This one is in a magical spot, surrounded by forest, with lakes and waterfalls to swim in. This retreat will connect you deeply to nature and we will explore our inter-connectedness and awareness through yoga, meditation and spending time on the land.

A retreat is an opportunity to take some time out of your life for a reboot. They are relaxing, empowering, and most importantly, fun.

The retreat includes:

* Morning meditation

* Two daily yoga sessions (2-3 hours per session)

* Learning to meditate if this is new to you

* Three vegetarian home cooked meals per day

* A group healing ritual

* Spending time in nature – the gardens, the spring valley, the private river swimming beach…

* A weekend away with great people

* Star Gazing

The Venue:

We will be staying in a truly magical and transformative place. A partially restored hamlet in its own private valley with a gorgeous river running through it. Here we are surrounded by oaks, alders, hawthorns, wild cherry, pines and eucalyptus trees, the hills are covered with heather, gorse and a multitude of wild flowers and plants. There is an idyllic swimming spot on our land too. We are off-grid, producing our own electricity and hot water, we drink from our beautiful spring and use the water from the river. We produce our own organic vegetables and we work with bees. It is a non-profit organisation which promotes reforestation of native trees and conscious awareness.

The gardens have been designed in a way that will enhance your practice and enjoyment. We have two practice places, a very large authentic yurt from Kyrgyzstan (50m2) with an elevated wooden floor, and an organically shaped outdoor wooden platform shaded under the trees (150m2). There are numerous magical spots on the land like the root circle, meditation garden, holy spring valley, private river swimming beach and more… We have stunning views all around and vast clear skies to marvel at the milky way.

The Details:

A long weekend Thurs 30th June til Sunday 3rd July.

No experience necessary, beginners welcome.

You can fly into either Lisbon or Porto, it’s a two hour journey from here. We can help you with trains, coaches and transfers.

The Accommodation:

You will be staying in comfortable decked tipis. Each tipi has lovely views, is set on an individual terrace and is usually shared between 4 guests.  The guest bathroom has 3 showers and a veranda overlooking the permaculture garden and there is a spiral compost toilet with a view.

The Price:

Early bird £320 (book before May 25th) or £400 (if booking after May 25th). This is based on four people sharing a tipi.

For sharing a tipi with two people: £370 (early bird) or £450

For your own tipi: £420 (early bird) or £480

How to book:

If you have any questions or would like to book your place, please contact me (takeamoment(at)amisha.co.uk)

About Amisha:

“Amisha has a great style of teaching that blends the spiritual and the physical to get the complete yoga experience. I got so much out of the retreat and was able meet my intentions and then some.” James, Entrepreneur

“I came to Amisha’s retreat to learn more about the practice YOGA.  She taught me how to open up more and be in the moment. I loved how she created a space for the whole group to feel at home and safe. She really made me fall in love with Yoga. I will take her knowledge with me for the rest of my life. She’s such a warm, wise and lovely person”. Aemilia, Film Producer

With a love of yoga and meditation that has spanned over a decade, Amisha’s classes are strong yet relaxing, focused on clear alignment and moving from the heart. She has a calming presence and uses playful theming, mantra and experience of exploring world wisdom traditions, to leave her students with depth, grounding and joy they can bring into their daily lives. Amisha has used these practices in her own life to work with trauma and burnout. Her love of teaching comes from experiencing the benefits in herself, and witnessing the empowerment, freedom and wellbeing that yoga can bring. She is also a reiki master and intuitive healer. She brings this holistic approach to her classes, creating space for inner healing and understanding in how we interact with the world around us. Amisha’s teaching style is grounded in Anusara, her teachers include Sianna Sherman, Leila Sadeghee and Tara Judelle.

As well as teaching Amisha is a creative soul, and has her jewellery label which makes beautiful pieces with crystals such as malas for chanting mantras. She is the author of The Future is Beautiful and the upcoming Style & Presence. She loves building community which she does though 108 London, and organises retreats around the world with her new project Replenish. Amisha’s creative work focuses on how we can give back and live sustainable lifestyles, bringing beauty and global citizenship together.