La Práctica
VINAYSA YOGA RETREAT & TEACHERS IMMERSION
ERICEIRA - PORTUGAL
7-12 may 2024
"Practice, practice, and all is coming." - Pattabhi Jois
Imagine yourself immersed in a retreat bubble where you get to reconnect with yourself and your practice, and if you’re a teacher for once take off your teacher's hat!
To remember the magic of yoga and why you fell in love with the practice in the first place.
To feel the effects in your body, mind and soul.
This Vinyasa retreat and teachers immersion is for you have a strong desire to fill up your own cup and reignite your love for yoga and passion for sharing it (if you’re a teacher).
As a yoga teacher, it's easy to slip out of your own practice, and it's normal to run out of ideas and inspiration.
THAT'S WHY WE CREATED THIS RETREAT!
The program’s filled with practices, inspiring workshops and activities to give you new inspiration both as a practitioner and as a yoga teacher. Expect a daily 2-hour strong morning practice, asana workshops, teachers workshops and at the same time plenty of time to reflect. Join us at our Portuguese home-away-from-home, Casa Paco D'Ilhas in Ericeira, a surf town located 45 minutes north of Lisbon.
This retreat can be registered as 30 hour Continuing Education with Yoga Alliance (YACEP).
“Going on this yoga retreat was one of the best things I’ve done in my life. I had high expectations and the experience was better than I could imagine it would be. Most of all- the people I met- Lisa and Naza and the other participants, made this retreat so special.
They were simply the best!”
- LINDA ANSTRIN, YOGA TEACHER, SWEDEN
(LA PRÁCTICA PORTUGAL RETREAT MAY 2022)
Who’s this Retreat for?
This immersion is for you who love (and maybe also teach) Vinyasa Flow or a similar style of yoga.
For you who…
crave to fill up with new inspiration, be guided and held.
wish to reconnect to yourself and your practice.
are longing to deepen your asana practice.
want to learn/ get a refresh of yogic philosophy in a lighthearted way - to remember what yoga really is about.
will jump out of bed early in the morning excited to get on your mat together with other dedicated practitioners.
loves Vinyasa and like to get challenged both physically and mentally on the mat.
loves the feeling of a long practice but struggle to find it at yoga studios.
would love to learn more about hands-on adjustment and learn how to apply them in class.
would love to deepen your knowledge of pranayama and learn more about the different techniques and their effects.
feel lost when it comes to sequencing and would like practical tools on how to structure a creative, well-sequenced class - for yourself and/or your students.
Whether you’re a yoga teacher teaching regularly, someone who took a training but feel like you need to learn more before you start or simply are dedicated Vinyasa enthusiast who want to dive deeper - we’d love to have you join us for this teachers immersion!
The Program
Each day begins with a 2 hour morning Vinyasa Flow with plenty of time to explore and move through the whole body.
The practice consists of asana, pranayama, journaling and meditation. By being 2 hours you’ll be able to have proper time to warm up, flow, cool down and simply go a lot deeper.
We offer plenty of variations in our classes as there will be many different levels in the group. We make sure everyone’s met where they’re at in their practice.
The program will vary from day to day, some days will have more on the schedule and others less.
On some days we have a teachers workshop or lecture in the middle of the day as well as an afternoon yin practice. On others you’ll have free time during the day to rest, reflect and/or go to the beach, followed by a softer afternoon practice.
The minimum is always 2 sessions a day (morning and afternoon practice).
The workshops offered during this immersion will be a mix of physical classes and more lecture style, with room for group discussion.
The asana workshops will be themed around intermediate/advanced asanas, allowing you to go deeper into technique and fine-tune your skills, both on your own, in pairs and with the use of props.
The lectures and teachers workshops will be a mix of yogic philosophy, pranayama, sequencing and the art of hands-on adjustments.
Wanna try us out to see if you like our way of teaching?
Try our FREE CLASSES!
The Food
The kitchen team at Casa Paco D’Ilhas puts A LOT OF LOVE into their cooking - we guarantee you’re gonna love their food!
In the morning, after the yoga practice, a generous brunch buffet will be served. You’ll find everything from colourful smoothie bowls and chia pudding to freshly baked bread, eggs and home made savoury treats like scones, shakshuka and omelette! In the afternoon a smoothie and healthy snack will be served. Dinners are abundant, flavourful fusion-dishes with inspiration from all over the world.
NOTE: The chefs cater for vegan, gluten or lactose-free - just let us know in the booking form and we’ll pass it on to the kitchen team.
Our Venue
CASA PACO D’ILHAS - OUR PORTUGAL HOME SINCE 2016
Casa Paco D’Ilhas is a unique charming old-heritage guesthouse located on a hilltop overlooking the majestic Atlantic Ocean and the world renowned surf breaks of Ericeira (45 min north of Lisbon).
We’ve been running 25+ international retreats here since 2016, making this place feel like a second home to us - and we know it will for you too.
Casa Palheiro, Casa Celeiro and Casa Acores are just a few names of the unique and charming rooms at Casa Paco D’ilhas. Some of them are smaller houses in the garden and others are rooms in the main building. There are double, triple, single, quadruple and twin rooms - some with shared and others with ensuite bathroom.
Wooden and stone floors, antique beds and vintage details - this place is full of soul and history!
The garden’s huge and lush and has two swimming pools, 2 outdoor yoga decks and plenty of hammocks, sun beds and cosy chill out corners.
The light, fully equipped indoor yoga shala’s located at the end of the property with a fantastic view over the garden.
The nearest beach’s, Praia de Ribeira D’ilhas, is only a 20 min walk away. Apart from this beach there are at least another 10 stunning beaches nearby. Ericeira village, well-worth a visit, is about 7 min drive or 1 hour walk from the venue.
HOW TO GET HERE
Ericeira and Casa Paco D’ilhas are located only 40 min north of Lisbon airport and 1 hour from Lisbon city center. You can rent a car (the best option if you’d like to explore the surroundings during the week), take the bus from Campo Grande Bus station in Lisbon or you take a taxi/Uber all the way (around 60€).
We’re also happy to connect you to others who are joining the retreat to share the ride!
WHY WE LOVE IT…
UNIQUE ROOMS & DETAILS / WALKING-DISTANCE TO BEACH / BEAUTIFUL YOGA SHALA / CLOSE TO ERICEIRA /
BEAUTIFUL LUSH GARDEN /
2 SWIMMING POOLS /
INCREDIBLE FOOD / WONDERFUL STAFF
HIGHLIGHTS
2 HOUR MORNING PRACTICE / YOGA PHILOSOPHY / HANDS-ON ADJUSTMENT WORKSHOPS / TIME FOR REFLECTION / INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED ASANA WORKSHOPS / GUIDED MEDITATION & JOURNALING / PRANAYAMA
“The retreat was incredibly beautiful and inspiring. Lisa and Naza have a highly professional approach. Everything was perfectly harmonised, the classes, the workshops, the location and the delicious and healthy vegetarian food.
It was purely enriching, both physically and spiritually. I will definitely come again!”
- LILY, GERMANY (LA PRÁCTICA portugal retreat, OCT 2020)
The Package
WHAT’S INCLUDED
6 days and 5 nights stay at Casa Paço D’ilhas Guesthouse with access to the entire property with two swimming pools, huge garden, restaurant/bar and chill out areas.
5 x 2 hour Morning Vinyasa with Lisa and Nazareno
Hands-on Adjustment Workshops
Afternoon Yin & Restorative yoga
Intermediate/ Advanced Asana Workshops
Yoga Philosophy with Guest Faculty Joana Cadete
Pranayama Workshop
Generous Brunch Buffet
Healthy Snack in the Afternoon
Daily Wholesome Dinner
Evening Event & Surprises
NOTE: Your flight, transport to the retreat venue, local tourist tax (2€/night)
WHAT YOU CAN ADD:
1 on 1 Coaching with Lisa (limited availability)
Massage
Surf Lesson (on a day where we have less activities during the day)
Incredible Hiking
The Pricing
SHARED HOUSE 1399-1699€ (PP)
Stay in a single, bunk bed or double loft bed in a spacious house which you’ll share with 2-3 others. The house has a lounge area with a fireplace, a kitchenette and one shared bathroom.
TWIN ROOM 1499-1699€ (PP)
Stay in a room with two separate beds, either in the main building with shared bathroom or in a wooden cabin in the garden with its own bathroom, kitchenette and hammock.
SEMI-PRIVATE LOFT 1799€ (PP)
Stay in a double bed in a loft in a spacious shared house which you’ll share with 2-3 others. The house has a lounge area with a fireplace, a kitchenette and one shared bathroom.
DOUBLE ROOM FOR 2 PEOPLE 1399€/PERSON - ONLY 1 ROOM LEFT
Stay 2 people in a room with a double bed. Shared or en-suite bathroom. Different options and standards available. Get in touch for more details.
SINGLE ROOM 1899€-2199€ - 1 SPOT LEFT
Stay in a room with a double bed for single use. Shared or en-suite bathroom. Different options and standards available. Get in touch for more details.
NOTE: If you’ve joined our Inspiro Yoga Retreats in the past you have a10% discount, simply mention this in the booking form.
DAILY SCHEDULE
7.30AM : MORNING PRACTICE
9.30AM : BRUNCH
WORKSHOPS/ FREE TIME 3PM: AFTERNOON SNACK WORKSHOPS/ FREE TIME 5PM : AFTERNOON YOGA
7.30PM : DINNER
NOTE: The program will look different every day, some days are filled more than others.
Still have questions?
If there is anything we haven’t covered here, please drop us a line at info@inspiroyoga.com
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Yes you can! :) This retreat is meant both for yoga teachers who are looking at filing up their own cup AND practitioners who want to deepen their pratice.
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Yes, you can apply for 30 hour continuing education with Yoga Alliance and we can write on your invoice that this is a course so that you can deduct is as an expense.
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CHECK IN / ARRIVAL DAY
Check in at Casa Paco D’Ilhas is at 4pm. If you arrive earlier you can leave your bags and either chill by the pool, take a dip in the pool or maybe enjoy a walk to the beach Ribeira D’Ilhas (approx.10 min). The retreat starts at 5pm. We’ll gather either in the garden or in the yoga shala for a welcome snack and introduction, followed by a yoga practice and dinner.
CHECK OUT / DEPARTURE DAY
The retreat ends after our morning yoga class (this class will be 90min) and breakfast on the last day of the retreat. Check out is at 11am.
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The retreat starts at 5pm. We’ll gather either in the garden or in the yoga shala for a welcome snack and introduction, followed by a yoga practice and dinner.
The retreat ends after our morning yoga class (this class will be 90min) and breakfast on the last day of the retreat. Check out is at 11am.
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To get to Casa Paco D’ilhas is super easy!
From Lisbon airport to Casa Paco D’ilhas a taxi ride is about 60-70€ and Uber’s around 45€. Grab them just outside the arrival hall.
If you want to pre-book your taxi (and by doing so save time, as the taxi lines sometimes are quite long) get in touch with Taxi Barata, a local taxi company in Ericeira that we often use. Nice drivers that speak good English. Whatsapp: +351 919 854 560.
If you prefer to travel by bus to Ericeira go to Campo Grande bus station, located only 5 min taxi ride (costs about 6€) from the airport. There are buses leaving to Ericeira every hour (sometimes more). The bus ride will take around 1-1,5 hr (there’s one express bus and one with a lot of stops) and costs just over 6€. You can find the timetable at mafrense.pt.
To get from Ericeira bus station you’ll need to take a taxi (it will only take a few minutes and shouldn’t cost more than 10€) to Casa Paco D’ilhas.
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The best way to know this is to take one of our FREE CLASSES, to get a taste of how we teach.
If you’re someone who likes a dynamic practice, with a bit of challenges then you’ll probably like it. If you’re more into a more gentle yoga, probably not.
Feel free to reach out in an email or Whatsapp +46 764 220 489 and we can set up a call to answer any questions you might have.
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To make a booking for extra days please get in touch directly with the venue as we don’t know their availability outside of our retreat dates.
info@casapacodilhas.com
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Absolutely! The majority of our guests travel alone and you’ll see that you’ll make a lot of new friends!
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Please see our Terms & Conditions.
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Sure, just get in touch as you make the bookings and we can set that up. The retreat must still be fully paid 30 days prior to start.
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ADRESS
Casa Paço D'Ilhas, Estr. Da Junceira Paço D'Ilhas, 2640-825 Ericeira, Portugal
GPS: 38.998629, -9.404309
Email adress: info@casapacodilhas.com
Telephone number: +351 960 055 361 or +351 938 880 186
The guesthouse is located in Paco D’Ilhas village, about 7 min north of the village of Ericeira. Sometimes taxi/Uber drivers have a hard time to find the place, just give us a call if you are lost!
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RECOMMENDED PACKING LIST
Your own yoga mat (there are mats available onsite, if you need to borrow one let us know)
Refillable water bottle
Sneakers
Flip flops/ sandals
Sunglasses
Swim wear
Mosquito repellent
Yoga clothes
Warm clothes for the evenings
Sarong
Earplugs (if you’re a light sleeper and are in a shared room)
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No you don't need to bring any of those as the venue will provide that.
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Ericeria is one of those places where having sunscreen, swim wear, a wind jacket and sunglasses are good items to have on you at all times!
The weather changes a lot here!
It can be sunny and hot one moment then change to windy and a bit chilly the next. As long as you’re prepared for this you’ll love it!
Temperatures can be everything from 17 to 25 in May, the best is if you check the forecast just before arriving!