RE:CONNECT
FUNCTIONAL YOGA & MOVEMENT RETREAT
12.11. to 18.11.23

Join us on a wonderful journey to the mountains of Portugal in the Algarve. Surrounded by raw nature, high up on mountain Picota in Monchique you can find the magical Bodhi Bhavan. A special place which will be our home, relaxation and energetic oasis for seven days.

RESET  * REBUILD * REPOWER

During your stay, 6 nights and 7 days, we will be there for you and guide you throughout your individual process. We’re going to provide you with and hold the necessary space to feel, breathe, arise and simply be. There will be Functional Yoga classes in the morning and Functional Movement classes in the evening, meditations, relaxation treatments and Reiki sessions, fantastic food, a spacious house with terraces, stunning views and gardens. On the inside of the property as well on the outside you can find many spots and possibilities to soak it all in and enjoy some solo time. Within 25 minutes by car you can reach the Portuguese coast, the beach and the Atlantic Ocean.

RE:CONNECT

The answer to many things and matters along the journey is “connection”: the connection to our loved ones, nature, our surroundings and daily life. But especially the connection to our soul and self is the one that is lacking attention rather often. We are here to show you how you can heal and strengthen this connection and how you are able to reconnect. Together with us, on your own and with the rest of our group.

What you can expect:

  • 6 nights and 7 days in a modern and quiet Retreat house with a pool, 6 hectares of land in the Portuguese mountains only 25 minutes by car to the beach

  • 6 Functional-Yoga-Classes with Halima Elkasmi

  • 4 Functional-Movement-Classes with Halima Elkasmi

  • daily varying meals: buffet brunch in the morning and evening, mainly vegetarian, vegan, seasonal, locally produced and creative with different international and ayurvedic infusions

  • optional a Deep Relaxation Treatment or a Reiki-Session

  • a small circle of circa 9 other women

  • one 1:1 Walk and Talk Session: Coaching to reconnect

  • free time in between the Yoga und Functional Movement Sessions just for you and whatever you feel like

  • new moon ceremony

MONCHIQUE IN THE ALGARVE

With its heartwarming culture and people, the beautiful landscape, fantastic surf spots and gorgeous beaches the Portuguese Algarve holds many places to recharge, heal and breathe freely. For the RE:CONNECT Functioal Yoga & Movement Retreat we chose an outstanding location to share a time of motion, mindfulness and strengthening with you.

During the Retreat we will give you…

  • a safe space for self-development, experimenting and support to be the unique version of you

  • chances to recognize triggers and how you can cope and possibly convert them into valuable tools

  • insights into the interaction of the brain and body, why the body is acting the way it does and what you could do to take care of it

  • opportunities to challenge yourself, let go and recover

1900 € per person in single room
1500 € per person in shared double room
(payment by installments possible)
Deposit: 555 €

 

YOUR HOSTS

© Laura Müller

HALIMA is a certified functional Yoga & Movement trainer and expert for holistic training. With her international experience, her love for movement, neuroscience and her talented gifts you can really feel at ease in her presence. Halima was born in Germany but has her roots in Morocco. Her chosen home is Sylt. Read more about Halima

JULZ is a Reiki Master, freelance communication manager and passionate surfer. She is taking care of the retreat organization and will also be there for you and give Reiki-sessions during the RE:CONNECT week. Julz was born on the island of Sylt and loves to discover the waves of the world.

 

THE GOOD FEED

During our journey culinary experts Steff and Amy of @thegoodfeedalgarve are going to be our personal chefs pampering us with fresh and nutritious food. They are going to prepare daily brunches and evening buffets that will strengthen and nourish us for the various sessions. At any time around the clock you can find fruit plates, fresh water from the Monchique mountains and tea. Feel free to highlight wishes, allergies and dietary requirements.

 

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

  • Feel free to send us an email to haliandjulz@gmail.com. The registration will be completed with the deposit. (555 €)

  • Basic Yoga knowledge would be very helpful. Als well as basic fitness, as there will be a lot of movement.

  • The nearest airports are located in Faro (ca. 60 minutes by car) and Lisbon (ca. 3 hours by car). There will be no shuttle to the Bodhi Bhavan, which is why we recommend you, also for max flexibility during your stay, to rent a car. Beforehand we are going to connect each and every one of the group, of course only if you like, to see if there are possibilities of sharing a car and so on. From Bodhi Bhavan the village of Monchique can be reached within 5 minutes, the stunning beaches within 25 minutes.

    There are also bus connections from:
    Lagos - 56km - 2.5hr bus journey
    Faro - 109km - 3.5hr bus journey Lisbon - 260km - No direct bus (travel first to Portimão then change over)

  • Bodhi Bhavan is located at the mountain Picota in Monchique with a stunning view across the village and breath-taking sunrises and sunsets. There are various hiking trails close by the property. The land and gardens of Bodhi Bhavan hold 6 hectares, hence every one of us will be able to find quiet and hidden spots just for ourselves. Monchique is known for its healthy mountain water, which you will have access to during your entire stay of course.

  • The spacious Shala is well equipped with yoga mats, blocks, bolsters, belts and meditation cushions. So basically, there is already a yoga mat waiting for you. :-)

  • The month of november can be very beautiful and exceed temperatures of 20 degrees. But the evenings and nights can also be fresh and chill, so please feel free to bring some warmer clothes and a jacket. The house is completely renovated and is equipped with a modern heating system as well as a fire place in the living room and winter garden.

We are looking forward to hear from you! :-)