Portugal home
Portugal 2025
Portugal home
Portugal 2025
A MASTERFUL SUMMER YOGA AND QIGONG BOOT CAMP IN THE PORTUGUESE COUNTRYSIDE.
LOCATION: FAFE, PORTUGAL
“Spending a weekend with Eben Oroz is a transformational experience.”
- Felicia Tomasko, Editor in Chief LA YOGA Magazine
“WORKING WITH GREG KHEEL, THE CLARITY I NOTICED IN MYSELf WAS NIGHT AND DAY”
- Thomas hoeffgen, fashion photographer
Portugal method
The Method
Portugal method
The Method
Immersion into Foreign Culture
Meditation Training
Physical Conditioning
Task Focused Itinerary
Inirly Retreat Theory
All Inirly retreats are committed to providing attendees the framework to experience moments of authentic inner peace.
Inirly Portugal explores both Yoga and Qigong as practices of inner peace.
The key understanding is that inner peace is not an emotion or state of mind, it’s a physical experience.
Inner peace becomes a skill, synonymous with masterful nervous system regulation.
CULTURAL IMMERSION
European countryside
Portugal is a land of romance and tradition. From the cobblestone streets of Porto to the historic Guimaraes, traveling to another land ignites the spirit of both adventure and learning.
Traditional Temazcal
Nearby the retreat home is a Native American sweatlodge. The ceremony will involve the construction of a low, earth-floor hut to capture the heat, heating stones in an adjacent fire, and singing traditional songs for a 90-minute ancient steam sauna session.
Time without technology
A major detail of the retreat is the absence of technology. Trust the process and disconnect to connect. The absence of devices shifts the brain chemistry and steers it towards focus and presence. There will be no need for phones or computers during the retreat as all needs will be managed.
MEDITATION TRAINING
Masterful lectures and discourse
Lectures and discourse will inform attendees of the physiological and philosophical principles of yoga, qigong, and nervous system regulation. This information helps students both understand and commit to the physical practices.
Yoga meditation techniques
All meditation sessions are technique-focused. As meditative techniques are learned through simple and effective repetition, cognitive control and presence are developed.
Qigong visualization practices
Students will develop both sensitivity and focus to visualize qi energy; a pillar of the qigong practice.
PHYSICAL CONDITIONING
Inirly style asana and pranayama
A uniquely strength-based, slow-moving style of yoga and breathing exercises that trains a stronger regulatory response by purposefully generating intensity and strain.
Qiveda Hard-style Qigong training
A uniquely tension-based style of Qigong that trains a more resilient nervous system through elegant, powerful movement combinations.
Early morning river hikes
We’ll rise with the sun, follow a small river into a nearby treeline, and practice next to old Roman aqueducts to synchronize with the natural rhythms. Managing circadian rhythms is an invigorating habit change that can generate a powerful sense of personal agency and emotional balance.
THE TASK-FOCUSED ITINERARY!
By the end of the retreat, you’ll have
been without your phone and screens for 4 days
spent 24-hours without speaking
woke up early, hiked, and meditated on a river bed 4 mornings in a row
experienced a Temazcal: Native American Sweat Lodge ceremony
achieved a meditation “marathon”
seen energy with the mind’s eye
made an unforgettable memory
Portugal teachers
Your Teachers
Portugal teachers
Your Teachers
Having trained with teachers from around the world, in places such as the US, Europe, Asia, and Australia, Greg has gained a deep appreciation for the ancient practices of Qigong, which he believes to be the most comprehensive exercise for overall wellbeing. In addition to his expertise in physical training, Greg has also explored the world of plant medicine and spirituality for over a decade, deepening his understanding of the human psyche and how to work through emotional and mental barriers.
Eben holds a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology and has over a decade of experience teaching yoga, meditation, and breathwork. After teaching in local studios, he traveled the world leading retreats. His passion for mind management and existential exploration has inspired him to practice yogic austerities in India, explore shamanic ritual experiences in South America, and trek into remote mountain ranges as meditative pilgrimages. Ultimately, he believes that cultivating a potent spiritual attitude is an apex human skill.
Portugal venue
The Venue, Daily Itinerary, and Accommodations
Portugal venue
The Venue, Daily Itinerary, and Accommodations
A PLACE TO PRACTICE
Our beautiful venue in Fafe, Portugal has an exciting history. Older than the United States, the old military base turned farmhouse is now a spectacular retreat center. Rebuilt with hemp and lime for optimal health benefits, our practice center sits on acres of lush, hilly countryside that boasts vibrant flowers, fruits, and vegetables.
The beds are incredibly comfortable. Organic rubber, wool, and cotton create a clean, aesthetic, and calming experience.
The food will be local, healthy, and delicious.
There will be bonfires, adorable dogs, blue skies, and the delightful challenge of intentional, well-designed practice!
SATURDAY 7/19
Land in Porto
Arrive at venue, unpack, and decompress
Welcome dinner
Retreat orientation
First practice session
SUNDAY 7/20
Early Morning Meditation + Movement Practice
Breakfast
Free Time
Breathwork + Movement Practice
Lunch
Free Time
Meditation and Bonfire
Dinner
Maximal Effort Exercise #1 (MEE)
MONDAY 7/21
Early Morning Forest Creek Walk
Morning Meditation + Movement Practice
Breakfast
Free Time
Breathwork + Movement Practice
Lunch
Free Time
Meditation and Bonfire
Dinner
MEE #2
TUESDAY 7/22
Early Morning Forest Creek Walk
Morning Meditation + Movement practice
Breakfast
Free Time
Breathwork + Movement Practice
Lunch
Temazcal: Native American Sweatlodge
24-Hour Noble Silence
WEDNESDAY 7/23
Early Morning Forest Creek Walk
Morning Meditation + Movement practice
Breakfast
Free time
Breathwork + Movement Practice
Lunch
Closing Practice and Ceremony
End 24-Hour Noble Silence
Monastery Dinner in Guimaraes
THURSDAY 7/24
Prepare Belongings for Departure
Personal Practice
Breakfast
Leave for Porto
The Main House Practice Hall
The high ceilings, beautiful woodwork, and natural tones evoke calmness. Once cleared of furniture, this will become the heart of our retreat.
Main House Accommodations
There are 4 varieties of accommodation in the Main House. Rooms are simple and elegant.
Single with private bath
Shared/Couples room with private bath
Single with shared bathroom.
Shared/Couples room with shared bath
House 2 Accommodations
House 2 is directly across the street from the main house. There are 2 varieties of accommodation in House 2. Rooms are comfortable and homey. All bathrooms are shared.
Private room with shared bathrooms.
Shared/Couples room with shared bathroom.
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AFFORDABLE PRICES FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE MEDITATIVE ADVENTURE!
RETREAT PRICE INCLUDES
All lodging
All meals
ALL IN-CURRICULUM EXPERIENCES
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
Flights
Transport to and from THe RETREAT VENUE
Claim your spot with a $500 deposit
deposits are non-refundable
or pay in full
House 2 Accommodations
SHARED AND PRIVATE rooms (ALL Bathrooms ARE SHARED)
Main House Accommodations
SINGLE and 2-person couples room with shared bathrooms
*couples room price includes both attendees
SINGLE and 2-person couples room with private bathrooms
*couples room price includes both attendees