E M B O D I E D R O O T S
18 - 23rd September // Portugal
A journey through water to land.
A somatic yoga retreat, journeying through our inner oceans towards a state of grounded being.
"It is my belief that we carry in our cells, in our tissues, in the very throb of our existence an underlying flow that urges, inspires, flares our nostrils and beats our heart. This encompassing atmosphere of love has its own destiny — perhaps using humans as its messengers, this love has arrived on Earth." -
Emilie Conrad—
EMBODIED ROOTS
Thursday 18th - Tuesday 23rd September 2025
Welcome to ‘Embodied Roots’, a retreat dreamed into reality by co-hosts Marie & Sadie.
Spend 5 nights & 6 Days exploring different somatic & embodied practices.
From movement to rest.
Marie & Sadie invite you to step away from what you think you know. To drop in.
To let the body speak, and to respond.
From £1149pp.
E M B O D I E D R O O T S
A journey through the body, as the body.
An embodiment of our inner-worlds through somatic practices and embodied movement, to discover what was there all along, to reconnect to our roots, to ground in our being.
To be able to meet life, as life.
Embodied Roots is for
Anyone starting to subtilise their practice, looking to go deeper, beyond the asana.
Anyone feeling their practice no longer serves them or has purpose, looking to reclaim their practice, to redefine their practice and its power, its potency.
Those looking to connect with themselves more intimately.
Those curious about the world of somatics, lovers of free movement and embodied expression.
Anyone who believes in the power of processing life and experiences through the vessel of the body.
From the wisdom of the body, we can create safety, we can know ourselves more intimately, we can hold ourselves more compassionately.
From forging a deeper connection with ourselves, we can come to realise the inextricable connection with the Universe, Mother Earth, and each other.
From the dissolution of our separateness, we come into union with our oneness.
We dance with it, as we dance the dance of life together.
Expect Dancing, Shaking, Flowing, Softening &
Resting in BEING.
Location:
Where:
Nestled in the serene Portuguese countryside on former farmland, surrounded by rolling hills, and lush landscapes. The beautiful modern property has been built into the existing landscape, without interference, nestled in amongst the trees.
This enchanting, remote sanctuary offers a tranquil escape.
The perfect space to disconnect and land your feet on the earth.
How to get there:
Our Sanctuary is based South of Grândola, 90 minutes from Lisbon Airport.
Transfers are not included, but we shall do our very best to connect everyone prior to travel so where possible we can organise transfers together.
You can also get train from Lisbon to Grandola.
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Pre- Practice Coffee & light breakfast
Somatic Movement Practice
(Authentic Flow or Shake The Dust)
Brunch
Beach Trip // Pool Time // You Time
Afternoon Snack
Sharing Circle
Slow, Somatic Explorations
(Meditations, Partner Work, Embodied Yin)
Feasting
Fire Pit & Stargazing
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5 Days & 5 Nights at our Casolas. A tranquil, secluded sanctuary in Alentejo, Portugal
3 wholesome, nourishing meals a day using fresh, seasonal, local Portuguese produce
2 somatic & embodied practices a day including Authentic Flow, Shake The Dust, Embodied Yin & more.
Somatic Workshops
Organised trip to the beach
Unlimited use of the spectacular 16m pool
Welcome Pack
Time to relax
Time to do as little or as much as you feel called to do
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Flights
Transfers (we will help you organise once we know everyone's flights)
Extra meals/food & drink out
Taxis if wanting extra trips exploring outside of what we have scheduled
Slumber
Whether your coming solo or with someone, there’s something for everyone.
Split across 5 villas there’s 15 rooms, each room with either a double or 2 single beds.
All rooms are En Suite.
The 3 villas are scattered amongst the Montado (oak tree field).
Each Villa has expansive living space with the living room opening out to a terrace. Plenty of space to sit an be.
The Rooms
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Shared Twin Room
DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
1 double bed or 2 singles.
£1199 // Pre-Sale £1149
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Solo Room
SOLO OCCUPANCY
Private Room. Double Bed
£1749pp // Pre-Sale £1699pp
Are you called to to reconnect to our roots. To ground in our being?
This will be a truly special experience in the most beautiful setting.
Self Investment
Double Occupancy - £1199pp
Solo Occupancy - £1749pp
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Secure your space today with a £300 non refundable deposit.
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A lot of love, energy & planning goes into these retreats & payments are put down in advance to make the magic happen. Please read the Terms & Conditions before confirming your adventure,
Meet Your Hosts
Sadie & Marie
Both from the UK, and coincidentally both full time yoga teachers with drama school degrees, Marie & Sadie met in Bali on a transformational teacher training with the school of ‘Authentic Flow’ that shook up their lives and practices, and consequently, their teaching.
After years of teaching under their belts already, training with Authentic Flow for Marie & Sadie felt like the shake up they had both been yearning for in their personal practices and careers.
This way of practice felt like a coming home and was the reminder and permission that they both needed to stay true to their authentic selves, and an inspiration to share directly from their love of creative expression, through the vehicle of the body.
A reminder that in breaking out of the familiarity of the comfort zone, we can open up to a world of possibility and potential within ourselves.
They cannot wait to bring this retreat to life.
The Practices:
All practices are inspired by Marie & Sadie’s studies with the school of Authentic Flow.
"Authentic Flow is a somatic approach to movement through which we listen, taste, see, feel, inquire and learn to embody our bodies as a living, feeling and exploring creative process of becoming."
Through somatic enquiry the intention is to cultivate a deeper connection to the body, learning to listen & respond to the internal language of the body through movement & somatic explorations of yoga asana and free movement.
From the wisdom of the body, we can create safety, we can know ourselves more intimately, we can hold ourselves more compassionately.
From forging a deeper connection with ourselves, we can come to realise the inextricable connection with the Universe, Mother Earth, and each other.
From the dissolution of our separateness, we come into union with our oneness.
We dance with it, as we dance the dance of life together.
Expect Dancing, Shaking, Flowing,
Softening & Resting in BEING.
FAQs
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All classes will be suitable for all levels.
Somatic practices invite exploration in your own body, it's never about what you can or cannot do.
All you need is an open mind & your beautiful self.
Remember, we were all just starting out once..!
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Absolutely. I adore a solo retreat. This retreat is kept intimate so we can truly connect with one another.
You can have your own solo hideaway room or share with fellow solo retreaters in either a triple or double occupancy room.
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Not a problem at all, simply let me know your dietary requirements when booking. We do our very best to cater to all dietary requirements.
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Our retreat Sanctuary is located South of Grândola, 90 minutes from Lisbon Airport.
The Full address & suggested flights will be sent once booked.
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Prices vary depending on your room type.
Self Investment
Double Occupancy - £1199pp £1149pp pre-sale
Solo Occupancy - £1699pp £1749pp pre-sale
Secure your place today with a £300 deposit.
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Join us in Portugal from 4pm on Thursday 18th September 2025.
Goodbyes & Departure will be by 10am on Tuesday 23rd.
“This retreat was true escapism. An enchanted parallel universe away from the hustle & bustle of everyday life”
— Becky G
“It was truly the most well held & beautifully abundant time. Thank you making it easy to reconnect to “me”.”
— Katy B