Imagine...
yourself dedicating as much time to your heart
as you were taught to focus on your intellectual mind.
"Wholeheartedness captures the essence of a fully examined emotional life and a liberated heart, one that is free and vulnerable enough to love and be loved. And a heart that is equally free and vulnerable to be broken and hurt.”
Brené Brown
Imagine yourself immersed in a retreat bubble where you get to reconnect with yourself and your practice, and if you’re a teacher for once take off your teacher's hat!
To remember the magic of yoga and why you fell in love with the practice in the first place.
To feel the effects in your body, mind and soul.
This Vinyasa retreat and teachers immersion is for you have a strong desire to fill up your own cup and reignite your love for yoga and passion for sharing it (if you’re a teacher).
As a yoga teacher, it's easy to slip out of your own practice, and it's normal to run out of ideas and inspiration.
THAT'S WHY WE CREATED THIS RETREAT!
The program’s filled with practices, inspiring workshops and activities to give you new inspiration both as a practitioner and as a yoga teacher. Expect a daily 2-hour strong morning practice, asana workshops, teachers workshops and at the same time plenty of time to reflect. Join us at our Portuguese home-away-from-home, Casa Paco D'Ilhas in Ericeira, a surf town located 45 minutes north of Lisbon.
This retreat can be registered as 30 hour Continuing Education with Yoga Alliance (YACEP).
“Going on this yoga retreat was one of the best things I’ve done in my life. I had high expectations and the experience was better than I could imagine it would be. Most of all- the people I met- Lisa and Naza and the other participants, made this retreat so special. They were simply the best!”
Pattabhi Jois
Who is this retreat for?
This immersion is for you who love (and maybe also teach) Vinyasa Flow or a similar style of yoga.
For you who…
crave to fill up with new inspiration, be guided and held.
wish to reconnect to yourself and your practice.
are longing to deepen your asana practice.
want to learn/ get a refresh of yogic philosophy in a lighthearted way - to remember what yoga really is about.
will jump out of bed early in the morning excited to get on your mat together with other dedicated practitioners.
loves Vinyasa and like to get challenged both physically and mentally on the mat.
loves the feeling of a long practice but struggle to find it at yoga studios.
would love to learn more about hands-on adjustment and learn how to apply them in class.
would love to deepen your knowledge of pranayama and learn more about the different techniques and their effects.
feel lost when it comes to sequencing and would like practical tools on how to structure a creative, well-sequenced class - for yourself and/or your students.
Whether you’re a yoga teacher teaching regularly, someone who took a training but feel like you need to learn more before you start or simply are dedicated Vinyasa enthusiast who want to dive deeper - we’d love to have you join us for this teachers immersion!
The Program
Each day begins with a 2 hour morning Vinyasa Flow with plenty of time to explore and move through the whole body.
The practice consists of asana, pranayama, journaling and meditation. By being 2 hours you’ll be able to have proper time to warm up, flow, cool down and simply go a lot deeper.
We offer plenty of variations in our classes as there will be many different levels in the group. We make sure everyone’s met where they’re at in their practice.
The program will vary from day to day, some days will have more on the schedule and others less.
On some days we have a teachers workshop or lecture in the middle of the day as well as an afternoon yin practice. On others you’ll have free time during the day to rest, reflect and/or go to the beach, followed by a softer afternoon practice.
The minimum is always 2 sessions a day (morning and afternoon practice).
The workshops offered during this immersion will be a mix of physical classes and more lecture style, with room for group discussion.
The asana workshops will be themed around intermediate/advanced asanas, allowing you to go deeper into technique and fine-tune your skills, both on your own, in pairs and with the use of props.
The lectures and teachers workshops will be a mix of yogic philosophy, pranayama, sequencing and the art of hands-on adjustments.
Wanna try us out to see if you like our way of teaching?
Try our FREE CLASSES!
The Food
The kitchen team at Casa Paco D’Ilhas puts A LOT OF LOVE into their cooking - we guarantee you’re gonna love their food!
In the morning, after the yoga practice, a generous brunch buffet will be served. You’ll find everything from colourful smoothie bowls and chia pudding to freshly baked bread, eggs and home made savoury treats like scones, shakshuka and omelette! In the afternoon a smoothie and healthy snack will be served. Dinners are abundant, flavourful fusion-dishes with inspiration from all over the world.
NOTE: The chefs cater for vegan, gluten or lactose-free - just let us know in the booking form and we’ll pass it on to the kitchen team.
Our Venue
CASA PACO D’ILHAS - OUR PORTUGAL HOME SINCE 2016
Casa Paco D’Ilhas is a unique charming old-heritage guesthouse located on a hilltop overlooking the majestic Atlantic Ocean and the world renowned surf breaks of Ericeira (45 min north of Lisbon).
We’ve been running 25+ international retreats here since 2016, making this place feel like a second home to us - and we know it will for you too.
Casa Palheiro, Casa Celeiro and Casa Acores are just a few names of the unique and charming rooms at Casa Paco D’ilhas. Some of them are smaller houses in the garden and others are rooms in the main building. There are double, triple, single, quadruple and twin rooms - some with shared and others with ensuite bathroom.
Wooden and stone floors, antique beds and vintage details - this place is full of soul and history!
The garden’s huge and lush and has two swimming pools, 2 outdoor yoga decks and plenty of hammocks, sun beds and cosy chill out corners.
The light, fully equipped indoor yoga shala’s located at the end of the property with a fantastic view over the garden.
The nearest beach’s, Praia de Ribeira D’ilhas, is only a 20 min walk away. Apart from this beach there are at least another 10 stunning beaches nearby. Ericeira village, well-worth a visit, is about 7 min drive or 1 hour walk from the venue.
HOW TO GET HERE
Ericeira and Casa Paco D’ilhas are located only 40 min north of Lisbon airport and 1 hour from Lisbon city center. You can rent a car (the best option if you’d like to explore the surroundings during the week), take the bus from Campo Grande Bus station in Lisbon or you take a taxi/Uber all the way (around 60€).
We’re also happy to connect you to others who are joining the retreat to share the ride!
Why we love it
UNIQUE ROOMS & DETAILS / WALKING-DISTANCE TO BEACH / BEAUTIFUL YOGA SHALA / CLOSE TO ERICEIRA /
BEAUTIFUL LUSH GARDEN /
2 SWIMMING POOLS /
INCREDIBLE FOOD / WONDERFUL STAFF
Highlights
2 HOUR MORNING PRACTICE / YOGA PHILOSOPHY / HANDS-ON ADJUSTMENT WORKSHOPS / TIME FOR REFLECTION / INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED ASANA WORKSHOPS / GUIDED MEDITATION & JOURNALING / PRANAYAMA
“The retreat was incredibly beautiful and inspiring. Lisa and Naza have a highly professional approach. Everything was perfectly harmonised, the classes, the workshops, the location and the delicious and healthy vegetarian food. It was purely enriching, both physically and spiritually. I will definitely come again!”
Lily, Germany
The Package
WHAT’S INCLUDED
6 days and 5 nights stay at Casa Paço D’ilhas Guesthouse with access to the entire property with two swimming pools, huge garden, restaurant/bar and chill out areas.
5 x 2 hour Morning Vinyasa with Lisa and Nazareno
Hands-on Adjustment Workshops
Afternoon Yin & Restorative yoga
Intermediate/ Advanced Asana Workshops
Yoga Philosophy with Guest Faculty Joana Cadete
Pranayama Workshop
Generous Brunch Buffet
Healthy Snack in the Afternoon
Daily Wholesome Dinner
Evening Event & Surprises
NOTE: Your flight, transport to the retreat venue, local tourist tax (2€/night)
WHAT YOU CAN ADD:
1 on 1 Coaching with Lisa (limited availability)
Massage
Surf Lesson (on a day where we have less activities during the day)
Incredible Hiking
The Pricing
SHARED HOUSE 1399-1699€ (PP) - 2 LAST SPOTS
Stay in a single, bunk bed or double loft bed in a spacious house which you’ll share with 2-3 others. The house has a lounge area with a fireplace, a kitchenette and one shared bathroom.
TWIN ROOM 1499-1699€ (PP)
Stay in a room with two separate beds, either in the main building with shared bathroom or in a wooden cabin in the garden with its own bathroom, kitchenette and hammock.
SEMI-PRIVATE LOFT 1799€ (PP) - 1 LAST SPOT
Stay in a double bed in a loft in a spacious shared house which you’ll share with 2-3 others. The house has a lounge area with a fireplace, a kitchenette and one shared bathroom.
DOUBLE ROOM FOR 2 PEOPLE 1399€/PERSON - ONLY 1 ROOM LEFT
Stay 2 people in a room with a double bed. Shared or en-suite bathroom. Different options and standards available. Get in touch for more details.
SINGLE ROOM 1899€-2199€ - 1 SPOT LEFT
Stay in a room with a double bed for single use. Shared or en-suite bathroom. Different options and standards available. Get in touch for more details.
NOTE: If you’ve joined our Inspiro Yoga Retreats in the past you have a10% discount, simply mention this in the booking form.
Daily Schedule
7.30AM : MORNING PRACTICE
9.30AM : BRUNCH
WORKSHOPS / FREE TIME
3PM: AFTERNOON SNACK
WORKSHOPS/ FREE TIME
5PM : AFTERNOON YOGA
7.30PM : DINNER
NOTE: The program will look different every day, some days are filled more than others.
Still have questions?
If there is anything we haven’t covered here, please drop us a line at jupieyoga@inspiroyoga.com.