October 31st – November 5th 2025
Join us in the beautiful south of Portugal for an Autumn Yoga retreat. Over the course of a few days, you’ll immerse yourself in the peaceful environment and the practice of Yoga, with focus on connecting to your own experience and by that, deepening your understanding of your own unique anatomy. This retreat is an opportunity to slow down, cultivate awareness, and explore the subtleties of your practice.
What to Expect:
- Functional Approach to Yoga: This retreat is a deep dive into the functional approach to yoga. We focus on understanding and honoring our uniqueness in all aspects of the practice. With daily vigorous Yang movement, quiet Yin time and meditation you’ll have plenty of opportunities to explore and make your practice more your own.
- Daily Practice & Meditation: Enjoy 2 daily nourishing classes, Yang and Yin, morning meditation sessions and insightful workshops exploring the philosophy at the base of the practice.
- Nourishment & Relaxation: 3 daily plant-based meals designed to fuel your body, while you take in the raw beauty of the Algarve. Between practices, unwind in the sauna or soak in the hot tub under the open sky, letting the stillness of the surroundings restore both body and mind.
- Workshops: In addition to daily practices, we will spend two afternoons diving into yoga Philosophy
Daily Program
Friday 31st
| From 15:00 | Arrival and check-in |
| 18:00-19:00 | Gathering & tour of the land |
| 19:00 | Dinner |
1st – 4th
| 07:30-08:00 | Meditation |
| 08:00-09:30 | Yang Yoga Practice |
| 09:30-10:30 | Breakfast |
| 10:30-14:00 | Free time |
| 14:00-15:00 | Lunch |
| 15:00-17:30 | Free time or workshops (2 afternoons, 16:00-17:30) |
| 17:30-19:00 | Yin Yoga Practice |
| 19:00 | Dinner |
Wednesday 5th
| 07:30-08:00 | Meditation |
| 08:00-09:30 | Yang/Yin Practice |
| 10:30-11:30 | Brunch |
| Check-out and departure |
Depending on the weather, we will have 2-3 sessions of sauna and/or hut tub in the afternoon/evening.
About the teacher
Ehud Neuhaus has been practising yoga for over 20 years and teaching since 2014. He has assisted Anat Geiger and Marcel van de Vis Heil in their Functional Yoga Teacher Training since 2013 and in the last years studying with Paul and Suzee Grilley, pioneers in the functional approach to yoga and founders of Yin Yoga.
Together with Anat and Marcel he founded the online platform The Fat Yogis, home of functional yoga. These days Ehud is giving weekly classes, teacher training programs and retreats.
Ehud’s teaching style is playful and introspective, mostly combining Yang (active) and Yin aspects in his classes. Asana and philosophy are both practised on the mat.
Location
The retreat will take place at Essência (south of Aljezur, Algarve, Portugal – map), the most beautiful location surrounded by silence and nature. This peaceful sanctuary offers a truly immersive experience where participants will be nourished by nutritious vegan meals and study in the magical Shala, which faces a serene cork oak forest. With its tranquil surroundings, Essência provides the perfect space for deepening your practice and connecting with yourself in nature.
Essência is more than just a retreat center nestled in a secluded, magnificent valley—it is also a vibrant eco-community. We are welcomed there not merely as guests, but as family, also connecting with the people who live and work on the land. A significant portion of the 20-hectare property is covered by a mystical cork oak forest, where the serene Shala is located, offering a perfect space for our daily practices.
Early bird price – until the end of april
- €840 for a single bed in a triple shared room
- €890 for a single bed in a double shared room
Regular Price
- €890 for a single bed in a triple shared room
- €940 for a single bed in a double shared room
Price is including all classes and workshops, 3 daily plant-based (vegan) meals and the use of sauna and hot tub.
Price is not including flight tickets and transport from the airport to the location.
Spaces are limited – maximum group size is 12 participants. If you’re seeking an opportunity to recharge and explore in a peaceful, inspiring setting, book your spot soon!
Registration is open!
For Early Bird Price use the code EARLYBIRDIE
(psst, early birdie: do you feel you don’t really need this discount? Do you find the price we ask to be a fair price and you’re happy to pay in full? That’s great! You can choose to not use the discount code and by that you might support someone who needs the extra discount)
We wish to make the retreat accessible for everyone. If you have the wish to join but not the (financial) means, please contact us and we will try to find a solution.
If you have any questions regarding the retreat, registration or payments, please send them to yoga@ehudneuhaus.com
Testimonials
I cannot describe how beneficial this retreat has been for me. I came back home as a different person, so much more relaxed. It was only 5 days, and it’s incredible how much 5 days can change. I came in with a high level of anxiety, and left with a sense of peace. After the retreat I felt that sitting down to meditate in the morning became necessary, so I started doing meditation every day. I really enjoyed the experience, being so much in nature, walking barefoot, jumping in the pond – things that I wouldn’t usually do – it felt very comfortable in this context. There’s so much I bring home with me and I believe the effect will last.
Aurelia, Spring Retreat 2025
