Inner Dimension
Madeira Yoga Retreat #2

We will meet at Reid’s Palace, A Belmond Hotel in Madeira, Portugal. The hotel is only a 20-minute drive from Madeira International Airport (FNC) and a 5-minute drive from Funchal city center. The Hotel is located in the town at 15 minutes walking distance from the old part of the town, harbor and cathedral. Several restaurants and bars are only 2-5 minutes walking distance away. Please note your flights or ground transportation from/to Madeira International Airport (FNC) is not included in your ticket price and you should arrange for separately – see below for more info on ground transportation options.

We’ve structured the retreat to be suitable for both newer and experienced yogis. Adjustments will be suggested for all levels, in particular during our more vigorous power yoga practices so everyone is welcome!

Weather is unpredictable and we make no guarantees, but the weather in Madeira is generally pleasant year-round. Even as early as February you could find yourself strolling along the island in shorts and a t-shirt. On the coast where we will be, daytime temperatures hover around 20/21 degrees Celsius (68/70 °F) from December to April, and reach 25/26 °C (77/79 °F) from July to October. It rarely gets cold, however, from January to March there can be cool days, with highs around 15 °C (59 °F). But again, weather patterns are particularly unpredictable these days so make sure to check the weather report yourself closer to the trip!

We’ve reserved both options and hope to have a mix of both, but it will all depend on weather conditions. We appreciate your flexibility and understanding here. Yoga will likely be indoors.

We currently expect around 40 – 45 participants.

In addition to clothes, toiletries, and other things you would normally pack for a trip like this, we recommend you bring the following: yoga mat/meditation cushion or any other props you need for class, yoga clothes, comfortable walking shoes, water bottle, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, light jacket (please check the weather report and plan accordingly!), umbrella/rain jacket, bathing suit/flip flops, etc.

Rooms will generally be available for check in at 4:00 PM. Check out is at 11:00 AM for our group.

Tax and tip for all group meals, classes and activities are included in your ticket price so no need to tip separately after group meals, classes or activities. Bell staff gratuity is also included in your ticket price. Feel free to tip for room cleaning at your discretion per the usual.

Lauren and Travis are hoping that the retreat can be an immersive experience for you to reconnect to your practice and reflect inwards. So we recommend things like journaling, walking/sitting meditation by the water or just even rest during break times. If you’re the adventurous type and are looking for more action, click here for more info on activities (to book any individual activities, please email [email protected]). The vibrant downtown Funchal with various cultural sites, restaurants and bars is also only 15-20 minutes’ walk or five-minute taxi ride away.

This retreat is about taking care of yourself so please feel free to do what feels appropriate and best for your body, mind and spirit.

The food will consist of plenty of fresh and local cuisine. Vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options will be available as well. Although it’s impossible to customize the menu to perfectly accommodate everyone’s individual requests especially in a foreign country such as Portugal, we will try to account for dietary restrictions and allergies so please make sure to note them during the registration process.

Madeira is known for its amazing cuisine, so we’ve also made sure to leave ample free time for you to explore and experience meals on your own – to the extent you don’t see a meal listed in the schedule, those meals are not included as part of the retreat or ticket price. Alcohol is not included with your ticket price but will be available onsite for separate purchase.

As far as we’re concerned, this retreat is ON! Please note, we are only human and there are always things outside of our reasonable control (such as boarders closing, acts of war & terrorism, natural disasters, etc.) that might require us to change plans, but that’s what travel insurance is for and this is a risk that you would have with any travel. So the answer is, whenever you feel comfortable.

Everyone’s situation is different and therefore it’s on you to research and confirm any visas or other travel documentation that might be required for you to enter Portugal based on your nationality, where you’re coming from, etc. Depending on your particular situation, you may need to apply for a visa, have a valid passport (that doesn’t expire for either 3 or 6 months after your scheduled departure or has empty pages left), etc. Please note that this is on you to understand and take care of based on your unique individual situation!

Yes! We are told that there are plenty of taxis usually available at the airport arrival hall and probably the most economical option. If you prefer a prearranged car, please email the hotel directly at [email protected] to arrange one. Prices are subject to change, but as of now, a private car for up to two people can be arranged for 65.00€ each way.

Even in the rare instance that Inner Dimension needs to cancel or reschedule the retreat due to “acts of god” including pandemic or natural disaster related shut downs, we will only be able to refund ticket costs at most, and would not in any instance be able to compensate you for other costs, such as flights booked, etc. Due to this concern, we highly recommend that you purchase personal travel insurance.

We suggest that you include “cancel for any reason” with your policy and include medical coverage. Many insurance policies must be purchased within 14 days of making your reservation so please prioritize accordingly. Some credit cards also come with travel insurance benefits which you might want to consider. Here is a helpful site to compare different policies based on your specific needs.

We don’t have a separate block for this but the hotel has told us they will do their best to accommodate any requests. Please send an email to us at [email protected] if you want to add additional nights.

In order to secure the venue and programming, Inner Dimension is required to enter into binding contracts with 3rd parties that do not allow for refund or cancellation in any instance except for limited instances where “acts of god” render the entire event impossible. For example, if the hotel must close down, then we would be able to get a refund and refund all ticket holders. Otherwise, unfortunately, we must enforce a strict cancellation policy and there will be no refunds in any instance. You may transfer your ticket under certain conditions. Also, purchasing trip insurance to protect yourself is always a good idea.

You may transfer your ticket to another person up to 3-days before the retreat start date without penalty by emailing us at [email protected]. After that time, our strict cancellation policy applies.

Depending on the payment option you choose during check out, you will be automatically billed using the credit card on file so that all remaining balances have been fully paid at least 4 months in advance of retreat start (at time of ticket purchase, you’re only charged for the initial $1,000 deposit). As noted above, we have a strict cancellation policy with no refunds (including for any deposits) so please make sure you have sufficient funds ready to pay any remaining balances as they become due.

Yes! Just email us at [email protected] with a description of your partner’s needs (for example, partner would like to participate in meals and excursions but skip the yoga classes, etc.) and we can give you options that work for you, assuming there’s availability still.

This is possible! Each of you should still purchase the double ticket if you intend to both participate in all aspects of the Retreat and send a note to [email protected] just noting that you would prefer one larger bed in the room.

One of our goals at Inner Dimension is to expand the scope of offerings to better serve our community online and increasingly in-person as well. So look forward to some exciting announcements to come on future in-person retreats in addition to an annual summit! And of course, we recommend that you also practice with us online through your Inner Dimension subscription and Academy course registrations as well.