Portugal Yoga Retreat

August 10th-15th, 2026

Afterglow Yoga Retreat
- Yoga, Breath, Voice & Somatics -


Join us for a 6 day, 5 night retreat at Monte Velho Retreat Center, in the coastal hills of Algarve, Portugal! This retreat offers an opportunity to take a break from your daily routine, nourish your innermost self, and explore yogic and somatic methods of creative expression.

Expect days filled with yoga classes, guided meditations, and expressive workshops, with plenty of free time to relax and explore. Delicious vegetarian/vegan meals will be provided by Monte Velho's talented chefs.

Monte Velho Retreat Center

Surrounded by the preserved beauty of Portugal's Costa Vicentina Natural Park, the Monte Velho Retreat Centre offers the perfect space to step back from the everyday grind and reconnect to yourself and to nature.

What's included?

  • 6 days/ 5 nights accommodation

  • 3 nourishing meals each day (breakfast, lunch, & dinner provided by Monte Velho's talented kitchen staff)

  • 2x daily yoga movement classes and guided meditations

  • Workshops in somatics, voice, breathwork, creative writing and mantra

  • Whatsapp group for community building and support before and after the retreat

  • A community of yogis and creatives for lifelong connections!

Not included: flights, extras such as spa services and surf lessons, transportation to/from the venue (although we can help you arrange it)

Meet your hosts:

Melina + Lauren

Together, Melina and Lauren have hosted a variety of workshops and events, advocating for the healing power of self-expression through somatics, music, and vocal therapy.

Though this retreat is held in English, the two are also fluent in German and Spanish.

For more information about Lauren and Melina, please click the link below:

Two women sitting back to back on a rock.
Two women sitting back to back on a rock.
Friends sitting together in community space.
Friends sitting together in community space.
Nutritious vegetarian meal in Algarve, Portugal.
Nutritious vegetarian meal in Algarve, Portugal.
Sunset over the ocean from a hilltop in Algarve, Portugal.
Sunset over the ocean from a hilltop in Algarve, Portugal.
Group yoga class, yogis in downward facing dog.
Group yoga class, yogis in downward facing dog.
Yoga studio with mats.
Yoga studio with mats.
Woman meditating in a sauna.
Woman meditating in a sauna.
Tranquil yoga shala.
Tranquil yoga shala.

Daily Schedule

8am....................................................................Morning Meditation & Vinyasa Yoga

9am..............................................................................................................Breakfast

10:30am....................................................................................Breathwork Workshop

1pm.................................................................................................................Lunch

2pm-5pm............................................................................Free time or group activity

5:30pm..................................................................................Yin Yoga and Sound Bath

7pm.................................................................................................................Dinner

8pm.......................................................................................Community or free time

(sample; subject to change)

Rooms and Pricing

Single Room

Have your own space to unwind in a room for one!

€1,625 Early Bird €1,449

Double Room

Share a room with just one roommate. If you're coming with a partner or a friend, plan to share a room together!

€1,375 Early Bird €1,199

Triple or Quad

Meet some new friends by booking a bed in a shared space!

€1,275 Early Bird €1,099

(500€ deposit required to reserve your spot)