Breathwork and Yoga Retreat.

Shed the old. Meet the truth. Live from your center.

November 8th – 15th | Monchique, Portugal

A Retreat to Breathe, Move & Come Back to What Feels True

Join us in the lush hills of Monchique, Portugal. This six-night retreat is a spacious pause—a chance to slow down, land in your body, and remember what steady feels like.

There’s movement and breath, rest and reflection. There’s rhythm, nature, and space to feel more like yourself again, fully, freely, and in your own way. 

We’ll explore our inner worlds through somatic trauma release breathwork, movement, and embodied self-inquiry, practices that create space for something deeper to move through you: your life force, your truth, your natural vitality.

We work with the body, because the body remembers. By learning to understand your nervous system, how it holds stress, how it protects you, how it longs to feel safe, you begin to build a new relationship with yourself and the world around you. Part of the retreat is devoted to this: giving you the tools to recognize, honor, and gently shift your internal states, so you can move through life with more freedom and presence.

Expect yoga under open skies, nourishing food, beach days, sun-soaked naps, and mornings that open into honest, embodied exploration. A mix of presence, play, and practices that meet you where you are.

This is a space to gently expand your capacity, to follow what feels good, and to move in your own rhythm, surrounded by nature, practice, and a community that honors your process.

Come curious. Leave clearer. Lighter. More resourced. More you.

YOUR JOURNEY

Come as you are. That’s all we ask. This retreat isn’t about changing who you are—it’s about giving yourself the space to return to what’s already true beneath the noise. You don’t need to perform, perfect, or prove anything here. Just bring your whole self—curious, tired, vibrant, uncertain, open. All of you is welcome.

The path may take unexpected turns. That’s part of the process. We invite you to stay open, meet what arises with curiosity, and trust that every step is part of your unfolding.

Whats included

What is included & what you’ll experience

  • 7 nights and seven days in single or double room or shared room

  • Embodied movement & active meditations to awaken your natural rhythm

  • Rich brunch, afternoon snack and dinner (vegetarian/vegan)

  • Somatic Trauma Release breathwork to support emotional release and deep nervous system repair

  • Cacao ceremonies, sound baths, and dance to unlock joy and expression

  • Authentic Relating practices to foster meaningful, presence-based connection

  • Quiet reflection, coastal adventures, hikes, and shared moments that nourish both body and relationship

  • Workshops on nervous system intelligence—understand how your system protects you and how presence and safety create the conditions for real change

  • Inner child work to meet the younger parts of you with care, curiosity, and compassion

  • Ceremonies and Celebrations

Not included:

  • Transport and Insurance 

Yoga Level: all
Language of instruction: English and German

Prices:

  • Shard room CHF 1650  ( CHF 1450 early bird price ) until 30th June

  • Single CHF 1780 ( early bird 1680 early bird price) until 30th June

To secure your place a non-refundable: I STAND BY ME deposit of 500 chf is required.

We offer 10% student discount and special price for Portuguese nationals. Feel free to contact us for further information on room assignments and booking and cancellation policies.

Transport

Transportation is not included in the retreat price.

It’s easiest if you fly to Faro International Airport

Important: If you would like to use our group transport, make sure the plane lands not later than 3.30pm on 08.11 and departs earliest from 2.00pm on 15.11​

Arrival & Departure

Please try to arrive at Bohdi Bhavan between 16:30 and 17:00 on 8.11.2025.

Group pick ups & drop offs can be organized for Saturdays from/to Faro International Airport. Alternatively you can share a taxi with other participants that arrive at a similar time.

Expect yoga under open skies, nourishing food, sun-soaked naps, and days that open into honest, embodied exploration. A mix of presence, play and practices that meet you where you are.

What your days will look like:

General daily programme (subject to change):

  • 8:30am-10:00 Morning Session (active meditation / yoga /somatic practices)

  • 10am -11:00 Brunch

  • 12:00-16:00 Free time (some days there will be some additional offerings between brunch and free time - Nervous System regulation, Workshop etc. )

  • 4:30pm -6:30pm Evening Session

  • 9:00pm-9:30pm Evening Meditation

Times and schedule may be subject to changes and adaptations to align with what feels most supportive for everyone involved.

Meet your facilitators

WE HOLDING SPACE, YOU WALK THE PATH:

You’ll be met with presence, not pressure.

We’re committed to creating a space where your experience is honored, not rushed. Each journey is different, and we’re here to offer individualized support along the way—whether you need encouragement, spaciousness, or a quiet moment to just be.

  • ERICA is a devoted space holder who supports others in reconnecting to the power and beauty of who they already are. She believes that our nature—beneath the noise and conditioning—is joy, love, and deep inner wisdom. And that with the right support, we can meet life’s hardest moments and still grow from them.

    Having walked through her own personal challenges, Erica doesn’t offer quick fixes—she meets people with presence, empathy, and a deep respect for the unfolding process.

    As a dedicated Tantra Hatha yoga teacher, Soul-Based Coach (in training), and Somatic Trauma Breathwork facilitator, she brings a holistic, embodied approach to every space she holds. Her intention is simple: to help you remember your truth, your strength, and the unique light only you carry.

  • MANUEL -holding space comes naturally to Manuel. His presence is steady, grounded, and deeply human—qualities shaped by his own path of healing and transformation.

    In a challenging chapter of his life, he turned inward, guided by a genuine desire to grow. What followed was a journey of self-inquiry, emotional honesty, and deep personal work. Through that process, he uncovered not only a stronger connection to himself, but a calling to support others on their own path.

    Manuel is especially passionate about the nervous system—understanding how it shapes our patterns, our responses, and the way we show up in daily life. As a certified Somatic Trauma Release Breathwork facilitator, he shares tools that help people access regulation, safety, and deeper embodiment.

To reserve your spot

To reserve your spot for the retreat we kindly ask you to send us an email with your name and interest and will send you a confirmation by email.