The Return

• The RI.Perspective
The Return is a retreat in Portugal where Sophie, founder of Kriya Collective, and Lili, an Energy Alchemy practitioner, work together through different yet complementary approaches: Sophie through meditation, ceremonial breathwork, and ritual practices; Lili through intuitive channeling, yin yoga, energy work and subconscious processes. Alongside the daily practices guided by Sophie and Lili are moments such as a candlelit sound bath beneath the trees, a sunset beach ritual and a full moon essential oils workshop. These experiences move through the body, the breath and energy, designed to cultivate presence, listening and a simpler rhythm, away from the habitual pressure of constant doing.
Their vision centres the retreat around the theme of return: creating space to slow down, soften what has become rigid, let go of what is no longer needed, and recognise more clearly who you already are.
Set in nature at an organic farm in São Martinho da Cortiça, home to a variety of animals and serving vegetarian meals prepared with locally sourced ingredients, the retreat unfolds among hidden waterfalls in the hills and the Atlantic ocean. A slower pace, where nature becomes part of the care and where truly pausing becomes more possible.

A retreat by @Kriyacollective‍ ‍@lilikoos