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Yoga Retreat with Yoga Coaches Matt Huy & Saz Newman at Longevity Health & Wellness Hotel

A special retreat led by Matt Huy and Saz Newman in The Algarve, Portugal.

Immerse yourself with this yoga retreat with Matt Huy and Saz Newman, in the beautiful Algarve region of Portugal. This fantastic duo with their extensive experience in yoga, giving you their years of expertise, guiding you in a variety of yoga styles and coaching from Matt’s further knowledge. With delicious healthy food and group classes with both Matt and Saz, you can soak up the stunning surrounding area from Longevity Health & Wellness Hotel’s yoga studio and explore the Algarve on a boat excursion with your fellow yogis. Designed for all skill levels, soak up mindful enthusiasm and valuable knowledge on this peaceful and explorative yoga experience. 



What's included

4 nights accommodation
Meal Plan Half Board (Breakfast & Dinner)
Transfers Private Return Transfers Available at extra cost
Flights Flights available on request

Retreat Date:
7 October - 11 October 2023

 

Day 1

  • Arrival 
  • Meet Matt & Saz
  • Yang to Yin Yoga with Matt & Saz
  • Dinner

Day 2

  • Walk or Gym
  • Vinyasa Yoga with Matt
  • Breakfast
  • Free Time / Pre-booked spa treatments / Booked 1:1s
  • Lunch
  • Yin Yoga with Saz
  • Dinner

Day 3

  • Walk or Gym
  • Sunrise Yoga with Saz
  • Breakfast
  • Wellness in the Waves (group boat excursion)
  • Lunch
  • Free Time / Pre-booked spa treatments / Booked 1:1s
  • Restorative Yoga with Saz
  • Dinner

Day 4

  • Walk or Gym
  • Ashtanga Yoga with Saz
  • Breakfast
  • Free Time / Pre-booked spa treatments / Booked 1:1s
  • Lunch
  • Yoga Inversions with Matt
  • Dinner

Day 5

  • Walk or Gym
  • Vinyasa Ladder Flow with Matt
  • Breakfast
  • Leave Retreat

 

- Access to the spa facilities (infra-red sauna, hammam, ice fountain, Epsom salt room, sensations showers, relaxing room, relax walking path, indoor heated detox pool, indoor sensation relax pool)
- Access to the Gym (subject to availability)
- Retreat Spa Package- Pay only 400 euros for 500 euro spa package (Pre-book in advance; To be paid separately from retreat) 
- Spa treatments – 10% discount (Book at resort)
(Discount and Spa Package offer not combinable)

 

If you would like to book a spa treatment for during your retreat, please speak to one of our wellness specialists. 

 


About Matt & Saz

Matt Huy, MSc is an American-born, UK-based teacher with 18 years' experience teaching yoga. With a Master's in Health & Exercise Science, he also teaches anatomy and physiology, alongside being co-author of a comprehensive book that examines how yoga affects the different systems of the body. His classes are dynamic and challenging without being rushed or overly complex.  

Originally from France, Saz Newman brings a lot of love, passion and smiles to every class. From practicing yoga over 20 years, she teaches as an act of service to others and to make a difference to people’s lives. Her infectious enthusiasm will inspire you while her students keep fit, strengthen their bodies and find a sense of peace and balance.  

Matt and Saz make a great duo, offering a variety of yoga styles including vinyasa, hatha, Ashtanga, yin and restorative, and skills that complement each other. 

Added Value

 

Exclusive for Health and Fitness Travel guests

  • Complimentary spa credit voucher of €90 (Min 5 nights)
  • Complimentary spa credit voucher of €120 (Min 7 nights)
  • Early check-in from 10:00 and late check-out until 14:00 upon availability
  • Free upgrade from Standard Room to Longevity Room upon availability on arrival
4 days from USD1,450 pp Other durations available
DEPARTING BETWEEN SHARING FROM Per person, based on two guests booking together and sharing a room (unless otherwise stated) SINGLES FROM Per person, based on private single occupancy (unless otherwise stated)
07 Oct 2024 - 11 Oct 2024 USD1,450 USD1,630

Enquire with us to include flights from your preferred airport

6 nights accommodation
Meal Plan Half Board (Breakfast & Dinner)
Transfers Private Return Transfers Available at extra cost
Flights Flights available on request

Retreat Date:
1 October - 7 October 2024

 

Day 1

  • Arrival 
  • Meet Matt & Saz
  • Yang to Yin Yoga with Matt & Saz
  • Dinner

Day 2

  • Walk or Gym
  • Vinyasa Yoga with Matt
  • Breakfast
  • Free Time / Pre-booked spa treatments / Booked 1:1s
  • Lunch
  • Yin Yoga with Saz
  • Dinner

Day 3

  • Walk or Gym
  • Sunrise Yoga with Saz
  • Breakfast
  • Wellness in the Waves (group boat excursion)
  • Lunch
  • Free Time / Pre-booked spa treatments / Booked 1:1s
  • Restorative Yoga with Saz
  • Dinner

Day 4

  • Walk or Gym
  • Power Flow Yoga with Matt
  • Breakfast
  • Free Time / Pre-booked spa treatments / Booked 1:1s
  • Lunch
  • Yoga Inversions with Matt
  • Dinner

Day 5

  • Walk or Gym
  • Core Yoga with Matt
  • Breakfast
  • Workshop with Saz
  • Lunch
  • Partner Yoga with Matt & Saz
  • Dinner

Day 6

  • Walk or Gym
  • Ashtanga Yoga with Saz
  • Breakfast
  • Free Time / Pre-booked spa treatments / Booked 1:1s
  • Lunch
  • Hatha Yoga with Matt
  • Dinner 

Day 7

  • Walk or Gym
  • Vinyasa Ladder Flow with Matt
  • Breakfast
  • Leave Retreat

 

- Access to the spa facilities (infra-red sauna, hammam, ice fountain, Epsom salt room, sensations showers, relaxing room, relax walking path, indoor heated detox pool, indoor sensation relax pool)
- Access to the Gym (subject to availability)
- Retreat Spa Package- Pay only 400 euros for 500 euro spa package (Pre-book in advance; To be paid separately from retreat) 
- Spa treatments – 10% discount (Book at resort)
(Discount and Spa Package offer not combinable)

 

If you would like to book a spa treatment for during your retreat, please speak to one of our wellness specialists. 

 


About Matt & Saz

Matt Huy, MSc is an American-born, UK-based teacher with 18 years' experience teaching yoga. With a Master's in Health & Exercise Science, he also teaches anatomy and physiology, alongside being co-author of a comprehensive book that examines how yoga affects the different systems of the body. His classes are dynamic and challenging without being rushed or overly complex.  

Originally from France, Saz Newman brings a lot of love, passion and smiles to every class. From practicing yoga over 20 years, she teaches as an act of service to others and to make a difference to people’s lives. Her infectious enthusiasm will inspire you while her students keep fit, strengthen their bodies and find a sense of peace and balance.  

Matt and Saz make a great duo, offering a variety of yoga styles including vinyasa, hatha, Ashtanga, yin and restorative, and skills that complement each other. 

Added Value

 

Exclusive for Health and Fitness Travel guests

  • Complimentary spa credit voucher of €90 (Min 5 nights)
  • Complimentary spa credit voucher of €120 (Min 7 nights)
  • Early check-in from 10:00 and late check-out until 14:00 upon availability
  • Free upgrade from Standard Room to Longevity Room upon availability on arrival
6 days from USD2,100 pp Other durations available
DEPARTING BETWEEN SHARING FROM Per person, based on two guests booking together and sharing a room (unless otherwise stated) SINGLES FROM Per person, based on private single occupancy (unless otherwise stated)
01 Oct 2024 - 07 Oct 2024 USD2,100 USD2,340

Enquire with us to include flights from your preferred airport

Location Overview

Located in Western Algarve with panoramic views of Alvor Bay and the Monchique mountain range, Longevity Alvor is situated on a secluded hillside and surrounded by lush green fields. The region is well known for its pleasant Mediterranean climate, revitalising sea air and idyllic beaches. The nearby town of Alvor is a charming, authentic fishing village renowned for its delicious, fresh seafood.

Dining

Longevity Alvor’s primary goal is to create nutritious, Mediterranean inspired meals without compromising on taste or flavour. The produce is locally sourced, chemical free and organic, enabling you to support local businesses while nourishing your body. A unique highlight of the hotel’s cuisine is the fresh fish and seafood caught in the fishermen’s village of Alvor.

Rooftop Pure Café

The Pure Café is in front of the infinity pool on the third floor and features a spectacular panoramic view of the Alvor Bay. It is the perfect place to relax and enjoy a delicious breakfast or lunch.

Mediterrânico Restaurant

Located on the ground floor, the Mediterrânico Restaurant is more formal and offers a selection of healthy and tasty meals.

Please note that this restaurant is only open during July and August.

Chill Out & Relaxation Tea Lounge

Also located on the ground floor, the Chill Out & Relaxation Tea Lounge serves a variety of teas and infusions, making use of the natural health benefits of herbs, fruit and flowers such as lemongrass and peppermint.

Facilities & Services

Facilities

- 1 x Indoor heated pool
- 1 x Rooftop infinity pool
- Rooftop terrace
- Jacuzzi
- Golf course
- Garden
- 24-hour fitness centre
- Gym
- Turkish bath/Hammam
- Infrared sauna
- Ice fountain
- Personal training studio
- Fully equipped spa area
- Body and Mind nature deck
- 2 x Restaurants
- 1 x Relaxation tea lounge
- Beauty and hair salon

Services

- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Complimentary indoor and outdoor parking
- Room service
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Car hire
- Airport shuttle (surcharge)
- Meeting facilities (surcharge)

Nearby

Alvor town centre is just 1.5km away and has a variety of restaurants, bars, shops and a beach. There are three Islamic shrines, a sixth-century church and a local market selling fresh seafood, fruit and vegetables. The nearby Ria de Alvor Nature Reserve is a fantastic place for birdwatching and spotting flamingos.

Activities

- Boat and cruise experiences
- Sightseeing tours
- Nature and off-road tours
- Biking and walking tours
- Bird watching
- Karts and Grand Tourer car
- Golf courses
- Balloon flight
- Skydiving
- Water sports

Wellness Facilities

The Spa / Wellness Centre

Longevity Alvor’s health, wellness and spa areas delicately combine western medicine with traditional eastern practices to create highly integrated and specialised treatments tailored specifically to you. Take time to rebalance yourself by picking a selection of therapies from the hotel’s extensive list or take advantage of the luxurious double spa rooms for a relaxing, connecting experience with someone special.

- Indoor pool
- Infrared sauna with aromatherapy
- Hammam (Turkish bath) with chromotherapy
- Ice fountain
- Body and Mind nature deck
- Sensation showers with sound and aromatherapy
- VIP spa room with steam, ghassoul and jacuzzi
- Reflexology walking hydropath
- Gym
- Longevity detox and hammam rooms
- Personal training studio
- Epsom salt room with salt infusion
- Relaxation rooms
- Floatation rooms
- Individual and double spa rooms
- Beauty and hair salon

Services:
- Ozone therapy
- Detox and regeneration infusion therapy
- Reboosting and rebalancing infusion therapy
- Personalised nutrient infusion therapy
- Metabolic boost therapy
- Osteopathy, sports and pain medicine
- Premium detox & slim treatment
- Premium hydrocolon therapy
- Facial and body rejuvenation with aesthetic premium medical treatments
- Body reshaping
- Fat freezing and burner
- Reshaping silhouette and contour
- Mind and energy rebalance treatments
- Massage rituals
- Body scrubs
- Acupuncture
- Shiatsu
- Reflexology
- Manual lymphatic drainage
- Dental check-up and detox
- Mind and energy therapy
- Manicure, pedicure, waxing and hairdresser

Wellness Approach

Longevity Alvor’s wellness approach is multifaceted and integrative, combining advanced preventative solutions with premium treatments designed to cleanse and protect. In line with their name, Longevity Alvor strives to ensure that these solutions strengthen and enhance your life during your stay and further into the future.

Accommodation Overview

Each room has a furnished private balcony offering uninterrupted views over the Bay of Alvor or across lush green fields towards the scenic Monchique mountains. All 70 bedrooms and suites are thoughtfully designed with premium acoustics and noise cancellation, giving you the opportunity to relax and enjoy a restful night’s sleep. They all have a maximum capacity of two adults.

Standard Room

Longevity Room

Junior Suites

Longevity Suite

Longevity “The One” Suite

Added Value

 

Exclusive for Health and Fitness Travel guests

  • Complimentary spa credit voucher of €90 (Min 5 nights)
  • Complimentary spa credit voucher of €120 (Min 7 nights)
  • Early check-in from 10:00 and late check-out until 14:00 upon availability
  • Free upgrade from Standard Room to Longevity Room upon availability on arrival

Special Offers

15% off stays between 6th January 2024 - 29th February 2024 and 1st November 2024 - 26th December 2024 (book by 20th February 2024, offer not combinable, only applicable to Standard Longevity Spa Packages and Health & Wellness Programmes)

10% off stays between 1st March 2024 - 17th March 2024, 1st April 2024 - 25th June 2024 and 1st September 2024 - 31st October 2024 (book by 20th February 2024, offer not combinable) 

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