24-28 May 2024

risE & retreat

CULTIVATE INTENTION, MOVE MINDFULLY AND NOURISH FROM THE INSIDE OUT

our mission

Welcome to Rise & Retreat- a serene space within the Algarve for you to re-connect, re-align and build a deeper understanding of your body and mind for an intentional life.

We invite you to step into the daily offerings of workshops and classes designed to shift your perspective and find harmony in the body - from gratitude practices, intention-settings and guided meditations to arm balance workshops and Movement for Digestion - the mix of invigorating and restorative practices are created to find balance within ourselves.

We look forward to sharing this experience with you.

Meet

Meg

Meet Meg Shannen, a handstand-loving Yoga teacher who’s enjoyed sharing her passion for movement and stillness with over 20,000 people in London. Meg’s classes draw inspiration from styles such as Vinyasa, Rocket Yoga, Yin Yoga, and Pilates, whilst integrating her growing wisdom from Eastern Philosophies, traditions and texts including Yoga Sutras, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and engaged Buddhism.

As the Yoga retreat leader, Meg welcomes all levels with open arms and a warm heart to join her on a journey of self-discovery and transformation through the beauty of Yoga, movement and meditation.

MEET

VEE

Meet Veronique, Founder of Evolve wellness platform and passionate Pilates instructor based in London. Veronique's unique approach to Pilates goes beyond physical fitness; it aims to leave you feeling not just stronger and more energised but also deeply centred and connected.

Her classes are a fusion of creative and dynamic sequencing infused with intentional and controlled movement, ensuring a workout that not only challenges the body but also promotes a sense of alignment and connection.

Join Veronique on a journey to discover the transformative power of Pilates, where dynamic workouts meet mindful practices to leave you feeling empowered and energised.

ACCOMMODATION

All rooms are spacious, bathed in light and welcome you into your own space of tranquillity with an ensuite, and private terrace or opening into the retreat garden.

Away from your classes, you can relax alone or with a fellow retreater- whether in the sun alongside the pools, walking around the peaceful gardens or resting in your sun-bathed ensuite rooms.

To nourish the body and align with the ebbs and flows of the season, we offer three delicious meals per day, crafted from the land surrounding the retreat and enjoyed together as a community. We have a variety of room options to suit your needs best - from single occupancy, shared rooms and couples/friends packages.

Payment Plans are available.

Please enquire via email for more information hello@joinevolve.co

  • Twin Sharing room

    EARLY BIRD PRICE (SAVE £200) - £1199 per person

    EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT CODE: EARLYBIRD200

    Full Price - £1399

    2 single beds

    Heated floor and Aircon

    Private terrace or garden with garden and sea views

    Ensuite bathrooms with bath and or shower

    100% organic Altanure toiletries

    Bathroom towels & pool towels

    Hairdryer

  • Single occupancy

    EARLY BIRD PRICE (SAVE £200) - £1799 per person

    EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT CODE: EARLYBIRD200

    Full Price - £1999

    1 Large Double Bed

    Ensuite bathrooms with bath and or shower

    Bathroom towels & pool towels

    Heated floor & Aircon

    100% organic Altanure toiletries

    Hairdryer

    Private terrace or garden with garden and sea views

  • Couples or friends package

    EARLY BIRD PRICE(SAVE £300) - £2199 per couple

    EARLY BIRD CODE: EARLYBIRD300

    Full Price - £2499 per couple

    2 single beds / 1 Kingsize bed for couples or friends

    Ensuite bathrooms with bath and or shower

    Bathroom towels & pool towels

    Heated floor and Aircon

    100% organic Altanure toiletries

    Hairdryer

    Private terrace or garden with garden and sea views

What’s included:

Accommodation for 5 days

3 Nourishing meals per day

2 x Yoga and Pilates classes per day

Daily breathwork, meditation and journalling

Airport transfers to and from Faro airport

**The transfer will leave Faro airport at 15:00 on the 24th &

depart the retreat venue at 11am on the 28th of May.

What’s not included:

Flights are not included and must be arranged personally

Treatments - massages and holistic treatments can be arranged upon request and will be an additional fee paid directly to the practitioner on site

Private training with Meg or Vee. This can be arranged upon request and will be an additional fee

EXPLORE OUR WORKSHOPS

  • FRIDAY

    THE CHECK IN

    Restorative Pilates to tune into your body at the beginning of our retreat

    Yin Yoga to Understanding the layers of the mind. Observing your thought patterns, limiting beliefs & attachment to emotions

    Gratitude practice, Journalling & Meditation to cultivate mindfulness, clarify your goals & centre your intentions

  • SATURDAY

    DIGESTION & HEALTH

    Pilates : breathing techniques & movement patterns to optimise digestion, learning how to engage the pelvic floor & deep core muscles

    Yin to Sound bath : long-held poses to release the layers of body & mind with some acupressure guidance, leading into a restorative practice that allows sound to resonate into the body through various instruments & frequencies

  • SUNDAY

    LEANING INTO OUR ASPIRATIONS

    Journalling and visualisation : shifting towards an abundance mindset for manifesting your aspirations

    Arm balances : crow, side crow, pincha. combining pilates & yoga to explore new poses, understand limiting beliefs & move into our power

    Exploring Tavira : enjoy the beauty of the old fisherman's town, with options to join Meg & Vee or take your own time to soak in the historical architecture and enchanting views

  • MONDAY

    CELEBRATING OUR INNER FIRE

    Morning Meditation

    Signature Dynamic Mat Pilates Class

    Spring to Summer Yin yoga : aligning our energy to the changing seasons with long-held poses

  • TUESDAY

    THE FUSION

    Celebrating movement : a co-led practice by Vee & Meg, incorporating a blend of the skills and patterns we’ve learned throughout our time in Portugal

    Morning rituals defined : the tools we’ll bring back to our everyday life to maintain an expansive perspective

  • DAILY INTENTION SETTING

    BUILDING A CONSCIOUS LIFE

    Meditation & Breath work

    Journalling, Gratitude and affirmation practices

    Intention setting to action your aspirations

TESTIMONIALS

  • One of the things I appreciate most about Meg is her genuine care and sensitivity towards her yoga students. She creates a safe and nurturing environment where everyone feels welcomed and supported. Her ability to connect and understand each individuals unique needs and challenges, is truly inspiring. Her young and vibrant energy, combined with her caring and sensitive approach, creates an extraordinary experience for anyone seeking growth, balance, and wellness through yoga. Thank you for being an incredible teacher and guiding me on this beautiful path of self-discovery. 

    -ANDREW, UK

  • I am incredibly grateful to have found Meg. She is friendly and welcoming in her classes, not only she remembered everyone’s name by the second time she meets everyone!!! The sessions are simply a perfect balance- they are challenging yet including breathwork, and relaxation. Her expertise especially TCM [traditional chinese medicine] have helped me grow in my practice, leaving me feeling 100% better and energised and connected after each session. I cannot recommend Meg enough!

    -VERONICA, UK

  • Best Pilates instructor. The way she gently motivates you and also notices everything. Our whole family is hooked on her sessions! Thank you for always making us feel strong, energised and empowered!

    -LIZANNE, SWITZERLAND

  • "Veronique is a fantastic Pilates instructor, motivating from start to finish, focusing on core strength, mobility and stretching for a full body workout that will leave you both breathless, yet smiling at the end of each session!”

    -ANDREW, UK

  • I love the way Meg teaches yoga. Her classes are always perfectly structured, including flows that leave me feeling energetic but centred, and poses that challenge and improve my balance, flexibility and mobility. She was the reason I decided to become a yoga teacher myself! 

    -LULU, UK

  • Veronique’s power pilates style class is hard work, but also fun and each session is different from the last, so there's no sense of class monotony.I can feel the difference in my body and how much I've progressed in strength and stability."

    -SALLY, UK

CONTACT

FAQs

  • If you cancel with more than 10 weeks notice until the retreat start date, you are eligible to a 50% refund.

    If you cancel within 10 weeks of the retreat start date the full amount will be non-refundable.

  • No, all equipment for classes and workshops will be provided onsite for you to make use of throughout the retreat.

  • No problem at all! Please reach out directly to Meg or Veronique to arrange accordingly. Email us at: hello@joinevolve.co

  • No, your flights will need to be arranged personally, however an airport transfer to and from Faro airport will be arranged and included in your retreat pricing.