Iyengar Yoga

The search for Inner Silence and Reconnection

At a time when society tries to disconnect us from our essence, this retreat is an invitation to return.

To return to breathing. To the body. To the earth. To presence.

For four days, participants will be welcomed into a sacred space, between the river, the forest and the mountains of the mythical Serra do Açor, where the surroundings invite silence, listening and regeneration.

WHO IS THIS RETREAT FOR?

• For those seeking silence and reconnection
• For those who want to stop, breathe and take care of themselves deeply
• For those who want to feel nature from within
• For those seeking peace, creativity, movement and listening
• Exclusive to a small group – Maximum 15 lucky people

WHY ATTEND THIS RETREAT?

• Be silent inside, listen with your whole being.
• Between the breath of life and the silence of the earth, rediscover your centre.
• Where the pause heals, and the river teaches you to flow.
• Time to stop. Space to feel. Nature to be.

WHAT YOU WILL FIND

This is an individual, welcoming and profound retreat, with activities that respect each person’s pace and allow for moments of sharing, but also of introspection.

PROGRAMME

Thursday, 28 May

• Arrival between 3pm and 4pm
• Opening circle and arrival meditation
• Dinner 8pm

Friday, 29 May

• Morning yoga 7:45–9:45 a.m.
• Nutritious breakfast 10:00 a.m.
• Healing bath in the waterfall / Free time
• Light lunch 1:00–2:30 p.m.
• Creative workshop (intuitive writing and meditative painting) 3:00 p.m.
• Mindful walk along the river 5:00 p.m.
• Dinner 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, 30 May

• Morning yoga 7:45–9:45 a.m.
• Nutritious breakfast 10:00 a.m.
• Quiet time
• Light lunch 1:00–2:30 p.m.
• Healing talk and circle sharing 4:00 p.m.
• Dinner 8:00 p.m.
• Ecstatic Dance under the stars 10:00 p.m.

Sunday, 31 May

• Gentle yoga + gratitude meditation 8:00-9:30 a.m.
• Nutritious breakfast 10:00 a.m.
• Closing circle
• Lunch and farewell until 3:00 p.m.

All moments are optional — the retreat is yours, in your own time.

ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS

• Accommodation in local homes or camping tents (to be agreed)
• Vegetarian/vegan meals, prepared with local and seasonal produce
• Tea, coffee and fruit available throughout the day

CONTRIBUTIONS

→ €425 (4 days, 3 nights in single accommodation)

→ €355 per person (4 days, 3 nights in shared accommodation)

→ €300 per person (4 days, 3 nights camping)

Yoga classes, accommodation, all meals and optional activities are included in this price.

To camp, you will need to bring a tent, all accessories and a bath towel. Rooms include bed linen and bath towels.

Transport to the venue is not included, but a carpool list will be created to facilitate arrival.

REGISTRATION AND CONTACT

For more information: lisboayogacenter@gmail.com

Note: After registering, you will receive an email with bank details for payment and other details. Payment can be made in two instalments.

To secure your place, fill out the form below

Namaste! Join us for this unique experience.

We are delighted to announce that Eyal Shifroni, Senior Iyengar Yoga Teacher & Author will be giving a workshop in Lisbon, Portugal.

Here you can read a little bit about the teacher:

“Born in 1954, my yoga journey began in 1978, and I´ve been teaching Iyengar. Yoga since 1985. A transformative milestone was my first visit to Pune in 1988, where I studied directly under the guidance of Guruji, B.K.S. Iyengar. These immersive experiences continued regularly until 2018, enriching my practice and understanding of Iyengar Yoga. In 2009, I received a Senior Intermediate III certificate from Guruji.

As a Senior-Level teacher, I lead the “Iyengar Yoga Center of Zichron-Ya´akov” in Israel and conduct yoga workshops both in Israel and worldwide.

My passion for yoga has led to the authorship of six books on the subject, including “A Chair for Yoga,” “Props for Yoga Vol. I, II, and III,” “The Psychophysical Lab,” “The Extended Chair for Yoga,” and “Yoga in Nature – Using Natural Props.” These books have been translated into multiple languages. I also regularly write articles on yoga practice and philosophy. Notably, I’ve translated two of B.K.S. Iyengar’s books, “The Tree of Yoga” and “Light on Pranayama,” into Hebrew.

I am an active member of the Iyengar Yoga Association of Israel, conducting teacher training courses and contributing to the certification process. Beyond yoga, I hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the Technion (the Israeli Institute of Technology) and have taught Computer Science in colleges in Israel for many years.

In my workshops, I delve into the themes of my books to deepen the understanding of our practice using props and explore the intricate connections between the body and mind”.

Schedule:

Friday – May, 17  – 18:00 – 20:30
Saturday – May, 18 – 10:00 – 13:00 ;  14:30 – 17:00
Sunday – May, 19 – 9:00 – 13:00 (with a small break after pranayama)

Price: 250€

After registration you will receive  an Email with all the information regarding payment and equipment /props to bring.

A regular practice in Iyengar Yoga is recommended for attending the workshop.

The payment will not be refundable, just in case there is someone to take your place!

Thank you so much for join us!

Organization:  https://villa-yoga-studio0.webnode.pt & Iyengar Yoga Lisboa – São Vicente

More about the teacher: https://eyalshifroni.com

Lois Steinberg, Ph.D., CIYT Advanced Junior 2, C-IAYT, is one of the world’s most experienced yoga instructors awarded the Advanced by B.K.S. Iyengar himself. Her 40+ years of extensive studentship with the Iyengars includes annual participation in the general and medical classes at the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute in Pune.

Lois’ teaching is infused with enthusiasm to share the knowledge and acumen that have come through her sustained practice and study of the tremendous work of BKS Iyengar and his family. She strives to emphasize and exemplify whole-body transformation through the joy of regular immersion in practice. As a teacher, she is direct, dynamic, clear, focused, engaging, gently humorous, and an invaluable resource for understanding the healing potential of yoga. As a teacher of teachers, a hands-on mentoring approach is the focus of her IYCU teacher education program.

Lois is the author of numerous books and articles and is widely respected for and consulted regarding her considerable knowledge of therapeutics. She is sought after worldwide to instruct workshops, and serves as a member of and assessor for the Certification Committee of the Iyengar Yoga National Association of the US.

Schedule:

Friday – April, 23 – 18:30 – 20:30
Saturday – April, 24 – 9:30 – 12:30 ;  14:30 – 17:30
Sunday – April, 25 – 9:30 – 13:00

Price: 200€

After registration you will receive  an Email with all the information regarding payment and equipment /props to bring.

You will also have the information about the books that she will bring to sell.

A regular practice in Iyengar Yoga is recommended for attending the workshop.

The payment will not be refundable, just in case there is someone to take your place!

More about Lois Steinberg