Are you ready to turn your dreams into reality?
Join us for a 6 day / 5 night trip to paradise, to rediscover your passion, and leave feeling equipped with the tools to embody your dreams.
Have you become so used to putting everyone first that finding the time to show up for yourself often ends up at the bottom of the list?
Now’s the time to invest in YOU. In your health, your wellness, and your dreams. This isn’t just a beautiful beach holiday, and it isn’t just a week of kick butt classes, it’s an opportunity to dive deep, to reflect on your dreams and desires, and to get the support and guidance to actualize them.
Imagine… waking up to bird song, exploring the ocean cliffs, joining intentional yoga and pilates classes designed to help you envision your dreams, and gaining the confidence you need to embody those dreams. Enjoying this time to put you first, to cater to your inner desires, and to leave feeling refreshed and renewed.
The location
We will be staying at Areias do Seixo in Santa Cruz, Portugal, just a short drive from Lisbon. Areias do Seixo was built in 2012 with the intention to create awe-inspiring originality combined with superb comfort. A place where time stands still. A place to pause and savour every moment, cradled by sea, dunes, and pine trees, washed by natural coastal light. This is truly a magical location, where you will be surrounded by natural beauty, fed farm to table meals, and encouraged to embrace all of life’s beauty.
In addition to 2x daily yoga and pilates classes, you will have the opportunity to explore the local area through guided activities including surf lessons, SUP classes, and cooking classes. Don’t feel like joining any guided classes, no problem! Explore the vast vegetable garden, learn about permaculture from the resident gardeners, grab a bike and explore the cool forest, book a massage and the serene spa, or head down to the beach to take in the beauty of the ocean cliffs, swim in the sea, or simply relax in the sand or by the pool. The opportunities are endless, and the choice is yours!
The Food
The meals at Areias do Seixo will all be made especially for our group, and are a creative, organic, and lovingly made experience! Areias do Seixo prides itself on its beautifully tended garden, where they source flowers, fruit, vegetables, eggs, aromatic herbs, and many other natural products to incorporate into their cooking. These products are used according to seasonality as a way to bring nature ever closer to us. Dishes are fresh and plentiful with local Portuguese flavors. We promise you won’t be disappointed!
Sample Schedule
7:00 - Breakfast
9:00 - Morning Class
11:00 - Brunch
12:00 - Optional Activity (surfing, SUP paddle boarding, cooking classes, and bike tours will all be offered)
2:30 - Snack
4:00 - Afternoon Class
7:00 - Dinner
* we will offer a candle light yin yoga class on the evening of our arrival
Your Accommodation
We will all be sharing townhouses. These are beautiful suits composed of 3 bedrooms, each with its own ensuite bathroom, a common living room with a fireplace and ample room to rest and relax, a rooftop terrace, and your own private plunge pool. The townhouses are tastefully decorated with elements from nature, supremely comfortable, and lavishly beautiful. You will have the option to have a private bedroom with one queen sized bed to yourself, or to share a bedroom with two twin beds (pricing listed below). You are welcome to book either room option, if you are traveling solo we will choose your roomies for you, or if you’re traveling with friends or partners you can list who you’d like to share a villa or room with upon check out.
What’s included
This is an all-inclusive retreat experience! You will be met at the Lisbon airport and shuttled directly to Areias do Seixo, where you can settle into your accommodation and enjoy a refreshing drink and snack. The first evening we will have a group dinner and orientation, followed by a yin yoga class to relax you after your journey. You will then have 4 full days of classes, meals, and optional activities. The morning of our departure we will enjoy breakfast and a morning yoga class before concluding our retreat.
All of the below is included in your stay:
-5 nights in the room option of your choice
-All of your meals! Including snack upon your arrival, and dinner that first night, breakfast and brunch the day you leave, and everything in between!
-All of your yoga and pilates classes, taught by Emma and Laura. All yoga mats and props are included as well.
-Access to all of Areias do Seixo’s amenities, including pool, spa, beach, garden, and walking and biking paths
What’s not included
-Airfare. Once you book your flights, give us your flight details and we will arrange airport pick up for you!
-While transport is provided by Areias do Seixo, to and from the airport to the hotel, an additional charge will be added to your final bill, and paid upon check out. The cost will vary between 15euro-95euro each way depending on how many people you are traveling with. You are welcome to arrange your own transport if this is something you are interested in. Areias do Seixo is about 45 min north of the Lisbon airport.
-Extra activities. You will have the option to book surfing lessons, SUP classes, or cooking classes, or indulge in spa services, massage, facial, or sound healing. So many options! We’ve allowed time in the schedule for you to experience any of the above, or, you can simply chill on the beach or relax by the pool for no extra cost! Activities are an additional fee. There will be a sign up form at the hotel once we arrive, and you will have the chance to sign up directly with Areias do Seixo upon arrival. All activitiy charges will be added to your bill and paid at check out.
-Any extras! While the meals are plentiful, satisfying, and come with a lovely refreshing beverage, you might find you’d like an extra drink before of after classes.
Your teachers
If you don’t know us already, here is a bit about your retreat leaders, Emma and Laura! This will be the third retreat we have led together, and the second that we have led at Amansala! We loved it so much the first time, we knew we had to come back! This is a super special place, and we cannot wait to share it with you! We will be offering a range of classes to leave you feeling inspired, refreshed, and relaxed, including yoga flow, pilates, and yin yoga.
Emma
Emma has been teaching yoga since 2012, and loves to share her passion for movement with others so they can feel confident and powerful in their bodies. Emma lived in Asia for 15 years and loves traveling and adventures! She loves melding her passion for yoga and her desire for adventure to bring you the ultimate retreat experience! Emma has attended and taught retreats in Bali, Thailand, and Vietnam while living in Asia, and has led two retreats in Mexico since moving stateside in 2022. She is so excited to extend her retreat offerings to Europe, and can’t wait to share the beauty of Portugal with you!
Laura
Laura graduated from the Yoga College of India in 2003. Laura loves teaching yoga and helping students feel better physically and mentally. In 2012 Laura became a yoga studio owner that you now know as Sweet Heat!Since then, she has become certified in advanced yoga, Flow Yoga, inferno pilates, and Yin Yoga. She’s added each of these modalities to the sweet heat schedule to bring you an array of classes to challenge and motivate. The Yin classes at Sweet Heat have been an amazing compliment to our yang classes and lifestyle. Laura is excited to have you join us for this fabulous retreat!
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Your room and package options
Each of the room prices below is inclusive of 5 nights, and all retreat amenities listed above, and is PER PERSON. There is a limited quantity of each room, and while we will strive to give everyone their preference, it will be first come first serve basis.
-All of the prices listed below show the full price, and the early bird discount!
-Early bird discounts are availably until January 31st.
-If you would like to put a $500 deposit down to save your spot, and room of choice, you can pay the remainder anytime before May 1st.
As long as you pay the deposit before January 31st, you are still eligible for the early bird discount*
This option is for those who aren’t ready to pay in full, but want to lock in their spot and room type. The deposit will be deducted from your final payment. The remaining amount will be due by May 1st 2026. If you make the deposit amount before January 31st 2026 you can still lock in the early bird discount!
This is a great option if you're traveling with a friend or partner. You can choose between two double beds, or one king bed.
All retreat attendees will share townhouses, which have 3 bedrooms per house (shared or private). Each of the bedrooms has an ensuite bathroom. And each of the houses share an open, airy, comfortable living room with a fireplace, plunge pool, and rooftop terrace.
Our retreat townhouses are the perfect balance between luxury, comfort, simplicity, and beauty. You have all the amenities of a shared villa, with all the privacy of your own room, so you can be as social or as quiet as you would like.
This is a great option if you’d like all the privacy of your own room. Great for those traveling solo, or who would like extra privacy.
All retreat attendees will share townhouses, which have 3 bedrooms per house (shared or private). Each of the bedrooms has an ensuite bathroom. And each of the houses share an open, airy, comfortable living room with a fireplace, plunge pool, and rooftop terrace.
Our retreat townhouses are the perfect balance between luxury, comfort, simplicity, and beauty. You have all the amenities of a shared villa, with all the privacy of your own room, so you can be as social or as quiet as you would like.
FAQ
Do I need a passport
Yes! Current processing times are 4-6 weeks, or for an extra charge, expedited processing times are 2-3 weeks.
Where should I fly into?
Lisbon, Portugal. It is a direct flight from Boston, and takes around 6 hours. You can expect to pay around $600-$900 per flight, and there are multiple carriers to choose from.
How will I get from the airport to Areias do Seixo?
Areias do Seixo will be there waiting for you! Once you exit customs, you will follow the exit signs and come out in a transfer station. You will look for a sign for Areias do Seixo (there are info desks you can ask at if you don’t see it right away). We will then shuttle you straight to the resort, which is about 45 min from the airport.
Will I get dinner on the first night?
Yes! We will provide you with a snack when you arrive on the 18th, and dinner and welcome orientation at 7:00, all included! We will follow dinner with a relaxing yin yoga class to stretch you out after the journey, and get you sleepy and ready for bed!
Will I get breakfast before I leave on Wednesday?
Yep! We will offer the same schedule in the morning including
7am breakfast
9am morning class
This is all included in the price, and most flights leave in the afternoon. If you need to miss any of this morning to get your flight we can accommodate!
I’m new to yoga and pilates, is this retreat suitable for me?
Yes! Yoga is for everybody and every body. In each class we will provide modifications and variations, so each person is challenged while respecting your individual needs and restrictions.
What is the cancelation policy?
In case of cancellation, 3 weeks before the arrival date, 50% of amount paid will be reimbursed. In case of cancellation within less than 3 weeks before the course start date, no refund is possible, and the booking is non-transferable.
When does the early bird discount end?
It will end January 31st, and then the crossed out price you see listed will be enacted, so we suggest you book earlier to get the discount!
What if I’m traveling solo, but I want to do the shared room option?
We will do our best to accommodate everyone’s room choices, and if you are happy to share a room with someone you don’t know, we will do our best to match you accordingly. If you are more comfortable having a room to yourself, this is also a good choice!
Can I extend my stay either before or after the retreat dates?