Portugal Yoga Retreat

10th - 17th May 2025

Retreat with us to the Portuguese springtime countryside…

Join Union’s founder Amie Evans & Senior teacher & trainer Tammy Mittell for a week of yoga, philosophical enquiry, breath-work & meditation practices, craniosacral therapy, tai yoga massage and wholesome food. In between deep yoga practices there will be plenty of time to simply rest.

Whether that’s lying in one of the hammocks under the shade of the trees in the beautiful gardens, walking in the surrounding area, exploring further afield or simply lounging by the pool.

Step out of the daily grind to reset, rejuvenate and find a deeper connection to nature in the beautiful surroundings of the Alcanede. We will eat delicious, mindfully cooked food with plants and herbs foraged from the land, enjoy good company with like minded people, and take a deeper exploration into the life changes practices of Yoga with twice daily extended classes and additional workshops.

Pamper yourself with a selection of treatments such as Reiki, Tai Yoga Massage Cranio-sacral therapy.

We will be following an Ayurvedic lifestyle that will help us to connect more deeply with Mother Nature, and in turn deepening our connection with ourselves and others

Intention…

Explore the Ayurvedic Lifestyle... 

Ayurveda is the ancient holistic healthcare system of India, often named the sister of Yoga. Ayurveda is a system based around the 5 elements, and can be applied to day to living with practices such as living in relationship with the seasons, eating natural, ancient self care rituals, seasonal food, and being conscious of what we are consuming through what we eat, what we watch and listen to, and who we choose to spend our time with.

Our wonderful guest teacher Ian Hayward, is a highly experienced Ayurvedic doctor & bodyworker with thirty tears of experience under his belt. He has worked with a variety of different clients over the years including British Royalty, George Harrison and spent 20 years in Canada working with Indigenous communities struggling with addiction and everything in between!

Ian will be guiding us through daily 90 minute workshops that are full of practical tips to help students come away with simple and effective practices they can use in daily life for a greater sense of vitality and well-being.

What To Expect..

Vinyasa, Hatha Yoga, Pranayama + Meditation

Morning and evening yoga, breathwork & meditation practices will be led by hosts Amie and Tammy. This will be a mix of different styles such as Vinyasa, Yin, Hatha & Restorative depending on the time of day and what people need.

Workshops

Optional daily workshops on Ayurveda

Evening Yoga Philosophy discussion on the yoga sutras

Posture Workshop

Holistic Treatments

Students will have the option to receive craniosacral therapy, massage & reiki.

Delicious wholesome food

Three meals a day will be prepared by our experienced nutritional chef.

Free Time

Amongst all the yoga and treatments, there will be plenty of time relax around the pool in the sunshine, go for countryside walks or simply read a book in a comfy hammock in the garden.

The area..

Alcanede is a sleepy little town 90km from Lisbon and just outside of Serras de Aire e Candeeiros Natural Park.

The historic town features a castle, a Roman bridge and a Natural Park with caves. There will be plenty of opportunity for walking and exploring the rural setting and historical area.

Flights and transfer are not included.

  • Suggested Flights allow you to arrive on 10th May 2025 (start of the retreat). Choosing the suggested flight means you can share the journey with fellow guests

    EasyJet Flights (cheapest option)

    Luton to Lisbon - Saturday 10th May 2025

    Depart from Luton Airpot at 12:35 & Arrive Lisbon 15:25

    Lisbon to Luton - Saturday 17th May 2025

    Depart from Lisbon at 15:55 & Arrive at Luton at 18:40

  • Travel from Lisbon to Alcanede (via Santerem)

    Taxi Lisbon to Alcanede 1 hour 11 mins £90-£120

    Train (trains run hourly) & then a Taxi 1 hour 35 mins, £32-£45

    Train - Estação Ferroviária de Lisboa Oriente to Santarém 1 hour

    & then Taxi - Santarém to Alcanede 32 mins

    Bus (risk of less frequent buses)approx 1 hour 50 mins, £2-12

    Go to Avenida do Brasil Bus station in Lisbon, 1 hour 5 mins to Satarem Terminal Rodoviário then local Bus 41 mins to Alcanede

Our Nutritional Chef

Our specialist retreat chef will prepare daily brunch, dinner and dessert with the principles of Ayurveda in mind.

Food will be fresh and organic and locally sourced from the farmers market shop.

Meet the Team

Amie & Tammy have over 25 years of combined experience of teaching and studying a wide range of styles of Yoga and meditation practices. Amie specialises in strong, steady paced Hatha yoga and has a special interest in pranayama & meditation. Amie often recites poetry or translations from eastern philosophical texts that are highly relatable to our lives today. Tammy developed a particular style of yoga called ‘Real Flow’ which integrates the cycles of natures, astrology, tantra and vinyasa flow. Her classes are strong and quicker paced than the classic Hatha yoga styles.


  • Senior Teacher + Teacher Trainer

    If you want to learn more about yourself and the nature of reality, yoga is a well established life enhancing modality. It’s an honour to share this wisdom with others


  • Union Founder

    Yoga practice holds a mirror up to how I’m really feeling and in turn allows me to make conscious decisions on how to stay grounded during life’s inevitable joys and challenges

Accomodation

Two beautiful accommodation options are available. Magnolia House is on site and boasts a variety of amenities with 7 twin rooms available. Sun House has a luxury garden, private pool and private double rooms, it is a beautiful 8 minute walk from where we will practice yoga and eat together.

Magnolia House

Welcome to Magnolia house, a beautiful home that has been lovingly cared for by the same family over the last 6 generations. This is where we will practice yoga and eat together. This house offers seven twin en suite rooms.  

Twin Room (shared with one other person)

£950

Can be paid in full, or in 3 monthly instalments

  • Fully equipped kitchen

    Dining room

    Living room with reclining sofas and stone fireplace

    Old wine press converted into living room

    Reading corners

    Outdoor spaces

    Elevator

    Terrace

    Yoga circle

    Swimming pool

    Green spaces designed for leisure.

Book Magnolia House

Sun House

The Sun House is a spacious venue with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the rolling Portuguese mountains. Access to luxury swimming pool and gardens. Sun House is an 8 minute stroll to Magnolia House where we will practice yoga and eat together.

  • Private Double Rooms

    Ensuite Rooms

    Swimming pool

    Green spaces designed for leisure.

Private Double Room with Ensuite

£1150

Can be paid in full, or in 3 monthly instalments

Book Sun House

Any Questions?

Get in touch to book or if you have any questions, we can’t wait to hear from you!