New Life Portugal: the wellbeing retreat where to start your journey of inner grouwth

A place of silence and peace. A mountain sanctuary in the Serra Da Estrela in Portugal where
you can take back your time and your life. There are several holistic and integrative programs to choose from, depending on your specificneeds and goals. The focus is on engaged community living woven together with mindfulness and compassion practice, yoga, physical self-care, counselling, life coaching, and the restorative
effects of being immersed in the breathtaking Portuguese countryside.
At New Life, you can stroll quietly under trees, pause to wonder at wildflowers, and stop to listen
to spring water skipping over rocks. It’s a wellbeing experience deeply connected with the
healing power of nature. This therapy retreat is especially oriented towards healing burnout, with
programs that nurture and challenge at the same time.
Research suggests that we can shift our neurologically embedded patterns when we mindfully
and compassionately bring awareness to our present moment experience. Daily yoga and
meditation are key components of your stay. Both are powerful practices for achieving inner
balance and alleviating stress. You’ll also have the chance to participate in working meditation,
which provides another beneficial way to practice mindfulness.
Studies also show that a key component of wellness comes from being part of a community:
having a sense of meaningful belonging or feeling like contributing in a purposeful way. Within
the supportive New Life community, you’ll have the chance to discover many similarities between
your own experiences and those of others. Sharing stories and listening with mutual empathy
can help to remove barriers and shame, leading to deep healing.
A range of outdoor leisure activities like swimming, hiking, mountain biking, standup paddle
boarding, bird watching, and horse riding can be enjoyed either within the programs or as
optional excursions for a perfect wellness holiday.

The Programs at New Life

Resilience Path – Minimum 28 nights 
For embarking on a journey of inner growth.

This program is designed to help you develop skills to deal with stress, burnout, and fatigue. The
Resilience Path offers targeted, short-term, trauma-informed counselling as well as a carefully
designed curriculum of therapeutic workshops and mindfulness-based group excursions in
conjunction with daily guided meditation and yoga sessions and community-led support groups.
You’ll be guided and supported as you build a repertoire of tools to increase resilience that will
help you approach challenging situations in healthy ways and without reverting to past habits.

What is included:
Peaceful, private ensuite room
Three nutritious meals per day
2 x counselling sessions per week
3 x experiential and psycho-educational workshops per week
Group yoga, qigong, and meditation classes
Unlimited access to beautiful mountainside facilities, including heated pool, sauna, and gym
Weekly guided hikes in the Serra Da Estrela natural park
Access to all community-wide groups such as mindful movement and forest bathing sessions,
support groups, and games nights

Wellness Path – Minimum 14 nights
For replenishing resources and regaining vitality.
This program is designed to help you create a healthier lifestyle. The Wellness Path is for those
who feel like they’ve been neglecting their physical fitness and need some comprehensive
self-care, or those who feel constantly depleted and wish to have more energy. Sessions and
activities focus on wellness training, developing healthy new habits, education, mindful 
movement, and spending time in nature. This program will help you replenish your resources,
regain your vitality, and rediscover your inner strength.

What is included:
Peaceful, private ensuite room
Three nutritious meals per day
1 x somatic-based coaching session per week
1 x one-on-one session with a trained life coach per week
Choice of 2 x psycho-educational and/or experiential workshops per week based on
resilience-building themes
1 x nature excursion per week exclusive to Wellness Path participants
Group yoga, qigong, and meditation classes
Unlimited access to our beautiful mountainside facilities, including heated pool, sauna, and gym
Weekly guided hikes in the Serra Da Estrela natural park
Access to all community-wide groups such as mindful movement and forest bathing sessions,
support groups, and games nights

Rest and Rejuvenate Path – Minimum 7 nights
For enjoying absolute peace and tranquillity.
This program is perfect for those who are looking for a peaceful place to take some time out or
who would like to experience living in a mindful community. The Rest and Rejuvenate Path is
designed for short stays. Guests will have plenty of time to relax while having the option to be
active in the community when you choose. Explore the beauty of the Serra da Estrela, enjoy 
unlimited access to New Life’s excellent mountainside facilities, and join in community-wide
activities like yoga and meditation. You’ll leave feeling calm and refreshed.

What is included
Peaceful, private ensuite room
Three nutritious meals per day
1 x 90-minute massage session per week
1 x weekly community workshop based on resilience-building themes
Group yoga, qigong, and meditation classes
Unlimited access to our beautiful mountainside facilities, including heated pool, sauna, and gym
Weekly guided hikes in the Serra Da Estrela natural park
Access to all community-wide groups such as mindful movement and forest bathing sessions,
support groups, and games nights