Yoga Intensive in Portugal

This is an invitation to connect with the wilderness beauty that resides in you. During this Yoga intensive, we will dis-connect to connect. And dive deeper to meet the best part of yourself. This part, which you have always intuitively known exists. Through the different Yoga Practices, like Asanas, Pranayama, Meditation and Chanting we will unfold the superficial layers, and you will have access to this deeper part of yourself. This transformational and fundamental Yoga Intensive is for all yoga styles and all levels of practitioners, as well as for Yoga teachers. Everyone will learn at their own pace and on their own level of understanding of the Practice of Yoga at this moment. We can practice individually in a collective container of love and kindness. Helping and cooperating with each other. This is an intensive immersion in the more profound beauty of yourself.

The Venue

Quinta Alma It's an ecological retreat farm where you can reconnect with your true nature. It's an organic farm that takes an ecological and human regeneration approach. You will be encouraged to connect with yourself while learning how to live a mindful and meaningful Yogic lifestyle that is in harmony with both nature and yourself.
The location is in the south of Portugal, near Aljezur, in the Algarve region. Faro Airport is 1-hour driving away, and Lisbon Airport is a 3-hour journey.

The Practice

Practice will take place both within the lovely wooden Shala and outside on the gorgeous desk. Savasana can also be practiced outside, and afternoon workshops and Q&A sessions are occasionally held outside. Pack warm practice clothes for Savasana, afternoons, and early mornings.

The Teacher

The program will be led by Maray Sutti Picq, an experienced Hatha, Vinyasa, and Ashtanga Yoga teacher. Dona Holleman, with whom she studied and practiced for 7 years before successfully completing the beginner, intermediate, and advanced courses, had an enormous influence on her teaching. Maray completed a Master's Degree in Philosophy from Sorbonne University in Paris, where she studied philosophy of science, art, and Indian and Buddhist philosophy. She has been mentoring and teaching students since 2018 and has been practicing and studying yoga since 2001.

The meals

All of the meals are prepared with mindful and sustainable practices, drawing inspiration from Portuguese cuisine. Using local, seasonal, and organic ingredients. Gathering ingredients from the food gardens and the surrounding neighborhood. There is a vegetarian/vegan breakfast buffet with locally sourced and seasonal ingredients. A light brunch is followed by a full dinner at the end of the day. With a tea break between sessions.

Arrival and Check out

The rooms are available after 3 p.m. The intensive begins with an introduction meeting at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 7:00. All students should attempt to attend the Welcoming Ceremony. The first session is on Friday morning, and the final practice is on Tuesday afternoon. The check-out time is Wednesday after breakfast at 11 a.m. from the rooms and 6 p.m. from the land.

Accommodation and rates

The accommodation price is all-inclusive (includes accommodation in shared rooms, all meals, and yoga). A Certificate of Completion of Continuing Education in Yoga by the International Yoga Alliance (30 hours per week) will be given to the participants at the end of each week. There is an option to pay a deposit of the full amount to secure your place. The deposit is non-refundable, and the balance must be paid at least 8 weeks prior to the start date. There are payment installments available.

Cancellation Policy

• Deposit Payments: All deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable.
• Full Payments: If you have paid in full and must cancel, the following applies: More than 8 weeks before the start of the course: 100% refund, less deposit.
• 4 to 8 weeks before the start of the course: 50% refund less the deposit.
• Up to 4 weeks before the start of the course: No refund will be given.

Cancellations must reach us in writing by e-mail. We will endeavour at all times, if at all possible, to let another participant take your place if you suddenly fall ill or are unable to attend the course for any reason. If your place can still be filled, only a processing fee of 15% of the total course fee will be charged, minus the deposit.

It is advisable to take out travel insurance in case you have to cancel due to unforseen circumstances.

What’s included

• Yoga Classes
• Accommodation
• 3 Meals per day
• Tea Break
• 30H CertificateCertificate of Completion of 30H training Registered Yoga Alliance ( for each week)

What’s not included

• Flight Tickets
• Transfer to the Airport ( You can ask us if you want to schedule an airport transfer)

• Transfer Airport)
• Extra ActivitiesSweat Lodge, Cold Baths, Massage, Permaculture Tour
  

Itinerary

Day 1

Check In

3pm Check in starts

Free Time ( Beach, Walk, Permaculture Tour, Surf, Sauna, Lac, relax, etc)

17:30 Welcoming Ceremony: Check In, Organizational Information, Arrival Meditation, Soft Asana Practice to Root in the Event, Final Chanting.

19:00 Dinner

From Day 2 to 06

Morning Practice

Brunch

Questions and Answers
Afternoon Practice

18:30 Dinner

There will be short pauses during our sessions; a total of 30 minutes (for each practice) will be divided throughout the morning or afternoon according on the needs of the group, along with tea, water, and snacks.

Day 07

09 am Breakfast

Check out of the rooms at 11am

Check out from the land finishes at 6pm