CALMA
Are you ready to slow down, reconnect and return to your true self?
What if you gave yourself a few precious days to step away from expectations, release the roles you carry and reconnect with what feels deeply alive within you?
Inspired by Brené Brown’s vision of wholehearted living, this retreat is an invitation to show up with authenticity, embrace vulnerability with courage and cultivate a genuine sense of belonging. It is about letting go of who you think you should be and gently returning to who you truly are.
Bringing together contemporary therapeutic insight and ancient wisdom, CALMA combines embodied practices, yogic philosophy, meaningful self-inquiry and transformational workshops.
Each day will offer space to slow down, listen to your body, observe the movements of your mind and deepen your awareness of the energy within you. You will explore how thoughts, emotions and beliefs shape your perceptions, influence your patterns and transform the way you experience yourself and the world around you.
Through daily yoga, insightful workshops and moments of genuine connection, you will be invited to experience vulnerability not as a weakness, but as a doorway to greater courage, freedom and authenticity.
Guided by yoga therapist Amanda and licensed psychotherapist Karen Anderson, MS, LMFT, this inner journey will support you in exploring your patterns, reconnecting with your own resources and cultivating more truthful relationships—with yourself and with others.
This retreat is an invitation to meet yourself with tenderness and honesty, rediscover your inner vitality and create a life that feels more closely aligned with your deepest values.
Dare to meet yourself more fully.
Dare to be seen as you truly are.
Dare to create deeper, freer and more authentic connections.
You do not need to become someone new. Perhaps you simply need to come home to yourself.
MEET YOUR GUIDE
Amanda
Amanda is a yoga therapist trained in the Kripalu lineage and a lifelong student of consciousness. Her approach brings together ancient yogic tools and contemporary practices to support physical, emotional and spiritual well-being.
As a neurodivergent practitioner, Amanda is deeply committed to creating sensitive and inclusive experiences. Her guidance focuses on nervous-system regulation, somatic awareness and the transformation of subconscious patterns, helping each participant develop a deeper capacity for self-listening and inner authority.
Inspired by nature, yogic philosophy and ancient wisdom traditions—including Hellenistic astrology—Amanda has led self-discovery retreats across the United States, Nepal, Greece, Mexico and Costa Rica.
Karen
Karen Anderson is a licensed psychotherapist who has spent more than 18 years helping individuals and couples create more conscious, authentic and fulfilling relationships.
Her integrative approach combines evidence-based relational skills, trauma-informed care, nervous-system regulation and a holistic mind–body–spirit perspective.
Karen taught at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas from 2010 to 2022 and contributed to the development of UNLV’s Graduate Certificate in Medical Family Therapy.
Her philosophy, Life Wide Awake, is an invitation to live with presence, listen deeply and consciously re-author what comes next—with authenticity, clarity and compassion.
THE SETTING & THE TABLE
Your retreat will take place at Terra Quinta, a peaceful sanctuary nestled in the heart of the Portuguese countryside, just 40 minutes from Lisbon.
Surrounded by nature, Terra Quinta offers an inspiring setting in which to slow down, breathe and reconnect fully with yourself. The entire property will be exclusively reserved for your group throughout the retreat, preserving the privacy, tranquillity and magic of the experience.
Vibrant and nourishing cuisine
Each day, our chef will prepare colourful, generous and delicious vegetarian dishes using fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Vegan options will also be available. Every meal is thoughtfully created to nourish the body, support your practices and make the moments shared around the table an integral part of the retreat experience.
AN INTIMATE RETREAT
The retreat is limited to 20 guests.
This intentionally intimate format allows us to preserve the quality of the guidance, encourage genuine connections and give everyone the space they need to experience the retreat at their own pace.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
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6 nights and 7 days in a unique, inspiring and comfortable retreat setting
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Exclusive use of the entire Terra Quinta property
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All vegetarian or vegan meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
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Unlimited water, herbal teas and coffee
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Fresh fruit and snacks available throughout the day
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All workshops and practices led by Amanda and Karen
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Yoga mats and practice equipment
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Bed linen and bathroom towels
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Pool towels
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Daily housekeeping of the bedrooms and shared spaces
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
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Flights
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Airport transfers
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Optional activities and treatments, such as massages, meditative ceramics and horse riding
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Speciality beverages, soft drinks and alcoholic drinks
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Personal expenses and travel insurance
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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Terra Quinta is located approximately 40 kilometres from Lisbon Airport.
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Uber is easily available from the airport and generally costs between €40 and €50 per journey.
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GPS coordinates: 38°51'38.6"N, 8°44'00.0"W
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The bedrooms are equipped with hairdryers, soap, shampoo and body lotion.
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Pool towels are provided.
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The studio is fully equipped with everything required for the yoga practices and workshops.
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Wi-Fi is intentionally limited to the shared living room and studio, offering a beautiful opportunity to slow down and disconnect more fully.
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Throughout the retreat, Amanda and Karen will be your main points of contact for any questions or assistance.
WE CANNOT WAIT TO WELCOME YOU
Come as you are—with your wishes, your questions and your unique energy.
Leave feeling renewed, deeply reconnected with yourself and enriched by everything this experience has awakened within you.
