreat for local people who live close by. Non-residential means that you leave at the end of each day of the retreat and return home. It is required to join the whole retreat.
Each day includes Food and activities.
The price is 315 euros.
Retreat Program:
Friday:
14.00-18.45 Arrival and Check in at Almashala.
Spend the afternoon walking around and exploring the surroundings.
19.00 Welcoming Circle and Orientation.
20.15 Vegan Dinner Buffet.
22.00. Silence, Bedtime.
Saturday:
07.30-08.00 Morning Herbal Tea.
08.00- 09.30 Samu Morning Class. Standing Poses and Foundation.
10.00-11.15 Plant-based Brunch.
11.30 Explore the area, and walk through the valley to Sao Juliao's beach.
12.30-16.45 Free Time (Spend a day at the Beach and chill)
17.00-18.30 Lavi Evening Yoga Class. Supine Poses and Inversions.
19.00-20.00 Dinner.
22.00 Silence, Bed Time.
Sunday:
07.15-07.45 Sunrise Silent Concentration.
08.00- 09.30 Lavi Morning Class. Hips Opening and Standing Poses.
10.00-11.00 Plant-based Brunch.
11.00 Karma Yoga.
12.30-16.45 Free Time
(Walk to Mafra Convent through Lisandro Valley, Visit Sintra Forest and Palace,
Visit Ericeira, Surf or Climb, Spend a day at the Beach or stay at the Shala, study, and chill)
17.00-18.15 Samu Evening Yoga Class Inversions and Balancing Postures.
19.00-20.00 Dinner.
20.30 Kirtan & Community Gathering.
22.00 Silence, Bed Time.
Monday:
07.30-08.00 Morning Herbal Tea.
08.00- 09.30 Restorative Practice with Samu.
10.00-11.00 Plant-based Brunch.
12.00-16.45 Free Time
17.00-18.15 Sitar and Sound Relaxation with Marc.
19.00-20.00 Dinner.
20.00 Philosophy Chat.
22.00 Silence, Bed Time.
Tuesday:
06.30- 8.00 Meditation and Pranayama
08.00 - 09.00 Lavi Morning Class, Twist Asanas.
09.00- 09.45 Jala Neti Practice.
10.00-11.00 Plant-based Brunch.
11.00 Karma Yoga.
12.00-16.45 Free Time
17.00-18.15 Samu Evening Class and Pranayama Exploration.
19.00-20.00 Dinner.
22.00 Silence, Bed Time.
Wednesday:
07.15-07.45 Sunrise Silent Concentration.
08.00 - 09.30 Samu Morning Class, Ashtanga 1st Series Modified.
10.00-11.00 Plant-based Brunch.
11.00 Karma Yoga.
12.00-16.45 Free Time
17.00-18.15 Lavi Back Bending Asanas. Evening Class.
19.00-20.00 Dinner.
20.30 Group Concentration and Sharing.
22.00 Silence, Bed Time.
Thursday:
07.30-08.00 Morning Herbal Tea.
08.00 - 09.30 Samu Morning Class.
09.30- 10.00 Closing Circle
10.00-11.00 Brunch.
12.00-Check out.
You can cancel your registration at any time by emailing us. All refunds are subject to cancellation fees. Regardless of reason for cancellation, the cancellation fees will be calculated as follows: Up to 60 days before start of event, 25% of full tuition, plus €30 administrative fee.59-31 days before start of event, 50% of full tuition, plus €30 administrative fee.Within 30 days before start of the event, 100% of full tuition (no refund)
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LAVINIA CASABURO
PT50 001800035051704402073
Rua da bica 6 , 2705-745 Pobral
Sao joao das lampas, Sintra.
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