HEALING THROUGH

CREATIVE WRITING

RETREAT

April 24-28th, 2025

Lisbon, Portugal

Unlock your inner voice: Where yoga meets the pen

This is the time to write your story and embrace the peace and tranquility within. We will be exploring all aspects of the inner world as we dance with the outer environment of Portugal.

If you love to travel, write, practice yoga, dance, laugh, enjoy new cultures, new food and new friends, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

“They say”… Growth happens in the discomfort zone, well I have tested this theory several times as a global traveler and I am grateful I have collected experiences rather than things. Life is too short to waste on material that gets thrown out at the end of your life.

Daily activities:

  • Yoga sessions to center, using breathwork and meditation to support the creative channel

  • Guided writing workshops with prompts to unlock your inner voice

  • Time for personal reflection, journaling, and connection with nature, as well as explore the exquisite colours and culture of Lisbon 

  • Cozy accommodations surrounded by stunning natural beauty

  • Healthy, nourishing meals to fuel your body and creativity

  • Playful dance parties to awaken the inner child

What you receive:

  • Morning and evening yoga, meditation and breathwork practices taught by Aly Paws (20 years experience in facilitating trainings, classes, workshops and retreats)

  • Breakfast, light lunch/snack and dinner (Fri/Sat night)

  • 4 nights accommodations in Lisbon, Portugal

  • Intimate and small groups to focus on 1:1 attention

  • 30 min Craniosacral therapy session

  • Writing workshops during the day

  • New connections or stronger bonds between friends

  • Deeper sense of connection with self

  • Cultural experiences

Itinerary

Fly into Lisbon on April 23 rd or come earlier if you want to explore and rest up before the retreat starts. You would have to book into an air b n b or hotel.

Arrive on location April 24th

  • 3 p.m. Check into the room

  • 5 p.m. Meet and greet guests and lead facilitator (Aly)

  • 7 p.m. Light welcome dinner, go over itinerary for the weekend, any intentions and introduction sharing circle

REST from travels! Early night

April 25th

  • 7 a.m. Meet in common space for tea/coffee

  • 7:30 a.m. -8:30 a.m. Yoga

  • 8:30 a.m. Journal, morning pages, gratitude, affirmations

  • 9:30 a.m. Breakfast

  • 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Creative writing workshop

  • 1 p.m. lunch

  • 2-5 p.m. Free time, check out the sites and city of Lisbon, go to the beach, or book your complimentary 30 min Craniosacral session

  • 5-5:45 p.m. Breathwork Yoga Nidra session

  • 7 p.m. Dinner (Private chef)

  • 8 p.m. Games and hang out

  • 10 p.m. Quiet time/bed

April 26th

  • 7 a.m. Meet in common space for tea/coffee

  • 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Yoga

  • 8:30 a.m. Journal, morning pages, gratitude, affirmations

  • 9:30 a.m. Breakfast

  • 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Creative writing workshop

  • 1 p.m. lunch

  • 2-5 p.m. Free time, check out the sites and city of Lisbon, go to the beach, or book your complimentary 30 min Craniosacral session

  • 5-5:45 p.m. Poetry prompts and writing

  • 6 p.m. Dinner- explore city center

  • 8 p.m.- 10 p.m. Share poetry

  • 10 p.m. Quiet time/bed

April 27th

  • 7 a.m. Meet in common space for tea/coffee

  • 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Yoga

  • 8:30 a.m. Journal, morning pages, gratitude, affirmations

  • 9:30 a.m. Breakfast

  • 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Creative writing workshop

  • 1 p.m. lunch

  • 2-4 p.m. Go to the beach

  • 4-5 p.m. Craniosacral sessions

  • 6 p.m. Dinner (experience the authentic foods of Lisbon)

  • 8 p.m.- 10 p.m. Closing circle and shares/dance party!

  • 10 p.m. Quiet time/bed

April 28th

8 a.m. Coffee/tea

9.m. Breakfast -light- fruit, toast, croissants etc

Last minute group photos

10 a.m. Check out

*This is subject to change but gives you a basic idea of the schedule*

Investment:

Shared accommodations (2 single beds) $1,333 CAD ($966 USD)

Private (Double bed) $1,444 CAD ($1,111 USD)

Payments due in full by March 1st, 2025

Only room for 6 guests !!

Put down your $200 deposit to hold your spot! This is non-refundable and it goes towards the payment on your retreat.

Payment plans are available starting Dec. 1st $200 a month for 6 months

You can pay cash in person, e-transfer if in Canada and/or Pay Pal

E-transfer is alypaws@gmail.com

Paypal is theyogahome@live.ca (please do not use this address for an e-transfer because I will not receive it)

Testimonials from past retreats:

Click the link below to book a call for more info:

Excited to connect with you!!

Peace and blessings,

Aly