The Mystical Azores:
Yoga, Nature & Discovery

Oct 5 – 12, 2026

In October 2026, I’ll be leading a very small intimate women’s retreat in the Azores – an extraordinary volcanic archipelago in the middle of the Atlantic known for its crater lakes, thermal waters, wild coastline, and lush green landscapes.

This is  not just a trip. It’s a soul-led somatic retreat limited to 10 women. Each day will weave together gentle morning yoga and meditation, curated excursions into breathtaking nature, shared dinners, women’s circles, and embodiment movement. 

Sometimes healing doesn’t ask us to go deeper; it asks us to go wider! I have found travel allows me to access different parts of myself. It helps me feel my aliveness, spirit, and an indescribable expansiveness. We all know we can’t escape ourselves – everywhere you go, there you are! And yet, leaving behind our routines and arriving in a new place often shifts something: we move differently, we listen differently, we access different parts of ourselves.The beauty and vibration of the land also has impact. 

If you’ve been craving beauty, depth, presence, connection and restoration….this may be your invitation.

If you have questions or simply want to connect before deciding, please feel free to reach out: tina@lighten-upwellness.com.  I’m happy to have a conversation with you.  And if it’s not for you, but someone you love comes to mind, please share the deets!