Summer Azores Retreat * 3 - 9th July *

The place…
Fajã da Caldeira de Santo Cristo, in São Jorge Island, is a unique and remote place on earth… We invite you to merge with the natural elements in its most pure state, inspiring you to be able to connect with your true nature.

Simple daily living…
In this retreated place, surrounded by pristine ocean and magical mountains, we would love to offer you the possibility to dive deeper inside yourself with time and no rush.
We will start our days meditating and combining the sound of our breath with natural sounds calming our minds. Through the practice of Ashtanga Yoga, in its most traditional form, taking care of each student according to their rhythm and capacity...
Deep guided yoga nidras will take us deeper on relaxation pervading all layers of our being... 
As a result of inner contemplation, your senses will be more receptive to enjoy the beauty of nature throughout the day, spending time relaxing by the ocean, lagoon or the waterfall, exploring and trekking, or just reading and day dreaming... 
Later in the day, before dinner, we gather for sessions concerning the philosophical tradition of yoga and how to apply it to our daily practice and lives, questions and answers, complemented by the traditional chanting of the yoga sutras or simple indian bhajans that touch our soul with the vibration of sound...

Lodging+eating…
Accommodation will take place in Caldeira Guesthouse Surf Camp and on another beautiful house nearby, typical stone made houses of the Azores. The interiors are simple but comfortable, with the majority of the rooms to be shared and single sex. Double rooms for couples are also a possibility.
About nutrition, given the remote character of this place, sometimes the cook has to use what the ocean has to offer, but an egg-lacto-vegetarian option will be always available, as well as fresh fruit.
Surf, bodyboard, paddleboard, snorkeling, fishing materials and one kayak will be available to rent, as also an out-door lounge zone to read or relax.
Please note that this retreat is smoke and drugs-free.

About Isa and Joana…
They are long date friends and shared several trips together, not only for learning Ashtanga Yoga in Mysore, India with Guruji and Sharath but also to relax in the Azores to enjoy holidays with family.
Both have more than 15 years of experience sharing Yoga has a gift daily at Casa Vinyasa and Yoga Ericeira Shala, and also organizing special events that combine their passions of Chanting and Yoga Philosophy/Vedanta (Self-Knowledge).

Getting there and away…
To fly to São Jorge island, you must take two flights or one flight plus island boats connection, and sometimes it can involve a night-stay at one of the islands.
You can check Ryanair, EasyJet (both low-cost companies), Tap Air Portugal and Sata International for flights from Europe and the mainland to one of these three islands: São Miguel, Terceira, Faial and Pico, and then get a Sata Air Açores flight or a maritime transportation for the inter-island connection to São Jorge (choose boats with departure from Pico or Faial only).
MEETING POINT: Our team will pick the whole group at São Jorge's airport on the 3rd July, around lunch time (exact time to be soon confirmed), so plan your trip in a way you arrive until that time. 
We are available to help you with the decision about the flights and inter-islands connection.
Useful links:
www.sata.pt
pt.artazores.com/como/maritimos.php

Booking…
Joana Cadete | TM: +351 917 074 826 | estudio.yoga.ericeira@gmail.com
Isa Guitana | TM: +351 912 181 778 | info@casavinyasa.com
Limited places. Book your place asap (max. of 14 participants).
All the best!