LUÍSA GERALDES
IYENGAR YOGA
RETREATS
Luísa Geraldes, IYENGAR Yoga teacher, welcomes you in the most beautiful Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro region, Portugal, for five days of Yoga in a particularly familiar and warm environment.
Opportunity in these long weekends to practice intensely, nourish yourself, rest and enjoy of an amazing landscape of the region.
The program includes two daily classes in a totally equipped room with all the Iyengar props, two vegetarian/vegan meals and you will stay in two comfortable country houses with mountain views.
Throughout the days, you will be able to enjoy several hiking trails, river beaches, train rides on the historic and mythical Douro line, boat trips, photography or simply relax in the hammock of the porch and contemplate the landscape.
Absolutely relaxing and unique yoga retreat experience with beautiful surroundings in an authentic little Portuguese village. Luisa is an inspiring teacher and lovely host. Food was excellent, beautiful and creative – and plenty! Hope to be able to come again!
Heljä Kukkonen, Finland
Dates 2024
May retreat
22 to 26 May (complete)
September retreat
11 to 15 September
Programme
Day 1
15h30 : Arrival
17h30 – 19h30 : Class
19h30 : Dinner
Days 2, 3, 4
8h00 – 11h00 : Class
11h00 – Brunch
17h30 – 19h30 : Class
19h30 : Dinner
Day 5
8h00 – 11h00 : Class
11h00 : Brunch
12h30 : Farewell
Included
Daily classes
Vegan/vegetarian brunch and dinner
(please let us know if you have any food intolerance)
Coffee, tea, fruit
Lodging
Luísa’s retreat exceeded all my expectations. The teaching was out of this world and due to the small classes we had a personal touch, as students we contributed to what we wished to work on!! From day one it was superb and the food was so good, location brilliant… I can’t recommend enough!
Maria Beddoe, Spain
Suggested daily activites
Trekking
River beach
Train rides
Boat rides
Visiting the Alto Douro farms
Photography
Rest
Where
The retreats take place in two houses, that sleep 14 people, located in Aldeia de Vilas Boas, Concelho de Vila Flor, inserted in Parque Natural Regional do Vale do Tua, in the Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro region.
The main house, called Estamancas, is where the practice room is. All meals will be served here and it sleeps 7 people.
The second house, Azinheira, is located 5 minutes by car and 20 minutes by foot from Estamancas, and sleeps 7 people in 3 suites.
From Porto / Porto airport the trip will not take more than 1h50. You can also reach by bus or train from Porto in a beautiful trip that lasts around 2 hours and half. Rides can be organized.
View the region guide to know how to get there.
This was a real retreat from daily life and a deep and special experience. Luísa’s way of teaching is both challenging and compassionate!
Also all the helpers were chosen to provide us all with a perfect opportunity to practice yoga, not only on a physical level but as a way of being. It was so relaxed, peaceful and beautiful… So thank you for this.
Sally Thirkettle, UK
If you are looking for an Iyengar Yoga retreat where you find hard work done with joy and with competent and challenging instruction, in a wonderful environment with excellent vegan and vegetarian food, in a lovely atmosphere, then the yoga retreat in Vilas Boas with Luisa is the one you should try.
Iso and Libuse, Switzerland
Prices per person in occupation of:
Quadruple room: 460 euros
Double room: 550 euros
Double room (single occupancy): 750 euros
Accompanying person (accommodation and meals): 350 euros
Please note:
Reservations only by payment of a minimum 50% deposit.
We will not refund amounts paid unless personal exceptional and justified health conditions do not allow for participation.
For even more information about your stay, region, other activities and how to get there, don’t hesitate to contact us at:
The best thing about this retreat was how obvious it was that Luísa puts her whole heart and soul into sharing the information she has about Iyengar yoga.
Classes could be intense in the morning but there was an absolutely terrific brunch to look forward to. The food was fantastic!
The accommodation was really nice, comfortable and user friendly.
Mark Flynn, Portugal
Desde as aulas, à comida, estadia, lugar… tudo foi perfeito.
Maria João, Portugal
