BEGIN AGAIN
Reconnect With Your Practice. Reignite Your Purpose.
21st - 25th of January 2026
D'Alijo Retreat Centre, Northern Portugal
STEP INTO THE NEW YEAR WITH CLARITY, ENERGY, AND INTENTION
Begin Again is your invitation to recalibrate—physically, mentally, and spiritually—through five purposeful days of yoga, connection, and nature at the stunning D’Alijo Retreat Centre, just an hour from Porto.
This is our annual retreat, designed to help you reawaken your inner fire and recommit to your practice. Rooted in yoga and expanded through meditation, breathwork, reflection, and meaningful community, Begin Again is more than a getaway—it's a sacred space to come home to yourself with the support of Soulstice and our amazing community of Souls.
THIS IS FOR YOU, IF YOU…
LOVE hot yoga and want to deepen or refine your practice
Crave a meaningful, energetic start to 2026
Feel called to pause, realign, and nourish your whole self
Want to be inspired by nature, movement, and likeminded souls
A TYPICAL RETREAT DAY
Sunrise Meditation
Breakfast
Morning HOT Power Yoga
Nourishing Lunch
Afternoon Talks, Workshops and Activities
Evening Chill Yoga
Delicious Dinner
Evening Ceremony (with a touch of magic and surprise)
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
4 nights premium accommodation
Three delicious plant-based meals per day
Daily yoga practices (heated and dynamic in the morning, cooler and restorative in the evening)
All workshops, guest sessions, and ceremonies
Use of the pool and retreat facilities
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED?
Massage therapy and additional wellness treatments (optional)
Travel to/from the retreat centre is not included
Meals off-site are not included
YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME
Welcome to D’Alijo Retreat Center
D’Alijo is a retreat center located in the village of Cabeceiras de Basto in the province of Minho, with its beautiful and UNESCO listed cities as Porto, Braga and Guimaraes.
Their unique White Tara Shala with floor to ceiling windows, is climate controlled for your comfort and also comes with the possibility to practice Hot Yoga. The Shala is perched atop a small hill and provides gorgeous views of mountains and valleys. Listen closely and you will hear the sweet sounds of running water.
Ready to kick off 2026 powerfully & with intention? Join us for this unique journey.
GUEST REFLECTIONS
I would highly recommend Gret’s yoga retreats. This year I actually went on both the January retreat and the May retreat.
It was my first time away from my family so I was feeling a little bit apprehensive plus I was feeling like I really needed some ‘ME time’.
Both the retreats were full of lovely ‘like minded’ people, in beautiful settings, there were plenty of ‘Laughing out Loud’ moments, as well as thoughtful, relaxing times. I came back home feeling totally relaxed, refreshed and ready to be ‘mum’ again!
-Alex
The retreat was a transformative experience. It offered a sensory and spiritual smorgasbord with Vinyasa Flow, Nidra, and many creative, soul-full surprises.
The yoga sessions were exceptional, nudging us farther from our comfort zones.
We enjoyed scrumptious plant-based food, prepared with care.
This retreat was a precious time to pause, reflect, and replenish our spirits, leaving us ready to embrace the new year
-Joey
MAIN HOUSE & RIVER CABINS
In the heart of the centre, with easy restaurant and shala access and superb, scenic terraces. All with private en-suite bathrooms.
Shared Twin Room – €1728
Private Single Room – €2178
BOOK YOUR SPOT
GARDEN SUITES
Across the river, these quiet suites feature en-suite bathrooms and verandas with spectacular views.
Private Garden Suite – €2178
Couple’s Suite – Available on request
Payment: Pay in full upon sign up or pay 50% now and 50% in one month.
Cancellation: You must cancel your retreat 30 days in advance to receive a refund minus a €298 non-refundable deposit.
YOUR HOST
GRET BATCHELAR
Ex-fashion executive, turned yoga entrepreneur and wellbeing advisor, Gret's yoga journey began in 1998 when she first stepped onto a mat. That was just the beginning and little did she know that "what we resist persists.” Soon enough, she was hooked, finding herself at a weekly yoga class in NYC and drawn to strong and dynamic styles like Ashtanga and Power Vinyasa, her practice flourished.
Years later after a successful corporate career, burnout struck in 2018 and in response Gret discovered sanctuary in Hot Power Yoga and Vedic meditation. These practices became her lifeline, guiding her through recovery, shaping a passion with renewed purpose.
With a robust 355-hour RYT certification in Power Vinyasa, Yin Yoga & Mindfulness, Kula, and Elemental Flow, Gret's classes are an awakening experience. She empowers you to unleash your fullest potential on the mat—physically, mentally, and spiritually—and motivates you to bring that newfound energy into every aspect of your life.
In 2021, Gret, her husband, and their two boys made the bold move to Portugal. By 2023, she founded Soulstice, a haven for yoga enthusiasts and now a thriving community offering ice baths, meditation and retreats across the year and across the country. She also founded and runs Conscious Working, a wellbeing advisory for businesses and leaders, helping clients unlock their potential and shape work cultures to transform performance.
Join Gret on the mat and step into the most vibrant version of yourself!