Christmas 2024, 22. - 29. December, Albufeira - Yoga Retreats für Eltern mit kreativer Kinderbetruung

Christmas 2024, 22. - 29. December, Albufeira

We will be staying in 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.

Creative Program for Kids

While parents are busy with yoga classes, kids will have fascinating journeys and activities. There will be fun and educational program offered by one of our experienced teachers, who is able to reach the heart and soul of every kind. The activities will be not only fun, but also very useful. Kids will play different sensory plays: we will make our homemade playdough, slime and mud, have fun with our homemade fake snow and learn more about animals, using sensory bins.

Learning about science is fun! Especially when we can do it with hands-on activities that encourage creativity and exploration. Kids will do some experiments, like baking soda volcano, magnet, bubble snake and floating eggs, make our homemade ice cream and gummy bears. On some days we will cook pizza and bake cookies. Simple craft projects are a wonderful way to engage young minds – and keep hands busy. We will make our handprints from salt dough and take advantage of all the recyclables in our home just waiting to be turned into art. Young artists can free their energy with some activities like pillow fight, ball games and dance parties. Tiered after that kids can play board and card games and relax, reading favourite stories. Really highlights of the program will be treasure hunts - they offer endless possibilities to enjoy and many memories to take home.