RISE Women's Empowerment Retreat

Rise is an invitation to step into your light – to reconnect with your sacred essence, reclaim your inner strength, and remember the truth of who you are. Through the intelligence of your own Heart and Womb, you’ll activate the deeper codes of feminine wisdom that already live within you. A seven-day immersion set in the untamed landscape of Portalegre, Portugal – designed to lift you through sisterhood, empowerment, and the liberating feeling of returning to your own aliveness. Over the course of this week, you’ll awaken ancient inner codes, reclaim your sovereignty, and reconnect with the vibrant pulse of your life.

You’ll be guided by two exceptional facilitators: Shakti Cabral, Transformational Akashic Guide & Coach, Star Magic Facilitator, and 5 Element Qigong Teacher and Roni Lynette Jones, C-IAYT Yoga Therapist & E-RYT 500, Women’s Yoga Therapist, Mind Body Coach, Elemental Sound Therapist, and practitioner within the Tibetan Buddhist Meditation lineage. Together, we offer a powerful blend of experience and presence to support you as you journey into greater power, intimacy, and transformation.

Amenities include:

SACRED SHALA AND VIEWPOINT
Resting high above the valley, the Yoga Shala blends earthy aesthetics with eco-conscious architecture, offering a calm and uplifting space for practice. The 88 m² dome features a warm wooden floor, natural ventilation, and an arched entryway that opens onto a deck overlooking sweeping valley views. With floor-to-ceiling windows that welcome soft light and vistas of eucalyptus and pine, the studio carries the subtle scents and stillness of the forest. The dome’s curvature creates exceptional acoustics – perfect for meditation, sound journeys, and deep internal work. The space is fully outfitted with Manduka mats and a full range of organic props – blocks, bolsters, blankets, and straps – ensuring a supportive and immersive yoga experience.

NATURAL ATRIUM & RIVER
The wild landscape of Serra Vida is one of its greatest gifts. Meander through groves of cork oak, eucalyptus, and pine to the soundtrack of birdsong and the soft glow of morning light. Follow the path along the river or wade into its clear waters to connect with the cleansing element of flow. Across the land you’ll find inviting corners – hammocks, hidden nooks, and quiet pockets – ideal for meditation, introspection, or shared moments with the group. The environment encourages a return to the Feminine: spacious vistas from the hilltops, and the comforting sense of being held in the valley’s gentle embrace.

“AUFGUSS” SAUNA RITUAL
Together we’ll step into the round wooden sauna for a deeply restorative ritual. Guided “Aufguss” rounds blend gentle heat with aromatic essential oils, creating waves of warmth and scent that ease tension, enhance circulation, and quiet the mind. This traditional practice offers a rich, multisensory reset – grounding you in presence and helping the body unwind completely.

VIEWING DECK
At the valley’s highest point awaits a panoramic viewing deck, complete with lounge benches to stretch out and absorb the sunlight. It’s an inspiring spot to welcome the morning with a warm drink or to gather at day’s end around the fire bowl (weather permitting), resting beneath a canopy of starlight for a soothing, grounding close to the night.