Flights and Accommodation - Portugal
Europe's Secret Paradise
Portugal has been one of the best kept secrets of Europe for decades. The most southern country of Europe and the doorway to the Atlantic make this small big country unique for their cultural heritage, stunning cliff beaches and delicious culinary flavors.
The mood is laid back and the people are super friendly and welcoming to everyone that comes from abroad to visit.
Flights
The easiest way to get to our training and retreat facility is to fly to Lisbon.
From Lisbon you can either take a taxi to Ericeira or take a bus from Campo Grande, which you can access by taking the Underground (Metro) from the airport.
Accommodations
Holistic Yin Yoga Teacher Training
Our venue is one of the biggest properties in the area of Ericeira and definitely the oldest with more than 400 years old. The property is used for a variety of events including trainings as it provides spacious grounds, swimming pool, tennis court, 2 studios, all surrounded by pristine forest and only a 3 minute car ride to the beach.
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5 Elements Yoga Teacher Training - October 5th - 13th 2025
Accommodation & Venue
For the last years we always been teaching in Ericeira, a beautiful fisherman and surf town 30 minute outside Lisbon and the hometown of our founder Sofia. The training immersion will take place in a vila setting and there are single and shared rooms available, a practice space, eating and study areas all in support of our learning immersion.
The accommodation is also dependent on the group size and we will share the accommodation details close to the training dates, as arrangements need to be made in order to accommodate the group. If you have specific questions or want access to our available venues write us directly to swarayogaschool@gmail.com.
We value spaces that are surrounded by Nature and have easy access to natural settings as the foundation of our teachings are Nature´s Elements and in the immense power it has to transform, heal and inspire change.
Meals and Ingredients
Diet is a fundamental part of our training and retreat philosophy and ties in deeply with our holistic curriculum.
All of our meals are vegan/vegetarian and 80% of the ingredients are organic. All vegetables are coming from a farmers market only 5 minutes away from the city center and we re-source local and seasonal ingredients.
We curate a menu that is anti-inflammatory, gluten free and make our food from scratch - no processed funny ingredients, we promise! Talk to us about allergies and intolerances in your diet so our chef can take care of it for you!
Accommodations
Holistic Health & Yoga Retreat
We will be staying at the Surf Yoga Guesthouse in Ericeira. Only a 10 minute walk from the beach, this beautiful place has 5 double bedrooms, a dormitory and an on-site yoga shall where we will do our group practices.
Holistic Yin Yoga Teacher Training
Our venue is one of the biggest properties in the area of Ericeira and definitely the oldest with more than 400 years old. The property is used for a variety of events including trainings as it provides spacious grounds, swimming pool, tennis court, 2 studios, all surrounded by pristine forest and only a 3 minute car ride to the beach.
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Our Events In Portugal
HAPPY GRADUATES
"The environment, mat work, lectures, meals, all supported the exploration of the inner core and the deep, peaceful, feminine aspects of Yin. The course was an amazing experience and highly recommend it."
“An incredible and surprisingly powerful course on how to develop ourselves into our spiritual awakening and also help others connect with their minds-bodies-hearts through the practice of breath and movement."
"I have arrived and I´m home. That´s what Sofia´s approach to Yin Yoga feels like when you immerse in it.”
“I came away from this course feeling like I truly embodied yin yoga. Sofia´s knowledge blew me away, she structured the course so thoughtfully and with great attention to detail it’s all very accessible and easy to follow."
"The 2 week 100 hour Holistic Yin Yoga Teacher Training has left me with a sense of inspiration and excitement, to both teach and practice and also dive even deeper into the fascinating subject of the 5 Elements of Ayurveda and TCM. Has been a blessing. Thank you!”
“This was more than a yoga teacher training, I came to in learn and heal myself and I leave here with my cup full, a great respect for my teachers and having made beautiful connections."
“This course has really inspired me to continue on my own yoga journey, it has ignited the passion to learn and develop myself and my practice further. The 5 Elements are a great method to teach and really embody a positive lifestyle.”
