PARTNER CONTENT FOR VALE DE MOSES YOGA RETREAT
Vale de Moses Yoga Retreat OLEIROS, PORTUGAL
Nestled deep in the heart of the wild pine forests of central Portugal, Vale de Moses is a stunning, family-run yoga retreat where guests immerse themselves in nature’s tranquillity for a week. Retreats include soulful therapeutic yoga classes from inspirational teachers, healing massage treatments from experienced bodywork therapists, nourishing ayurvedic vegetarian food freshly prepared by talented plant-based chefs, miles of woodland paths to explore with the family dogs, wild swimming in cascading natural river pools and deep restorative sleep under the canopy of bright star-studded skies. A retreat at Vale de Moses is an invitation to
develop a deeper connection with yoga. Practice daily in a wooden and glass shala, floating above herb gardens with breathtaking views along the valleys. Removed from the normal stresses and responsibilities of life, surrounded by the remote wilderness of the Portuguese mountains, it’s the perfect location to be romanced into yoga, without distraction. Free from intimidating complex drills, teachers guide students to open slowly, and
connect through the harmonious rhythm of their breath into their bodies and beyond to the life force of the forest. Retreats are open to everyone, travelling alone or with friends, and no previous experience of yoga is required. Choose to stay in delightfully restored stone
cottages hand-carved and hand-built out of the mountainside, in private bedrooms in the farmhouse or in Soulpad glamping belle tents. There are plenty of indoor and outdoor bathrooms close to all the accommodation options. This retreat is far off the well-trodden tourist
locations found along the coast of Portugal. Over the past 30 years, the local area of Oleiros has seen 40,000 people leave to find work elsewhere. Guests are therefore received with warm and genuine kindness by the remaining villagers, who are always keen to share their love of the area and the wine and cheese they produce. Fly into Lisbon or Porto and enjoy a weekend
in either of those cities before boarding Sunday afternoon coaches to the local town of Oleiros, where everyone is picked up by car.
Don’t miss Wild swimming in the Rio Zêzere, not to mention tickling the tummy of one of the family’s cute Vietnamese pot-bellied pigs
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KEY FACILITIES • Floating wooden and glass yoga shala
• Cascading natural river pools • Endless forest-bathing woodland paths
KEY TREATMENTS • Acupuncture • Thai massage • Ayurvedic oil massage • Reconnective healing
Get in touch
valedemoses.com
T: +351 272 634 006 E:
andrew@valedemoses.com
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