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DCHY HOT YOGA RETREAT with Fiona

OCTOBER 2nd - 7th 2023

D'alijo Retreat Centre, Northern Portugal

I am delighted to be returning to D’alijo this October for our 2nd retreat Oct 2nd - 7th!


D'alijo retreat centre is one of a kind. First and foremost it has an incredible purpose built HOT yoga studio so we can take our sweaty DCHY classes and transport them to the beautiful province of Minho in North Portugal, 50 minutes away from Porto airport (Ryanair flights Dublin - Porto whoop whoop!) 

The area is well known for its Vinho Verde vineyards, olive fields and beautiful national parks. The centre was built to blend in with the surrounding landscape. The combination of retreating in nature, practicing yoga daily and eating nutritious food for 7 days can only leave you feeling rested and recovered from this crazy world (which let’s face it, we all need a break from!) and hopefully by the end of the retreat you will feel ready and rejuvenated to go back to your life with a renewed sense of health, balance and peace. 

The D'alijo chefs are passionate in their mission to create healthy, flavoursome and nutritious vegetarian and vegan food. Every meal is a colourful buffet of wholesome, fresh and where possible locally sourced food, from their garden and orchard.


The yoga classes are held in a beautiful purpose built heated yoga studio situated at the top of a terraced hill. The yoga room has floor to ceiling windows with stunning views out to the peaceful surrounding valley. Prepare to enjoy your final savasana to the sounds of birds, water and all things nature. 


The grounds are vastly spacious for you to enjoy your own company or to relax with others. There is a large terrace by the main house, a Balinese inspired pool, beautifully maintained walking paths and plenty of walking trails from the centre.


Outside of the centre there are possible excursions: D’ouro Valley wine tasting, Guimareas city trip, Braga city trip or guided mountain biking in the surrounding nature. It is also possible to book in for a massage at the retreat centre. 


Daily Yoga Schedule:

There will be 2 hot yoga classes a day. Each day we will practice a 26&2 class and another DCHY style class. Classes will vary in length between 60 - 90 minutes.


There will also be an optional early morning practice, we can decide what’s early! The early morning practice will consist of yoga, breath work & meditation. I will also lead 1 afternoon yoga workshop. All yoga is optional so please know that you only have to do as much or as little as feels right for you. This is your retreat!

Weather:

Obviously nothing is guaranteed and the dates for this retreat are not within the summer season. According to the D'alijo staff, temperatures that time of year are pretty mild with an average of about 24 degrees. There is about a 50/50 percent chance of getting a perfectly sunny day or some clouds with mild rainfall. We are hoping for a mild, sunny, T-shirt weather week and you will get all the heat you need from the HOT room!

Accommodation:

Prices for the retreat vary depending on the type of accommodation. As I have been to this centre, I can assure you that all the accommodation is stylish, unique, comfortable and up to the highest standard. I will work on a first come first served basis and I will do my best to meet everyone’s accommodation requirements. Please get in touch if you would like to share a room but need a buddy and I will help you find the right buddy! 

What’s included?

  • 5 or 6 nights accommodation @ D'alijo Retreat Center
  • 2 healthy meals per day + light breakfast
  • 2 Hot Yoga Classes a day as well as a daily non heated early morning practice
  • Yoga mat towels provided for all hot classes
  • 1 Posture Workshops


What's not included?

  • Flights
  • Travel Insurance
  • Excursions & Treatments
  • Airport transfers (we will help organise the transfers, however the price of transfer will depend on how many are sharing a car)


Pricing:

Oct 1st or  2nd - 7th Oct

Given how Ryanair flights are there will be a 5 or a 6 night option.


5 night option:

Monday 2nd (Ryanair 6.20am flight from Dublin) - Sat 7th (Ryanair 4.35pm from Porto)

or

6 night option:

For anyone that chooses to fly to Porto on Saturday 30th September and stay in Porto for a night (or of course if you are travelling from elsewhere). There is a Ryanair flight at 1.45pm on Sat 30th September.


The accommodation options are as follows:

Triple room share - this is a luxurious spacious room with high ceilings and sinks in the bedroom with a luxurious en suite within the main house. 


5 nights €1160
6 nights €1260

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Single room with shared WC - these are the 2 mountain lodges with 3 single bedrooms and one bathroom per house. The mountain lodges are situated on the mountain a 7 min walk /hike away (or you can climb lots of steps). These cosy houses have a stove, a mini kitchen and outdoor seating for you to enjoy..


5 nights €1415
6 nights €1515

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Twin Share - these are the 5 river cabins that are situated next to the stream a very short walk to the yoga studio and main house. 2 single beds with a luxurious bathroom.


5 nights €1250
6 nights €1350


Single room with en suite - these are luxurious spacious rooms in the main house. The beds and bathrooms are enormous. You will be a skip and a hop away from the yoga studio. All the meals are served upstairs in the main house so you will have not far to go for mealtimes!


5 nights €1535
6 nights €1645

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Luxury Garden Suite -  there are 3 private luxury garden suites a 5 min walk away from the main house. They are located on the mountain but not as far up as the mountain lodges. The garden suites are cosy, luxurious and offer a little more privacy. 


5 nights €1635

6 nights €1745
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Shared Luxury Garden Suite

(for couples)


5 nights €1445

6 nights €1545

To Book:

  • Please email me your room preference and 5 or 6 night option.
  • Payment of €250 deposit to secure place


     Payment options are:


Please note the full amount to be paid by

Aug 15th


Please email me with any further questions you might have. I understand that it is a big commitment of your time and money and I am more than happy to give you as much information as possible. I look forward to connecting with you and spending a week together as a group, as a community, doing what we all love to do!


With love, Fiona


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DCHY HOT YOGA RETREAT with Fiona

OCTOBER 2nd - 7th 2023

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