Raise Your Vibration: Yoga + Meditation Retreat in Portugal

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with Francisco Pais and Valerie Griffiths

July 17-24, 2020

CONTACT: Francisco Pais or Valerie Griffiths

Valerie Griffiths and Francisco Pais are pleased to offer an experiential yoga retreat in the beautiful country of Portugal. Receive deep nourishment in a place set in nature that has a magical energy that will help you rejuvenate and will create a renewed vitality for your life. You will feel the raw power of the ocean, hike beautiful cliffs, and immerse yourself in the charming Portuguese culture and delicious cuisine! Spend time with wonderful people and celebrate your body, mind and soul. We can’t wait to share this journey with you, hold space for you and help you raise your vibration to experience greater personal power, clarity, peace, love, and joy.

Highlights of the Program:

Power Yoga practices that will tone and sculpt your body and helps dissolve stress.

Meditation Sessions that will help you press the pause button, clear your mind and gain some perspective to deal with life in an elegant way instead of being consumed by stress.

Self-inquiry Sessions that will unpack your limiting beliefs that hold you back from living your life to the fullest.

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INCLUDED

3 Nights Accommodation

3 Organic meals daily

2 Yoga classes daily

Group activities

2 Meditation sessions daily

Add-Ons

Extra activities such as surfing lessons, massages, and other services can be booked on site and are not included in the retreat fees.

Accommodations

Aldeia da Praia offers you comfortable, retreat-like lodging options. www.aldeiadapraia.pt

Details

Pricing per-person: Prices are fixed regardless of whether there are 1 or 2 people in the tent.

Glamping Our bell tents provide comfort and a unique experience connected to nature.

It will come with a wonderful spaces 5m bell tent. Tightly secured and beautifully decorated, our bell tent comes standard for two adults with a comfortable double bed with thick mattresses and heavenly crispy linen sheets and comfortable duvet cover. You will also have your personal bathroom including walk in shower, toilet and personal room amenities or alternatively shared bathrooms.

Option 1 ★ Bell tent with private terrace, double bed, and private bathroom; $1,015 (only 3 available)

Option 2 ★ Bell tent with private terrace, double bed, and shared bathroom; $991 (only 4 available)

Hostel Choosing our social dorms will guarantee that you will be entertained and well-cared for.

Option 3 ★ Dorm bed with shared bathroom $778 bed in 6 bed dorm ensuite (most economical option 5 available)

Private Rooms Our beautiful rooms have private terraces and ensuite bathrooms

Option 4 ★ Double room with comfortable double bed $985 (only 2 available)

Option 5 ★ Family room with double bed, two kids single beds and ensuite bathroom. $1,102 only 1 available)

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Valerie Griffiths
Valerie is a Vinyasa yoga instructor at Newport Power Yoga and owner of The Breathing Barn yoga studio in Portsmouth, RI. A yoga enthusiast for twenty years, Valerie completed over five hundred training hours through Live Love Teach in 2014 and has been teaching ever since. She is certified to lead Intro to Gongs for meditation and healing and guides Yoga Nidra practices and meditation. She leads individuals and groups in matching their breath to movement and developing consciousness. Valerie is a believer in showing up for each session with no expectation, meeting and welcoming yourself exactly as you are in that moment. Her mantra is, “Each one of us is so much more than our thoughts,” a saying that guides her practice. She believes that in stillness and quiet, we find our true selves. We are here to learn the beauty and love within each of us and share it with the collective. Valerie is a passionate vegan who loves bold flavors, and she is motivated by compassion and kindness.

Francisco Pais
Francisco is an international yoga teacher in the USA and beyond. Francisco grew up in Sintra, a small village 30 minutes from Lisbon near the ocean. He has a deep love for surfing waves and being in nature. At the end of high school, Francisco moved to Boston, MA where he initiated his training in both yoga and music with fierce dedication. Francisco lives with a great love for life and enthusiasm for anything that makes life more auspicious. Authenticity is one of his visions through yoga and community. Francisco has studied with many teachers such as Baron Baptiste, Seane Corn, Bryan Kest and Richard Freeman. Francisco completed 200 hours of Levels 1 and 2 of Baptiste Power Yoga teacher training. Francisco teaches with clarity, intention and an overall intelligent approach to movement. Francisco is also a professional touring musician, performing artist, and music producer and has played his music all over the world. He received a full scholarship recipient to study at Berklee College of Music where he graduated cum laude in 2002. His skills as a yogi practitioner and teacher provide students with a range of possibilities where students of any age and any yoga experience can explore music and self expression to empower the body, heart and the soul.

FAQ:

1. Do US citizens need a visa to travel to Portugal? U.S. citizens may enter Portugal for up to 90 days for tourist or business purposes without a visa. Your passport should be valid for at least six months.

2. How do I get there? Are there direct flights? How long do they take? Fly to Lisbon, Portugal. There are direct flights from Boston’s Logan airport on TAP air Portugal and SATA AZORES airlines. The flight duration is about 6 hours and 30 minutes. Option to rent a car or take a transfer to Aldeia da Praia in Colares, Sintra. If you rent a car you can use your US driver’s licence to do so. Driving in Portugal is on the same side of the road as in the US. Transfer means you have the option to choose ground transportation such as a car service, UBER or a regular Taxi. The rate from Lisbon to Colares, Sintra should be around $45 usd. Taking the train is not a good option. The retreat is a 30-minute drive from Lisbon’s airport.

3. What is the average temperature in Portugal in July?

Temperature ranges from 82°F during the day and 64°F at night.

4. What is the currency used in Portugal ?

The currency is the Euro and 1 Euro equals $1.11 USD

20 euro= 22 USD 50 Euro= 55 USD 75 Euro= 83 USD

5. What to Bring