Amieira, Oleiros, Central Portugal - Since 2008
Yoga Retreat Portugal at Yoga Evolution
Move with Breath, Flow with Life on a Portugal yoga retreat
Stay six nights at our retreat centre with Sue and Peter. Two practices a day, three vegetarian or vegan meals, and free time to swim, walk the forest trails, or simply rest by the saltwater pool with valley views.
All levels welcome
6 nights, 5 full days
From £600 per person
4.8 on TripAdvisor, 129 reviews
Upcoming offerings
100-Hour Yin Teacher Training.18 to 29 May 2027 & 14 to 25 September 2027
Join Sue & Peter for a deeply transformative training course - a 100-hour intensive, fully accredited by Yoga Alliance Professionals UK. All inclusive and residential course.
New Year Yoga Immersion Portugal.27th December 2026 - 2nd of January 2027.
Join Peter & Sue for a six-day immersion in a quiet forest sanctuary on six hectares of woodland. Daily sessions blend dynamic movement, restorative stillness, qigong, breathwork, meditation and sound healing (including planetary gong baths). Wander the forest tracks, share nourishing vegetarian meals around an outdoor fire pit under the stars, and take time to release the past year while setting clear intentions for the one ahead.
Mid Winter Yoga Break Portugal14th to 20th February 2027
Join Peter & Sue for a six-day immersion timed with the quiet turning of the season and the first stirrings of new life. Mornings awaken the body with energising movement and qigong; evenings soften into restorative stillness, sound healing, gong baths and deep rest. Walk the forest tracks under open skies, share nourishing vegetarian meals, and gather around the fire beneath the stars.
Awakening Your Inner Self28th March to April 3rd And 4th to April 10th 2027
These yoga retreats are designed for personal renewal: journaling, nature walks among spring flowers, and a closing fire ceremony to release the old and set fresh intentions.
Daily sessions blend energising movement, qigong, microcosmic orbit meditation, healing sounds, shamanic drum journeys, deep tissue release and planetary gong baths. Free time to wander the woodland, plus a river picnic day.
Kore Delpasqua
★★★★★
"This was one of the most beautiful, authentic, soul nurturing retreats that I have ever attended! Sue and Peter are the secret sauce!! They are both such a gifted and knowledgable teachers. They seamlessly lead you through the days, filling up every moment, but never with the feeling of being rushed. The food was delicious. The yoga was absolutely perfect, with the addition of an extensive knowledge of Chinese medicine and Qi Gong! What a blessing to have stumbled upon this place, I’ll 100% be back!!"
View the calendar for seasonal, vinyasa flow, ashtanga & yin, qigong, shamanic, and wild swimming and men's weeks.
A Unique Experience
Our centre sits within 7 hectares of forest and natural beauty at Vale do Bacelo, just below the hilltop village of Amieira. Here you’ll find:
- Two daily vinyasa and yin practices with meditation
- Qigong and energy work
- Sound healing gong baths
- Shamanic journeys and breath practices
- Nature walks and river swims (weather permitting)
Each week is designed for all levels, from complete beginners to experienced practitioners. This gives you time to rest, deepen your practice, and reconnect with nature.
What’s Included
- Transfers from Oleiros or Serta
- 6 nights accommodation
- Two daily classes with meditation (11 sessions during your stay)
- Three nourishing vegetarian or vegan meals a day, plus a healthy sweet
- Use of the purpose-built wooden shala (mats, blocks, bolsters, blankets, and straps provided)
- Access to the saltwater swimming pool and forest trails
Optional extras include massage, herbal walks, and soap making workshops and tarot reading. all can be booked during your stay.
Accommodation in the heart of Nature
Choose from cosy stone cottages, rooms with verandas, en-suite options, or eco caravans nestled in the forest. Every space is designed for comfort while staying close to the land. Wi-Fi is available in a designated area.
Prices
This is an all inclusive yoga holiday with food, accommodation, all classes in the price: Single Room £700 - Twin Room £650 - Double Room £650 - Single/Double En-suite £800 - Room with a veranda £850 or with private bathroom £995 - Eco caravan £600
Nourish Your Body & Mind
Food is an essential part of the retreat. We serve fresh, detoxifying vegetarian and vegan meals using wholesome ingredients, with options that include eggs, bread, cheese, and yogurt at breakfast, plus Ayurvedic-inspired cooking.
Connect with Nature
Enjoy 13 acres of carefully tended forest land — a haven for wildlife, with ancient olive groves, terraces stepping down the hillside, and a stream flowing through natural slate rock pools.
- Forest and herbal walks
- River swimming and a weekly picnic at the Zêzere (weather permitting)
- Hammocks, day beds, and quiet spaces under shade trees
- Saltwater pool with panoramic valley views
Meet Your Teachers
Your week is led by senior teachers Peter & Sue, who bring decades of experience in yoga, meditation, and holistic healing.
Their approach blends:
- Many yoga styles all woven into our Evolutionary Yoga style which focusses on fascial structural posture alignment, rather than just flexibility
- Mindfulness and meditation
- Qigong and energy practices
- Shamanic Practices
Our passion is to create a supportive and authentic experience for every guest.
Peter is a Senior Yoga Teacher in hatha, ashtanga vinyasa yoga, yin yoga, and is also a shamanic practitioner, mindfulness teacher, martial artist and qigong teacher. He first started practicing at the age of seven, under the instruction of his martial arts teacher, who introduced him to hatha yoga, posture work, meditation, pranayama and mudra with the balance between yin & yang taking centre stage in this art. He also teaches medical qigong forms as well as many of his own forms developed over decades of personal practice. Read more about Peter
Sue is a Yoga Alliance Senior Teacher, is an experienced and dedicated yoga practitioner who has been teaching yoga since 2006. She was born in the UK and lived in Portugal for 17 years. Sue's yoga journey began in 2000 when she decided to take a free yoga class while on a work trip to Singapore. The teacher told her she had a lot of tension in her body, which sparked her interest in yogaSue is a Senior Yoga Teacher, Yoga Therapist, Yin, Dynamic & Hatha Yoga Teacher Sue is a student clinician in Shamanic Homeopathy integrating Chinese medical Practices & is also a junior Qigong Teacher & her studies are ongoing. She first practiced Yoga in Singapore in 1999 while on a work trip & from the very first class had a strong inclination that it was the start of a profound journey of transformation that would influence the course of her life. Read more about Sue
Why Choose Yoga Evolution
- Peaceful, nature-based location away from busy resorts
- Balance of strength-building and restorative practices
- Small to medium groups for personal guidance
- Nourishing food and time to simply be
- Established centre run by the teachers themselves since 2008
Start Your Journey
If you’re looking for a genuine yoga getaway or yoga holiday in the forests of central Portugal, we invite you to join us.
Explore the calendar, choose your week, and email us to book.
Travel Information
Getting to us is very simple by car or the regular coach service, Click here for a very detailed instructions.