Vipassana Retreat – VilaFoia, Portugal, September 2025

35.00 € – 1,500.00 €

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Description

Date: September 20–27
Location: VilaFoia, Algarve, Portugal
Duration: 8 days (7 nights)
Food: Full board with vegan/vegetarian meals
Price Range: €1800–€3000 (depending on room type)
Registration Fee: €500

Accommodation Options:

Spacious Studio (58 m²): Panoramic sea and mountain view, 2 double rooms, 1 shared bathroom, 4 people – €2500 per person (8 spots left).
Studio Room (41 m², Double Occupancy): Mountain view – €1800 per person (4 spots left).
Studio Room (41 m², Single Occupancy): Mountain view – €2800 per person (2 spots left).
Single Room: Internal garden view – €2500 per person (1 spot left).
Suite (52 m²): Panoramic sea and mountain view, double occupancy – €3000 per person (2 spots left).

How to Register:

Select your preferred room type.
Provide your billing details.
Email viveka@karunaconsulting.eu to confirm your booking.

Once registered, you will receive an invoice. A deposit of €500 is required to secure your spot. The remaining balance is due 60 days before the retreat begins.

Additional Information

Betalning	Anmälningsavgift, Anmälningsavgift + Bokning av enkelrum, Slutbetalning, Transfer till boendet

At HOME in yourself – A Weeklong Silent Insight Meditation Retreat, VilaFoia, Al Garve in Portugal Led by Dharma teacher Christiane Wolf and Yoga teacher & assistent Viveka Blom Nygren

This retreat meets the requirements for MBSR, MSC, and MMTCP teachers and teachers-in-training.

During times of a lot of external and internal stress we can feel less and less safe and at home within ourselves. The personal and collective stress levels are rising, and it can be hard to find a calm and stable place in everyday life. A week of a silent Insight (or Vipassana) meditation retreat helps us to reset and re-align with what we value most so we can return home with new energy, calm and skills to not only support ourselves but also those around us. We have created a beautiful holding environment in a stunning natural setting in the mountains of Al Garve in Portugal.

Together we nourish body, heart and mind through the ancient practices of Insight meditation and yoga. Detox the mind by releasing your phone for a week and your to do list, detox your body by daily guided yoga and delicious (mostly) vegan food and come back home to yourself. Re-discover a peaceful heart and mind and the clarity that grows naturally from that place.

Please note that this retreat is held in “noble silence”, meaning there is no talking except for small group meetings/sharing and a daily Q&A session. The silence includes not using your phone or any other device or reading books or magazines. This allows the mind to quiet itself in a deep and supportive way.

We will nurture the heart and mind with compassionate mindful presence and strengthen our connection with ourselves and each other, with time to enjoy nature, deep rest and practice in this amazing environment.

Please be aware that this retreat is held in “noble silence” meaning there is no talking except for small group meetings and a daily q&a session. The silence includes not using your phone or any other device nor reading books or magazines. This allows the mind to settle in a profound and supportive way.

Our practice includes:

Alternating periods of sitting meditation with walking meditation in the beautiful surroundings
Gentle yoga and body scanning
Dharma Lectures
Instruction and personal guidance
Small group meetings to support you in the context of a silent retreat

Here is what some partcipants of recent retreat have said:

I had a very intense experience of silence, wrapped up in a very soft, caring and professional container. I learnt a lot about my self, and different modalities to regulate myself. I also learnt that we can hold pain with laughs and joy. Every thing was just so… Just so loving and kind. I can’t wait to dive deeper, with Viveka and Christiane. Thank you Aurelie

It has been transformational experience to spend 6 days and nights in silence under your caring guidance. I felt back home in my body, heart and mind while you were leading us very thoroughly step by step. The daily program was crafted, so that even people with less experience in meditation and mindfulness could immerse and explore the practices with confidence. One of the greatest benefits for me was that I was experiencing everything that until now was just a theoretical knowledge "how to practice" - loving kindness, compassion, self compassion, forgiveness... The location was not only magnificent but contributed perfectly to the purpose of the retreat with it's serenity and beauty, far away from the hectic life. I appreciate all the efforts put into the organisation, logistics and smooth communication from the moment I booked the retreat online until the moment I left for home. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Warm regards, Tsvetomira

Retreat info

7 nights accommodation in a double room (or if you have booked one of the 4 single rooms)
Full board with vegan food
Tea and filtered water
Jacuzzi
Pool
Full Vipassana and yoga program
The whole retreat is held in English by Christine Wolf and Viveka

Practical information

We are staying at the luxurious VilaFoia which has room for 28 participants. Everyone is welcome, both beginners and more experienced meditation practitioners.
You book and pay for your flight or train ticket, to Faro in Portugal, yourself. You can book transfers with us both ways. Send us your flight details when you have them.
We start the retreat with check-in at 15. We have dinner together and begin the Noble Silence with our first sitting together in the evening.
Send your flight details to retreat@atmajyoti.se.
We will end the retreat at 11:30 on Sunday, September 27. (Check-out from the rooms at 10am)

About Christine Wolf

Christiane Wolf is a medical doctor, internationally renowned mindfulness and Insight (Vipassana) meditation teacher. She trained as a gynecologist in Berlin, Germany, and also holds a doctorate in psychosomatic medicine.

She is passionate about translating ancient wisdom teachings into accessible and applicable language for modern times. She strives to live from the heart, informed by the brain, and inspires her students to explore the same. She is the author of “Outsmart Your Pain – Mindfulness and Self-Compassion to Help You Leave Chronic Pain Behind” and co-author of the classic training manual for mindfulness teachers “A Clinician’s Guide To Teaching Mindfulness”. Christiane is the lead consultant and teacher trainer for the US Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) National Mindfulness Facilitator Training Program and a senior faculty member at InsightLA.

She is the proud parent of three amazing children and can usually be found exploring the mountains around Los Angeles. For more information, please visit: christianewolf.com

About Viveka Blom Nygren

Viveka Blom Nygren founded Atmajyoti Yoga in 2002 and has been running it ever since. Her journey with yoga began in 1998, although she first came into contact with yoga during pregnancy in 1990. With a deep passion for the practice, Viveka has been dedicated to yoga for over two decades.

Qualifications and training

Certified by Yoga Alliance: Viveka maintains her certification with ongoing training in various aspects of yoga. Pranayama training: Certified Pranayama teacher after a 3-year training at Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute, Lonavala, India, under the guidance of Sudhir Tiwari and Sri O.P. Tiwari.

Medical Yoga Therapist
Completed 2 years of studies at the MediYoga Institute.
Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher: Certified after a 2-year training with Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield, a program developed in collaboration with The Awareness Training Institute and the Greater Good Science Center at the University of California, Berkeley.

Areas of expertise
Viveka is currently focusing on:
– Pranayama
– Meditation
– Hatha Yoga/Medical Yoga

She teaches
– Medical Yoga
– Hatha Yoga
– Pranayama
– Meditation

In addition to her teaching, Viveka carries out corporate assignments and holds retreats, where she shares her knowledge and experience with a wider audience.

Approach and philosophy
Viveka’s teaching style is grounded in the principles of mindfulness and holistic well-being. She believes in the transformative power of yoga, pranayama and meditation to heal and balance body and mind. Her extensive training and commitment to continuous learning ensures that she brings depth, compassion and authenticity to her practice and teaching.

About VilaFoia

VilaFoia is a serene and picturesque retreat located in the Monchique Mountains of the Algarve region in southern Portugal. This charming accommodation is well-known for its tranquil atmosphere, breathtaking views, and eco-friendly ethos, making it a popular destination for travelers seeking relaxation and a connection to nature.

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