Yin Yoga with Sacred Ceremony
23-28 October 2026
come home to nature, come home to you
Guided by Stillness, Held in Ritual
A deeply grounding 6-day retreat inviting you to slow down, turn inward, and reconnect with yourself.
Through the gentle stillness of Yin Yoga and the powerful ritual of the Sweat Lodge (Temazcal), participants are guided on a journey of reflection, release, and renewal. This retreat offers a supportive space to pause from everyday life and listen more closely to the wisdom within.
The retreat is led by Lottie de Bruijn, a popular Yin Yoga teacher, a body worker and fire keeper based in West Algarve. Lottie guides ceremonies in Portugal, Morocco and the Netherlands including Cacao and Temazcal (sweatlodge) ceremonise. She brings a warm, intuitive approach to her work. Alongside her ceremonial practice, she is also a skilled massage therapist, supporting deep relaxation and embodied awareness.
What to Expect
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Structure of the Day
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Accommodation & Food
Our accommodation is simple, comfortable, and immersed in nature.
Our accommodation is simple, comfortable, and immersed in nature — designed to help you slow down, rest, and feel at home.
Guests stay in a mix of thoughtfully prepared spaces, including bell tents with proper beds and mattresses, two cabins (Om Shanti – a studio, and Sunrise Lodge with two rooms and a kitchen), and The Shepherd’s Hut. The cabins and Shepherd’s Hut each have their own showers, while the bell tents share two outdoor showers. Across the land, we use eco-friendly compost toilets.
Accommodation is available on a shared or single basis, and spaces are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Please let us know your preference when booking, and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.
There is also a natural swimming pool, offering a refreshing place to cool off, relax, and enjoy the surroundings.
Food
Meals are vegetarian, nourishing, and prepared with care, using ingredients sourced mainly from local farmers’ markets, along with seasonal produce from our own garden wherever possible. We aim to use organic ingredients, and always offer vegan and gluten-free options.
We understand that everyone’s needs are different, and we’ll always do our best to be as flexible and accommodating as possible. If you are following a specific food program or your diet includes meat, you’re welcome to bring or purchase your own — we can stop in Monchique on arrival if needed, and we’ll provide fridge space so you can store and combine it with the meals we prepare.
Living Off-Grid
At Rural Escapes Portugal, we live in harmony with nature — and that’s part of the magic. Our centre is completely off-grid, using the sun for power and sustainable systems for water and waste.
You’ll find compost toilets and outdoor private showers, all clean, thoughtfully designed, and easy to use. Many guests arrive a little unsure — and leave saying it’s one of their favourite parts of the experience.
There’s something surprisingly grounding (and even joyful) about showering in a private shower with a view of the mountains and knowing your stay treads lightly on the earth.
This simple, natural way of living helps set the tone for the retreat: slower, more mindful, and gently connected to what really matters.
About your host
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Your Investment
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