August 30 – September 6, 2026
Return to Wholeness: A Yin & Mindfulness Retreat
August 30 – September 6, 2026
Return to Wholeness: A Yin & Mindfulness Retreat
What To Expect
Imagine one week with no pressure.
No need to do anything.
No need to be anyone.
No need to perform, fix, or achieve.
Just the invitation to rest. To let go. To soften.
To simply be.
This retreat is about returning to yourself through yin yoga, mindfulness meditation, restorative movement, breathwork, and stillness. Together, we’ll create a space where the nervous system can settle, the body can release tension, and the mind can find more clarity and ease.
In daily life we’re pulled in many directions. It’s easy to lose touch with our own rhythm. This week is a step back from that—the outer noise and the inner pressure of “not enough” or “not there yet.” Here, there’s nothing to fix or prove. You get to land, unwind, and be with what’s here, kindly.
Silence as Daily Rhythm — and Two Days of Noble Silence
Each day begins in silence. From waking until the end of the 11:00 yoga session, we stay quiet together—through meditation, breathwork, breakfast, and morning break.
This rhythm helps you arrive gently into the day and listen inwardly before turning outward.
Midway through the retreat we’ll deepen this with two full days of noble silence. From the first meditation in the morning to the last evening practice, we share stillness together—not as a rule, but as a gift. You’ll still be guided and supported, but the silence itself becomes the teacher, revealing what is often hidden beneath words.
More About this Retreat Yin, Mindfulness, and Everyday Life
We’ll move gently.
We’ll rest deeply.
We’ll breathe fully.
Alongside the yoga and meditation sessions, I’ll share simple reflections on mindfulness—how to bring it into daily life, how to take the practice off the mat, and how mindfulness can help you meet life with more clarity, steadiness, and kindness.
There may be moments of soft yang practice to support balance and circulation, but the heart of the week is yin, mindfulness, stillness, and reconnection.
This isn’t just a break from daily life.
It’s a way back to yourself.
Daily Schedule
- 08:00 – 09:00: Meditation & breathwork
- 09:00 – 11:00: Breakfast & break (in silence)
- 11:00 – 13:00: Yoga practice (yin / restorative / gentle yang)
- 13:00 – 17:00: Lunch & free time
- 17:00 – 19:00: Awareness practices, Yin yoga, Restorative or Yoga Nidra
- 19:00 – 20:00: Dinner
- 20:15: Optional extra meditation or practice
Note: Each morning is held in silence until the 11:00 practice.
Two full days of noble silence will be observed during the week.
Booking and Pricing
Includes 7 nights of accommodation, 3 delicious vegetarian meals a day, and the full retreat program.
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Shared twin (en-suite): €1549 per person
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Single room (shared bathroom): €1750
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Single room (en-suite): €1885
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Luxury single cabin: €2050
Booking Info
To secure your place, a non-refundable deposit of €350 is required.
Payment options for deposit include:
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💳 Credit/Debit Cards
(Remaining balance is due 12 weeks before the start date of the retreat, payable by bank transfer)
Book and Pay Online Today
You can secure your spot immediately be selecting to pay your deposit via credit/debit card
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By booking an in-person training with us, you are actively contributing to the global tree-planting efforts led by Tree Sisters. For every individual attending our retreats and trainings, we make a donation on your behalf.
More Information
Arrival & Departure
Arrival – Sunday, August 30th, 2026
Check-in opens at 15:00.
We’ll begin our time together with a gentle grounding practice at 17:30, so please plan your arrival to give yourself time to settle in before we begin.
Departure – Sunday, September 6th, 2026 Check-out is at 11:00.
You’re free to leave whenever you need on Sunday morning.
For those who are still with us, I’ll offer a short, optional 30-minute morning practice before breakfast — a soft goodbye to close our week together.
See further below for details around Getting There – Group Transport & Arrival Info
This retreat is for you if…
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You’re craving deep rest, but also inner clarity
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You want to reconnect with a deeper truth — not through effort, but through presence
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You’re ready to let go of fixing and return to being
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You feel the call to move gently, breathe fully, and come home to yourself
Come as you are
There is nothing you need to prove. Nothing to earn.
Only a willingness to be with yourself — gently, honestly, and with space to unfold.
Join me for a week of slowing down, softening inward, and remembering what was never lost.
You are already okay. And I’d love to hold space for you to feel that again.
Getting There – Group Transport & Arrival Info
To make your arrival as smooth as possible, we organise group transport from Porto Airport to the D’Alijo Retreat Centre for guests arriving around the same time. The main group transfer usually leaves around 13:30, so we recommend booking flights that land before 13:00 to join this shared ride.
Please note, check-in at D’Alijo starts at 15:00, so earlier arrival at the centre isn’t possible.
If you arrive later than the main transfer time, we may be able to arrange additional shared rides if other guests arrive around the same time — but this cannot be guaranteed.
Alternatively, you can book a private transfer (which is more expensive) or organise your own Bolt taxi, often costing around €50–€60.
We’ll communicate closer to the retreat to coordinate group transport and support your arrival planning.
About Esther Ekhart
Esther, the founder of EkhartYoga.com, is a down to earth well-loved spiritual teacher and a renowned global authority on yoga, meditation, and mindfulness. Esther has a reputation for providing exceptional guidance both online and offline and has captivated countless students over 25 years. Esther’s teachings incorporate diverse influences, making her online classes, “live” workshops, and trainings a fusion of wisdom. Her practice has evolved from dynamic styles like Hatha and Vinyasa flow to include slower practices such as Yin Yoga and Meditation & Mindfulness. Continually expanding her knowledge, she remains open-minded and integrates new insights into her work all the time.