The hills are green, the air is filled with the sweet smell of flor de Esteva. Winter is behind us and we are very excited to start our 4th MEKAYOGA retreat season in our yoga villa in Portugal…

If you feel inspired to start your own cleansing and healing process, you can find some practical guidelines and tips below.

We have put together the eight best tips for strengthening your immune system to help you to stay healthy and fit.

In short: rice-fasting detoxifies body and mind; boosts metabolism; improves brain function; improves immunity; slows down aging; reduces chances of cancer, heart disease and diabetes and brings peace of mind. It balances your energy system; sharpens your senses; makes your skin glow and brings happiness.

Join us this April in the Algarve for a relaxing yoga and meditation week in unspoiled nature.

Get your daily greens! This delicious Healthy Green Smoothie Bowl is packed with spinach, basil, flax, tropical fruit and coconut milk to give it the perfect taste with no added sugars.

Goddess Pose or Utkata Konasana, is a powerful pose that strengthens the feminine and helps you connect to the space just beneath and behind your navel that is described as your energetic center.

The new moon and the week leading up the new moon is a magical time to spark new and exciting beginnings. It’s a time to get clear about the things you really want to create and manifest into your life.

This golden milk recipe is so simple, you can make it in just a few minutes. Enjoy!

Mudras and bandhas are often part of a yoga class, but how much do you really know about them?

September is the perfect month to enjoy yoga in the beautiful Algarve. Join our yoga retreat in Sagres and come back feeling relaxed and rejuvenated!

Learn to surf in the Algarve. Wild beaches straight out of a dream, sunshine every day, stunning nature and amazing quality surf makes Portugal a a thrilling destination for anyone who wants to learn how to surf.

The benefits of Yin Yoga. Learn how practising Yin Yoga can have a positive impact on your physical and emotional health.

Why do we Om? In this article we talk about the meaning and benefits of chanting OM.

Here’s a little update from Harmke, owner and founder of Meka Yoga Retreats, sharing her thoughts in her monthly blog post.

Good for your mood and great for your health: cinnamon turmeric ice tea. Let the summer begin!

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