ReNew Your Spirit in Azores Islands, Portugal - Yoga Retreat

Expand your horizons, open your heart and ignite your spirit as you explore the lush, green paradise of Sao Miguel Island in the Azores. From the beautiful volcanic beaches of the Atlantic Ocean to geothermal baths and spectacular crater lakes, this wellness adventure blends yoga and meditation with hiking, cultural activities, sight-seeing and a whale watching expedition, to create a uniquely crafted conscious travel experience - all in the magnificent island of Sao Miguel in The Azores Portugal.

The Azores is the perfect place to reconnect with you inner-wisdom, while soaking in the pristine natural beauty of the surrounding area.

This experience is an opportunity to be fully freed from everyday distractions so that you can release the blocking energies in your life and reignite your passion, strengthen your physical health and vitality and connect with the healing properties of nature.

Sometimes referred to as the lost civilization of Atlantis, the islands of The Azores maintain an Old-World European charm with architecture and villages dating back to the 1450s. Sao Miguel island is special with its own distinctive charm and offers breathtaking coastlines, spectacular cliffs, quiet valleys and enchanting crater lakes.

Whether you prefer to rest and recharge through meditation, massage or yoga or take a walk along the trails and a more challenging hike up Mount Pico, there is something for everyone here.

This retreat is a perfect combination of adventure, yoga and relaxation.

You will practice yoga with Monica Filip on Sao Miguel Island in a spectacular landscape, you will discover the wild coasts of the island and you will make lifelong friends with other participants from Romania and all over the world.

Here is the indicative program of this experience:

Monday, June 19, 2023:

• flight to Lisbon
• flight Lisbon – Ponta Delgada
• arrival Ponta Delgada
• Transport to accommodation (45 min drive)

Tuesday, June 20, 2023:

• Waking up - lazy morning
• Breakfast
• Exploring the North-East Coast; Miradouro Ponta de Sossego, Miradouro Ponta da Madrugada, Farol do Arnel, Ribeira dos Caldeiroes
• Dinner
• Yoga/Meditation

Wednesday, June 21, 2023:

• Yoga (07:00)
• Breakfast (09:00)
• North Coast – Westbound (10:00)
• Tea plantation visit
• Visit Moinhos Beach
• Fish restaurant at Viola Beach with yoga on the beach (starting at 14:00)
• Dinner

Thursday, June 22, 2023:

• Yoga (07:00)
• Breakfast (09:00)
• Departure to Furnas (10:00)
• Visit Terra Nostra park plus bath in thermal waters
• Visit fumaroles
• Lunch at a local restaurant (2:00 p.m.)
• Return to Miradouro Salto do Cavalo
• Dinner - food cooked in the ground in hot water generated by the volcano (17:00)
• Yoga (19:00)

Friday, June 23, 2023:

• Yoga (07:00)
• Breakfast (09:00)
• Departure to the west of Sete Cidades Island
• Lunch - lakeside terrace or tea house
• Yoga by the lake
• Bicycles, Sup, kayak (can be rented)
• Sunset on Mosteiros beach
• Dinner

Saturday, June 24, 2023:

• Yoga (07:00)
• Breakfast (09:00)
• Visiting the center of Lagoa do Fogo island, Ponta Delgada
• Lunch - restaurant A Tasca / Caloura
• Caldeira Velha – thermal springs
• Dinner

Sunday, June 25, 2023:

• Yoga (07:00)
• Breakfast (09:00)
• Departure to Furnas
• Ribeira Quente Beach
• Lunch Restaurant on the beach Parc Grena
• Yoga on the shore of Lake Furnas
• Dinner

Monday, June 26, 2023:

• Flight Pont Delgada – Lisbon
• Arrival Lisbon
• Walk for a few hours in the center of Lisbon
• Flight Lisbon - Bucharest

Locations can change by day, depending on the weather so that we can make the most of everything that can be done on this island, so flexibility is a must

What does the experience include?

• Daily yoga and meditation classes with Monica Filip, in various special places on the island
• Accommodation for 7 nights, in a room for two people, in a historic villa from 1800 with a private garden and a spectacular view of the Atlantic Ocean
• 6 breakfasts with delicious, local products, freshly picked fruit
• 4 varied vegetarian and raw-vegan dinners, prepared by a super talented chef, arrived as a picnic at our location
• Private transport in the form of rented cars - can be driven by a rotation of 2 drivers, a unique experience on this island
• Transfers from and to the airport
• Local guide in Romanian.

The package does NOT include:

The plane ticket (eg: Bucharest-Lisbon - Ponta Delgada and return 350-450 Euro); it will be purchased at the time indicated on the support group at the right time, approximately 3 weeks before departure and not earlier, when prices drop);

Entrances to thermal waters & parks (estimated total: 25 euros);

Lunch (estimated 15 euros/day);

Travel insurance;

Other personal expenses.

Price:

• 7,470 RON/person (reserving the place is done by paying in full or in two installments, the advance being at least 2,500 RON, and the difference is paid by May 15 at the latest. In this case, please contact us by email to establish the details);
• after March 8, the price will be 7,848 RON.

If you cancel, regardless of the reason, the payment is non-refundable, representing the costs related to the reservation.

GENERAL DATA

Date:

19 - 27 June 2023;

Last day for registration: May 14, 2023 (keep in mind that registrations can be closed sooner, when the available places are filled);

Available places: 12;

Departure is on June 19, 2023 from Henri Coanda Airport;

The return is on June 26, 2023 from Pont Delgada.

How it works:

All you have to do is select the experience and follow the necessary steps to reserve your place.

You will receive by email confirmation of registration and additional information necessary for participation.

When the group is formed (the seats are taken), you will receive the access link for a Zoom meeting, one month before departure, where you will meet the other participants and learn from Monica Filip everything you need to know about the trip, local climate, luggage and any other useful information for this experience.

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