Your Journey to Wellness and Reconnection
Why this retreat
Are you navigating the changes of (peri)menopause and feeling the weight of it all? You're not alone, I'm going through it too! Join me for ‘Embracing Change’, a warm, supportive retreat where you can focus on your well-being and reconnect with yourself. This is a chance to step away from your daily routine and dedicate time to you.
A Week in Portugal awaits
Come for a week in the beautiful D'alijo Retreat Center in sunny Portugal, surrounded by wonderful women and me as your guide.
This retreat is for you...
If you:
Are more or less over 40, pre/post menopause, and looking for support.
Experience the chaos of heavy moods, achy joints, and other hormonal shifts and seek a way to restore balance.
Are craving a pause from the constant rush and need some space to reflect and grow.
Love yoga and meditation and want to deepen your practice.
Are curious about supporting and improving your health in simple, enjoyable ways.
Would benefit from a week of healthy living, movement, and personal growth.
Here's what you'll move towards
Feeling lighter and more vibrant.
Enjoying comfort, ease, and strength in your body.
Waking up refreshed and ready to embrace the day.
Experiencing deep, restful nights.
Feeling calm and energized.
Clear and pain-free days.
Thinking sharper and feeling more focused.
What to expect during the retreat
During this retreat, you'll enjoy inspiring body-strengthening sessions, soothing meditation and yoga nidra, and activities designed to relax and recharge you. This will be a week you'll never forget!
Retreat Highlights: What Awaits You
Tailored yoga and exercises
Enjoy sessions designed to relax your nervous system and build strength and stability, which are essential for this stage of life. We'll also incorporate exercises using resistance bands, so please bring one similar to this one.
Cooking for hormonal health
During the retreat, the D’alijo team will prepare meals designed to support your hormonal health, allowing you to experience the benefits firsthand. You'll also learn how to continue this at home with some recipes and knowledge about the best foods to eat during this phase to help you feel your best.
Join a supportive community
Embrace the change with me. Reserve your spot today and join a community of women who understand and support each other on this journey. We will make time to share and connect, allowing us to learn from and support each other as we process our experiences together. Spots are limited to just 24 participants, so don't wait!
Continued support after the retreat
To give you extra support and help you continue this journey when you return home, there'll also be an online session with a menopause expert (plus a chance to book a private session separately).
Daily Schedule
08:00 - 09:00: Meditation and Pranayama
09:00 - 11:00: Breakfast and break (in silence)
11:00 - 13:00: Yoga practice
13:00 - 17:00: Lunch and free time
17:00 - 19:00: Talks, Awareness practices, Yin and/or Restorative yoga leading into Yoga Nidra
19:00 - 20:00: Dinner and free time
20:15: Optional extra meditation or restorative yoga
Note: Mornings are spent in silence until the yoga practice at 11:00 to allow for deeper restoration of body and mind.
Pricing Per Person
The cost includes seven nights of accommodation, great vegetarian meals served three times daily, plus the complete yoga, meditation and awareness program.
Shared/twin accommodation with en-suite facilities | €1549 pps
Single with shared bathroom facilities | €1750
Single with en-suite facilities | €1885
Single luxury cabin | €2050
Single luxury cabin shared | €1780
To secure your spot, a non-refundable deposit of €350 is required.
Book & Pay Online Today
You can secure your spot immediately be selecting to pay your deposit or full amount. Accepted payments include credit/debit cards, iDeal and Klarna (online bank transfer for specific countries)
Book and Pay by Bank Transfer
You can also choose to pay via bank transfer. If you want to book via this option please fill out our registration form.
We Are Proud Tree Sisters
By booking an in-person training with us, you are actively contributing to the global tree-planting efforts led by Tree Sisters. For every individual attending our retreats and trainings, we make a donation on your behalf.
About Esther Ekhart
Esther, the founder of EkhartYoga.com, is a down to earth well-loved spiritual teacher and a renowned global authority on yoga, meditation, and mindfulness. Esther has a reputation for providing exceptional guidance both online and offline and has captivated countless students over 25 years. Esther's teachings incorporate diverse influences, making her online classes, “live” workshops, and trainings a fusion of wisdom. Her practice has evolved from dynamic styles like Hatha and Vinyasa flow to include slower practices such as Yin Yoga and Meditation & Mindfulness. Continually expanding her knowledge, she remains open-minded and integrates new insights into her work all the time.