Booking information
After booking the retreat, you will receive more information on how to reserve your room and transfer. In case of any questions, please contact us at academy@delightyoga.nl.
Arrival/Departure
The Mind Retreat starts on 1 August and finishes on 10 August 2023. Transfer between Porto (OPO) Airport and the retreat location by car takes 1 hour. On 1 August, check-in is open as of 12.00 hrs and the program starts around 16.00 hrs. On 10 August, the program ends after a morning self-practice.
There are many airports with direct flights to Porto, e.g. Schiphol and Eindhoven (NL) and Düsseldorf and Weeze (D). Or consider environment-friendly alternatives like bus or train to Porto and then join the shared transfer from Porto airport. There is also a Flixbus connection to Guimarães from where pick-up can be arranged.
We advise not to arrive after the retreat has started, or to depart before it has ended, as this would mean missing important parts of the program. The transfer from the retreat centre to the airport OPO leaves 3 hours before the flight departure time.
Prices
Teaching fees
Individual participants:
- Early bird valid until 30 April 2023: € 1.550 (incl. VAT) if paid in full upon registration
- Regular: € 1.650 (incl. VAT) payable in full upon registration
- Installments: € 1.750 (incl. VAT) in monthly installments (last installment due on 1 June 2023)
Registered students of the Advanced Teacher Training:
- € 1.250 (incl. VAT) if paid in full upon registration
- € 1.350 (incl. VAT) if payment in installments (last installment due on 1 June 2023)
From this total, an amount of €150 is considered as non-refundable booking fee according to our T&C. The booking fee is non-refundable if participation is cancelled or postponed by the student for whatever reason (including corona-related circumstances).
Please note that due to Dutch tax legislation (reisbureauregeling), there is no VAT deductible. Teaching fees including course manual, excluding accommodation/travel.
Accommodation costs
The costs for accommodation and food are on the basis of 9 nights and full board (3 vegetarian meals per day). The following room types are available on a first-come first-serve basis (please indicate in case you snore/have frequent nightmares):
- € 1.045 shared room with 2 people
- € 1.280 single room with shared facilities (house with 3 single bedrooms and shared living room / bathroom)
- € 1.590 garden suite (luxury single 36 m2, own facilities)
The accommodation is invoiced separately with a due date of 30 April (Early Bird) or 1 June 2023 (Advanced TT students / Regular / Installments).
Not included in the above fees are books, travel costs to- and- from the retreat centre, travel insurance (highly recommended), local tourist tax.
Camping at the retreat location / external accommodation is not possible.
Extra nights can be booked directly at D'Alijo Yoga Retreat Center by sending an email to info@dalijoyogaretreats.com, for a 30% discount on the chosen room rate (stay in same (single) room or upgrade twin to single). This includes two meals instead of three during the events. As an indication, a single room costs 113€ per extra night.
Package price
- Participants following The Body Retreat and/or The Heart Retreat and/or The Mind Retreat directly after each other, receive a discount of €75 per retreat on the Early Bird price (not applicable for payment in installments).
IMPORTANT: After booking your spot through the booking module (scroll all the way down), you will receive a confirmation indicating how to book your accommodation and transfer.
For our cancellation policy, please read our General Terms and Conditions.
Requirements
- 2 years of regular yogic practices including asana
- Have regular meditation experience of about 2 years (Shamata or Vipassana)
- A motivation letter why you want to take part in this retreat
- To be emotionally stable (see note below on Health & Well-Being)
If you are not sure about meeting these requirements but you'd like to join this retreat, please contact academy@delightyoga.nl with your questions or concerns.
Reading material
Please read the following books prior to the retreat:
- When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chödrön
- No Mud No Lotus by Thich Nhat Hanh
- The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching by Thich Nhat Hanh
Health & Well-Being
Your current health and health background are very important to us to assess your needs and to be aware of any precautions or adaptations of the yoga practices that may be needed for you personally. The information you provide is confidential and will not be shared with others.
Please let us know if any of the following applies to you (if so, please detail):
- Are you experiencing physical, mental, or emotional issues?
- Are you currently under medical treatment or taking medications for mental or physical conditions?
- Are you currently or have you suffered in the past from depression, burnout, addiction, or any other mental health issues?