Yoga Retreat February 8th - 14th 2026
Looking for a rejuvenating escape to reset, recharge and deepen your practice? A yoga retreat in February 2026 offers an ideal opportunity — and the specially-tailored week hosted by Peter & Sue at Yoga Evolution Retreats in rural central Portugal might just be what you’ve been looking for.
Embrace a February Reset
If you’ve ever felt the mid-winter slump linger into early spring, this retreat is designed to invite light, warmth and transformation. Taking place 8–14 February 2026, this week away is described as a “restful yoga-retreat February 2026” — a time when “days start to get longer and Mother Nature starts to expand after the winter months.”
Take long walks through forest tracks, open skies and a sense of fresh potential. The retreat location emphasises the shift from winter into spring and the energetic renewal that comes with it.
What the Week Includes
The retreat offers a comprehensive programme aimed at all levels of experience, whether you’re newer to yoga or seeking deeper practice:
- Accommodation for six nights, with multiple room types (single, twin, double, ensuite, veranda) — returning guests receive a 10% discount.
- Two daily yoga/meditation classes: morning sessions focus on energising movement (vinyasa, Qigong) and the evenings on gentler practices (yin, somatic yoga, restorative, yoga nidra).
- Three vegetarian meals per day (with sweet treats such as healthy homemade raw cakes), and “extra help with your practice” for those who want it.
- Optional extras include massage, a soap-making workshop, walk to learn about medicinal herbs, and the chance to unwind beneath the stars by a campfire if the weather is clear.
Why February? Why This Location?
Choosing February for a retreat has a number of advantages. The weeks in question coincide with quieter seasons, meaning fewer crowds and a chance to turn inward. Yoga Evolution Retreats notes that “since we started hosting retreats over 20 years ago we have learnt that February is a month when some of us need to just getaway from it all and go on a yoga retreat to take a little time for themselves.”
The location in central Portugal offers mild weather, ample sunlight (boosting mood and vitamin D), and stunning natural surroundings for walks and reflective time. Even though it is winter time in Portugal, the days are often warm and sunny — perfect weather for hikes in stunning nature, shaking off the winter blues.
This is a time of symbolic transformation too: the schedule aligns with the folk-lore festival Imbolc — a celebration of new life emerging after winter. The retreat invites you to “dive into a revival from the depths of deep mid winter… aware of the promise of new life as the seeds of the earth deep within the soil begin to awaken signaling the return of spring.”
Practice Highlights
- Morning sessions: A dynamic blend of Qigong and Vinyasa Flow designed to awaken warmth, vitality, strength and fascia release
- Evening sessions: Slower, more introspective practices like Yin Yoga (to soothing the connective tissues), Somatic Yoga (releasing aches/pains), Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra (deep rest and recharge).
- Additional elements: Sound healing bowls, gong baths, shamanic drum journeys and the possibility of a forest walk to connect with nature and release tension.
Practical Details at a Glance
- Dates: 8–14 February 2026.
- Included: Transfers from Oleiros, 6 nights’ accommodation, 2 daily classes + meditation (11–12 classes total depending on schedule), 3 vegetarian meals each day.
- Optional extras: Massage, workshop, herb walk.
- Pricing (in GBP): e.g. Single Room £650; Twin/Double £600; Ensuite £750 (for Programme “Yoga Retreat February 8th-14th 2026”) To View Accommodation Options Click Here
Why This Retreat Stands Out
- All-levels friendly: Whether you’re just beginning or a seasoned yogi, the mix of practices ensures there’s something for you.
- Holistic wellbeing: Beyond the yoga mat, walks in nature, wholesome meals and sound healing contribute to a complete reset.
- Beautiful setting: A rural Portuguese location away from hustle and bustle, with the added bonus of shorter winter days being balanced by crisp fresh air, open skies and a sense of space under the bright stars.
- Intentional timing: February provides a perfect window to hit the reset button before the busyness of spring and summer — and to align with nature’s emerging energy.
If you’re searching for a yoga retreat February 2026, look no further than this immersive week offered by Yoga Evolution Retreats. It brings together the perfect combination: transformational yoga practices, serene natural surroundings, delicious vegetarian food, and a nurturing community vibe. The timing is ideal for stepping away, slowing down, and renewing your body, mind and spirit.
Ready to make it happen? This retreat may be the book-in advance step you’ll thank yourself for later when you emerge brighter, lighter and aligned for the year ahead.
Note: Be sure to check the latest availability, room types, dietary needs and travel logistics directly with Yoga Evolution Retreats when you decide.
What's included in your stay with us
- transfers from Oleiros to the retreat center
- 6 nights accommodation
- 2 daily yoga classes with meditation - 11 classes during your stay
- 3 delicious vegetarian meals per day with a sweet to follow. sweets range from raw chocolate to healthy homemade raw cakes
- Extra help with your practice if you feel you need clarification with any aspect the many practices we teach.
Whats optional
- massage
- soap making workshop with Freya
- taking a walk to learn about medicinal herbs with Freya