Shamballah Yoga Retreats

Wonderful week at Shamballah yoga retreat. the yoga was great following a sequence through the shakras which I loved, meditation was a deeply peaceful way to close the day and vegetarian/vegan food delicious, including our packed lunch every day to take on wanderings over spectacular cliffs and to the beaches. Loved swimming! Connection and sharing with others from all over Europe special. Patricia and Zarqa lovely hosts and teachers. Thanks for a special week....

Beautiful week with Patricia and Zarqa who took great care of us. The yoga and meditation classes were amazing. Great experience !

The retreat in Shamballah was a unique experience. Patricia and Zarqa have been able to create a structure within which every guest can experience a "I'm exactly where I want to be" feeling. From the interpretation of yoga and meditation practices, to the kindness of the people involved in Shamballah, to the beauty of the surrounding places: everything contributes to making the stay pleasant and inspiring small or big changes, even after the retreat is over, to cultivate a deeper relationship with yourself. Obrigado!

I came back a week ago from an amazing stay at Shamballa resort in Sintra! Thank you Patricia and Zarqua for making my stay fantastic! The mediation and yoga classes were really special, I have been practicing yoga and meditation for several years, and still I learned so much from you!! I so much appreciated the great surprise concert, it really completed the magic of my stay! Thanks also to Fabi for the most delicious food, and a special thanks to Gustavo for the best massage Ive ever had! Shamballa resort Sintra get my best and most sincere recommendations!!

This is a very amazing retreat, sanctuary and safe place. I have been there multiple times and I have recommended it and sent friends over. Patricia and Zarqa are very welcoming and lovely people who make you feel at home. The food is superbly delicious. The daily practices leave you feeling energised and looking forward to the next one. The program offers many options to choose from while you’re there, from surfing to walking in the magical forest of sintra to hikes along the coast.. it is one of the best experiences I’ve had. Highly recommend it.

I had a great time at Shambalah. The two founders are really nice, the food was delicious and atmosphere very cosy.

A great place in a great environment surrounded by some great people! Patricia and Zarqa are two caring individuals that help to deepen your practice. Glad to have met them and will be back at some point again.

Amazing retreat with beautiful people, food and good energy. You can walk 8 minutes to the cliffs (amazing) just read and focus on your Self. Highly recommended!

One of the most fulfilling weeks I've ever had. The teachers put so much energy and love into their program. Well worth doing! I'll definitely do it again! Yoga, meditation, hiking, surfing all in one of the most beautiful places.

Fantastic experience. Zarqa and Patricia conducted the meditation and yoga classes with incredible attention to detail. Their level of commitment is commendable. The rooms are comfortable and the food was so healthy. Sintra is also great for visiting places and for going on long runs.

My daughter stayed here for a week after she finished her A levels, she referred to Zarqa and Patricia as “having the biggest hearts of anyone I’ve ever met”. She came back happier, healthier and having learnt meditation techniques that will help her for the rest of her life. Thank you so very much.

Thank you Zarqa and Patricia for the amazing week! Your dedication, energy and love is so present in all the activities you provide. The meditation and the yoga classes were exceptional and it was a great opportunity to realise that yoga is not only about doing crazy postures but about synchronising your body and your mind so we can be free. The food was amazing, we are commited to try to keep all the things we learnt! You deserve the best! Gavin and Andrea

One of the best experiences of my life. The yoga and meditation were of a really high standard. The accommodation was so warm and comfortable and the food was superb. I went to this retreat on my own and i didn't feel a moment of loneliness, it was wall to wall kindness and love! Caroline x

I visited Shamballah Retreats for a week's course of yoga, surf and meditation and it was the best thing I've done for a long time. As a busy Journalist I was amazed to discover how much one week in a retreat can enrich creative thinking, help with writing and make you feel that just about anything is possible. The yoga classes with Patricia at sunrise and sunset each day were beautiful, the food absolutely gorgeous and the meditation sessions with Zarqa's flute playing unforgettable. Thank you!

Staying at Shamballah after Tony Samara's detox meditation retreat at Vila Gale hotel in Sintra couldn't have been more perfect. It's the best place to process and intergrate after the fast or anytime. Patricia and Zarqa are the most lovely relaxed and welcoming hosts embracing everyone with so much love ❤️ The house is very spacious, clean and light with the aroma of essential oils and sound of water. Vegetarian food with high level superfoods and abundance of herbs in the garden and tea. The blissful natural walk to the beach is invigorating beyond words and reaching the cliffs overlooking spectacular Atlantic Ocean🌊where Zarqa and friends surf and swim, sandy beach easily accessible below - ITS TOTALLY HEAVENLY HERE THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING AND THE WONDERFUL YOGA AND DANCING AND COMMUNITY SPIRIT 🌿🦋🙌

I highly recommend Shamballa Yoga Retreats. The location near Sintra and owners/operators, Zarqa and Patricia, are magical. The natural beauty of the coast and surroundings are equally matched with the healing and supportive environment created by Zarqa and Patricia. Whether you are trying yoga for the first time or an experienced yoga and meditation practitioner, Shamballa Yoga Retreats will exceed your expectations. I can't wait to return for a visit sometime next year!

Great yoga sessions for all levels, different meditation techniques, fun surfing classes, breathtaking views when hiking, healthy & delicious food (!) and these all in most cosy and beautiful villa in Sintra! So far my best wellbeing experience!

I went on a fantastic retreat with Shamballah at the beginning of October. Booking process was great, Patricia and Zarqa were very accommodating. Transport to the location was organised for us from the airport. The house was lovely - clean, comfortable and the food was fantastic. The yoga and meditation were also excellent. We had a great stay and I have been recommending to friends since I got back.

Wonderful experience at Shamballah ! Patricia is the best yoga teacher I’ve ever had, enabling us to discover the spiritual dimension of yoga, and Zarqa was a great meditation teacher, and chef ! Ideal for those who need to relax, chill, or have a deep thinking about their life and build a new life routine.

Vollste Empfehlung für alle, die eine Woche pure Erholung erfahren wollen! Das Retreat ist einfach wunderschön, preiswert und das Yoga für alle Levels machbar - eine tolle Erfahrung :-)

What Zarqa and Patricia created with Shamballah is really special. I have taken home a lot of wisdom for life. It is like sometimes you only know what you were looking for when you found it. I hoped to have a peaceful week with a calmer mind, and although my head felt a hurricane at the beginning of the week, I have the feeling that with all the practices en experiences of last week I have a calmer mind for life. Thanks a lot Zarqa and Patricia, stay as you are!!

Beautiful house where I felt incredibly safe and at peace. The program was exceptionally well-organized, offering a perfect balance between structured activities and free time to explore the surrounding nature. It was a rejuvenating experience that I would highly recommend to anyone looking to relax and reconnect with themselves. Thank you Patrícia and Zarqa for making me feel at home

An excellent experience. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a wide range of yoga and meditation practices, as well as the opportunity for surfing. Patricia and Zarqa are knowledgeable and kind, making the retreat accessible and rewarding for people with different backgrounds and experience levels. The food was superb - healthy, plentiful and delicious.

Very rewarding retreat, Zarqa and Patricia is very professional and caring to every participant the time you are there. One feels like you are their family and you are home visiting. Dinner time is always pleasant with chatting and sharing different points of view. I would definitely go back because l love the ambiance and love they offer and support. Thank you so much for a wonderful time and especially bonding with my daughter is a bonus.

Thank you a lot for the great teachings, meditation, jooga, food, atmosphere and warm hospitality. We will meet again! ❤️❤️❤️

One of the most healing experiences of my life! I have no words that can describe! Just do it

The shamballa yoga retreat was an incredible and much needed journey for me. I came tired and stressed out, i left energized and happy only within just a couple of days. Its unbelieveable what just a week sheltered with likeminded people, healthy foods, a daily yoga and meditation structure and of course the guidance of Patricia and Zarqa can do. Its really transformational and I cannot recommend this place enough. Thank you soo much Patricia and Zarqa for sharing this wonderful place on earth with us.

I had an amazing week at Shamballah Yoga Retreats, end of June! Big thanks to Patricia and Zarqa for creating this lovely and safe space for reflection, healing, and inspiration. And the food so lovely!!

At Shamballah, you can expect hospitality, kindness, beauty, authenticity and to be nurtured in many ways : meditation/yoga sessions, food, see and sun . It s been a great week for me!! Pascaline

If you want to connect with your inner self and change your life, then Shamballah is the place to do it. Patricia and Zarqa have created a very special retreat where they guide you with their wisdom and experience through 5 days of Yoga, meditation, nutrition, massage, walks and much much more. This was my first experience but not my last. It was truly beautiful.

I'm just back from attending the Shamballah Yoga Retreat and I'll I can say is WOW! It was an extremely enjoyable and insightful experience with powerful yoga and meditation classes, super food and lots of quality add ons. This retreat is out on its own in terms of quality and this is primarily due to the passion and knowledge of Zarqa and Patricia. For anyone thinking of booking it, just do it. You won't be disappointed.

What a fantastic retreat! I've had many yoga retreats over the years and Zarqa and Patricia rate at the top. The whole package was just what I needed to reset and gain some much needed self care. I'm not vegetarian but the food was awesome! They even arranged an evening concert with a local Portuguese trio. I loved their vibe so much, I've already signed up for their Azores Island Retreat! THANK YOU BOTH :)

I can’t speak more highly of this retreat. Zarqa and Patricia were absolutely fantastic, and I left the retreat with friends for life. The passion radiating from these two is palpable. There is clearly so much thought, heart, and soul put into this beautiful oasis. Not only did I learn so much about deepening my yoga and meditation practice, but the conversations shared between the group allowed for such an intimate experience. I am still in contact with the other participants, and I cannot express how much I value the connections I made at this retreat. The entire team is so genuine and caring, and they go above and beyond to make their guests feel like old friends. Fabi is sunshine in human form, and you can taste the love and devotion she infuses into the food. The packed lunches feel like the perfect pairing of mom’s cooking and gourmet nutrient-packed goodness. The location is absolutely stunning with a short walk to beautiful cliff side beaches. The garden and balcony are perfect spaces to read, journal, and recharge. Being a quick drive from Sintra, I would highly recommend the tour of Quinta da Regaleira palace with Carla. She is a wealth of knowledge and if you’re interested in the esoteric, architecture, botany, or history, you cannot miss this tour. This retreat was the perfect recharge for my soul and I absolutely will be returning. Thank you to the Shamballah team, this experience was better than I ever could have imagined.

An amazing week, great hosts and practice, the accommodation and meals were wonderful, and met some amazing people. Couldn't recommend it enough.

I wanted to thank Patricia and Zarqa for showing me an alternative way of living. I found what I learned at shamballah really beneficial. The homemade vegetarian food was so good. Really appreciate all the help and love. Highly recommend to anyone who needs a break from city life and slow down a bit to enjoy life.

Ik had het geluk om drie weken bij Shambalah yoga retraite te blijven. Deze plek voelt als een thuis. Zaqra en Patricia creëren elke dag een warm bad waarin je je kan onderdompelen met meditatie en yoga, voedzame maaltijden, en waardevolle momenten waardoor echte connectie mogelijk is. De oprechtheid waarmee ze dit doen is groot, en dat maakt het anders dan veel andere retraites of yoga-plekken. Ik kom hier zeker terug en kan deze plek absoluut aanraden. Hier verblijven brengt je tot rust, dankzij de prachtige omgeving, de routine die je kan volgen die je vertrouwen geeft in jezelf, je lichaam, je geest.

Yes, 5 stars, but I found here everything which extended that rate. What a place, wonderful people who with their great heart, pure spirit and professional knowledge made my staying a warm united family! God bless their initiative and dedication.

The Shamballah retreat is a really special place. It's just a few minutes' walk from the ocean, in the middle of the most beautiful nature. I'm so glad I spent a week there over Christmas – it was just what I needed to recharge and find some balance. The food was delicious, the yoga and meditation classes were great, and there were so many extra activities to choose from. I highly recommend staying with Patricia and Zarqa.