{"id":186,"date":"2025-08-21T17:03:02","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T17:03:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.erikraynal.com\/yoga\/?p=186"},"modified":"2026-08-31T11:32:50","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T09:32:50","slug":"endless-spiral-retreat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.erikraynal.com\/yoga\/endless-spiral-retreat\/","title":{"rendered":"Endless Spiral Retreat"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"heading\">Deepening your Yoga practice<\/h2>\n<p class=\"muted\">A short week intensive yoga retreat in the Eastern Algarve, Portugal<\/p>\n<p class=\"muted\"><strong><i>The Endless Spiral <\/i>retreat<\/strong> invites you to disconnect from fast, hectic modern life and step into a more harmonious, centered lifestyle.<\/p>\n<p class=\"muted\">The Spiral represents personal growth, the cycles of life, and the soul&#8217;s journey.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-406 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.erikraynal.com\/yoga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/QDM_pine-and-architecture.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2063\" height=\"1650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.erikraynal.com\/yoga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/QDM_pine-and-architecture.jpg 2063w, https:\/\/www.erikraynal.com\/yoga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/QDM_pine-and-architecture-250x200.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.erikraynal.com\/yoga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/QDM_pine-and-architecture-700x560.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.erikraynal.com\/yoga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/QDM_pine-and-architecture-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.erikraynal.com\/yoga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/QDM_pine-and-architecture-1536x1229.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.erikraynal.com\/yoga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/QDM_pine-and-architecture-2048x1638.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.erikraynal.com\/yoga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/QDM_pine-and-architecture-120x96.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2063px) 100vw, 2063px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2322\" height=\"1857\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-407\" src=\"https:\/\/www.erikraynal.com\/yoga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/QDM_pool-colonnade-01.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.erikraynal.com\/yoga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/QDM_pool-colonnade-01.jpg 2322w, https:\/\/www.erikraynal.com\/yoga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/QDM_pool-colonnade-01-250x200.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.erikraynal.com\/yoga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/QDM_pool-colonnade-01-700x560.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.erikraynal.com\/yoga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/QDM_pool-colonnade-01-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.erikraynal.com\/yoga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/QDM_pool-colonnade-01-1536x1228.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.erikraynal.com\/yoga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/QDM_pool-colonnade-01-2048x1638.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.erikraynal.com\/yoga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/QDM_pool-colonnade-01-120x96.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2322px) 100vw, 2322px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"large-text programme\">Program<\/h2>\n<p id=\"w-node-_2fc1044b-980c-5acb-aa0b-eb2093cd62fc-02bf1116\" class=\"muted\">\u2022 15h+ practice : Vinyasa &amp; Jivamukti Yoga, workshops &amp; meditation<br \/>\n\u2022 Vegan local meals by the chef&#8217;s place<br \/>\n\u2022 Time off, nature and by the sea to recharge<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-410 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.erikraynal.com\/yoga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ERIK_YOGA_230126-33-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.erikraynal.com\/yoga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ERIK_YOGA_230126-33-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.erikraynal.com\/yoga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ERIK_YOGA_230126-33-250x200.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.erikraynal.com\/yoga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ERIK_YOGA_230126-33-700x560.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.erikraynal.com\/yoga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ERIK_YOGA_230126-33-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.erikraynal.com\/yoga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ERIK_YOGA_230126-33-1536x1229.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.erikraynal.com\/yoga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ERIK_YOGA_230126-33-2048x1638.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.erikraynal.com\/yoga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ERIK_YOGA_230126-33-120x96.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"heading-2\">Quinta do Muro<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quintadomuro.com\/\">Quinta do Muro<\/a> is a private estate of thirteen hectares in Cacela Velha, in the Eastern Algarve. Nine en-suite rooms across three buildings.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">A shala measuring twelve metres by seven metres, overlooking the almond field.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">A pool level with the horizon, olive groves, a courtyard, and stone stairs down to the sea. The Ria Formosa<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Natural Park sits below the property.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Faro airport is forty minutes away. There are direct flights from Paris.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-402 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.erikraynal.com\/yoga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/QDM_colonnade-long.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.erikraynal.com\/yoga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/QDM_colonnade-long.jpg 2400w, https:\/\/www.erikraynal.com\/yoga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/QDM_colonnade-long-250x200.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.erikraynal.com\/yoga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/QDM_colonnade-long-700x560.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.erikraynal.com\/yoga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/QDM_colonnade-long-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.erikraynal.com\/yoga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/QDM_colonnade-long-1536x1229.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.erikraynal.com\/yoga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/QDM_colonnade-long-2048x1638.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.erikraynal.com\/yoga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/QDM_colonnade-long-120x96.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading-2\">Program<\/h2>\n<p><em>Thursday December 3rd to Monday December 7th, 2026<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"planning\"><em><strong>DAY1: Thursday<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"planning\"><em>16h : Arrival of team and participants, transfers by the airport will be arranged by the location<\/em><br \/>\n17h : Welcome! vinyasa class &amp; meditation<br \/>\n20h : 1st Diner<br \/>\n\u200d<br \/>\n<em><strong>DAY2: Friday<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"planning\">8h30-11h30 : Pranayama &amp; Meditation, XL vinyasa jivamukti<br \/>\n12h : Brunch<br \/>\nTime off<br \/>\n16h30-19h : Workshop I &amp; Yoga philosophy<br \/>\n20h : Diner<\/p>\n<p><em>optional meditation<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>DAY3: Saturday<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"planning\">8h30-11h30 : Pranayama &amp; Meditation, XL vinyasa jivamukti<br \/>\n12h : Brunch<br \/>\nTime off<br \/>\n16h30-19h : Workshop II &amp; Yoga philosophy<br \/>\n20h : Diner<\/p>\n<p class=\"planning\"><em><strong>DAY4: Sunday<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"planning\">8h30-11h30 : Pranayama &amp; Meditation, XL vinyasa jivamukti<br \/>\n12h : Brunch<br \/>\nTime off<br \/>\n16h30-19h : Q&amp;A, Asanas clinic &amp; Yoga philosophy<br \/>\n20h : Diner<\/p>\n<p><strong>Departure day: Monday<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>8h-11h: Pranayama &amp; Meditation, XL vinyasa jivamukti class<\/p>\n<p>12h: brunch<\/p>\n<p>time off, departures<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Twin or double room: 1150euros<\/h3>\n<h3>Terrace room: 1350euros<\/h3>\n<h3>Suite room: 1550euros<\/h3>\n<p><strong>*Rsvp via <a href=\"mailto:er.yogaspace@gmail.com\">email<\/a> only<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Limited spots!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Deepening your Yoga practice A short week intensive yoga retreat in the Eastern Algarve, Portugal The Endless Spiral retreat invites you to disconnect from fast, hectic modern life and step into a more harmonious, centered lifestyle. 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