As the Buddha discovered through his direct and penetrating observation of his own embodiment, these endemic laws of nature (dhammas) also govern nature as expressed through the human mind and body. Through ardent dedication and patient endurance the Buddha saw clearly that suffering (dukkha) arose when the mind attempts to control and bend these natural laws according to its conditioned preferences. The result is the separation and concomitant isolation from the natural rhythm of nature and, in turn, life itself.
In this eight-day meditation retreat held in noble silence at the beautiful Bodhi Bhavan retreat centre (Algarve, Portugal), practitioners will apply the ancient method of vipassanā meditation, cultivating insight into the true nature of all psychophysical phenomena, reawakening the innate state of mental and spiritual seclusion known as viveka and resulting in the systematic eradication of suffering (dukkha).
6:00 AM - Cold water therapy - Meditation in the water
7:00 AM - Sunrise meditation/contemplation, Breathwork & yoga (Asana practice)
10:00 AM - Breakfast
10:30 AM - Nature therapy / Workshop / Free time
12:30 PM - Lunch
1:30 PM - Silence
3:30 PM - Afternoon Asana & Breathwork
5:30 PM - Tea
6:00 PM - Evening Meditation & Breathwork
7:00 PM - Dinner
8:00 PM - Tibetan Sound Healing Relaxation/Sharing Circle
9:00 PM - MAUN – Silence (Silence at retreat area to enable meditation and relaxation after 9 p.m)
Awakening your body and mind will be the hardest milestone we will experience together during the retreat. Saying it is easier than doing it!
At Yogataio we focus primarily on establishing a channel of communication with you, we want to feel you with no fears and barriers. We will establish trust and transparency from day one in order to develop the program in the best way possible. Remember, we open our hearts for you and will be there for you and we will go through the healing journey together.
We support you all the way to finding peace and clarity within yourself through guided meditations and one-to-one findings during the day. Moreover, we will practice ancient yoga asana and reinforce balance and control with a series of Breathing techniques pranayama which will help us to find stability and focus. We will personally support you through different breathing techniques. For us, it's important to your safety first.
Inner peace will be practiced through Meditation: we will learn how to let go of hunger, dissatisfaction, unhappiness, misunderstandings, and sorrow.
Being in peace with our mind is one key to sailiang through wild seas: family, friends, love, financial situations, loss, catastrophes, and illness.
Benefits:-
With our connection and long-standing relationships with local farmers in the Algarve region, our yoga retreat in Portugal offers genuine and fresh food.
Curated with love and passion from family generations, our food keeps a high sustainability standard.
In our yoga retreat, we don't include alcohol and meat.
Meals Provided
**IMPORTANT**: This retreat is offered by the teacher by way of the traditional Buddhist practice of dāna (generosity). The price shown covers accommodation and meals (vegan/vegetarian) only.
It is important that each practitioner understands that the teacher receives no payment for this retreat aside from the donation that is offered by the students.
At the culmination of the retreat each practitioner will be required to practice dāna/generosity, making a donation to the teacher. Please make sure that you have read the dāna page and understand this practice before applying for the retreat. If you have any questions about the practice of dāna, please let us know.
A 50% non-refundable deposit is required upon registration.
