Balanced Health 2024 Yoga Retreat in Madeira
Friday 26th January – 2nd February 2024
Villa Babel on the magnificent shores of Madeira Island
We welcome you to the most amazing week of tranquility and replenishing your soul in the heart of Maderia otherwise know as Paradise.
What to expect
At Villa Babel, you’ll experience a safe luxury stay to dive deep into the space you need. Your hosts are Siobhan and Sylvia.
Lets kick start 2024 in a holistic journey back to you that includes:
- All Yoga Classes
- Sound Gong Healing
- 3 hours 1-1 Holistic Healing Combining Nutritional ,Emotional, physical and spiritual balance with Siobhan
- Women’s Circle, journaling, chanting and drumming
- Group Emotional Freedom Tapping
- Group visualisation meditation
- Explore the Beauty of Maderia’s Nature in the shape of a gentle levada walk or a more challenging hike, the choice is yours
- Nutritional Food by in house chef Ana
Unwind, rejuvenate, and connect with like-minded souls in the serene surroundings of Madeira. Allow yourself this opportunity to find balance, inner peace, and well-being.
Location
Villa Babel is situated in the Garajau resort overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. An amazing villa in Madeira, very well located, only a short drive from the airport.
Privacy, peacefulness and plenty of sunshine. Villa Babel has an unobstructed Atlantic Ocean view, with open plan living area overlooking the sea and the picturesque bay of Funchal.
Accomodation
The villa has 7 bedrooms – 2 with 3 beds, 3 with double beds, 2 with double/single beds, all rooms are en-suite and have balcony’s to take in the stunning views.
Villa Babel is over 3 floors and even includes a disco room so we can organise a night of dancing!
Check out the photos below:
Food
Meals will be provided by our on-site chef Ana and will be vegetarian. Every meal is different, filled with colour, textures and following the main purpose of the retreat, we also want to nourish our soul through the food we use as fuel.
Daily meals are included as follows:
Breakfast/Brunch
A beautiful and different breakfast everyday. Sweet and savoury dishes including coffee, tea, and plant based milks.
Dinner
Soup, main course and a sweet bite in the end with tea.
Snacks
Fruit, some granola, yogurts or even a cake are available all day long.
All dietary needs can be catered for, Ana is our chef and is very experienced in catering for yoga retreats..
Activities & Excursions
This retreat is for you to relax and do as much or as little as you like. There will be the option of additional activities which will depend on who joins us. Examples are a sightseeing tour of Maderia incorporating cable cars, a hike, a gentle levada walk.
More information on additional activities will be provided nearer the date of the retreat.
Who is this retreat for?
Slyvia and Siobhan have around 50 years experience in holistic health and well being, makes us sound old doesn’t it.
We would love to share this gorgeous setting with our Retreaters. We are keen to hold space and support your needs to help unravel your health concerns, find direction and support mechanisms for you to be loving and living your best life!
Something powerful happens when you are held in a supportive space away from daily stresses. Transform into where you are meant to be.
Even a glimmer of this in the shape of a week working on you can fundamentally allow you the tools to come back to yourself and be true to your soul.
Can beginners come?
Absolutely, we will always offer alternatives. You are in a safe space to work at whatever level is comfortable for you.
What’s included
Included in price:
- 7 nights accommodation
- Breakfast/Brunch, Dinner and Snacks each
- All Yoga sessions- morning and early evening
- 3 hours of holistic treatments with Siobhan
- Sound Healing Experience
Not included:
- Flights
- Transfers from Madeira Airport
- Additional Treatments
- Additional Excursions
- Insurance
- Cancellation costs due to being Covid positive
A typical day
Light Breakfast
Morning Yoga
Brunch
It’s then time to either have your treatment, take part in a workshop, relax absorbing the breath taking views or explore the beautiful island, hikes and tours can be arranged.
3 hours of holistic treatments with Siobhan are included in your stay we can also arrange for a massage, facial or angelic reiki crystal healing at an additional cost.
Restorative yoga early evening followed by dinner
We will also have a Gong evening where you can experience a magical sound healing experience
Getting there
Fees and Booking
Step 1 – Deposit
£111 per person (non transferable, non refundable under any circumstances) reserves your place. Places are limited.
All deposit payments need to be made by 20th November 2023.
Step 2 – Remaining balance – based on your accommodation type:
Room 1 & 2 – 3 beds – £1000 based on 3 people sharing (total cost £1111)
Room 3 & 4 – 1 double 1 single £1389 based on 2 people sharing (total cost £1500)
Room 5, 6 & 7 – 1 double £2111 per couple, single occupancy £1689 (total cost per couple £2222, or single occupancy £1800)
Please note we cannot guarantee accommodation choices but you will be asked to select your preference booking – rooms will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
All balance payments should be made by 19th January 2024.
Included in price:
- 7 nights accommodation
- Breakfast/Brunch, Dinner and Snacks each
- All Yoga sessions- morning and early evening
- 3 hours of holistic treatments with Siobhan
- Sound Healing Experience
Not included:
- Flights
- Transfers from Madeira Airport
- Additional Treatments
- Additional Excursions
- Insurance
- Cancellation costs due to being Covid positive
Payments
Please contact Siobhan directly for bank details to make payment: balancedhealthhut@gmail.com
Cancellation Policy
- A £111 deposit is required to secure your space. A space is not confirmed until the deposit has been made. This is payable to the Balanced Health Hut. This is non refundable / non transferable.
- The remaining balance is due on or before 19th January 2024. After this time, the space will be withdrawn and open to the waitlist and any monies paid will be nonrefundable and non transferable.
- We do not offer partial refunds or a different price for days/nights missed of the scheduled retreat, which takes place from 26th January – 2nd February 2024.
Retreat Cancellations
- If we, the Balanced Health Hut cancel the retreat, for example, in the case of low bookings, we will return 100% of all deposits.
- Travel insurance is a condition of booking which you should take out from the time of booking (making the deposit). Please ensure that your insurance policy includes cancellation insurance to cover you for any unexpected cancellations by yourself, including but not limited to illness, bereavement, family emergencies, work conflicts change of circumstances etc, and also in respect of medical expenses, injury, death and repatriation with adequate cover.
- The Balanced Health Hut will not be held responsible and no refunds will be made for any cancellation or curtailment due to factors beyond our control, including but not limited to: Cancellations, delays or changes caused by war, threat of war, terrorist actions or threats, closure of airports, civil strife, industrial action, natural disaster, pandemics, technical problems to transport, staff cancellations or other events beyond our control. Participants’ medical or psychiatric/emotional conditions which may become apparent through practising yoga daily on retreat. Loss of, or damage to, personal property of participants.
COVID 19
If regulations change to mean that a retreat cannot legally be delivered, all money paid would be fully refundable or transferable
Before you Travel - What you need to arrange
Travel Insurance
It is a condition of this holiday that you purchase travel insurance which includes cancellation insurance. By purchasing a comprehensive plan, you will ensure being covered in full should you need to cancel after the said cancellation period. Ensure you are covered in the event of cancellation due to covid.
VISAs & Vaccinations
There are no known visa or vaccination requirements at the time of booking the retreat, this may change and we will do our best to keep you informed if it does.
Terms & Conditions - ESSENTIAL READ BEFORE BOOKING!
You are responsible for reading and understanding this cancellation policy before you make a reservation. By booking you agree to our full terms and conditions set out below.
I, the signee, accept and agree to the following:
- I understand the the Yoga classes that are offered as part of this retreat require physical exertion, which may be strenuous and may cause physical injury, and I am fully aware of the risks and hazards involved.
- I understand that it is my responsibility to ensure I am physically able to attend the classes and that the Balanced health Hut recommends checking my GP before I start any new form of physical exercise.
- I will ensure I make the teacher aware of any existing injury, recent surgery, or medical condition such as low/high blood pressure, hernia, or a cardiovascular disease.
- If I am pregnant I understand that it is not recommended to practice Yoga during the first trimester. I will inform the teacher in advance of the practice if I am pregnant and participate fully at my own risk and that of my unborn child/children.
- When I participate in any of the activities as part of this retreat I agree to assume full responsibility for any risks or injuries
- I knowingly, voluntarily and expressly waive any claim I may have against my instructor for injury or damages that I may sustain as a result of participating in activities during the retreat.
- I take full and sole responsibility for any liability of loss or damage to personal property associated with attending the retreat.
Payment
- A £111 deposit is required to secure your space. A space is not confirmed until the deposit has been made. This is payable to the Balanced Health Hut. This is not refundable.
- The remaining balance is due by the 19th January 2024. After this time, the space will be withdrawn and open to the waitlist and any monies paid will be non refundable and non transferable.
Retreat Cancellations
- If we, the Balanced Health Hut cancel the retreat, for example, in the case of low bookings, we will return 100% of all deposits.
- Travel insurance is a condition of booking which you should take out from the time of booking (making the deposit). Please ensure that your insurance policy includes cancellation insurance to cover you for any unexpected cancellations by yourself, including but not limited to illness, bereavement, family emergencies, work conflicts change of circumstances etc, and also in respect of medical expenses, injury, death and repatriation with adequate cover.
- The Balanced Health Hut will not be held responsible and no refunds will be made for any cancellation or curtailment due to factors beyond our control, including but not limited to: Cancellations, delays or changes caused by war, threat of war, terrorist actions or threats, closure of airports, civil strife, industrial action, natural disaster, pandemics, technical problems to transport, staff cancellations or other events beyond our control. Participants’ medical or psychiatric/emotional conditions which may become apparent through practising yoga daily on retreat. Loss of, or damage to, personal property of participants.
COVID 19
If regulations change to mean that a retreat cannot legally be delivered, all money paid would be refundable / transferable to a future date.
Agreement to Terms and Conditions
By booking the retreat (paying the deposit), you acknowledge and agree with the terms and conditions above.
Reserve my place
Please email Siobhan: balancedhealthhut@gmail.com to secure your place and make your deposit payment.
Meet Your Retreat Hosts
Siobhan Carrig
Hi I’m Siobhan and am so looking forward to welcoming you to Paradise. I have visited Maderia for the last three years and am so excited to share this magical island with you. I will be offering you space to heal using tools such as systematic Kinesiology, energy healing, reflexology and sound healing. Let’s Work with your body’s needs to restore balance. Using your own body’s individual biochemical feedback and principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine we can determine the root cause of a health problem by means of muscle testing. This can allow us to know nutritional and lifestyle changes to help us heal and off course we can embrace coping mechanisms for you to put into place when needed.
Maybe you are feeling a hormonal imbalance, suffer with anxiety, bowel problems, feel emotionally blocked or chakras need a gentle alignment.
Get back to being the best version of ‘You’
I very much look forward to holding space for you
Sylvia Shiva
I have explored the world and gained much knowledge which I am excited to share with you here in my home the island of Maderia
Started practising Yoga in the late ’90s and has never stopped since.
Being a Globetrotter opened up the opportunity to approach different styles of Yoga, from Ashtanga in the UK to Vinyasa in California, in Thailand, Yin Yoga, Meditation and breathing (Pranayama), including Buddhist philosophy.
The strict practise of Iyengar while in Italy and further in Mexico through the path of Kundalini. As a result, I have achieved my Yoga Alliance Teacher Certification specialised in Hatha Yoga.
