Deep Rest - Yoga, Reiki & Somatic Journey
Deep Rest - Yoga, Reiki & Somatic Journey 16th - 22nd May 2026, Portugal
Welcome to the ‘Deep Rest’ retreat in the stunning natural beauty of Aljezur. This retreat is a space for self-discovery, relaxation, and deep reconnection with yourself and nature.
Our Intention
This retreat is an invitation to soften, to exhale, and to reconnect with the natural rhythm that lives within each of us.
In our everyday life, it is often not possible to really feel our bodies and inner voices or to truly listen to them and act in alignment with them for our necessary wellbeing. When our nervous system is calmer, these inner impulses guide us naturally in a wholesome, intelligent way and lead us to where we have the most energy and where we are in our inner strength.
Without stressful structures around us and with fewer stressful thoughts within us, a calmer mind, and deeper relaxation, we can feel more clearly what we need and want. We are able to avoid what our body and spirit refuse, and so we can protect ourselves with healthy boundaries. On the other hand, we gain the capacity to really feel, where our system is opening up, what we would like to invite in, and to set our focus on elevating this energy.
This retreat is ideal for:
- Stress Relief: Escape daily pressures and unwind in a peaceful environment.
- Reconnect with Soul: Restore inner peace and reconnect with your true self.
- Break from Work: Take a break to rejuvenate mentally and emotionally.
- Nature Connection: Heal and ground yourself in a natural setting.
- Holistic Healing: Practice yoga, meditation, and breathwork for mind-body balance.
- Spiritual Reawakening: Deepen your spiritual connection and self-awareness.
- Community Support: Connect with like-minded individuals and build meaningful bonds.
Description
Set in gorgeous nature, our retreat takes place on an eco farm with flower and vegetable gardens, a yoga deck, gorgeous hideaways, and a distant ocean view.
The sound of crickets, the ocean, and a sky full of stars will be your night lullaby. Arrifana Beach is just a 20-minute walk away, where you can surf, visit a cafe, or go for a beach walk.
A place where time slows down, where the only sounds are the rustle of trees, birds singing and the distant sound of the ocean. Imagine waking up with the sunrise and ending the day watching the sunset.
This 7-day/ 6-night transformative retreat offers you a chance to:
Release tension and find calm with breathing and meditation.
Bring balance to body and mind through somatic yoga or qigong
Reconnect with your true self by spending quiet time in nature.
Discover our safe space to recover, rejuvenate and learn on a somatic level
Show you instruments and strategies to strengthen your resilience,
Accommodation
Our tents have simple raised beds, mosquito nets, and solar lights that make your night cozy and relaxing. Keeping you in contact with the beautiful sounds of nature, you will have pleasant dreams.
There are shared toilets and outdoor shower facilities.
There is a shared kitchen and covered dining area and chillout zone. There is a yoga deck with views of nature, sunset, and the ocean.
What Makes This Retreat Special
The 'Deep Rest' Yoga, Reiki and Somatic retreat is special for several reasons beyond just being surrounded by nature in Aljezur.
So in this week, we will give your nervous system the opportunity to slow down, to learn how to regulate, with that to understand yourself more and treat yourself with a more caring and lovable character. But with this retreat, we don’t just want to scratch on the surface, so that you can feel that strength right there in the space. No, we would like to give you instruments and strategies to strengthen your resilience, so that you also gain an idea of how to better deal with stressful situations at home. So let yourself sink into this warm, prepared, safe space to recover, rejuvenate and learn on a somatic level (not through the head, but through the body) how to integrate and become stronger after being part of this retreat.
In the heart of the Costa Vicentina Natural Park, surrounded by the vast beauty of the Atlantic coast and untouched landscapes, we gather to slow down, nourish, and restore. You will have enough space within the daily schedule to explore the beauty of this nature by biking, surfing, or hiking. It is a holistic approach, which is why we choose not to overload or overstructure the retreat, as this supports achieving a balanced nervous system. We will also include some silent parts in the retreat (not challenging for your system, but allowing enough space for yourself).
Our large farmhouse with a private entrance is perfectly made for a group of friends, solo travellers or couples. It accommodates two bedrooms, one spacious bathroom, a cozy living room with a wood stove, a diningroom, kitchen, a beautiful patio with barbecue.
Retreat Schedule
Our days include practices to soothe the nervous system, release stress, and build resilience. Through somatic explorations, Hatha-Vinyasa & somatic yoga, Reiki, sound healing, and Qi-Gong, we cultivate presence, safety, and inner connection. Guided by Heidi and Christina, with trauma-sensitive care and deep experience, this journey focuses on listening—to the body, breath, nervous system, and nature. We emphasize gentle arrival, time to feel at home, and mindful integration to extend the benefits into daily life. Participants are encouraged to arrive a day early and allow space after the retreat for smooth transition and healing.
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Day 1 – Arrival & Grounding
Arrival from mid-afternoon: settle into the space and surroundings
Opening circle, introduction and land with a soft somatic exercise (4-5pm)
Gentle evening practice to arrive in body and spirit in the space (gentle yoga or yinyoga) 45 minutes, journaling and focus time 30mins
Nourishing vegetarian, Ayurvedic-inspired dinner
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Day 2 – Slow Down
Morning practice: soft and grounding Reiki Drum Journey
Brunch
Free time for nature, rest, or optional treatments (Reiki, Thai yoga massage)
Evening session: calming & grounding Hatha-Yoga
Integration time (journaling, silence, walk, etc.)
Dinner
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Day 3 – Building Presence
Morning practice: (somatic yoga flow)
Brunch
Midday exploration: nature walk, beach, or optional individual work
Evening session: Myofascial Release Yoga elements(Triggerpoint release)
Calming Breathwork Session
Integration time (journaling, silence, walk, etc.)
Dinner
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Day 4 – Strengthening & Opening
Silent Morning: until after brunch time!
Morning practice: silent walk 30mins & short Hatha-Vinyasa Yoga 45mins
Brunch
Spacious afternoon for surfing, rest, or bodywork
Qigong for Nervous System reset
Integration time (journaling, silence, walk, etc.)
Dinner
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Day 5 – Resilience & Balance
Morning practice: integrating body and breath with somatic yoga
Brunch
Free time for nature immersion or treatments
Evening session: group practice with ritual elements (cacao, sound, Reiki, meditation)
Integration time (journaling, silence, walk, etc.)
Dinner
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Day 6 – Integration
optional 2nd silent morning
Morning practice: strengthening Hatha-Yoga & Integrational somatic work
Brunch
Closing circle with reflection and intention setting, giving integration instruments
Nourishment
Throughout the retreat, participants will be supported by wholesome Ayurvedic-inspired vegetarian meals prepared with care. Food is part of the practice – grounding, balancing, and deeply nourishing.
Our retreat chef, Barbara, has worked at many retreats, and she brings with her knowledge and expertise in many different cooking styles, including Ayurvedic, Italian, and home baking. She will provide warm and nourishing food for the cooler months here in Portugal.
We also source local and natural ingredients and shop where we can at the local farmers market. Barbara makes her own bread and cakes, and we will also provide nourishing gluten-free options as well.
Meals Provided: Brunch, lunch, dinner
Diets Catered: Dairy-free, gluten free, organic, vegan & vegetarian .
Pricing
€1100
Option One
Shared Glamping Tent
Our tents have simple raised beds, mosquito nets, and solar lights that make your night cozy and relaxing. Keeping you in contact with the beautiful sounds of nature, you will have pleasant dreams.
There are shared toilets and outdoor shower facilities.
There is a shared kitchen and covered dining area and chillout zone. There is a yoga deck with views of nature, sunset, and the ocean. Sharing with one other person - ideal for solo travellers or couples/friends.
€1420
Option Two
Private Glamping Tent
Our tents have simple raised beds, mosquito nets, and solar lights that make your night cozy and relaxing. Keeping you in contact with the beautiful sounds of nature, you will have pleasant dreams.
Ideal if you would like your own private glamping tent.
There are shared toilets and outdoor shower facilities.
There is a shared kitchen and covered dining area and chillout zone. There is a yoga deck with views of nature, sunset, and the ocean. This option is for one person only.
€1165
Option Three
Shared Room in 2-Bed Farmhouse
This is a shared room in a 2-bedroom farm house. The beds are single beds and you will be sharing with one other person. The bathroom is shared and comes with a shower and a bath. There is a kitchen, dining area, living space with woodburner and a private patio. The house is set on the eco farm and is within walking distance of the outdoor yoga deck and outdoor communal space.
The house is a 20-minute walk from the nearest beach. Parking is provided at the site.
This is ideal for solo travellers or couples/friends wishing to share a room.
€1450
Option Four
Private Room in 2-Bed Farmhouse with Shared Bathroom
This is a private room in a 2-bedroom farm house. The beds are single beds which can be turned into a double bed. The bathroom is shared and comes with a shower and a bath. There is a kitchen, dining area, living space with woodburner and a private patio. The house is set on the eco farm and is within walking distance of the outdoor yoga deck and outdoor communal space.
The house is a 20-minute walk from the nearest beach. Parking is provided at the site.
This is ideal for solo travellers.
€1450
Option Five
Private Wooden Cabin with Private Bathroom
This is a cozy wooden cabin with its own private toilet and shower. The space is well decorated and warm. The cabin is set on the eco farm and is within walking distance of the outdoor yoga deck and outdoor communal space.
The house is a 20-minute walk from the nearest beach. Parking is provided at the site.
This is ideal for solo travellers or couples
Meet Your Hosts
Heidi Miller - Reiki Master, Teacher, and Holistic Guide.
Heidi Miller is a dedicated Reiki Master, Reiki Drum Master, Breathwork facilitator, and Somatic Inquiry facilitator with thousands of hours of experience in the healing arts. With a profound passion for helping others, Heidi has spent years honing her skills and expanding her knowledge to create a safe, supportive environment for her clients and students. As a Reiki Master, Heidi combines traditional healing techniques with her unique insights, facilitating deep energetic shifts that promote healing on physical, emotional, and spiritual levels.
Heidi has touched the lives of countless individuals, inspiring them to embark on their own healing journeys. Her compassionate presence, intuitive insights, and commitment to the healing arts make her a truly transformative guide. Whether in group classes or one-on-one sessions, Heidi encourages everyone to awaken their inner wisdom and embrace their authentic selves. Heidi will guide you to reawaken your inner power through the practices that have changed and enhanced her life. Heidi has hosted many retreats in Portugal, amongst them surf & yoga retreats, Reiki retreats, meditation retreats and detox retreats.
Christina Winzeler - Yoga Teacher & Bodyworker
Christina comes from a background in psychiatric and clinical settings. With this and the combination of 6 years yoga teaching, enables her to hold group spaces with a strong sense of safety and presence. In her work as a bodyworker and yoga teacher, she is deeply committed to guiding you back to your inner voice, your body awareness, and your inner strength.
Christina creates mindful and trauma-sensitive spaces in her yoga offerings — whether in group classes, one-on-one sessions, or retreat settings. Her focus is always on exploring your inner world through the body (somatic work) — grounded and embodied rather than overly spiritual or concept-driven (a bottom-up approach instead of a purely rational one).
In the “Deep Rest” retreat, she will share yoga practices, guided meditations, and valuable insights about the nervous system and integration.
For more information, visit www.eywayoga.ch