Is this for you?
You value a strong physical asana practice and like to explore your body’s potential. You recognise that an intensive weekend is an opportunity to step out of day to day routine and dedicate a larger quantity of energy to your practice, breaking through physical and mental blocks. If you’re ready to take your practice to the next level, then join us for this 3 day Rocket and Inversion Immersion. I wouldn’t call it a retreat…. because it doesn’t fit the picture, you are going to immerse yourself in 3 rocket sessions, 1 arm balancing workshop, 2 nightly Yin or Meditation sessions and a water recovery session. This is where transformation happens. Tap into a new energetic state with these incredible practices originating from Larry Schultz’s take on Ashtanga Yoga.
There will also be time to chill, eat, bathe in the fresh air and connect with other Rocket practitioners. At the unfrequented lake in the middle of Portugal, there’s options to rent kayaks, stand up paddle boards (SUPs) and try your hand at the wake boarding resort tow, so your days can be full of adventure surrounded by nature.
This weekend of yoga will be led by Zoe Taylor and Trish Corley both teachers and practitioners of Rocket Yoga. To read about their yoga journeys open this link here. We’ll all be fed well by our retreat Chef Kimberly Wiltshire, a yogi herself who is passionate about nurturing the body through food.
Here’s the guide to our 3 day intensive (all activities are optional and can be subject to minor changes):
Day 1
3pm-5pm Arrive and acquaint yourself with your yoga home
5:15pm Welcome Circle and Weekend Overview
6pm Rocket 1 (90min)
7:30pm Dinner
9:15pm Yin Yoga (45mins)
10pm Silence
Day 2
8am Jala Neti Cleanse, Agni Sar, Pranayama
8:30am Rocket 2 (120min)
10:30am Brunch
12noon Water Recovery, River Beach Relaxation *for additional cost- wakeboard, kayak or SUP
3pm Afternoon Tea
5pm Arm Balance Workshop (120min)
7:30pm Dinner
9:15pm Yin & Yoga Nidra (45mins)
10pm Silence
Day 3
8:30am Jala Neti Cleanse, Agni Sar, Pranayama
9am Rocket 3 (120mins)
11am Brunch + Pack
1pm Closing Circle
2pm Depart
Dates: Friday 17th April to Sunday 19th April
Choose Your Room:
Shared twin bed room €400

*Private double bed room €450

*Option bring a friend/partner to share the private double bed €350 each
Includes: 9 hours of yoga tuition, all food and drinks (tea, coffee, water), 2 nights accomodation and transport to local river beach or activity.
Does not include airport/city transfers, we can provide information on car or public transport from Lisbon to Vila de Rei.
It’s about the people, the place, the moment in time, sharing our practice and lives together. Join us for a weekend to deepen your yogic practices, learn and implement new techniques, eat, sleep and enjoy swims in natural lakes and rivers in Central Portugal.
To Book email your room request to Zoe: ztaylorministry@gmail.com
Cancelation policy
- Reservation requires 100€ deposit
- The deposit is non-refundable if cancelled unless your spot is replaced by another student
- The rest of the payment needs to be made 7 days before arrival