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In our D’Alijo Retreat Center we offer space to renowned yoga teachers and yoga studios.
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March 2023

The Inner Landscape (50hrs) – By Dhugal Meachem

March 11 - March 18
D’Alijo Retreat Center, Rua de Alijo 36
Casal - Cabeceiras de Basto, Braga 4860-133 Portugal

some of us have practiced a lot, some a little... ...but all yin teachers and practitioners talk about the importance of Qi & meditation, ideas and techniques. but can we truly understand these concepts and their relevance to our lives today? in this course we will explore and discuss the most iconic interwoven mandala (or graphic picture) on these ideas and explore their relationship with meditation. what you will learn & practice the neijing tu (內經圖 - pronounced 'nay-jing-too') is at once a story, a map of qi flow in…

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February 2023

Weekend Winter Retreat with Esther

February 16 - February 19
D’Alijo Retreat Center, Rua de Alijo 36
Casal - Cabeceiras de Basto, Braga 4860-133 Portugal

Join Esther Ekhart for a 4 day/3 night weekend winter break. Spend a restful weekend in the company of like minded people, with mindful yoga, meditation, rest, sitting by the fire and enjoying the healthy daily fresh prepared meals together at the beautiful D’alijo retreat centre in Portugal. About the event: This long weekend retreat will be full of yoga, meditation, inquiry, yoga nidra, pranayama and restorative sessions to bring you more peace, awareness, strength and stability in both your…

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BLOOM RETREAT

February 10 - February 12
D’Alijo Retreat Center, Rua de Alijo 36
Casal - Cabeceiras de Basto, Braga 4860-133 Portugal
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This retreat made with lots of love is an invitation for you to flourish your true being, the one that wants to manifest itself in your life, accessing your essence. It will be 3 days of true connection with you, with Nature and with each other, anchoring your true power in yourself. Together we will listen to the voice of our hearts and learn to love ourselves for who you are and learn tools to create and manifest the life…

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November 2022

Yoga and Reiki Retreat

November 30, 2022 - December 4, 2022
D’Alijo Retreat Center, Rua de Alijo 36
Casal - Cabeceiras de Basto, Braga 4860-133 Portugal
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É com muito entusiasmo que partilhamos convosco o Retiro de Yoga e Reiki de 30 de novembro a 4 de dezembro de 2022 com Susana Barbas & Ana Cristina Costa 🌟 Serão 5 dias (4 noites) de trabalho interior profundo, potencializando o conhecimento que você tem sobre si mesmo. Tanto o Yoga quanto o Reiki são ferramentas poderosas de cura e autoconhecimento, e neste retiro você poderá vivenciar ambos. Você terá a oportunidade de se iniciar no reiki, recebendo a…

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TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM YACEP (continuing Education yoga Alliance)

November 20, 2022 - November 27, 2022
D’Alijo Retreat Center, Rua de Alijo 36
Casal - Cabeceiras de Basto, Braga 4860-133 Portugal

Through her past years of study and practice, Anna Inferrera has created a series of yoga sequences geared to unveil the power of the elements within our physical and energetic Body-Temple. Her approach to the practice is extremely useful to guide the students towards an effective state of listening and awareness. According to non-dual Tantra philosophy, the divine creative pulsation of life is called spanda and it unfolds and contracts through each element, moment, place and being. By knowing spanda, one knows the…

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Layered Virtuality Retreat

November 2, 2022 - November 6, 2022
D’Alijo Retreat Center, Rua de Alijo 36
Casal - Cabeceiras de Basto, Braga 4860-133 Portugal

An intimate group experience fusing psilocybe mushrooms, virtual reality, and meditation. During this 5-day/4 night workshop we will use four different practices to collectively explore aspects of “virtuality”: meditation, VR, breathwork, and plant medicine. Each of these practices offers a unique way to ’see through’ the conventional realm of appearance, in order to contemplate the luminous mystery of the energetic cosmos we inhabit.    Retreat Highlights 1 x mycelial extracts ceremony State-of-the-art Group VR meditations Guided meditations on Luminosity Breathwork…

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October 2022

DCHY HOT YOGA RETREAT with Fiona

October 23, 2022
D’Alijo Retreat Center, Rua de Alijo 36
Casal - Cabeceiras de Basto, Braga 4860-133 Portugal

The yoga classes are held in a beautiful purpose built heated yoga studio situated at the top of a terraced hill. The yoga room has floor to ceiling windows with stunning views out to the peaceful surrounding valley. Prepare to enjoy your final savasana to the sounds of birds, water and all things nature.  The D'alijo chefs are passionate in their mission to create healthy, flavorsome and nutritious vegetarian and vegan food. Every meal is a colorful buffet of wholesome, fresh and…

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GOOD YOGA – HOT YOGA RETREAT

October 16, 2022 - October 23, 2022
D’Alijo Retreat Center, Rua de Alijo 36
Casal - Cabeceiras de Basto, Braga 4860-133 Portugal

Missy Diede Szymanski & Rinat Perlman - HOT YOGA Are excited to host a GOOD yoga retreat at D'Alijo this year, October 16-23, 2022! It’s filling up….if you are interested and want more details please pm them ASAP. Via facebook:  Missy Diede Szymanski: https://www.facebook.com/missy.szymanski Rinat Perlman: https://www.facebook.com/rinat.perlman    

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PAUL AND SUZEE GRILLEY IN PORTUGAL (SOLD OUT)

October 4, 2022 - October 10, 2022
D’Alijo Retreat Center, Rua de Alijo 36
Casal - Cabeceiras de Basto, Braga 4860-133 Portugal

We are overjoyed to announce we will be hosting our beloved teachers in 2022 Surrounded by mountains, waterfalls, open skies, rocks, green and delicious food, Paul and Suzee Glilley will be teaching two separate 5-days course in the fall of 2022. We have 24 spots available for each course. • A Yogi’s Guide to Chakra Meditation course (SOLD OUT) • The Yogic Techniques of the Nei Jing Tu course (SOLD OUT) If you wish to attend both courses, you need…

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September 2022

PAUL AND SUZEE GRILLEY at D’ALIJO RETREAT CENTER (SOLD OUT)

September 25, 2022 - October 1, 2022
D’Alijo Retreat Center, Rua de Alijo 36
Casal - Cabeceiras de Basto, Braga 4860-133 Portugal

We are overjoyed to announce we will be hosting our beloved teachers in 2022 Surrounded by mountains, waterfalls, open skies, rocks, green and delicious food, Paul and Suzee Glilley will be teaching two separate 5-days course in the fall of 2022. We have 24 spots available for each course. • A Yogi’s Guide to Chakra Meditation course (SOLD OUT) • The Yogic Techniques of the Nei Jing Tu course (SOLD OUT) If you wish to attend both courses, you need…

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Yoga and Meditation retreat with Esther Ekhart

September 18, 2022 - September 25, 2022
D’Alijo Retreat Center, Rua de Alijo 36
Casal - Cabeceiras de Basto, Braga 4860-133 Portugal

Join Esther Ekhart for a week of yoga and meditation What to expect This week-long retreat will be full of yoga, meditation, inquiry, yoga nidra, pranayama and restorative sessions to bring you more peace, awareness, strength and stability in both your body and mind.  There will be a maximum of 24 people on the retreat.   Wake up to the mountain views enjoying the special energy of the early morning as Esther guides you through meditation. When the weather supports…

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Yoga & Coaching Retreat (In Dutch)

September 11, 2022 - September 18, 2022
D’Alijo Retreat Center, Rua de Alijo 36
Casal - Cabeceiras de Basto, Braga 4860-133 Portugal

Wil jij... ..  helemaal tot jezelf komen in een oase van rust .. ondergedompeld worden in comfort & luxe .. je laten verwennen met puur, lokaal en biologisch eten .. dagelijks twee yogalessen per dag volgen, afgestemd  op jouw niveau .. weer in contact komen met je gevoelens .. onder begeleiding leren taal te geven aan je emoties .. aanvoelen waar jouw échte behoeftes liggen en leren deze uit te spreken .. in een prachtig natuurgebied op elk gewenst moment écht de tijd voor jezelf kunnen nemen Voor meer informatie of om…

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YOGA PHILOSOPHY – 50 HOURS by MARCEL VAN DE VIS HEIL

September 11, 2022 - September 18, 2022
D’Alijo Retreat Center, Rua de Alijo 36
Casal - Cabeceiras de Basto, Braga 4860-133 Portugal

We have all heard about texts like the Mahabharata and the Bhagavad Gita; some of us have even read it, and all teachers tell us about the importance of these works. But can we truly understand these books, or their relevance to our lives today? In this course we will read and discuss these texts and explore their relationship with meditation and the chakras.   What you will learn: This course will dive into one of the most beloved and…

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Bikram Yoga retreat – With Lydia Wright

September 3, 2022 - September 10, 2022
D’Alijo Retreat Center, Rua de Alijo 36
Casal - Cabeceiras de Basto, Braga 4860-133 Portugal

SOLD OUT! Yoga classes are held in a beautiful purpose built heated yoga studio situated at the top of a terraced hill. The yoga room has floor to ceiling windows with stunning views out to the peaceful surrounding valley. Enjoy your final savasana to the sound of the rushing waterfall right outside the door. There is also a beautiful grass area near by to conduct classes and posture clinics outside. Between the Bikram Yoga lessons guests can relax on the terrace near…

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August 2022

Recharge your soul with Yoga – Anna Inferrera

August 26, 2022 - September 2, 2022
D’Alijo Retreat Center, Rua de Alijo 36
Casal - Cabeceiras de Basto, Braga 4860-133 Portugal

Yoga Holiday in Portugal: 7 Nights  Magical Portugal will host us again this year making this week a more and more desired event. Let's go back to the Douro Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site, as guests of  D'Alijo center which over the years has become a second home for us. The care and dedication of the hosts and staff  is felt everywhere and savored through every meal. This fairy-tale place, far from the urban rhythm, powerfully catalyzes all the elements that…

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Explore, Unwind, Unplug, & Recharge with 105F studio Chicago

August 18, 2022 - August 25, 2022
D’Alijo Retreat Center, Rua de Alijo 36
Casal - Cabeceiras de Basto, Braga 4860-133 Portugal

Join Kiley Enmark & Jon Sulik for an unforgettable hot yoga and hot pilates vacation in heavenly Northern Portugal. Practice a variety of yoga styles and hot pilates, explore meditation, experience the Portuguese culture, and reconnect to discover a healthier, happier you. You deserve it all! This 8-day immersion, perfect for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike, will allow you get to the mountains of Portugal to leave the stresses of your daily life behind while exploring and enhancing your practice…

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The Mind Retreat by Delight Yoga

August 9, 2022 - August 18, 2022
D’Alijo Retreat Center, Rua de Alijo 36
Casal - Cabeceiras de Basto, Braga 4860-133 Portugal

Advanced Teacher Training Start anytime and follow the program at once or at your own pace. The Delight Advanced Teacher Training are 300+ hours training for yoga teachers and dedicated yoga practitioners looking for further guidance and inspiration in their practice and teaching. During the Advanced Teacher Training, we take you even deeper in your yogic journey. The Advanced Teacher Training consists of two intensive retreats and of three modules on the topics you select. So you can shape your…

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July 2022

The Heart Retreat – By Delight Yoga

July 28, 2022 - August 6, 2022
D’Alijo Retreat Center, Rua de Alijo 36
Casal - Cabeceiras de Basto, Braga 4860-133 Portugal

Advanced Teacher Training Start anytime and follow the program at once or at your own pace. The Delight Advanced Teacher Training are 300+ hours training for yoga teachers and dedicated yoga practitioners looking for further guidance and inspiration in their practice and teaching. During the Advanced Teacher Training, we take you even deeper in your yogic journey. The Advanced Teacher Training consists of two intensive retreats and of three modules on the topics you select. So you can shape your…

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Basic Teacher Training by Delight Yoga

July 11, 2022 - July 25, 2022
D’Alijo Retreat Center, Rua de Alijo 36
Casal - Cabeceiras de Basto, Braga 4860-133 Portugal

3 Weeks training based on Astanga, Vinyasa and Hatha yoga practices. The first 2 weeks of this 200-hours (3 weeks) program will take place in the tranquility of our beautiful Retreat center. This retreat period will be guided by Satya & Sahaj. You will immerse yourself fully into the process of yoga, experiencing directly what it is like to live and practice full-time. The period after your return from the retreat is dedicated to integrating and implementing what you have…

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June 2022

10 DAY PARTLY SILENT RETREAT WITH ESTHER EKHART

June 20, 2022 - June 30, 2022
D’Alijo Retreat Center, Rua de Alijo 36
Casal - Cabeceiras de Basto, Braga 4860-133 Portugal

Join Esther Ekhart for a restorative and inspiring week of Meditation, Yoga, Pranayama, Yoga Nidra and Inquiry with full days in silence What to expect: This retreat is designed to slow you down and restore and revitalize you on a very deep level. When you are relaxed and your energy system is balanced, you can easily gain access to the world of reality, with all its joys, rather than being stuck in the world of the mind. We will mainly use…

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May 2022

Yoga and Meditation retreat with Esther Ekhart – June 2022

May 31, 2022 - June 8, 2022
D’Alijo Retreat Center, Rua de Alijo 36
Casal - Cabeceiras de Basto, Braga 4860-133 Portugal

Join Esther Ekhart for a week of mindful movement, breath, deep rest and connection at the beautiful D’alijo retreat centre, Portugal. Wake up to the mountain views enjoying the special energy of the early morning as Esther guides you through meditation. When the weather supports it, some of the Meditation and Pranayama sessions can be taught outside in nature with the stunning views of the valley. After breakfast, we will continue with a mindful flowing yoga practice that focuses on…

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YOGA RETREAT “My First Retreat”

May 26, 2022 - May 29, 2022
D’Alijo Retreat Center, Rua de Alijo 36
Casal - Cabeceiras de Basto, Braga 4860-133 Portugal

  Do you feel like getting to know the experience of a retreat? Need to get away from the routine? Do you want to be in contact with nature? Do you feel the need to practice Yoga in a different way, disconnected from everything and everyone? Feel like spending a different weekend? Join us! A retreat will help you balance your body, mind and spirit in order to come into harmony, providing you with peace and motivation to carry out the…

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JOIN SARAH AND METTE FOR DAILY BIKRAM AND YIN YOGA CLASSES

May 19, 2022 - May 27, 2022
D’Alijo Retreat Center, Rua de Alijo 36
Casal - Cabeceiras de Basto, Braga 4860-133 Portugal

Soothe your mind, feel your body and rejuvenate your spirit. Seven inspiring days with daily Bikram and Yin Yoga classes held in a beautiful purpose built heated yoga studio situated at the top of a terraced hill.   Mette: Studio owner and instructor of Bikram Yoga, HOT HIIT, and Yin Yoga. She first tried Bikram Yoga in August 2010 and became addicted to the intensity, heat, physical endurance, and stress relief she felt after each class. She was so fascinated…

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Creating Space Retreat Portugal – by Vibrant Yoga

May 7, 2022 - May 13, 2022
vibrant Yoga.

This 5 day retreat is a time to unwind, relax and to nurture your body, mind and soul. Daily classes of meditation, asana and either yin or restorative yoga will create space in the body as well as the mind. Taking time in the gorgeous surroundings of the retreat center will nourish the soul and the fabulous chefs will feed your belly with healthy and nutritious delights. There's plenty of space at the center to sit and take in the…

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April 2022

JEDI FIGHT CLUB TRAINING WITH JASMINE NASH.

April 19, 2022 - April 27, 2022
D’Alijo Retreat Center, Rua de Alijo 36
Casal - Cabeceiras de Basto, Braga 4860-133 Portugal

Created by Esak Garcia, Jedi Fight Club is an opportunity for passionate yogis to step into a world of practice that has assisted numerous people in having a more complete and fulfilling experience of yoga. During this 6 day/7 night training you will learn and practice homework exercises designed to deepen yoga postures.   Jasmine Nash This JFC will be led by Jasmine Nash. Jasmine has been a yoga athlete since 2012, and has trained extensively with Esak Garcia since…

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YIN YOGA INTENSIVE FOR BODY AND HEART – 50 HOURS with Marcel & Anat

April 10, 2022 - April 18, 2022
D’Alijo Retreat Center, Rua de Alijo 36
Casal - Cabeceiras de Basto, Braga 4860-133 Portugal

The Functional Yoga Teacher Training and Delight Yoga together and live for the first time ever!        We are delighted to announce our collaboration with Delight Yoga. Both parties have amassed much experience and expertise in all things yoga for the past decades, and we are combining it all with the most loving intention of offering you something unique. We have designed a few events to offer you, with the jewel being this one week Yin Yoga Intensive…

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March 2022

An Introduction To Teaching.

March 26, 2022 - April 10, 2022
D’Alijo Retreat Center, Rua de Alijo 36
Casal - Cabeceiras de Basto, Braga 4860-133 Portugal

Teacher Training In this course you will deepen your knowledge of the bikram series by studying and learning teaching ques, studying functional anatomy of all the postures and get a nice background on the lineage of this series; including yoga philosophy. This training is sure to be playful and informative as it is led by Lydia Wright and Francisco Morales-Bermudez. Lydia Wright Born and raised in the Rocky Mountains, Lydia has a strong passion for physical sports outdoors. She discovered…

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November 2021

Yin Yoga & Meridians – 50 Hours

November 4, 2021 - November 11, 2021

Even though not acknowledged by western science, we yogis believe that Qi/Prana is our live energy and that it flows in our body through channels we call meridians. For a yogi or eastern practitioner, meridians or nadis are just as real as our blood transport system, our nerves and our lymphatic system. Even though we can’t “see” the meridians and measure our Qi, we can learn how to feel it. What you will learn In this course we learn about…

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October 2021

Happy Autumn Retreat

October 27, 2021 - November 1, 2021

Yoga, meditation, myofascial release workshop, cooking & baking workshops and a movie night with Mikel & Marcel in the mountains of North Portugal. We all live in strange times, nobody has any idea about what’s coming – but we have something to look forward to! We offer a long weekend short retreat: checking in on Thursday and checking out on Monday. 5 days and 4 nights with lots of yoga, meditation, cooking & sourdough baking workshops, myofascial release workshop and a…

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Take a break in our beautiful D’Alijo retreat center, North Portugal

October 23, 2021 - October 28, 2021
D’Alijo-Retreat-Center, Rua de Alijo 36
Casal - Cabeceiras de Basto, Braga 4860-133 Portugal

October 24th to October 28th Price includes 2 meals a day and a daily yoga class   We're delighted to offer a 4-night break in our retreat center, nestled in the mountains of North Portugal, just one hour from Porto airport. The stay includes two vegetarian meals per day - brunch and dinner - and a daily, morning yoga class given by Esther Ekhart. If you'd like to bring along your partner and they don't do yoga, no problem -…

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