You’re warmly invited to step away from the noise and into a space of rest, renewal, and reconnection in Portugal. This five-night, multi-award-winning yoga retreat is designed for anyone feeling burnt out, off-centre, or simply ready to come home to themselves. It offers the chance to ground back into the body, soften the mind, and reconnect with your inner light.
Set in the Algarve, the retreat takes place in a peaceful rural location on the edge of Santa Luzia, just outside Tavira. Surrounded by nature, you can choose from beautiful private or shared rooms and enjoy access to wild natural swimming pools, along with fresh, nourishing meals prepared daily by the chefs.
Throughout each day, the rhythm is intentionally gentle and supportive, with yoga, sound healing, mindful movement, and space to truly unwind. If life has felt overwhelming, disconnected, or simply too full, this retreat creates room to slow down, reset, and return to yourself.
This luxurious retreat runs from 10th–15th September 2026. Every detail has been considered to support deep rest, from serene accommodation and daily practices to time immersed in nature. Your investment includes:
Five nights luxury accommodation
Choose a solo ensuite or shared room in modern, comfortable accommodation with a fully equipped kitchen and living spaces, bathroom with showers, and either air-conditioning or fans for warm nights.
Daily yoga and movement
Begin each morning with uplifting Vinyasa yoga and close the day with restorative yoga and meditation, all guided by Saira and suitable for all abilities.
Nervous system reset
A supportive blend of yoga, breathwork, and vagus nerve reset practices is woven in to help you slow down, reconnect, and restore balance.
Sound healing, meditation and guided art workshops
Daily practices include meditation, chanting, cacao ceremonies, creative art workshops with Amanda, and immersive sound healing sessions.
Access to beautiful retreat spaces and gardens
Enjoy two chemical-free, chlorine-free natural swimming pools, lush gardens, loungers, communal spaces, generous terraces, and a lovely roof terrace.
Evening experiences
Expect conscious dance nights, sunset sound healing, fire circles, and evenings under the stars.
A supportive group setting
These retreats are intentionally intimate and personal, creating space for connection, rest, laughter, deep soul work, and a strong sense of being held by like-minded people.
Optional extras (not included in the retreat price)
1:1 holistic treatments and massages with experienced therapists, a floatation salt tank experience, a beach day, bike hire, ferry costs, taxis for local visits, and extra self-catering nights before or after the retreat from 75 euros per night.
Accommodation
The retreat setting is quiet, rural, and beautiful, surrounded by an organic smallholding close to the village yet tucked away enough to feel fully removed from everyday life. The rooms are spread across three houses. Two houses feature separate 2–3 bedroom apartments near the yoga studio and restaurant, with lush gardens, a wild natural swimming lake free from chemicals and chlorine, and air conditioning. The third house offers separate 2–3 bedroom apartments with its own wild natural swimming lake, a short 250-yard walk through gardens and orchard from the main retreat area. This house has mature shady gardens, large trees, and fans in all rooms.
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Meet your host
Saira Francis has spent more than two decades supporting others as a healer. Based in West Dorset, she is an experienced yoga teacher, holistic therapist, and energy and sound healer, offering compassionate guidance drawn from her own healing journey.
Located in the Mainhouse, this Solo Super King Double Room offers a comfortable and restful stay for one guest. The spacious super king bed creates a relaxing setting, ideal for unwinding after a full day of retreat activities, quiet reflection, or simply enjoying some personal time.
Guests staying in this room share bathroom facilities, making it a practical choice for solo travelers who value both comfort and simplicity. The atmosphere is calm and welcoming, with a focus on ease, privacy, and a good night’s sleep.
Whether you are joining a wellness retreat or looking for a peaceful place to recharge, this room provides a thoughtful balance of space and convenience within the Mainhouse.
Located in the main house, this elegant room offers a refined stay designed for comfort and privacy. It features a luxurious super king double bed and a private ensuite bathroom, creating a restful space for solo guests seeking extra room or for those who simply appreciate a more spacious and peaceful setting.
Thoughtfully suited to a wellness retreat atmosphere, the room provides a calm place to unwind between yoga sessions, meditation, and time spent reconnecting with yourself. Its generous proportions and ensuite convenience make it easy to settle in and enjoy a sense of ease throughout your stay.
With its placement in the main house, this room combines comfort, practicality, and a quietly exclusive feel, making it an inviting choice for a restorative escape.
About Mellulah's Founder, Saira Francis Since 2004, when she first began working with energy healing, Saira Francis has been devoted to creating a safe and supportive space for others on their healing journey. Her own lived experience has taught her lessons no textbook or workshop could provide: that choosing to work on ourselves can be deeply transformative. She also understands that healing...
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Amanda McGregor brings a thoughtful blend of creativity and connection to her work, leading art and nature workshops as well as cyanotype art workshops designed to inspire reflection and hands-on expression. She also facilitates circles alongside Saira, creating a supportive space where participants can share, connect, and slow down together. As a key facilitator for the Finding Your Earth Rhythm Algarve...
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