Online/livestream Start Date: February 23, 2024. In-Person Final Immersion in Portugal: May 8-15, 2024.
Gaya Method: how it works - The 4 Phases of the Moon, its Elements & Zodiac Signs.
A 5-day yoga & wellness retreat inspired by the landscapes of Southwest, Portugal.
The “Spirit of the Earth GAYA x SHF Immersion” is a very unique and exclusive opportunity to settle into our deepest dreams and beliefs whom value peace, service and conscious transformation.
The retreat program focuses on three main pillars:
Sustainability
Solidarity
Healing
The aim is to (re)educate the mind and inspire action to minimise environmental impact while maximising community integration and environmental awareness. We believe individual healing and wellbeing goes hand by hand with serving humanity and Planet Earth.
This immersion is an excellent way to:
Lead a healthy lifestyle and develop lifelong habits;
Make a valuable contribution and forge lasting friendships;
Be inspired to the next stage of your life.
During the “Spirit of the Earth GAYA x SHF Immersion”, you will serve two great spiritual needs of human nature: the need to grow and the need to contribute.
Rooted in ethical principles of the ancient wisdom of yoga and applying practical actions to find more harmony within and around us, we will embark on a journey of growth and deeper understanding of human nature.
The well-balanced program will allow you to embark on a journey of growth and understanding by the unique setting in which you will reside. For the first part of the immersion (1 - 6 Nov) this is at Sumba Hospitality Foundation (SHF), for the second part a in Ubud, Bali (6 - 8 Nov).
“Take care of the Forces of Nature through Karma Yoga, in turn, they will take care of you.” — Bhagavad Gita
The intersection of yoga and activism, which can be applied to anyone: to the most advanced yoga or someone who ever did yoga at all.
Gain a deeper understanding of key classical yoga philosophy concepts to live a healthy and balanced life.
Explore self-care strategies and practices.
Cultivate individual discernment into where we have agency and our role as responsible humans in our jobs and society.
Actively learn about Permaculture and Sustainability;
Sumba Hospitality Foundation (SHF) believes that all young people should be given a chance in life to develop and create a better future for themselves.
Education is key and allows Sumbanese youth to:
Build a sustainable model for responsible tourism
Provide vocational training for underprivileged students
To spread sustainable initiatives and techniques
See an interview with SHF Founder
Our accommodation - Maringi Sumba - is located in the heart of the campus in an idyllic setting and is operated by the students.
Online/livestream Start Date: February 02, 2025. In-Person Final Immersion in Portugal: May 24-31, 2025.
This retreat is custom-made and unique, with an optional 100H YTT certification recognised by Yoga Alliance
A 4 days / 3 nights Silent Immersion with curated workshops of yoga sciences, plant based detox and voice healing therapy.
This retreat will teach you to harness the power of the mind, so you can increase your motivation, transform your attitude towards optimal living and enjoy a more positive outlook on life. All of this, at the Island of Gods: Bali
A weekend of yoga, dance, fitness and fun to kick-start your lifestyle changes. Two full days of varied exercise and mindful sessions – you will work hard and leave here feeling re-energised and motivated.
A 3 days / 2 nights Silent Immersion with curated workshops of yoga sciences and voice healing therapy.
A 3-Day Silent Immersion infused with curated workshops for deeper transformation and peace.
This weekend is an invitation to look inside with honesty and explore what is there. An invitation to challenge our ways, melting with compassion, letting ourselves breathe deeply.
A 3-Day Silent Immersion infused with curated workshops for deeper transformation and peace.
Open your heart to this journey and immerse yourself in the wondrous landscapes of the Costa Rican jungle. Feel life beating through the waves of the ocean, and nourish your body and spirit with the power of collective connection & celebration.
A 6-day immersive retreat to ignite the wisdom of the feminine power as we collectively regenerate our way of living while connecting to ourselves, each other, and nature.
A 3-Day Silent Immersion infused with curated workshops for deeper transformation and peace.
In this Yoga Program we will dive into the mechanisms of Yoga on the 4 Human Experiences (Body, Mind, Emotion and Spirit) through a selection of ancient yogic and buddhist techniques along with science and functional thinking
