4 Nights - Algarve Wellness and Yoga Holiday with Embodied Energy Wellness
Duration:
4 Nights
From €1,399pp
1 October 2026
Algarve Yoga & Wellness Holiday, Portugal
Breathe in the ocean air, feel the warmth of the Algarve sun, and reconnect with your soul on this transformative five-day yoga and wellness retreat in the beautiful Lagos, Portugal.
Led by Christine Higgins, founder of Embodied Energy Wellness, this intimate journey blends yoga, meditation, and soulful ritual through her signature Embodied Energy Method — a powerful fusion of movement, energy work, and intuitive connection designed to help you release stress, awaken your vitality, and return home deeply at peace.
With small, intimate groups and time each day to pause and breathe, this retreat offers the perfect blend of connection, freedom, and renewal. From sunrise meditations and beach yoga to heart-opening cacao ceremonies and candlelit rituals, each experience is crafted to restore harmony to body, mind, and spirit. Between sessions, enjoy exploring charming coastal towns, sailing to the Benagil Caves, or simply resting by the sea, letting the ocean’s rhythm guide you back to balance.
Set against the tranquil backdrop of the Vila Galé Lagos Hotel on Meia Praia Beach, this retreat is an invitation to slow down, reconnect, and rise re-energised — with the ocean as your mirror and nature as your guide.
Day 1 – Travel to Portugal
Fly from Dublin to the Algarve and transfer to our 4-star beachfront hotel, Vila Galé Lagos. After settling in, join Christine and the group for a Heart-Centred Opening Ceremony, followed by a relaxing welcome dinner.
Day 2 – Beach Yoga & Cacao Ceremony
Begin the day with Sunrise Meditation and Energising Yoga. Enjoy free time to relax by the pool, wander the beach, or explore Lagos. In the evening, Christine guides a transformative Cacao Ceremony to open the heart and deepen inner awareness.
Day 3 – Benagil Caves Cruise & Candlelight Yin
Start with a peaceful sunrise meditation before setting off on a scenic cruise to the Benagil Caves, with time for swimming or paddleboarding (weather permitting). After a restful afternoon back at the hotel, end the day with a Candlelight Yin Yoga & Integration Session.
Day 4 – Beach Yoga & Closing Ceremony
Wake to Beach Yoga by the sea. Spend the afternoon at leisure, perhaps exploring charming Lagos. At sunset, we gather for a Sacred Closing Ceremony to reflect, integrate, and honour the journey.
Day 5 – Return Home
After breakfast, transfer to Faro Airport for the flight to Dublin, returning with a renewed sense of clarity, peace, and connection.
Vila Gale Lagos Hotel
Lagos, Algarve, Portugal
Location
The hotel is located on the beachfront, along the sandy Meia Praia beach. It is the new reference point on the Western Algarve Coast. The closest train station is about 1.5 km away, a nd Faro Airport is about 85 km away from the hotel.
Facilities
130 non-smoking rooms and 18 junior suites are located on 3 storeys and can be reached by lift. The reception desk is open around the clock. Amenities include a baggage storage service, a safe and a currency exchange service. Wireless internet access in public areas (no extra charge) allows guests to stay connected. The resort has a range of facilities for guests with disabilities. The resort has wheelchair-accessible facilities. The grounds of the complex feature a playground and a lovely garden. Additional amenities include a TV room and a library. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage (for a fee) or in the car park (for a fee). Further services and facilities include a car hire service, room service, an alarm call service and a laundry service. The business centre is on hand for guests' business requirements and provides a fax machine. Lectures, presentations and meetings can be held in one of the 9 conference rooms.
Rooms
Air conditioning ensures that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. In most units, guests can enjoy a view of the sea from a balcony or terrace. The rooms have a king-size bed and a sofa bed. Extra beds or children's beds can be provided upon request. A safe and a minibar are also available. A direct dial telephone, a flatscreen television with cable channels and WiFi (no extra charge) provide all the essentials for a comfortable holiday. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower. A hairdryer, a vanity mirror and a telephone are available for daily use. As a special feature, bathrooms are also stocked with cosmetic products and a selection of towels. Guests can also book 2 wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. Family rooms are available for parents with children.
Sports/Entertainment
Guests can work out or just relax in the outdoor and indoor pools (for a fee). Kids can splash about in a special swimming area just for them. The pool area also includes a hot tub, a waterslide and a pool bar. Sun loungers and parasols on the sun terrace create a perfect space for guests to relax and unwind. A variety of activities are available at the resort, for example, beach volleyball and a putting green or, for a fee, cycling/mountain biking, tennis, golf and horse riding. The resort offers a range of indoor sporting activities, for example, a gym, billiards, darts and bowling. There is a wellness area with a hammam and a beauty salon, and, for an additional fee, a spa, a sauna, a steam bath and massage treatments. Parents can unwind while the kids can participate in an entertainment programme full of fun activities.
Meals
The dining area includes a bar. Guests can dine in 3 restaurants (non-smoking, a buffet, à la carte, air conditioning and high chairs). Catering options include bed and breakfast, half board and all-inclusive. All-inclusive holidaymakers enjoy special extras like snacks and live cooking, in addition to a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. For breakfast, lunch and dinner, guests serve themselves at the buffet or choose their favourite dishes from the à la carte options.
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About Christine Higgins | Embodied Energy Wellness
Your yoga and wellness holiday will be accompanied by Christine Higgins, an award-winning spiritual wellness leader, intuitive energy healer, and founder of Embodied Energy Wellness, based in Dublin.
With over two decades of experience blending corporate leadership training and spiritual wellness, Christine guides people to reconnect with their inner wisdom, restore balance, and embody their full energy potential.
Her Embodied Energy Method unites somatic movement, energy healing, and elemental wisdom — empowering participants to release emotional blocks, expand their intuition, and live from a place of calm, clarity, and authenticity.
For those wishing to explore their personal growth more deeply, one-to-one healing coaching with Christine is available throughout the retreat, offered at an exclusive rate for retreat participants.
- Return flights from Dublin to Faro
- 10kg checked-in luggage
- Airport transfers
- 4 nights half-board accommodation at the Vila Gale Hotel in Lagos
- Sea View Room
- Opening and closing ceremonies
- 3 yoga sessions led by Christine Higgins
- Cacao ceremony
- 3 sunrise meditation sessions
- Half-day cruise to the Benagil Caves
Price is based on 2 people sharing
- Single supplement
- Yoga mats
- Insurance (compulsory)
- Tips
- Lunches and drinks
- Spa treatments









