Silent retreat

February 19–23

Silent retreat

People Ocean Community

YOGA - SPIRITUAL TALKS - BREATHING PRACTICES - BODY THERAPY - MEDITATIONS - CACAO CEREMONY - DYNAMIC MEDITATIONS - SOUND HEALING

Five days of silence may feel challenging at first, yet it is an experience well worth trying. This retreat is ideal for anyone seeking a digital detox, a clearer mind, greater calm, or a slower pace of life. It can help restore balance between work and personal life, and between the inner and outer worlds. For those experiencing fatigue, it offers a valuable chance to rest, recover, and break the cycle of tiredness and poor sleep.

The retreat can be facilitated in Russian and English.

Who is this retreat for?

This silent retreat is designed for anyone ready to step away from constant noise and distraction. Silence can bring strength, energy, confidence, inspiration, and determination. It also creates space for introspection, helping you hear your true desires more clearly and find practical answers to questions connected with work, business, or creativity. Just as importantly, it teaches you to listen more deeply — to yourself and to others.

Retreat schedule

Day one

• 15:00 - Arrival, settle in, relax
• 17:00 - Welcome circle with the team, Leela cards reading, cacao ceremony
• 18:30 - Dinner
• 20:00 - Talk about silence, intention setting, candle trataka meditation, optional Sadhu board
• Beginning of the silence

Transfer to the retreat center is not included in the price and is arranged independently by participants. Support with organization can be provided if needed.

Day two

• 06:30 - Wake up
• 07:00 - Meditation
• 08:00 - Morning yoga
• 09:00 - Contemplation practice, flow journalling
• 11:00 - Brunch
• 15:30 - Mindful walking to the ocean and Heart Opening meditation
• 18:30 - Dinner
• 20:00 - Ecstatic Dance

Day three

• 06:30 - Wake up
• 07:00 - Breathwork, Pranayama, Kriya
• 08:00 - Morning yoga
• 09:00 - Contemplation practice, flow journalling
• 11:00 - Brunch
• 14:00 - Dynamic meditation
• 18:30 - Dinner
• 19:00 - Silent sharing circle

Day four

• 06:30 - Wake up
• 07:00 - Meditation
• 08:00 - Yoga
• 11:00 - Brunch
• 12:30 - Aroma therapy
• 15:00 - Walk to the ocean
• 18:30 - Dinner
• 20:00 - Sound healing

Day five

• 06:30 - Wake up
• 07:00 - Meditation
• 08:00 - Morning yoga
• 10:00 - Coming out of silence, Leela cards reading, sharing circle
• 11:30 - Brunch

Meals are served twice a day to keep the body light for practice. Tea, nuts, and fruits are always available. Coffee and sweets are not recommended.

What is included in the program

• Daily yoga practice
• Spiritual talks
• Breathing and pranayama practices
• Meditations with masters
• Body therapy practices
• Ritual cacao ceremony
• Sound baths
• Dynamic dance meditation

Who facilitates?

The retreat brings together experienced teachers and facilitators from different countries and traditions. Katya Antoni, Daria Izvekova, Patrick Antoni, and invited guests will guide this Silent retreat.

Katya Antoni
Founder of PPL.Ocean Community; instructor of Hatha Yoga and Sivananda Yoga; certified Animal Flow teacher; Ayurveda consultant; graduate of the Art Of Living program; author of the “Conscious Portrait” and “Art of Focus” course methodology.

Patrik Antoni
PPL.Ocean business mentor and chef with international experience in sustainability and circularity, bringing a mindful and eco-friendly approach to living and food.

Daria Izvekova
Leela Game Facilitator, organizer of surf camps, retreats, and trips worldwide, with more than 15 years of yoga practice and experience in mindfulness, psychology, ecstatic dance, and dynamic meditation.

Levan Matitashvili
Spiritual transformational trainer, program head of the Retreatbilisi center, and facilitator of satsangs and individual sessions focused on detachment, liberation, and inner peace.

Tea Kereselidze
Sound healing master and experienced sound therapy practitioner who leads sound meditation sessions for relaxation, stress relief, and balance.

Luka
Yoga master and former radiation oncologist who now shares physical exercises, Pranayama, meditation, and Kriya through a holistic approach to well-being.

Where you will stay

Ppl Ocean Art and Retreat Centre is located in the picturesque Portuguese village of São Bernardino, just a short walk from the beach. Peniche and Baleal are also within 10 minutes, both known for their beaches, surfing, and seafood.

The accommodation consists of well-equipped double rooms with en-suite bathrooms. Secure parking is available at the retreat center. For those seeking a deeper connection with nature, tent accommodation is also possible; the organizer can help arrange this and recalculate the price if needed.

Accommodation options

• Room 1: ground floor, terrace, sea view, en-suite bathroom
• Room 2: ground floor, terrace, garden view, en-suite bathroom
• Room 3: top floor, sea view, balcony, working desk, en-suite bathroom, option for an extra bed
• Room 4: sea view, balcony, en-suite bathroom

Location: PPL Ocean – Yoga & Retreat Centre, Dom Dinis Casa Buraco do Mocho, R. do Rei, 2525-524 Atouguia da Baleia

Price: 790€ / 990€