The Pause Within: A Yin Yoga Retreat for Renewal
Rediscover calm, restore balance, and embrace the art of stillness.
Date: 5–11 July, 2025 & Prices here
Location: Palmas Lodge, Alfambras, Portugal
Rediscover calm, restore balance, and nurture your wellbeing at The Pause Within: A Yin Yoga Retreat for Deep Rest & Renewal.
Designed to support the body and mind through life’s natural transitions, this retreat is a sanctuary for relaxation, self-care, and meaningful connection. Nestled in the serene surroundings of Palmas Lodge, the experience invites the nervous system to shift into deep restoration, promoting balance and inner harmony.
Led by our experienced team—Cata, Liz, Ana, Xana, and Ivana—this retreat offers a carefully curated experience combining Yin Yoga, guided meditations, and hands-on workshops in abdominal massage and fermentation. Each session is designed to foster a deeper connection with your body, restore vitality, and awaken a sense of ease and presence.
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Daily Yin Yoga Sessions: Gentle, restorative practices designed to activate the parasympathetic nervous system and support deep rest and renewal.
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Sharing Circles: Guided conversations to foster connection, presence, and meaningful exchange among participants.
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Mindfulness Practices: Meditations and breathwork to calm the mind, soothe the body, and reconnect with your inner rhythm.
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Abdominal Massage Workshop: Learn techniques to release tension and improve digestion and overall vitality.
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Fermentation Workshop: Discover the powerful connection between gut health and overall wellbeing while creating your own nourishing ferments.
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Nourishing Meals: Enjoy delicious, wholesome meals prepared with care to support your energy, digestion, and health.
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Serene Surroundings: Experience tranquility at Palmas Lodge in Portugal, immersed in nature for a full reset of body and mind.
What’s Included
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Shared Room (max 3 guests, shared bathroom): €940
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Double Room (ensuite): €1060 pp
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Single Room (ensuite): €1485
Room Prices
Additional Offerings
Enhance your retreat experience with optional surfing sessions, extra massages or meditations. These additional options are designed to deepen your connection to nature and elevate your sense of wellbeing.
WHEN & WHERE
PRICES
Shared Room (max 3 women's only OR 3 men's only): €940
Double Room with Ensuite: €1060
Single Room with Ensuite: 1485€
Included in this retreat Yin Yoga retreat
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6 nights stay at our wonderful venue in Aljezur, Portugal
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3 healthy, abundant, mainly plant-based meals a day
(Freshly cooked and prepared with love each day. Most of the food will be organic and/or local.) -
All filtered water, herbal tea & coffee
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10 Yin Yoga classes
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All yoga mats and props provided
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Daily meditation and sharing circles
(Creating a space for connection, presence, and quiet magic.) -
Abdominal massage workshops
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Fermentation workshop
NOT included
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flights
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airport transfer
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travel insurance
How to get there?
Yogaion can arrange airport transfer at an extra cost to the retreat in Lagos & Aljezur.
1. Airport transfer from Faro airport to Lagos or Aljezur (for price please email)
2.Rent a car from Faro airport www.luzcar.com
3. Bus/ train to Lagos and then taxi to Aljezur or bus to Aljezur & taxi to retreat.
4.Lisbon airport, train/ bus to Lagos then step 3 to Aljezur.
For info on bus times see http://www.rede-expressos.pt and for trains www.cp.pt
You can also rent a car via Yogaion or book an airport transfer via http://www.shuttledirect.com/en/airport/FAO
Extras
Example day Yin Yoga retreat Retreat
7.30 wake up to the sound of nature
8.00 Morning Yin Yoga Class
9.45 Yummy Breakfast
12.00 workshops
14.00 lunch or lunchbox
16.00-18.00 Free time to relax
18.00 restorative Yin Yoga class
19.40 delicious dinner
20.30 women's meditation circle or stargazing