What is the proposal?
Let's embark on a 13-week journey together, breathing with our whole bodies as a way of acknowledging the profound truth that resides within us and allowing internal movements into homeostasis, intentionally and organically. Each participant will have the opportunity to explore their internal resistances and psycho-emotional obstacles, opening themselves to the potential for transformation towards a freer, lighter, and fuller life. The work throughout the cycle will be gradual, complementing the main Breathwork practice with meditation, written exploration, music and movement, group sharing and support.
What does the retreat consist of?
Breathwork is a technique of conscious and connected breathing, performed continuously and repeatedly, to reach the most remote places in our body with integrity, care, and permission. As a movement of healing and liberation, Breathwork allows us to observe, feel, and untie the internal knots we carry as a result of past stories, relational traumas, or emotional wounds. As a technique of conscious breathing in constant flow, it enables access to renewed states of consciousness and, as such, should be performed with the support of a teacher and in a safe and comfortable space so that the internal work can occur naturally.
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This breathwork cycle is for you if
you intend to release your internal resistances or obstacles to fully face reality
you need to reframe thought patterns or change behavioral responses
you feel the need to deepen the practice of conscious breathing as an anchor in your daily life
you are in a changing period that transcends the logic and the intellect
you feel a lack of internal resources to deal with old habits or adverse contexts
you want support, care, and guidance on your personal journey of transformation
It starts on the 20th September for 13 consecutive weeks, always on Sundays from 5 PM to 7 PM.
There will be 6 in-person sessions at Meditation House Porto - Quinta da Arroteia.
And 7 online sessions via Zoom, which will be recorded and sent later.
In-Person
September 27
October 11, 25
November 8, 29
December 6
How will it work?
Online
September 20
October 4, 18
November 1, 15, 22
December 13
Duration
Schedule
Number of Participants
13 weeks
Sundays from 5 PM to 7 PM
4 to 12 participants
Weekly Breathwork practices
Guided meditation
Collective movement
Sound healing with gong
Listening and sharing circle
Online support group
This breathwork cycle essentially includes
As an integrative meditation teacher, Nuno leads thematic awareness circles, meditation courses and teacher training, private lessons, therapeutic sessions and retreats, a full time mission. His work of nurturing and raising awareness of the masculine is inseparable from his nature and a calling that must be honored in the world.
As a highly sensitive man, Nuno sought answers to his existential anxieties in everything that society promotes and offers, realizing that outward-focused experiences are important but always ephemeral. It was on the inner path that he found the return to his heart, to the essence of life, to contact with the pure, vast, and limitless universe.
He holds a degree in Economics from the Faculty of Economics of Porto, and has furthered his training in NLP and international certification in Coaching. He deepened his knowledge and experience as a Business Manager for several years and completed a Master's degree in Sports Science with a merit scholarship. He also expanded his writing career with his human development book "A Prova do José" (Chiado, 2017).
It was through exploring the countless practices and currents of meditation that he went deeper into his journey, becoming intimate and true to himself and the world.
About the teacher
Nuno Miguel Teixeira
Those who breathe with their whole body choose to live life fully.
Eliza and Raul
Incredible experience! We loved Nuno! Beautiful house and space; you can feel the beautiful energy and spirit around the place. Highly recommended. Definitely and will go back again. With love Raul and Eliza! ❤️
Elena and Billy
Thank you Nuno and Inês! We learnt a lot from our time at the retreat, not only from the meditation activities but also from being in the presence of such insightful teachers. The house and food also exceeded any expectations!
Testimonials
Patrícia and João
When the student is ready, the teacher appears. Nothing about our retreat would be normal, starting with how we discovered and booked it only a week in advance, given our situation as a couple, going without knowing where we were going and arriving in torrential rain. If all this was a challenge for Nuno and Inês, we don't know. What they gave us was comfort, safeness, trust, attention to detail and love. The retreat wasn't a set of practices with a good soundtrack. It was an invitation to walk a path without knowing the final destination or what stations or stops we would pass through. After all, isn't this a definition of life as a couple? There's a moment before and a moment after for us as a couple: the retreat at Meditation House Porto. Although we feel that the invitation they extended to us still exists and that we, as a couple, can reclaim and relive it whenever we wish. Thank you, Nuno and Inês.
I want to be part:
Booking and Payment
Register your place by filling out the form.
After submitting the form you will receive a confirmation and payment details.
To formalize your reservation we require an initial payment of €90.
The remaining balance must be paid before the start of the course.
For special payment conditions, please contact us by email at meditationhouseporto@gmail.com
Frequently Asked Questions
What language will the program be given in?
The cycle of breathwork will be conducted in english or portuguese, depending on the participant preference.
Do I need any prior knowledge of meditation or breathing practices?
No. A commitment to personal development and a willingness to explore are relevant.
Are there any precautions or contraindications to practicing Breathwork?
Breathwork practice is not recommended for those with mental or neurological illnesses requiring medication, or for those suffering from physical illnesses associated with the nervous system. Pregnant women or individuals in fragile states should adjust their practice accordingly. Heavy meals, alcohol consumption, and any drug use before and after sessions should be avoided. Rest and time for integration should be considered after sessions.
Are you thinking of doing this cycle exclusively online?
No. This program was created to be experienced through physical presence and body at Meditation House Porto. There will be online sessions for us to practice together from home.
Is this program certified by DGERT or another entity?
No. This program does not qualify for certification.
Can I have follow-up support after the program ends?
Yes. You can schedule individual sessions with the teacher Nuno in person or online.
Will I be qualified to lead meditation classes?
No. You can take the meditation teacher training for that purpose.
How can I benefit from the Student price?
The Student price is for all the people that have participated on any paid event at Meditation House Porto.
What if I want to cancel my participation?
We do not offer refunds. Each case is evaluated individually.
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