PORTUGAL RETREAT
September 18th-23rd 2025
Join us for 'Embodied Roots', a somatic yoga retreat, journeying through our inner oceans towards a state of grounded being.
"It is my belief that we carry in our cells, in our tissues, in the very throb of our existence an underlying flow that urges, inspires, flares our nostrils and beats our heart. This encompassing atmosphere of love has its own destiny — perhaps using humans as its messengers, this love has arrived on Earth."
Emilie Conrad
Let the body speak
Spend 5 Nights / 6 Days exploring different somatic & embodied practices. From movement to rest.
Marie & Sadie invite you to step away from what you think you know. To drop in.
To let the body speak, and to respond.
Embodied Roots is for…
~ Anyone starting to subtilise their practice, looking to go deeper, beyond the asana.
~ Anyone feeling their practice no longer serves them or has purpose, looking to reclaim their practice, to redefine their practice and its power, its potency.
~ Those looking to connect with themselves more intimately through the portal of their practice.
~ Those curious about the world of somatics, lovers of free movement and embodied expression.
~ Anyone who believes in the power of processing life and experiences through the vessel of the body.
From the wisdom of the body, we can create safety, we can know ourselves more intimately, we can hold ourselves more compassionately.
From forging a deeper connection with ourselves, we can come to realise the inextricable connection with the Universe, Mother Earth, and each other.
From the dissolution of our separateness, we come into union with our oneness. We dance with it, as we dance the dance of life together.
Expect Dancing, Shaking, Flowing, Softening & Resting in BEING.
What to expect.
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Both from the UK, both full time yoga teachers with drama school degrees... Marie & Sadie met in Bali on a transformational teacher training with the school of ‘Authentic Flow’. After years of teaching under their belts already, training with Authentic Flow for Marie & Sadie felt like the shake up they had both been yearning for in their personal practices and careers.
This way of practice felt like a coming home and was the reminder and permission that they both needed to stay true to their authentic selves, and an inspiration to share directly from their love of creative expression, through the vehicle of the body.
A reminder that in breaking out of the familiarity of the comfort zone, we can open up to a world of possibility and potential within ourselves.
They cannot wait to bring this retreat to life.
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Practices are inspired by Marie & Sadie’s studies with the school of Authentic Flow.
"Authentic Flow is a somatic approach to movement through which we listen, taste, see, feel, inquire and learn to embody our bodies as a living, feeling and exploring creative process of becoming."
Through somatic enquiry the intention is to cultivate a deeper connection to the body, learning to listen & respond to the internal language of the body through movement & somatic explorations of yoga asana and free movement.
You can expect 2 somatic & embodied practices a day plus additional somatic workshops.
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3 wholesome, nourishing meals a day using fresh, seasonal, local Portuguese produce.
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Organised trip to the beach
Unlimited use of the spectacular 16m pool
Time to relax & do as little or as much as you feel called to do
Location
Nestled in the serene Portuguese countryside on former farmland, surrounded by rolling hills, and lush landscapes.
The beautiful modern property has been built into the existing landscape, without interference, nestled in amongst the trees.
This enchanting, remote sanctuary offers a tranquil escape. The perfect space to disconnect and land your feet on the earth.
Travel
Our Sanctuary is based South of Grândola, 90 minutes from Lisbon Airport.
Transfers are not included, but we shall connect everyone prior to travel so where possible we can organise transfers together.
You can also get train from Lisbon to Grandola.
Accommodation
Whether your coming solo or with someone, there’s something for everyone.
Split across 5 villas, there are 15 rooms, each room can be put together as either a double or 2 single beds.
All rooms are En-Suite.
The villas are scattered amongst the Montado (oak tree field).
Each villa has expansive living space with the living room opening out to a terrace. Plenty of space to sit and be.
SINGLE OCCUPANCY:
SOLO ROOM ~ DOUBLE BED
£1749 PP
DOUBLE OCCUPANCY:
SHARED ROOM ~ DOUBLE BED OR TWINS
£1199 PP
Example Daily Schedule
• Pre-Practice Coffee & light breakfast
• Somatic Movement Practice
(Authentic Flow or Shake The Dust)
• Brunch
• Beach Trip // Pool Time // You Time
• Afternoon Snack
• Sharing Circle
• Slow, Somatic Explorations
(Meditation, Partner Work, Embodied Yin)
• Feasting
• Fire Pit & Stargazing
“Marie’s Authentic Flow classes are a wonderfully liberating experience, an opportunity to give the body freedom to speak by extending beyond the asanas in a way that feels right and natural. I found myself moving freely by the end of the practice and as though I was able to set free some of the subconscious emotions and thoughts I had bubbling under the surface.
Marie speaks from the heart is deeply intuitive. She is a fantastic teacher and her passion and experience really shines through. If you’re considering joining her, this is your sign to do so! You’ll feel well looked after and will leave feeling peaceful, reinvigorated and inspired.”
Interested in joining?
Secure your space today with a £300 non-refundable deposit.
Complete the booking form below.
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For any inquiries ahead of booking, or to set up a payment plan following deposit payment, please email me at mariewilliamsyoga@gmail.com