Forrest Yoga Retreat with Ilias Kousis

Imagine five days of devoted practice in a sanctuary surrounded by Portuguese wilderness—where your body grows stronger, your breath deepens, and emotions you've been holding finally find release. This Forrest Yoga Retreat with master instructor Ilias Kousis offers exactly that: a transformative immersion into one of yoga's most intelligent, embodied practices, held at the beautiful Vale de Moses in Cerdeira, Coimbra.

Forrest Yoga is a system designed for real bodies in the real world. Rather than chasing the "perfect" pose, you'll learn to activate your core, move with intention, and use breath as a tool for emotional and physical healing. Ilias Kousis, a seasoned Forrest Yoga instructor based in Oslo, brings years of depth and accessibility to this annual retreat. Whether you're a dedicated practitioner or new to yoga, this five-day program meets you exactly where you are—and invites you to go deeper.

Set within Vale de Moses's serene natural surroundings, the retreat creates a rare container for both rigorous practice and genuine rest. You'll leave not just physically stronger, but more connected to your own inner wisdom and to a global community of conscious practitioners.

What to Expect

Over five days, you'll move through daily Forrest Yoga classes that emphasize core strength, breath awareness, and conscious movement. Each session builds on the previous, allowing your body and mind to integrate the teachings progressively. Ilias guides you with precision and compassion, offering modifications so every level of practitioner feels both challenged and supported.

Between classes, you'll have time to rest, integrate, and enjoy the peaceful landscape. The retreat rhythm honors both the doing and the being—essential for lasting transformation. Many practitioners find that the combination of focused asana work, breath practice, and community creates unexpected emotional releases and breakthroughs.

You'll leave the retreat with a deeper understanding of your body's capacity, a more refined breath practice, and connections to fellow seekers walking similar paths.

Venue & Logistics

Vale de Moses in Cerdeira, Coimbra, Portugal provides a grounded, natural setting ideal for retreat. The retreat takes place Monday, September 7, 2026 through the following Friday. Wear comfortable yoga clothes and bring a mat if you have a preferred one (communal mats are available). The venue is set up to welcome practitioners of all levels and bodies.