Welcome, we’re so glad you’re here :)
A note from Lizzie
“I'm so excited to finally share Sensi's very first retreat with you. We'll be returning to the place where I held my very first solo retreat — a location that means a great deal to me, and one I've been waiting for the right moment to return to. Of everything I've hosted, this is the one I'm most excited about. Our community keeps growing, and this finally gives us a real chance to be together properly, not just in passing between classes. If you've ever thought about a retreat but weren't sure where to start, this is a gentle place to begin — surrounded by people you already know and trust, in a space where you can fully be yourself and go deeper into your practice”
There is a tide in each of us — a pull and release, a rising and settling. Inner Tides is a space to let yourself ebb. To trust that what goes out will come back in, and that you have permission to move with your own rhythm. This retreat is an invitation to remember how it feels to be true to yourself — to give yourself the space to notice what rises to the surface, and to be gently guided in the direction that naturally unfolds.
Date option 1: 10 - 14 May 2027 (with Lizzie, Jordan and Amelia)
Date option 2: 14 - 18 May 2027 (with Lizzie, Sara and Amelia)
Where will we be staying?
The Shanti Space is a family run sancturary and retreat centre located in a woodland valley in Mafra, Portugal. Set on an old quinta (farm estate) bordering a national park, it features a glass Victorian greenhouse, yoga deck, and natural stream, just 15 minutes from the surfing beaches of Ericeira.
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Meet Your hosts
lizzie
yoga teacher week 1 & 2
You may know Lizzie as the owner of Studio Sensi, but over the past eight years, Lizzie has had the privilege of teaching yoga in studios and on retreats with people from around the world, sharing practices rooted in her personal journey and deepened by several professional trainings. Her approach is varied and experiential, guiding students to explore where a posture lands in the body, what it speaks in the mind, and how the breath bridges the two. Expect a varied approach stylistically, between dynamic movement and soft spacious pauses — there is always freedom to shape each practice to your own needs.
amelia
chef & yoga teacher week 1 & 2
Amelia is a chef, Associate Nutritionist (ANutr), and yoga teacher (375 RYT) with a background in seasonal, wholefood cooking and mindful movement. With over 14 years’ experience in hospitality, including working in café kitchens and artisan bakeries, Amelia works across retreats, supper clubs, private events, wedding cakes, and recipe and content development. Alongside her culinary work, Amelia holds an MSc in Human Nutrition and a BSc in Biomedical Science, with research focused on women’s health. She is also qualified in Ashtanga Vinyasa, Rocket, prenatal, and postnatal yoga. Bringing together her experience in food, nutrition, and movement, Amelia takes a holistic approach to create seasonal food that is balanced, nourishing, and celebrates quality ingredients.
jordan
yoga teacher 10-14 may
As a teacher, Jordan is all about the balance - both on and off the mat. She has been a student of yoga for well over a decade, and has found the rhythm of a regular yoga practice to be a steadying anchor through many of life’s ups and downs. Jordan first trained in vinyasa, and later went on to study yin and yoga nidra. Jordan’s classes will lead you through smooth sequencing and yummy flows, working within what feels best for YOUR body. Whether it’s a fiery, heated Vinyasa or a yummy, nourishing Yin - each practice is held with deep intention. A reminder that your time on the mat - is yours.
sara
yoga teacher 14-18 may
Born into a family of mindfulness practitioners, Sara was immersed in the teachings of Yoga as a child, planting the seeds for her path as a space holder in her late teens. She's a trauma-informed guide, and has been teaching for almost a decade, learning various yoga styles with different teachers in India and the UK. She is also a qualified Breathwork Coach as well as a Cacao Facilitator. Through her nurturing and grounding offerings, Sara creates sacred spaces that invite people to return inward and reconnect with their innermost essence. At the heart of all she shares is a devotion to cultivating deep stillness and authentic connection to Self.
whats includeD? the full list
BRUNCH, LIGHT LUNCH, 2-COURSE DINNER, PRE YOGA SNACKS EVERY DAY
morning and evening yoga (90-120 minute classes)
kirtan and ecstatic dance (week 1 only)
cacao circle & yoga nidra (week 2 only)
day trip to ericeira (15 min drive)
coastal walk or option to add-on surf lesson £30
creative drawing workshop
rocket extended practice
asana foundation workshop
guided nature walk
Accomodation & transfers
download the itinerary
Download the example itinerary of what you can expect during the 4 days. Please note timings and daily activities may shift around closer to the time depending on provider availability and weather of course!
Room and price point options
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Shared dorm with 8 beds in bunk style. Shared bathroom.
£895 per person
Flights booked separately.
25% non-refundable deposit required.
Payment plan available.
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Sharing a twin room with bathroom down the the hall.
£995 per person
Flights booked separately.
25% non-refundable deposit required.
Payment plan available.
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Twin bedroom with an en-suite bathroom
£1120 per person
Flights booked separately.
25% non-refundable deposit required.
Payment plan available.
****SOLD OUT WEEK 2***
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Private room.
Double occupancy: £1045 per person
Single occupancy: £1245
Flights booked separately.
25% non-refundable deposit required.
Payment plan available.
****SOLD OUT WEEK 2***
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Private room.
Double occupancy: £1145 per person
Single occupancy: £1345
Flights booked separately.
25% non-refundable deposit required.
Payment plan available.
****SOLD OUT WEEK 2***
ROOM PHOTOS
venue photos
shala photos
about the food
All meals are cooked by our private chef, Amelia. If the weather is dry, we can eat outside for breakfast and lunch.
Everything is made using fresh and local ingredients and we will cater to your dietary requirements. Included:
Pre-yoga snacks morning and afternoon
Abundant brunch style breakfast
Light lunch
2-course dinner
Tea/coffees
how to get to the retreat
We are offering a group shuttle service from Lisbon airport on the arrival day and departure day included in your costs. Please try and arrive at the airport before 2pm and leave after 12pm. You are welcome to arrive earlier or depart later and still make use of the shuttle.
If coming from Brighton, we recommend the below flights but you are welcome to arrange your own travel itinerary around the retreat that works best for you.
RETREAT 1
10th May - Easyjet depart Gatwick 10.15 and arrives Lisbon 13.05
Depart Friday 14th 20.45 back to Gatwick
£195
RETREAT 2
14th May - Easyjet depart Gatwick 10.00 and arrive at 12.50
Depart Tuesday 18th 16.35 back to Gatwick
£195
next steps
Ready to join us?
Reach out if you'd like to book a space on one of our retreats, or if you simply have questions — we're happy to help however we can.
To secure your spot, we ask for a 25% deposit upfront, with a flexible payment plan available for the remaining balance.
We can't wait to bring Sensi to life in a whole new setting, and we'd love for you to be part of this special experience with us in Portugal.
