Autumn 2024, Albufeira

Autumn 2024, 20. Nov. - 25. Nov. and 25. Nov. - 30. Nov., Albufeira

We will be staying at a luxury villa in Albufeira, featuring an outdoor pool, a garden and a terrace. The villa is only 5 minutes walk from the old town and 10 minutes walk from the beach.

Nestled along the stunning Algarve coastline, Albufeira is a serene blend of sun-soaked beaches, rich history, and natural beauty. Once a quiet fishing village, it has transformed into one of Portugal's top destinations, where visitors can unwind amidst breathtaking landscapes. Explore the Old Town with its cobbled streets, whitewashed buildings, and the iconic clock tower. Relax on pristine beaches like Praia da Falésia and Praia dos Pescadores, where crystal-clear waters invite moments of tranquility.

Here, everything waits for us to relax and let go. Whether strolling along the coastal cliffs or enjoying the peaceful ambiance of hidden coves, Albufeira offers the perfect setting to connect with nature and find inner calm.

Yoga Program:

We will practice 2 hours of yoga and 30–40 minutes of meditation, after which we have time for questions and a discussion of yoga philosophy.

Every time, it is a fully balanced class, which includes asana warm-up, chanting, setting of intention, surya namaskar, standing poses, back bends, forward bends, twists, inversions, meditation and relaxation. Some days it will be a very dynamic class with strong emphasis on balancing, inversions and unlocking the secrets to more "advanced" postures. With the use of walls and prop work, this is a great class to empower, connect, and challenge you. You'll always leave feeling elevated, and you did more than you thought you could.

Some days, the classes will be designed to give you an opportunity to relax, settle into your own body and shift into being mode. This slower moving class is intended to take the mindfulness that is found in our more dynamic and faster moving classes to another level. While this class is also about centering of breath and body, aligning the physical and the mental is achieved here by practicing stillness, gentle movements and holding the asanas (yoga poses) for extended periods of time. Thus, it is a perfect complement to the dynamic classes that emphasize creating internal heat and on the lengthening and contracting of our muscles.

Deep restorative work improves range of motion and joint mobility, reduces pain and the effects of stress. This practice is designed to restore the nervous system and to help release deeply held tensions between the body and mind.