Meditation Retreats
Silent Meditation Retreat
Step Away from the Noise. Emerge Into Stillness.
If you wish to complement your online practice with a more fulfilling, in-person experience, we warmly welcome you to our intimate boutique retreat centre in Portugal, where accommodation is offered in the spirit of the gurukula tradition—simple, nurturing, and deeply connected.
Meditation itself cannot be taught—it unfolds naturally in its own time. Yet, by learning the right steps, you can accelerate your progress and open the door to deeper awareness. At our retreats, we guide you into the essential foundations: cultivating a quiet, steady mind.
Only through stillness can peace, calmness, and clarity arise. And it is within this stillness that true meditation blossoms—where heightened awareness and self-revelation awaken from within.
Join us for a retreat designed to help you reconnect, rebalance, and rediscover the stillness that has always been yours.
General benefits of Meditation
Retreat Benefits
- Quiet the Mind – Learn practices that help you step away from mental noise and enter a space of inner stillness.
- Deep Relaxation – Release tension and stress in a nurturing environment surrounded by nature.
- Spiritual Awakening – Deeper states of meditation where self-revelation and inner awareness arise naturally.
- Holistic Renewal – Balance body, mind, and spirit through daily practices, nourishing meals, and restorative rest.
- Supportive Community – Experience the strength of practicing together in an intimate, inspiring retreat setting.
- Lasting Integration – Take home simple, powerful tools to continue your meditation journey with clarity and ease.
Where?
Our retreat boutique centre is an intimate retreat space with just four twin-bed rooms, each featuring a private bathroom and Wi-Fi. We honour gender balance and intentionally keep our retreats and yoga teacher training small—limited to a maximum of eight participants—so we can fully support each person’s unique rhythm and growth. Our focus is on presence, and cultivating a harmonious space where all can blossom. The house is surrounded by a charming garden with young trees and tropical plants. Within the garden is the Shambala Yoga Shala, equipped with yoga mats and meditation blocks for your practice. Upstairs, where the guest rooms are located, you’ll also find a shared study room and a small kitchenette ideal for preparing tea. The main kitchen, set amidst the garden, includes a filtered water system, dishwasher, laundry facilities, and all essential amenities. Meals are ovo-lacto-vegetarian and while you will be able to prepare your own rich breakfast, lunch and dinner will be lovingly prepared by Elena, a talented local chef who also owns a nearby restaurant. Please note: Our school is a substance-free environment—we do not permit alcohol, drugs, or smoking on the premises. During the Sundari Integral Yoga© Meditation retreats, you will delve into the practice of meditation. Through guided meditation, and daily Hatha Yoga practice, you’ll be supported in reconnecting with your Inner Self, slowing down, and unlocking new dimensions of self-awareness.
What You’ll Experience
- Learning and Experiencing Basics of Concentration and Meditation Techniques.
- Hatha Yoga daily practice.
- Daily Guided Hridaya Meditations.
- Nature Immersions to awaken the senses and connect: Walks and outdoor activities, like yoga on the beach, and forest meditations.
- Evening Reflection and Inspirational Circles: Sharing insights and inspirational lectures about meditation
- Excellent Lacto/Ovo/Vegetarian food
Add-On Wellness Experiences
To deepen your journey, we offer personalized add-ons designed to support your growth and wellbeing. These optional experiences can be integrated into your Teacher Training or Retreat program, creating a truly holistic path of transformation.
Available On Request:
- Acupuncture Treatments — Restore balance and stimulate the body’s natural healing energy.
- Integrative Therapies — A blend of holistic approaches tailored to your individual needs.
- Yoga Therapy — Personalized sessions that adapt yoga practices for healing, alignment, and inner balance.
These extras are thoughtfully curated to complement your training or retreat, giving you the space to recharge, realign, and expand on every level—body, mind, and spirit.
The Schedule
Each day of the retreat unfolds with a gentle rhythm—structured enough to guide your practice, yet spacious enough to allow true stillness to blossom. Through meditation, mindful movement, nourishing meals, and time in nature, you are invited to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and awaken the quiet joy within.
07:00 – Sunrise Hridaya Meditation Begin the day in silence with awareness and inner stillness.
08:00 – Gentle Yoga and Breathwork Awaken the body and calm the mind with mindful movements and pranayama.
09:00 – Breakfast Enjoy wholesome vegetarian meals prepared by yourself. We provide the ingredientes.
10:00 – Morning Workshop Deepen your understanding of meditation philosophy, and practical tools for daily life.
11.30 – Hridaya Meditation
13:00 – Light Lunch and Quiet Reflection Time for mindful eating, followed by silent contemplation or journaling.
15:00 – Nature Connection / Rest Free time to relax, walk in nature, or simply be still.
16:30 – Hridaya Meditation Guided meditation practice to cultivate inner peace and expand awareness.
18:00 – Dinner A balanced meal to nourish body and spirit, shared in community.
19:30 – Group Reflection/Sun Set Circle/Q&A
21:00 – Hridaya Meditation
22.00 – Good Night, Sleep Tight
