Metamorphosis - Your Journey of Transformation
What if the change you are seeking begins with letting go?
Can you give yourself the gift of time — to listen, to breathe, to remember who you are?
Are you ready to open your heart and rediscover your connection with nature and your inner self?
What makes this Retreat special
The profound connection between movement, breath, and emotional well-being in a safe and healing environment will allow you to shed old layers and step into a new version of yourself.
I offer you a supportive framework and a protected space for your personal journey and expansion.
Use this space to reconnect with yourself, with nature, and with others walking a similar path. I give special importance to creating enough time for integration, so that the transformation you experience is not just fleeting — but lasting.
After the retreat, you will carry with you a valuable collection of practices and tools to support you on your journey. I will guide and support you in developing your personal self-care routine, so that the deep sensations, insights, and openings of the retreat can flow into your everyday life.
You are invited to set your own personal intention — one that will guide you through this unique journey, strengthen your sense of purpose, and bring deeper meaning to your experience.
I welcome you with an open heart to join me for a week in the magical Portuguese mountains, at the enchanting Bhodi Bhavan — a cocoon for your metamorphosis.
What to expect:
Explore yourself
01
Breathwork & Movement
Discover the breath as a bridge between body and mind.
Through pranayama and Conscious Connected Breathing, you will open the gateway to your emotional world and invite profound shifts. Each day, a carefully chosen theme will guide us deeper into transformation, supported by movement, embodiment, and mindfulness practices.
02
Transformation
Like a caterpillar in its cocoon, you are invited to surrender to the process of becoming.
I will hold you in a holistic and trauma-informed way, creating a safe space where you can release, transform, and grow. Together with the energy of the group, you will find connection, reflection, and the courage to unfold your wings.
03
Connect with the senses
Let yourself be carried by healing sounds, nourishing Ayurvedic vegan food, and the grounding beauty of nature. Essential oils, body practices, and mindful connection will sharpen your senses and anchor you deeply in your essence.
04
Nourishment
Nourishment is more than food.
It is the warmth of shared experiences, the stillness of nature, the clarity of meditation, and the joy of meaningful connection. These moments of retreat allow your body, mind, and soul to breathe, reset, and open to a life lived with ease and joy.
About me
Maria Helena - namaju
My vision is to support you on your journey through life. I want you to gradually let go of all the conditioning, expectations and shells that are holding you back - so that you can get to know the person who is waiting for you underneath these layers. My wish is for all of us to step into our full power, fully realize our potential and learn to have more confidence in our intuition.I want to accompany you on the path to your true essence and authenticity that lies beneath all the complexity. I began my own healing journey with my health history, after years in the social hamster wheel, a job in sustainable fashion as a product manager (M.A.) and pushing my own limitations on a bumpy path. The support of mentors allowed me to accelerate some of my own processes, as I was able to walk this path with loving guidance rather than alone.My journey of healing has developed into a path on which I feel empowered and I am privileged to support people in a holistic way. What began with yoga training and the self-employment that followed has now developed into holistic work based on Ayurveda & Coaching. Various methods and further training in the areas of Systemic Work, Embodiment, the Somatic System, Breathwork, Reiki, working as a Doula and also Massages give me a holistic view of body, mind and soul.
Accommodation & Price:
In the middle of the terraced property is the main house with 8 newly renovated bedrooms, which can be booked as single or double rooms. All are equipped with private bathrooms and central heating. The living room is the center and heart of the center with a large dining table for communal meals. A window front opens onto the terrace and there is a sitting area with a fireplace. While the lower part of the property is dominated by the forest garden, a vegetable garden and wild nature, the upper half is accessed by the pool. The 15 m long pool is also ideal for swimmers. There is a chill-out terrace with sun loungers around the pool.
A small footpath leads up to the Bodhi studio (50 sqm). On clear days, the studio offers breathtaking views of the mountains all the way to the wild west coast of Portugal in the distance.
The retreat costs are depending on single or double occupancy and includes accommodation, meals and our services as part of our work of the retreat. (Excluding flight, transportation costs, private excursions or additionally booked services)
Double Room
Super Early Bird 1350€ (booking till 30th Sep. 2025)
Early Bird -1480 € (booking till 15th June 2026)
Regular 1690 €
Single Room
Super Early Bird 1820€ (booking till 30th Sep. 2025)
Early Bird -1950 € (booking till 15th June 2026)
Regular 2150 €
Get Inspired
Address:
Poio de Medronhal
8550-233 Monchique
Portugal
Schedule:
This is an exemplary schedule that can be adapted within the framework of the retreat to the thematic fields and needs.
7 AM Tea
7:30 - 8:30 AM Yoga
9 - 10:30 AM Breathwork
10:30 AM Brunch
Break
Fruit/Snacks
3 - 4:30 PM Workshop/Excursion
5 - 6 PM Movement Unit
6 PM Dinner
8 PM Joint conclusion of the day
Registration and Contact:
If you are ready for "Metamorphosis - Your Journey of Transformation", we look forward to welcoming you at Bodhi Bhavan in Portugal. Contact us for more information and registration.
Embark on your journey!