Work-Life

Balance

1-Day Retreat in Colares, Sintra, Portugal

October 10th, 2026

Slow down your mind. Relax your body. Regain control.

A 6-hour immersion to learn practical Wellness and Human Development tools that will transform your relationship with work and personal life.

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Do you feel overwhelmed by life?

We constantly complain about not having enough time. We are stuck in an exhausting cycle:

Guilt at home: The feeling that you aren't giving enough attention to your family and friends.
Guilt at work: The constant pressure that no matter how much you do, it is never enough.
Mental exhaustion: Feeling like life has become an endless tunnel, running on automatic pilot.

Who is this

Retreat for?

People on the edge of mental exhaustion and burnout.
Anyone carrying the weight of guilt while balancing career and personal life.
Professionals seeking practical, science-backed personal growth tools, not abstract theories.
Anyone who needs space to breathe deeply, reconnect with intuition, and reset priorities.

What you’ll learn and take home?

Based on a combination of Wellness, Somatic Work, and Human Development, over these 6 hours you will learn fast, actionable techniques for your daily life:

Yoga, Tapping, Breathwork, and Meditation practices to calm your nervous system in minutes, perfect for high-pressure workdays.
Practical self-discovery strategies to set clear boundaries, manage expectations, say "no," and drop guilt when prioritizing your well-being.
Simple fascial release and self-massage techniques to unblock accumulated physical stress and shift your body out of "survival mode."
How to map your fatigue, step away from mental over-control, and restructure your routine to perform better without sacrificing your life.
A sneak peek into building your 5 daily life-anchors (from screen-free morning protocols to 60-second micro-resets) to sustain long-term resilience.
A simple guide to apply everything you learned the very next day.

Retreat Program

12:30 - 13:00: Guided Me + nervous system regulation

11:30 - 12:30: Yoga, Nervous System Reset & Mind Clarity

10:30 - 11:30: Welcome Circle & Introduction

11:30 - 12:30: Yoga, Nervous System Reset & Mind Clarity

You don’t need more time. You just need space to breathe.

Spend 6 hours in the quiet woods of Sintra to stop running on automatic, drop the guilt, and finally feel like yourself again.

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What’s included?

A structured, step-by-step course covering Yoga, Meditation, Breathwork, Tapping, and Stress Management to teach you how to regulate your nervous system on demand.
Full access to our space in Colares (Sintra) and healthy lunch, tea/coffee.

A clear handbook with all the exercises, tools, and fast 5-minute routines taught during the day, so you know exactly what to do when you go back to work.
A strictly limited number of participants so we can support you individually, answer your questions, and guide your practice properly.

What are people

saying about

last Retreats

It was Cristina who introduced me to the philosophy of Yoga! Practicing yoga with Cristina again is a blessing, and I am grateful to have Cristina in my life. Yoga retreats, whether in Mozambique or Portugal, are led by the same beautiful and wonderful person that is Cristina.

Amália Sobral, Renew & Recharge One Day Retreat, Sep 2024, Sintra, Portugal
A very interesting retreat from both a physical and mental perspective. It's a must for everyone seeking excellence in their daily, professional, and personal lives.

Ricardina Nhampule, Earth & Ocean - Yoga & Surf Retreat, May 2024, Mozambique
Started practicing in January with Cristina and took part in one of her retreats in Ponta Mamoli, which was just perfect: perfect location, perfect food, perfect yoga sessions to deepen the practice, good group and only good vibes. She is great with beginners and with more advanced yogis. Would recommend!

Justine Raym, Back into Balance Retreat, Nov 2023, Mozambique
An incredible experience! Moments of sharing, learning and socializing with real women. Cristina is clearly an inspiration. Thank you for the opportunity to live this moment.

Nádia Ying, Renew & Recharge One Day Retreat, Sep 2024, Sintra, Portugal
Hi Cristina, just wanted to say thank you again to you for hosting such a wonderful weekend. I felt relaxed, rejuvenated and reset. I also found a lot of joy in learning yoga from you. Thank you for being so patient and encouraging with me! Hope I will have chance to take your class when I’m back to Maputo.

Weiyi Wang, Reset Yoga Retreat March 2024, Mozambique
Honestly, I almost cancelled last minute. I kept thinking, ‘I don’t have time for this.’ But being there made me realise I hadn’t taken a proper breath in months. Just having space to stop... it was what I needed more than I thought.

Margarida M., 52, Renew & Recharge, Onde Day Retreat, Sep 2024, Sintra, Portugal

Stop surviving your routine. Start living it with ease.

NOW is the Moment!

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Only 55€

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What We’ve Created Together So Far

✻ 500+ Participants

✻ 30+ Retreats and Workshops

✻ 8+ Different Destinations

Cristina Dionísio

Yoga Teacher & Human Transformation Expert

After two decades in the corporate world, my body began saying what my heart had long known: this wasn’t the life I was meant to live. Burnout, pressure, anxiety, it all reached a breaking point. That’s when yoga became more than a practice for me. It became a path.

Since my mid-30s, I’ve been walking this path, through healing, reinvention, and the joy of living with purpose. And now, I share it with others through retreats, corporate programs, and weekly classes that bring together my biggest passions: yoga as a way of living, and my deep love for travel, nature, people, culture, and food.

My retreats aren’t escapes. They’re invitations. To pause, to breathe, and to start living in a way that reflects who you are becoming, journeys not just to beautiful places, but into presence, silence, and yourself.

Carla Dionísio

Somatic Therapist & Bodywork Expert

Certified Massage Therapist, Holistic Practitioner & Well-being Facilitator

Carla helps people reconnect with their bodies through conscious touch, movement, emotional awareness, and simple self-care rituals. With a background in Psychology, Thai Massage training (in Thailand), and ongoing studies in Somatic Experiencing, she brings a grounded and nurturing presence to each retreat.

She offers individual massages and group workshops in self-massage and lymphatic activation, creating space to pause, release tension, and connect with the body. Carla also brings the fluidity and freedom of surfing into her approach, inspiring a natural balance between movement, rest, and emotional flow.

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Frequently Asked Questions

- Transportation to and from the retreat location;
- Accommodation;
- A notebook and pen: For taking notes during the workshop.
- Comfortable clothing: Suitable for yoga and meditation.
- Yoga mat: We are not providing Yoga Mats.
- Water bottle: Stay hydrated throughout the day.
- Comfortable walking shoes: For the nature walks.
- Personal toiletries: As needed.
The retreat takes place in Sintra (Quinta de Cima do Pé da Serra, Colares, Sintra ), just a short trip from Lisbon:
- 🚗 By Car: Around 30 minutes from Lisbon. Free parking available at the venue.
- 🚕 By Taxi / Uber / Bolt: Convenient and affordable — approx. 30 minutes from Lisbon or 20 minutes from Sintra train station.
- 🚆 By Train: Regular trains run from Lisbon (Rossio Station) to Sintra in about 40 minutes. From there, you can take a taxi/Uber to the venue (around 20 minutes).
None at all. You don't need to be flexible, know how to meditate, or have any background. The practices are simple, safe, and adapted for every body. The goal isn't to get a perfect posture, but to use the body to release stored tension.
Stress isn't just in your head; it accumulates in your muscles and fascia (the connective tissue of your body). Carla will teach you simple self-massage and somatic release techniques you can do in 5 minutes at your desk or at the end of the day to switch off "survival mode."
Yes. Everything is designed for the real world. You will leave with quick 2- to 10-minute tools (like breathing exercises, Tapping, and somatic regulation) that fit into a busy workday or a chaotic family routine.
Yes, we encourage you to share this experience with friends or family. Each person must book individually.
- Booking: Full payment is required to secure your spot. The remaining balance must be paid until August 28th;
- Age Requirement: Participants must be at least 18 years old.
- Health and Safety: Please inform us of any health conditions or allergies prior to the retreat.
- Contact Us: For any other questions or concerns, please reach out to us at hello@cristinadionisio.yoga

Retreat Location

30 minutes from Lisbon by car or taxi

Quinta de Cima do Pé da Serra, Colares, Sintra.

🚗 By Car: Around 30 minutes from Lisbon. Free parking available at the venue.

🚕 By Taxi / Uber / Bolt: Convenient and affordable — approx. 30 minutes from Lisbon or 20 minutes from Sintra train station.

🚆 By Train: Regular trains run from Lisbon (Rossio Station) to Sintra in about 40 minutes. From there, you can take a taxi/Uber to the venue (around 20 minutes).