Portugal Spirit
AcroYoga Retreat
17th - 23rd Aug 2026
Join this unforgetable week with high quality acro training, in stunning nature & find deeper connection to yourself and the beautiful people around you
20 acrobats. 3 teachers. 1 amazing experience.
A uniquely profound experience
Embark on this 7 days summer retreat in the Portuguese sun, where you will immerse yourself in the deep strengthening practice of yoga & pre-hab, the joy and delight of acroyoga and partner acrobatics and the healing effects of Thai massage & therapeutic flying, not to mention the special cacao ceremony and dance party held in the sacred temple .
This is for you if you truly want to improve your acro practice, enjoy the luxury of high quality time, comfy accommodation, exquisite cuisine, jaw dropping nature with stunning beaches and personal coaching from 3 different highly experienced teachers.
Enjoy a wide diversity of practices
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AcroYoga
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Yoga
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Thai Massage
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Partner Acrobatics
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Community
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Excursions
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Meditation
A Community Based Learning Experience
Come alone and leave with a group of close friends !
Besides all the amazing training this retreat was created with the aim to provide the space for deep connections to unfold, the program is varied and rich and invites each one to share from the heart, to play like a child , to create and have fun, to chill and enjoy, to have a beautiful experience and a surprising adventure. We will move consciously, learn mindful touch through Thai massage & sing and have dance parties and many other surprises.
Besides your own accommodation, all guests have access for free to all shared spaces: Biopool, Sauna, Canteen, Meditation Temple, Chill out Panoramic Solarium, Terrace, stone oven, natural amphitheater lounge and all 71 hectares of the ranch, hiking trails, creeks.
We will be in a family run, eco-sustainable retreat centre situated in sacred healing land
Nestled in 71 ha of nature and privacy, Monte Orada was created with the aim of expanding health and proposing purposeful transformational moments.
If you love nature, healthy & organically grown food and are looking for peace, tranquility, soul nourishment, this is the place to be.
Located at Portugal's Southwest Atlantic Coast, bordering Algarve, Orada combines an amazing host, spectacular wild Surf beaches and the authentic countryside tranquility of Alentejo. This isolated evergreen valley creates an abundant oasis where two creeks come together, as a womb to nourish an ancient lush forest and wildlife vistas.
As a permaculture inspired retreat center with the aim of health and transformation, Orada provides delicious and nutritious vegetarian food which comes mostly straight from the gardens. Organic greens and herbs are grown in the mandala gardens, as well as pines, cork oaks and arbutus berries. The menu is consciously prepared to be healthy and balanced, nutritious and tasty using seasonal products.
Venue Facilities
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Natural Ampitheature Lounge
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Bio-Pool
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Meditation Temple
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Sauna
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Private Water Canal
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Solarium Terrace
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71 Hectare Ranch & Trails
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Kitchen & Social Canteen
MORE THEN JUST ACRO !
Learn from a talented and diverse teaching team
Take classes from highly experienced teachers in the field of dynamic acro, dance lifts, partner acrobatics, creative flows, Thai massage and therapeutic flying, as well as receiving the gems of playful creative work, yoga and meditation, non-violent communication, authentic relating sharing's & Kirtan time.
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Inez Almeida
INEZ ALMEIDA is an acroyoga teacher, actress, dancer and Thai massage therapist. She has been drawn to movement since she can remember and has to explored many different forms and styles.
Her movement journey started at the age of 9 in the Ballet Conservatory of Lisbon where she studied for several years.
Inez has a Bachelor in physical acting from the Theatre University of Amsterdam, she is a certified teacher in both Acroyoga international (http://www.acroyoga.org) and Montreal style (https://acroyoga.com), and holds also a certificate in healing Thai yoga massage. She has been working as a freelance traveling extensively in several continents with her artistic work, and has been teaching Acroyoga intensively throughout the past few years in many communities in Europe.
She believes in sharing with an open heart, creating space for connection, trust and intimacy. Check out:
FB : ClapYourWings
INSTA: clapyourwings.acroyoga
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Karel Salet
KAREL SALET is a dedicated acrobat that has been teaching over the last 10 years in both weekly classes, national and international conventions.
He loves to bring happiness and joy in his workshops as much as bringing high quality content.
He is a standing acro master, icarian and whip's enthusiast, and a dance acro fanatic.
Karel and Inez have also co-hosted with more teachers the Paascroyoga festival in the Netherlands for a couple of years together... having more recently been teaching dance acro and lifts internationally in retreats , festivals and workshops for dancers, actors/ mimers /artists as well.
Together they have a wide variety of creative material and techniques and tons of teaching experience.
They love to play and be silly while providing highly technical cues that will unlock your moves and improve your technique.
IG: ACRO KAREL
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Jolien Heetkamp
Jolien Heetkamp is a certified teacher with Partner Acrobatics and AcroYoga Montreal. Teaching worldwide, she's passionate about sharing both technical details and subtle teachings of AcroYoga. She encourages students to explore all roles and delights in seeing them exceed their own expectations.
As a lady base herself, she loves to encourage women to base and share the technical details that make that possible. Without the compensation of big biceps, you will get super technical!
Besides the physical and playful acro practice, Jolien is passionate about the interpersonal skills and likes to explore a deep connection with both yourself and others, using practices from authentic relating, mindfulness and mantra singing.
IG: Jolienlien
WEBSITE : Yoga of Acro
Sample Daily Schedule
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Mornings
07.45-08.00
Morning meditation / breath work08.00-09.00
Yoga / movement flow / warm-up09.00-10.00
Organic healthy Breakfast10.30-13.00
Solar practice - Acroyoga, partner acrobatics, handstands, dance acro.13.00-14.00
Communal Lunch -
Afternoons
14.00-16.30
Solar practice - prep's, drills & skills16.30-19.30
Free time (Jam session, outdoors play, swimming pool, sunbathing on the terrace, beach time)19.30-20.30
Communal Dinner20.30-21.30
Lunar Practice - Thai massage, therapeutic flying
Evening program, Kirtan, star gazing, fire circle, surprises
Inclusions
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Shared Bedrooms
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3 Organic Vegetarian Meals Daily
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Unlimited Fruit & Tea
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Yoga, AcroYoga & Thai Massage
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Professional Photoshoot
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Kirtan, Star Gazing & Fire Circle
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Meditation Temple
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Access To All Facilities
CHOSE YOUR TICKET
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NORMAL BIRD TICKET
1450€
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SOLD OUT!
Pay in instalments
Double/2 single Beds
Fan cooling
Private BathroomDouble Occupancy
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LATE BIRD TICKET
1550€
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2 SPOTS AVAILABLE !
Double room/2 single Beds
Fan cooling
Private BathroomDouble Occupancy
What does the price include:
Sleeping in luxurious 2pp shared rooms with a private bathroom
Three exquisite vegetarian organic meals per day.
Fruit, tea and snacks available at all time.
All the classes of movement and evening programs : Yoga, Acroyoga, Partner acrobatics, handstands, Thai Yoga massage etc.
2 excursions to stunning beaches of the southwest coast line
Accessibility to all the facilities (bio pool, meditation temple, sauna, water canal, Jam space, solarium terrace, etc.)
A personal photoshoot and a group photoshoot.
What does it NOT include:
Single room (limited availability after 15 registrations at an extra fee)
Travel expenses to/from the location including shared car rentals.
Any extra activity
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes you can. We will make sure you can easily pair up with others in the group. However we do recommend you bring a partner if you like to get more out of the training and coaching time .
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We will meet in Lisbon city, have a welcome breakfast at a specific cafe around 9-10 am and the travel together in shared rides to the retreat centre .
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Yes . You can fly to Faro aeroport which is about 1 hr closer to the location - but has fewer connections to diferent countries. From there you can take a train to Santa Clara Saboia and be picked up . Or rent / bring your own car and drive to the location itself . This option however is less recomended as it requires more organisation time.
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No. This retreat is specially curated for those who already have at least 6 month of acro practice and want to go to the next level . You should feel comfortable L-base star and side star. The program will include whips, icarians , h2h. dance acro and more chalenging flows dependent on the group level. If you have never done acro before we recommend you to come join some classes before embarking onto a full week training. You can check - classes and events to get more info !
if you doubt about your level please don’t hesitate to reach out and ask us any questions.
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If you need to cancel the event for any reason bellow you can find our policy :
Non-refundable deposit of 250€
Remaining of the fee to be paid before July 1st 2026
Cancellation before June 1st - 70% refund
Cancellations between June 1st and July 1st , 50% refund
Cancellations between July 1st until July 17th 20% refund
From 30 days prior to the event - no refund
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No. This is your holiday so everything is optional . We do ask you to be present for opening and closing circle .
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Yes ! We are accepting sign-ups with an equal ration flyers and base in mind, so we might have a waiting list if one or the other becomes predominant .
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Absolutely ! We will visit some of the most exclusive and stunning beaches of the Costa Vicentina - southwest coastline of Portugal - with a nearly empty feel to some of them.
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We will mostly likely opt for a shared ride system where the organisers and 1-2 participants rent a car and share costs the ride together with the group, this way we have a lot of freedom to move around, we have cozy travel time together and it’s the cheapest option for all .
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Lisbon is a very pitoresque charming city.
I recommend these areas to stay : Baixa-chiado ( shopping area) , Bairro alto ( restaurants and nightlife area) , Castelo de São Jorge , Alfama ( castle uphill area ) , Arroios ( easy access to the Metro Line and walking distance to city center ) , Cais do Sodré ( harbor area ) .