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Yoga & Breathwork Retreat for better clarity, to improve your focus and energise your body.
11. - 16. May 2025 • Tavira, Portugal
Join me, Nicky and Pete Winch for a relaxing and rejuvenating 6 day Slow Flow Yoga, Pilates and Breathwork retreat in the hills above the charming ancient town of Tavira, Portugal.
The Retreat
• Slow flow yoga in the morning and a restorative practice in
the evening with Sirkka
• Shamanic and holotropic breathwork sessions with Pete
• Hikes in the beautiful surrounding Tavira countryside
• Ayuverdic massage with hot oil available with trained therapist for 1hr @ £45 / €50 (book in advance)
• Pilates available on request with Nicky, who is an experienced and fully qualified Pilates teacher
• Maximum of 10 guests
What to expect:
• 5 nights accommodation at the beautiful farmhouse Monte Do Alamó, renovated with love and passion by Inés and Rosario, nestled in the peaceful countryside overlooking the sea and the ancient town of Tavira
• Fresh seasonal home-made mediterranean meals and snacks
• The rooms and suites are spacious, comfortable, individually decorated and with free Wi-Fi access, AC / heating, offering single or shared occupancy
• Enjoy walks into town (20mins) or hikes into the surrounding areas
Pricing:
Double: £750 each for a couple sharing the room in a double bed or £1,400 for single occupancy (booked already)
Double/Twin Sea 1: £900 each for a couple sharing the room in twin beds or £1,650 for single occupancy (booked already)
Double/Twin Sea 2: £900 each for a couple sharing the room in twin beds or £1,650 for single occupancy (booked already)
Double/Twin Garden: £985 each for a couple sharing the room in twin beds or £1,850 for single occupancy
Sea Suite: £1,100 each for a couple sharing the room in twin beds or £2,100 for single occupancy (booked already)
Garden Suite: £985 each for a couple sharing the room in a double bed or £1,850 for single occupancy
Not included in the price:
• Flights, transfer and taxis
• Alcoholic beverages
• Massages and 1-2-1's
For more information or to book, please contact:
The venue
Monte do Álamo is an expertly converted portuguese farm house merging the modern with the ancient design gracefully. It is located in the hills of the quiet countryside overlooking Tavira.
There are only 6 rooms available making it an exlusive and perfect place to relax, rejuvenate and enjoy complete tranquillity. The rooms are all stylishly designed and with unique interiors and original artworks, all with ensuite bathrooms. Two rooms have garden views to the front of the house and four rooms offer stunning views of the sea and the ancient town of Tavira. From this hill top perch, it is a 15-20 minute walk to Tavira, either by country lane or down hill via scrub land.
Transfers from Faro airport take about 30 minutes.
The food
The delicious cuisine is no doubt one of the highlight of staying at Monte do Alamo.
Food is served either indoors or outdoors, depending on the weather. The breakfast / brunch served after the morning yoga includes home made breads and cakes, porridge, organic scrambled eggs, homemade yoghurt, fruit salad, local cheeses and honey, dips, fresh orange juice and strong coffee – it is a feast on the senses and simply delicious.
Snacks of nuts, fruit and figs from the farm and coffee and tea are served before the morning yoga and mid afternoon.
Dinner is usually served as alfresco dining in the stylishly designed outdoor living room. It consists of a 3 course vegetarian meal and local wines to choose from (alcohol is an additional cost). All food is homemade by Ines, using local produce and is simply mouthwatering day after day thoughout your stay. Monte do Alamo also hosts cooking classes with people coming from far away to learn how to cook these wonderful meals.
If you have any specific dietary requiremeents, please let us know before participating in our retreat, thank you.
The town
Tavira is a most charming ancient town in the Algarve with its cobbled streets and tiled houses. The city lies along the Gilao river with its history steeped in Moorish influences apparent in its architecture.
The town has many cafes and individual shops to wile the time away. There are many decorative churches you can explore. Just south of Tavira you can find the protected waterways and mudflats of the Parque Natural da Ria Formosa as well as beautiful sandy beaches.
There are many hikes and trails to explore around Tavira too, whether you are walking around the salt pans to see the centuries-old tradition of salt production, along the sea or hike sin the hills to swim in ponds formed by waterfalls, it gives many unexpected vistas of the Tavira’s surroundings.
Reviews
5 out of 5 stars for activities, location of retreat and duration.
It was an extraordinary week! And the trust within our group made us more willing to try new experiences. Monte do Alamo was such a beautiful unique place, perfect for a relaxing and rejuvenating week.
P. H.
Pete is a master and passionate of his trade. This was my first experience of Breathwork, l enjoyed learning that there is so much more than just breathing! The breath can heal us Spiritually, emotionally and physically. Thank you, Pete, for a new experience.
K. F.
The most wonderful week, very relaxed, just how I had wanted it. Wonderful food, thank you, Ines and Rosario! And perfect amount of yoga and breathwork, excellent guidance. Loved the sea swims and hikes. I've had a wonderful week, thank you.
Anon
I had researched a little on breathwork prior to this trip to Portugal but this experience exceeded all my expectations. Pete was very sensitive in his approach which allowed me to release buried emotions. A totally beautiful memory, I will hold on to forever.
T. L.