7 Day, 6 Night Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, Ayurveda and Yoga Therapy Yoga Retreat & Teacher Training Porto Santo, Portugal

for a month we will be hosting weekly yoga retreats in porto santo - each week is a 7 day, 6 night experience, and every week has a different focus.

• week one 1st to 7th of november, theme yoga history and philosphy

• week two 8th to 14th of november, theme yoga anatomy and physiology

• week three 15th to 21st of november, theme yoga therapy and ayurveda

• week four 22nd to 28th of november, theme teaching and living yoga

while the main theme is shifts each week, the overall structure stays the same, only changing the lectures and workshops. we start the week with a morning guided class for newcomers and/or beginners, and proceed with mysore practice (self-practice) during the week. pranayama, yoga nidra, meditation, and group activities end up being naturally slightly different, but always a nice surprise.

how long you stay is your choice.

you can choose how long you want to stay based on your own goals. each week offers both a yoga retreat (for those who just want to enjoy the experience) and a 50 hour yoga continued education option (for those working toward certification). if you complete all four weeks, you’ll have your full 200 hour yoga teacher training certification.

so, retreat or teacher training? 

up to you. you can come just to enjoy and take part in what feels right for you, or if you're aiming to become a teacher, you can follow the full program and meet the prerequisites*.

teacher training requirements

while we believe yoga should be fun and retreats should feel like a relaxed party that goes on for weeks, we take teaching and certification seriously. hence, we’re only accepting teacher training candidates who meet the criteria:

• at least one year of yoga practice,

• and some knowledge of ashtanga vinyasa yoga and the first series.

• or previous retreat / regular class experience with us,

• and a minimum of 6 months of practice.

that said, if you’re not interested in certification and just want to enjoy a retreat, you’re more than welcome,even if you’re a complete beginner!

Daily Program Overview

8.00 am pranayama (only on designated days)

8.30 am asana practice

10.30 am brunch

12.00 pm yoga nidra 

1.00 pm lecture

2.00 pm free time

4.00 pm workshop (only on designated days)

7.00 pm dinner 

8.30 pm meditation (only on designated days)

the schedule is always subject to small changes. sometimes when we fight the oven, it wins; and different groups have different rhythms.

on the first day, you can arrive anytime from 4 pm onward. the week begins with an opening circle at around 5 pm, followed by an injury prevention lecture (if you’re staying for more than one week, you’re welcome to skip this session after your first time). on the last day of each week, activities finish after brunch, with a small closing circle at 12 pm.

to know more about the detailed program, prices, team, location, venue and the much needed food, consult the following pdf or contact us!

with love,

cristiano and matilde