The Joys of Springtime, in Monchique, Portugal
Sun, May 24
|Monchique
Join André Chirila and Nicole Gibbard, at this beautiful time of year to embrace nature as we regenerate and rejuvenate, our body, mind and soul in the Springtime, saturating our senses in the nature of Monchique.


Time & Location
May 24, 2026, 4:00 PM – May 30, 2026, 11:00 AM
Monchique, Apartado 241, Corte Pereiro, 8550-257 Monchique, Portugal
About the event
Join us in the beautiful pristine nature of Monchique, for a melange of movement, hiking in nature, delicious cuisine and laughter.
Daily movement practices and teachings, offer a unique alchemy of modern breath work concepts, ancient spiritual teachings, fused with simple therapeutic movement practices, which when blended with quiet afternoons exploring the surrounding nature, allow the subtle expansion and growth of human consciousness.
Our mornings will be a fusion of energetical movement with breath and meditation, as the sun rises over the hills and warms the outdoor platform, which provides the perfect stage to witness the magnificent view of the surrounding nature.
André will share his expertise and experience of both traditional and modern Qi Gong Breathing, and Nicole will delight in sharing the teachings of Yoga in their purest simplicity. All sessions will be fused with the functional and energetical movement practices of BODYART, PRANA, YOGA, Biodynamic Breathing and…


