Set in a stunning valley just 15 minutes drive from the west Algarves finest beaches lies Walnut Tree Farm (Quinta dos nozes) This eco-friendly carbon neutral restored farmhouse mixes the best of the old and new, Providing a great holiday location. Beautifully decorated and equipped with a cosy kitchen, a woodburning fire and surrounded by stunning nature, our countryhouse provides the perfect circumstances to practice, turn inwards and enjoy all that our yoga & mindful cooking retreat has to offer you!

The retreats yoga practice is inspired by different yoga traditions from all over the world, but finds it's basis in Vijñana Yoga; a relatively physical form of yoga, with at the same time plenty of attention for the practice of meditation and pranayama (breathing). The combination of these three aspects, meditation, breath and asana, aim to provide you with a strong foundation for a continuous home practice. During the retreats we go back to the basics. We observe and look inwards. There is time to ask.. How does my breath feel? Can I use my breathing in my movement? What feels good and comfortable? Where do I feel tension or discomfort? Vijñana Yoga stands for practicing from inside, with gentleness and care, without being concerned with what the eventual posture should look like. The perfect posture only exists in the heart. Coming to one of Shengaya's yoga retreats will generally help you to: * Acquire the initial building blocks for a beginning self practice or deepen your existing yoga practice * Gain insight in the how and why of physical discomfort and injuries * Deepen the contact with your body * Experience the incredible benefits of a regular practice Additional treatments and therapies: Massage (deep tissue & healing): A gentle and profound deep tissue massage combined with some stretching exercises, adjusted to your personal needs. The massage relaxes tense muscles, relieves pain and accumulated tension and improves the body's blood circulation. Nutritional therapy: Personalized nutritional advise based on the teachings of Traditional Chinese Medicine, whole food nutrition and various other nutritional studies. In a private consultation we look at imbalances in your health and current diet and advise on the right foods for you, combined with proper use of supplementation, essential oils and micro-algue. In addition it is possible to receive condition-specific advise and weight-loss coaching. These treatments can be booked in addition to the standard program package and are charged at 40 euros an hour. Two bathrooms, two double bedrooms, big livingroom with woodburning fire, beautiful terrace and spacious kitchen. Our countryhouse is located in a valley and surrounded by breathtaking nature. Visit www.walnut-tree-farm.com to read more.

"Over the years I have been taught by many teachers, to be honest most are average ... A few are special and Kaya is one of those few gifted teachers I have met" - Will Harris, Dublin, Ireland" "Thank you Kaya, for a very professional and fully personalized Yoga retreat in a dreamlike surrounding! The short time with you has given my life a new impuls again!" - Sabine Bucko, Gromitz, Germany

Example of a daily retreat schedule at Shengaya: 09.00 - 11.00 : Morning meditation, pranayama, asana 12.00 - 13.00 : Holistic brunch 13.00 - 14.00 : Nature walk 14.00 - 16.30 : Free time/beach/treatments 16.30 - 18.30 : Cooking workshop 18.30 - 19.30 : Communal dinner 19.30 - ......... : Free evening

Faro is the nearest airport and approximately 100 kilometers away. We provide pick-up and drop-offs at a reasonable rate. If you would like to rent a car, please visit www.airauto.pt for very cheap rates !

During this unique yoga and cooking retreat we work with the principles of whole food nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Our meals are nutritionally balanced and organic where possible. We use fresh vegetables and their juices, a minimal amount of nutritious whole grains, live foods like organic yoghurt and sprouts, beans and pulses, supplemented with high quality oils, seeds and sea vegetables. You will be learning how to sprout, prepare your own home made live yoghurt, cook nourishing dishes for specific health conditions and make quick and easy meals to get you through your busy every day schedules. During the retreat we refrain from eating refined foods, wheat products, sugar, sweeteners and most fruits, fried foods, caffeïne, theïne and other stimulants, excessively spiced foods, dairy products (except for probiotic yoghurt) and meat. Additional focus is on learning how to prepare satisfying, yummie tasting and good looking dishes which will nourish body and soul in numerous ways. Our aim is to help you to re-connect to your body and feel where your food cravings come from. We believe that to recognize them more clearly, will allow you to make better choices in how you nourish yourself (with food, but also in life in general), making you feel healthier, more grounded and at ease in your body and life.

1095 euros Our reservation and cancellation states the following: Upon registration to guarantee your place, we ask you to make a non-refundable deposit of 100 euros. The full course fee is to be paid within one month before the commence of the program. In case you choose to cancel your participation in the program, the following refund policy applies to the balance of the course fee (not the deposit): When canceling 28 days or more prior to course commencement, you will be refunded the total retreats price, minus an administration fee of 50 euros When canceling 15 - 27 days prior to the course commencement you will be refunded 75% of the total price. When canceling 5 - 14 days prior to the start of the retreat, you will be refunded 50% of the total price When canceling 1- 4 days prior to the start of the retreat or after it has started, you will receive no refund.