4 Days Mindfulness and Yin Yoga Break in Algarve, Portugal
Molinum, a Soulful Country House, Caminho do Moinho do Zambujal No. 44, 8100-078 Boliqueime, Portugal
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Mindfulness Meditation Break Portugal
Transform and improve your health by learning body and mind Mindfulness practices that will allow you to refresh your reality. With this program, you will learn to master emotions, by understanding their power in how we act and choose to interact with what surrounds us. Understand the message that each emotion tells you and boost your focus in the face of daily challenges.
With each session, you will acquire new tools to reduce stress associated with negative thinking, and skills to better communicate and improve the quality of your relationships. At the end of the program, I will guide you as you design a clear and focused plan to integrate all the knowledge and mindfulness practices to improve your everyday goals and future objectives. Afternoons are free so you can explore Algarve with a mindful perspective!
Meet the instructors
Renata
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Highlights
- Improve sleep quality
- Learn to relax and prevent burnout
- Reduce anxiety and negative thinking
- Reduce stress and make better decisions
- Empower your focus and generate greater physical and mental energy
- Free afternoons to explore Algarve
- 3 nights accommodation
- Mediterranean breakfast
Skill level
- Beginner
Styles
4 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: Portuguese, Spanish
The maximum participants in the group is 4
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
15:00
Check-out Time:
11:00
Facilities
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Tennis court
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Barbeque facilities
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Lounge
- Terrace
- Yoga studio
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Wedding
- Wireless internet
During this retreat, you will be staying at the Molinum country house located in Central Algarve, Portugal. The windmill, or the ‘Molinum’, is an historical symbol, a place worthy of time. Above all, Molinum is a place to be yourself, to experience what surrounds you and Algarve: nature, culture, and calmness. Their personal care in combination with the rooms, swimming pools, tennis court, and gardens are the key ingredients that will provide a delightful stay.
Amenities
- Bathroom towels
- Panoramic sea and hills view
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Free parking
- Tennis court
- Snooker and games room
- 2 Swimming pools
- Hammocks
- Gardens
The accommodation options include private and shared occupancy in different types of rooms
Almond Tree suite
On the first floor of the mill’s house is the Almond Tree Suite. It is a serene and fresh room with a panoramic view of Algarve's coastline. Simply decorated with antique furniture and a double bed, this room includes a private bathroom with bathtub and is also equipped with air conditioning. In January, the almond trees blossom at your terrace flavoring your stay.
Fig Tree room
With a rustic and creative feel, the room is comfortably decorated with antique furniture and double bed, a private bathroom with shower and equipped with air conditioning. All rooms are bright and light with a window to enjoy Algarve's panoramic view.
Carob Tree room
With a rustic and creative feel, the room is comfortably decorated with antique furniture and twin / double bed, a private bathroom with bathtub and equipped with air conditioning. All rooms are bright and light with a window to enjoy Algarve's panoramic view.
Olive Tree room
With a rustic and creative feel, the room is comfortably decorated with antique furniture and twin / double bed, a private bathroom with bathtub and equipped with air conditioning. All rooms are bright and light with a window to enjoy Algarve's panoramic view.
Program
Daily schedule:
- Morning Yin yoga session from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
- Mediterranean Breakfast
- Mindfulness session from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Included excursions
Session 1: Intro to Mindfulness
In this session you will be introduced to Mindfulness. In this session you'll be introduced to mindful eating, and the body-scan method. In order for you to be fully engaged in the present moment through the program, each session ends with mindfulness assignments to be practiced up to the next session.
Session 2: Emotions
You will learn how to be mindful of emotions by seeing their true nature. We will unveil the message behind each emotion you will understand the power they have in how we act and interact with what surrounds us, and boost your focus in the face of daily challenges.
Session 3: Communication
This session is dedicated to the concept of Mindful Communication through the practice of active listening and the exploration of three types of communication. You will be able to see that by communicating mindfully one can transform difficult situations and improve relationships.
Session 4: Integrating Mindfulness into daily life
At the end of the program I will guide you as you design a clear and focused plan to integrate all the knowledge and mindfulness practices to improve your everyday goals and future objectives.
Instructors
Renata Cortês
I see Mindfulness as being the base of preventive mind & body Healthcare. I have a degree on Exercise and Health and after getting the TDI MBSR Certification (2016), I developed my mindfulness teaching practice in the turism area, providing intensive mindfulness stress reduction programs in hotels. I see mindfulness as the perfect practice to shape our minds for the future, and live happier, more meaningful and longer lives. #1. Conect with onself; #2. Reduce & Manage Stress; #3. Train the attention; #4. Direct attention to present opportunities; #5. Consciously plan the future.
Location
This retreat takes place in the Central Algarve region of Portugal - between mountains and sea. Within a radius of 15 - 20 klometers you can breathe and experience Algarve's culture, taste a variety of typical flavors, and access beaches, golf courses, markets, marinas, and cities.
Distances
- City of Loulé - 20 minutes
- City of Vilamoura - 20 minutes
- City of Albufeira - 25 minutes
- Faro Airport - 25 minutes
- Nearest Beach (Olhos de Àgua) - 15 minutes
- Nearest golf course - 15 minutes
- Restaurants - 5minutes to 15 minutes
- Pharmacy - 5 minutes
- Supermarket - Lidl & Aldi 5 minutes
Features
Activities
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Tennis court
- Trail running
General
- Barbeque facilities
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Hammock
- Yoga studio
Food
During this retreat, you will be served daily Mediterranean breakfast
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Other dietary requirements on request
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
We have a list of local partners which allows you to experience Algarve at its best, from eating and cultural tours, to exploring the coast practicing SUP, Jeep safaris, bike and trekking tours, or simply use the Algarve's many guides that we have for your consultation (beaches and islands, cultural heritage, trails and cycling routes). Algarve is also known by its excellent fish and wine and for these we are surrounded by excellent restaurants!
What's included
- 8 hours of mindfulness
- 2 hours of Yin Yoga
- Manual of the program
- Mediterranean breakfast
- 3 nights accommodation
What's not included
- Airport transfers
- Lunch
- Dinner
How to get there
Recommended Airports
FAO
Faro Airport
23 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Faro Airport (FAO). It is a 25-minute drive away from the retreat centre.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
- The deposit is fully refundable if the booking is cancelled up to 60 days before the arrival date.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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