Frequently asked Questions about your Retreat!

Day 1 arrival day, check-in from 15hr onwards & lovely welcome dinner at around 19.30pm. Day 2-6 daily programs depending on the chosen retreat / package of twice daily yoga, surf, massage, mindfulness etc. Day 7 departure day, the last yoga class will be on Thursday evening. We end on Friday with a shared breakfast, hugs & I see you later (no goodbyes :-)), check out is before midday. (for examples of the days go the retreats in the menu, each one will have its specific example day)

Day 1 is arrival day, guests are welcome from 15hr onwards and the retreat starts at around 19.30hr with a delicious, welcome dinner. The first classes will be the next day. The retreat ends on day 7 and check-out is at 12hr. The last class will be on day 6 in the evening.

In all the Yoga, Surf & Nourish packages: 6nights stay at our wonderful venue in Portugal 3 healthy, abundant vegetarian meals a day [cooked and prepared freshly by loving hands every single day! Most of the food we will eat will be organic & or local.] all filtered water, herbal tea & coffee 10 yoga classes all yoga mats etc Extra in the different packages: SURF package: 4 days of surf NOURISH package: 2 massage treatments; 1 cooking workshop; 1 mindfulness session SURF & NOURISH: 3 days surf & 1 cooking workshop

6nights stay at our wonderful venue in Portugal 3 healthy, abundant vegetarian meals a day [cooked and prepared freshly by loving hands every single day! Most of the food we will eat will be organic & or local.] all filtered water, herbal tea & coffee 10 yoga classes all yoga mats etc

In both the packages: 6nights stay at our wonderful venue in Cantabria, Spain 3 healthy, abundant vegetarian meals a day [cooked and prepared freshly by loving hands every single day! Most of the food we will eat will be organic & or local.] all filtered water, herbal tea & coffee 10 yoga classes all yoga mats etc journalling women's circles ​ Extra in the different packages: WITH SURF: 3 days of surf & 1 thermal bath experience WITHOUT SURF 1 massage, 1 cooking workshop, beach rides & 1 thermal bath experience

flights & travel costs airport transfer travel insurance (please be sure to take a travel insurance that covers COVID-19 issues!) Extras outside of package

In the summer (June to September) the temperature is warm, so all you need is your summer clothes, loose-fitting clothes for the Yoga, sunglasses and a sunscreen and a cap is a good idea. Don't forget to bring a warm sweater as it can be quite windy on the coast and it can cool down in the evenings. In the spring, winter and fall it's a good idea to bring some warmer clothes and maybe a rain jacket for those few rainy days and of course again some comfy loose-fitting clothes for the Yoga. But don't forget to bring some lighter clothes for those lovely sunny days!

Yogaion can arrange airport transfer at an extra cost to the retreat see above. 1. Airport transfer from Santander or Bilboa airport (for price please email) 2.Rent a car from Bilboa or Santander

Faro airport is the closest from which airport transfer can be arranged, please email for the exact price, as it can be shared with others. Lisbon is also possible and has a very good train & bus connection Lagos. From Sevilla there is a bus to Lagos.

Yogaion can arrange airport transfer at an extra cost to the retreat in Lagos & Aljezur. 1. Airport transfer from Faro airport to Lagos or Aljezur (for price please email) 2.Rent a car from Faro airport www.luzcar.com 3. Bus/ train to Lagos and then taxi to Aljezur or bus to Aljezur & taxi to retreat. 4.Lisbon airport, train/ bus to Lagos then step 3 to Aljezur. ​ For info on bus times see http://www.rede-expressos.pt and for trains www.cp.pt You can also rent a car via Yogaion or book an airport transfer via http://www.shuttledirect.com/en/airport/FAO

Santander airport is the closest around 20km & Bilboa airport 90km. From both airports transfer can be arranged, please email for the exact price, as it can be shared with others. ​

Absolutely no problem to join if you are a beginner yoga student! The only qualities asked of all the students are: 1. An open attitude 2. Curious mind 3. Motivation

Yes you can! The surf lessons are aimed at complete beginners. If there are 4 intermediate surfers then they can also be catered for.

We practice different styles of Yoga at Yogaion retreats depending on who is teaching. Read more here and to see who is teaching when click here

Yogaion provides for all the mats, props and other attributes. So you can bring your Yoga mat, but it is not necessary. Also all the surf gear like wetsuit, board & leash are provided for.

You can, of course, join the retreat, but unfortunately, it is not possible to join the Yoga or surf classes if you are pregnant. The only exception to this rule is if you already have a very strong Yoga practice and are willing to take pregnancy classes before the retreat. Hence, you know better what to do & avoid and most importantly take complete responsibility and knowledge that the most important thing at this time is the pregnancy & the health of the mother & baby.

Great question :-) At Yogaion we try our best to do our bit for our environment and mother earth. This means we recycle, buy mostly local & organic food and host the retreats at houses that are (partly) using off-grid electra & water. From your part, we also ask for some awareness, so no water running while brushing your teeth, endless showers or daily new towels. It might not be enough, but hopefully, every little bit does help!

Good all year around. Rainy days do happen, but usually not too much. The summers are dry, warm and sunny all day. The south and southwest coast of Portugal has the cold water stream flowing past it year round, so the water temperature never get's tropical but in summer nice enough to swim in bathing suits. For surfing you need a 3/2 mm wetsuit all year around, August and September you can surf in shorts sometimes, in November - March we recommend 4/3 mm wetsuit.

Due to the gulf stream, Cantabria, as well as the rest of "Green Spain", has a much more temperate climate than might be expected for its latitude. The region has a humid oceanic climate, with warm summers and mild winters. The Cantabrian sea has a moderate temperature year round. The sea temperature stays over 20ºC during the summer, very nice for bathing and practicing water activities. For surfing in May, July & September a 3/2mm wetsuit is sufficient and swimming can be done very well during these months.

Good all year round! In the summer is usually better for beginners as the waves are smaller and the water warmer. In fall, winter, and spring the waves are bigger and with more power. The Atlantic ocean in Portugal definitely packs more of a punch, whereas the waves in Cantabria are more soft and gentle and perfect for longboarding.