Yoga in the Algarve
Yoga in the Algarve
If you are looking for a beautiful location to improve or start your yoga skills, the Algarve is the place for you. With glistening beaches, a wonderfully mild climate and some excellent retreats, the Algarve is the perfect place to practice yoga and find yourself.
Whether you’re a beginner looking for an introduction, or an experienced yogi seeking new inspiration and challenges, the Algarve is home to enough yoga studios to suit you. Read on to learn more about the different yoga retreats and classes available in this beautiful region, and start strengthening your mind, body, and soul soon.
Yoga classes and retreats in Lagos
The town of Lagos in the southern Portuguese Algarve is known for its beautiful nature, such as the cliffs at Ponta de Piedade and the adjacent beaches with clear blue water. This, combined with the relaxed atmosphere of the town, makes it an ideal location for yoga classes and yoga retreats. Lagos has several studios and retreats that offer some or all aspects of yoga. From breathworks to sunrise yoga classes and from surf & yoga weeks to courses to become an instructor yourself. Here are some of the best yoga retreats and classes in Lagos:
1. Agni Way Ashtanga Yoga & Tantra Lagos
Agni Way is a yoga shala (house) in the centre of Lagos where daily classes are organised such as breathing meditation, yoga and tantra exercises. In addition, they also offer massages and regularly organise spiritual events. For couples there are special tantric dates, which are specifically aimed at restoring or strengthening an intimate relationship. On the website you will find, in addition to all the information, a link to their whatsapp group in which they announce all activities.
2. inLight Lagos Yoga & Holistic Treatment Studio
The inLight Yoga & Massage studio is located in the old town of Lagos. Besides the main focus on daily drop-in yoga classes of different styles throughout the year, professional holistic therapies are offered. The easy to book massages are universally rated as “best ever received”. On the website you will find an extensive calendar with all daily yoga classes planned. Can’t make it physically? Then you can also sign up for the online stream.
3. Soul & Surf yoga retreat Lagos
Yoga and surfing in one of the most atmospheric places in the Algarve? Then Soul & Surf in Lagos is the place for you. Here you can put together a package of surf lessons and yoga lessons so that it fits perfectly with your plans. In the very positive reviews they are called a boutique yoga and surf camp thanks to the delicious meals, the relaxed location and the atmosphere that hangs there.
Yoga classes and retreats in Sagres
In the most southwestern point of Portugal, surrounded by cliffs & beaches, you will find the small village of Sagres. The peaceful setting (especially in low season) makes this place in the Algarve a perfect location to experience a relaxing yoga introduction, advanced classes or a full yoga retreat.
These are some of the best locations and organizations for a yoga holiday in Sagres:
1. Yogalap Sagres – Lessons & Retreat
Yogalap is an experienced and well-reviewed provider of yoga courses and retreats in the Algarve. They organize several retreats in Sagres & Villa do Bispo including Surf & Yoga retreats, which is a perfect combination if you are looking for the adventure of surfing and the relaxation and self-development that yoga offers. On the website you will also find a number of free yoga classes and for a number of courses you can decide for yourself what you want to pay for it. The yoga retreats take place between April and November.
2. Pure Flow Motions Yoga Retreat
During the yoga retreat week, Pure Flow Motorions in Sagres organizes, in addition to yoga and breathwork, also surf lessons, hiking excursions and meditation lessons. During the retreat you will stay at the Memmo Baleeira Hotel in Sagres. This beautiful 4-star design hotel is located directly opposite the Baleeira Bay on the Atlantic Ocean, with a beach at the foot of the hotel. In addition to a healthy breakfast buffet, the hotel also has spa facilities so that you can be completely cleansed from the inside and outside.
3. Laundry lounge Sagres yoga Lessons
If you are just looking for a relaxing yoga class instead of a full retreat, the Laundry Lounge in Sagres is the place to go. Besides doing your laundry in this restaurant, they also organize daily yoga classes in the morning on their terrace. Reservations are not necessary, everyone is welcome.
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