wellness retreat in Europe
Looking for a Wellness Retreat in Europe that goes deeper than relaxation?
A Transformational Experience Rooted in Real Wellbeing
Each retreat is crafted with deep care and intention. Before the experience begins, we study the needs of the group — through pre-retreat forms, reflections, and dialogue. From there, we create a co-curated journey that meets people where they are — emotionally, mentally, spiritually.We don’t copy-paste an agenda from the last event. Each wellness retreat in Portugal is fresh, seasonal, and shaped by what is alive in the group. Some include psychology workshops, others explore Wabi-Sabi or breathwork journeys. Some are more somatic. Some lean into creativity. But they all share a core purpose: to help you reconnect with your inner truth, nervous system, body, and sense of possibility
This is not a retreat that promises a magical fix. It’s a space that reminds you that you already have the tools you need — and gently guides you back to them.
Wellness That Goes Beyond Self-Help Jargon
At myalfazema, we understand that the word “wellness” can sometimes feel vague, overused, or even intimidating. That’s why we love to bring it back to its roots — to what it actually means.
Did you know that wellbeing is officially described as
Our retreats are designed to support real, integrated wellbeing — not just through yoga and psychology, but through joy, creativity, connection, and nature.
We believe that wellness is not about perfection or fixing yourself. It’s about remembering what already lives within you. Feeling safe. Being seen. Softening your nervous system. Reconnecting with what matters.
“a state of happiness and contentment, with low levels of distress, overall good physical and mental health and outlook, or good quality of life”
Why We’re One of the Best Wellness Retreats in Europe
After 18+ retreats and hundreds of participants from all over the world, we’ve learned one thing: healing is not only about the method — it’s about the depth of presence, love and the spirit of community. And that’s what makes this retreat different.
We don’t promise quick fixes or spiritual bypassing. We offer a space of presence, care, professionalism, and real transformation. People come back because something shifts — deeply, and for good.
If you’ve been looking for a wellbeing retreat in Europe that is grounded, beautiful, therapeutic, and genuinely heart-opening — this may be it.
Come feel it for yourself. Join us in Portugal. In nature. In real life.
TESTIMONIALS OF TRANSFORMATION
Why People Love myalfazema Wellness Retreats in Portugal
After reading the Stories from myalfazema guests, I can’t help but feel inspired and deeply moved.
People describe the retreat not just as time away, but as a profound unfolding — moments where they felt truly seen, deeply held, and gently supported in their personal journeys. One person writes about arriving with vulnerability and leaving with “a comforting sense of acceptance”. Another shares how laughter and song wove through silent mornings, breathwork, and shared meals — making the experience feel both intimate and expansive.
They speak of food that nourishes the soul, scenery that invites awe, and facilitators — Leonor, Claudia, and Inês — who hold space with wisdom, presence, and care. These are not just testimonials; they’re testaments to real transformation.
What stands out the most is how many say this experience changed their relationship to rest. Not rest as escape — but rest as reconnection, clarity, and joy. One guest reflected that the retreat “still lingers” in their life — influencing how they move, breathe, and relate to themselves today. Another mentioned arriving alone and leaving with a community of strangers who became family — people who understood their path without needing explanation.
Reading these stories, it’s clear that MyAlfazema retreats are about more than yoga or wellness activities. They offer a container for growth, a space for healing without pressure, where transformation unfolds naturally. Through rest, authenticity, connection, and inner reflection, people leave feeling lighter, braver, and more rooted in themselves.
If their words are anything to go by, this is a retreat worth saying “yes” to.
What’s most beautiful is that these retreats are not about changing who you are — they’re about coming home to yourself. From first-time retreaters to people in major life transitions, everyone found something real and personal. No one felt forced to “perform healing.” The space invites you to be exactly as you are — and from there, the shifts happen.
Guests from all over the world — from Australia to Portugal, Germany to Colombia — come together in a shared moment of presence, and often leave feeling like they’ve known each other for years. That kind of connection doesn’t happen often, and it’s what makes myalfazema not just a retreat, but a soulful, co-created experience that stays with you long after you leave.
This is rest with meaning. Transformation with gentleness. Community without pressure. A retreat — and a return.
myalfazema retreats are far from being just about serious big words like self-knowledge and personal development. We believe in embracing the sheer delight of being alive, fostering laughter, building a strong community, exploring beautiful destinations, and — most importantly — having fun!
A co-created experience
Who Comes to Our Wellness Retreats?
• First-time retreaters who’ve been following myalfazema for a while and finally feel ready to join
• Returning guests who can’t wait to relive the magic and go deeper into the experience
• Yoga lovers excited about Filipa or Claudia’s classes, and the unique blend of movement, Wabi-Sabi, and psychology
• Busy professionals giving themselves a well-deserved rest in a magical space
• Psychology students and practitioners curious to explore wellbeing and inner work in a real-life setting — far beyond the classroom
• People navigating change: burnout, grief, decisions, transitions, or simply the feeling that it’s time for something new
• Travelers drawn to Portugal’s natural beauty who want more than tourism — they want meaning, depth, and connection
• Seekers of personal transformation who are ready to broaden their horizons, learn tools for real life, and feel inspired again
• Those looking for connection: to themselves, to nature, and to a community of kind, like-minded humans
• Guests simply looking for peace — the kind that comes from a cozy Portuguese house, nourishing food, a quiet sea breeze, and space to just be
Whether you’re seeking healing, inspiration, rest, clarity, or joy — you’ll be met exactly where you are. You don’t need to be “spiritual” or “healed” to come. You just need to be willing to pause — and listen inward.
SUMMER WELLBEING RETREAT
Wabi-Sabi & Yoga
20 - 24 August
Monte da Orada, Zambujeira do Mar, Portugal
Best Yoga Retreats Europe
What we bring to our wellbeing retreats in Portugal
In every myalfazema retreat, we bring together science-backed tools and soulful practices: from breathwork and meditation to psychology sessions, gentle yoga, Journaling, and deep rest.
We also celebrate play, laughter, creativity, beauty, and freedom — because healing doesn’t always have to be heavy. Sometimes, it’s the lightness that lets the heart open again.
Whether you’re going through something difficult or simply longing for time to reflect and recharge, this space was created to meet you exactly where you are.
Embark on a Journey of Self-Discovery at a Wellbeing Retreat in Europe
What Makes These Retreats Different
• Personalized and intentional: We don't run cookie-cutter programs. Each retreat is created around the real needs of the participants — emotionally, spiritually, and somatically.
• Rooted in real wellbeing: Our team includes psychologists, yoga facilitators, and nervous system experts — not influencers. This is grounded, therapeutic, and embodied work.
• Deep community building: You might come alone, but you'll leave feeling truly seen. These retreats foster friendships, shared growth, and lifelong connection.
• Real tools for real life: You won’t just “feel good” during the retreat — you’ll learn tools to carry forward. Many participants say their lives continue to shift long after they leave.
• Portugal’s natural beauty: We host retreats in places like Ericeira, Alentejo, and the Algarve — nature-rich, peaceful, nourishing environments that support healing.
Whether you’re looking for a transformational retreat in Europe or a soft place to land, this is a space that meets you as you are — and invites you into who you’re becoming.