“The body remembers”
A Retreat that will take you on a journey of inner exploration to refine your senses and tap into presence and conscious awareness.
The hosts Juliana Conde and Johanna Hellinger invite you to 4 Ventos, a Retreat center located in the ecological reserve between Tapada de Mafra and Ericeira. This retreat is an invitation to expand perception, through movement, sound, voice, gesture and silence, opening inner pathways to authentic self-discovery and connection.
Our time together will include:
Dynamic and still practices of Yoga and Meditation
Myofascial release and somatic techniques
Conscious breathwork and vocalization
Sensory awakening through touch
Creative expression and embodiment practices
Sharing circles
Guided writing and sound exploration
Practises in this Retreat will be both individual and collective, with the intention of creating a safe and grounded space for each participant to connect fully with themselves and with others in their most essential and integrated form.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
2 x nights accommodation in shared room / shared bathroom
Yoga lessons (including, Hatha and Yin Yoga)
Somatic & Myofascial Release practises
2x breakfast, 2x lunch, 2x dinner - all meals are vegetarian, freshly prepared, nutritious and delicious.
(Please get in touch for any food allergies or restrictions)
Booking & INVESTMENT:
EARLY BIRD PRICE - 480EUR until 1. August 2026
Regular Price - 550EUR
Pre-payment of 300EUR at time of booking, remaining fee to be paid in cash on arrival.
Payment options:
Bank transfer: (Johanna Hellinger)
IBAN: PT50 0193 0000 1050 4607 8126 9
BIC/SWIFT: CTTVPTPL
MbWAY (Portugal only): 00351/910/166898 (Johanna Hellinger)
Revolut: revolut.me/julianaconde
CANCELLATION POLICY
For cancellations only a partial refund is possible, except if the retreat is cancelled from our side.
PROGRAMME **
Friday, 6th november
15:00 check-in
16:00 Free time (walk)
18:00 Opening circle and connection
20:00 Dinner
Saturday, 7th november
08:00 Dynamic Morning practise (Yoga, Somatics)
10:00 Breakfast
11:00 Workshop
13:00 Lunch (free time)
16:00 Afternoon activity
18.30 Yoga (gentle)
20:00 Dinner
Sunday, 8th november
08:00 Dynamic Morning practise (Yoga, Somatics)
10:00 Breakfast
11:00 Workshop, activity
13:00 Lunch (free time)
15:00 Closing Sharing circle
17:00 Check - out
* Our Programme might vary slightly - depending on group dynamics and weather conditions.
*Max. capacity of venue 15-20 participants.
Get in touch for bookings or additional information
The venue - 4Ventos
The 4Ventos retreat center is a space with gentle contours where tranquility inspires visitors to surrender and grow into their potential and purpose.
It was with great art and care that the ruins of four houses acquired in 2000 were transformed into a safe and welcoming space, with an atmosphere conducive to connecting with our deepest selves.
The original design of the buildings was maintained with slight alterations, and earthy colors were used to integrate the complex into the landscape, giving it a mystical atmosphere somewhere between rustic and Arabic—after all, the origin of our architecture.
The space also includes a spacious room prepared for various practices, a living room, a dining room, a garden, and delicious, healthy vegetarian/vegan meals.
4 Ventos have been welcoming diverse groups from all over the world since 2002.
Accomodation & Rates
Twin room - shared bathroom
550 EUR per person - all included (3 meals per day and all practises)
EARLY BIRD until 1. August - 480 EUR
In this retreat, invites you into the spirit of community.
We practise Karma Yoga, which means that each person takes care of their own space (i.e. putting their dishes in the dishwasher after meals).
Upon arrival, a set of bedding (sheet, pillowcase, and blanket) will be provided, and each person prepares their own bed—a small gesture that is part of this experience of sharing and presence.
The rooms are shared (2, 3, or more people) in a dormitory style, and the bathrooms are also communal, distributed throughout the space.
Only the largest room (with more than 2 people) has a private bathroom.
Every aspect of the retreat is intentionally created to nurture simplicity, encourage mutual support, and foster meaningful connection among all participants.
Your hosts / teachers / facilitators
Juliana Conde
Juliana Conde is a curious traveler within the holistic world, spirituality, healing, as well as artistic creation and self-expression. She is an actress/performer, trainer in Thai Yoga and oriental therapies, yoga and meditation teacher, body and holistic therapist, and is also connected to the arts and conscious expressive movement.
Juliana started her career as a bodyworker in 2010. With a degree in Theatre and Performing Arts from ESMAE, she also has extensive therapeutic training both nationally and internationally.
Her training includes advanced professional courses with Susanne Roursgaard in Sexual Healing and De-Armouring from The Gaia Method (Netherlands), studies on Female Ejaculation and G-Spot with Deborah Sundahl, Doula (birth and post-birth) training through Bionascimento with Sandra Oliveira, Varanasi Massage Society, Tibetan Therapeutic Massage with Bowls, Yoga Vini TTC (India), Japanese World Acupuncture with Alan Jansson and Therapist from Thai Yoga Massage School – Metta (Thailand), where she also works as a teacher in Thai Therapies.
As a creator, yoga and meditation teacher, trainer, and therapist, she has participated in, organized, and collaborated in numerous seminars, retreats, training sessions, and workshops both nationally and internationally, traveling across Europe and Asia (India, Thailand, Macau, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan).
Her project is centered around being, the recovery of essence and pure consciousness through various holistic disciplines focused on self-knowledge and personal development.
Her holistic therapeutic work is based on unity (body-mind-emotion-spirit), where the body is a vehicle for accessing and connecting at a somatic level. All tools used are directed toward body, mental, emotional, and energetic awareness. Sessions are tailored to the individual's life experiences and human history.
JOHANNA HELLINGER
Johanna is an E-RYT 500 certified Yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance and is working as a Yoga teacher and Thai Massage Therapist since 2015.
She lives in Portugal since 2014 and teaches Vinyasa, Hatha and Yin Yoga integrated with Myofascial Release techniques, Qi Gong and mindfulness meditation. Her teachings are based on Hatha Yoga, Tao and Buddhist Philosophy, Anatomy, Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
Since 2022 she also provides continuing education for Yoga teachers based on Yin Yoga, TCM, Ayurveda and the practise of self myofascial release with the Roll Model Method.
She has been leading yoga teacher trainings in Portugal and Spain with La Casa Shambala since 2024, where she teaches 200h Trainings and the topics of Asana Clinics, Anatomy, Philosophy, Ayurveda and Teaching Methodology.
Johanna is passionate to share her experience with people that want to create a change in their life, are open to learn and continuously improve their body and self awareness.
When she is not teaching or training you can find her out in nature, surfing, walking her dog or working on her land to build a sustainable Permaculture Farm in the Alentejo, Portugal, with her partner.
Prepare for your Retreat
Yoga classes
Please bring comfortable clothing and layers
Bring your own blanket for relaxation and/or a warm jacket as mornings and evenings can be cool.
Mats are provided but you are welcome to bring your own yoga mat and equipment.
Don't forget:
• Comfortable shoes you can hike with, house shoes / socks
• A small backpack
• rain jacket, umbrella in case of rain
OTHER ACTIVITIES:
Book an individual session with Juliana or Johanna
Take a walk around the ecological reserve
Rest or connect with others in the cosy living room space of 4 ventos.
How to get there?
Public transport
From Lisbon Entre Campos or Campo Grande station take the bus 2804 or 2740 to Mafra and then 2103 from Mafra to Rua Principal (Largo da Arieira). Aproximately 2h-2h20mins.
By car
From Lisbon its a 45min drive to the venue.
If you come with your own car, please let us know if you would like to carshare with other participants, traveling from Lisbon. We will be happy to connect you!