The Water & Fire
Boutique Retreat
Terceira Island, Azores, Portugal
Mindful Yoga, Somatic, Breathwork and Deep Relaxation for Wellness.
Sunday 19th – Sunday 26th June 2027 (7 nights / 8 days)
This retreat is fully booked.
Overview
In June 2027, we will finally realise our dreams by securing a retreat venue and taking you to the island of Terceira in the Azores.
There is always a place on earth that you never imagine you will discover or visit, and this enchanting Portuguese archipelago is one of those places.
The island of Terceira is a treasure in the heart of the Atlantic Ocean. When you arrive on the island, you feel as though you are miles from everything, surrounded by vast stretches of water, and you are!
When we visited in 2025, it was a genuine revelation and a wonderful surprise. We fell in love instantly.
Because the very essence of Terceira lies in its vast oceans, ancient forests and volcanoes, the theme of the retreat is Water and Fire.
At the modern, bright and airy venue, Xhale Azores, Teresa and her team will welcome you with care and expertise, creating a space for rest and renewal.
Just twenty minutes from the airport and only steps from the ocean, the retreat is surrounded by volcanic and floral landscapes and embraces the warm, wild and deeply nourishing rhythm of the island.
Here, the days unfold softly: somatic yoga, mindful yoga, breathwork, and meditation to the sound of the waves, nourishing meals grown from local soil, and time simply to be, whether swimming in the heated infinity pool overlooking the Atlantic, in the nearby natural lava pools, or hiking in the mountains, surrendering the area.
The rooms are cosy and thoughtfully designed, with ocean breezes and natural touches that invite you to slow down and feel at home. Enjoy massages, the hammam, the dry sauna and the gym to enhance the sense of wellbeing already created by this enchanting venue.
Xhale is more than just a retreat centre; it is a space where the island’s beauty, culture and the generosity of its people come together.
Owned, loved and managed by the women of Terceira, it carries a spirit of care and connection that makes every moment feel personal and genuine.
The Programme
The Water & Fire Retreat
Water and Fire is the theme of this retreat, where we celebrate fluidity, movement, integration, controlled warm energy, and deep wisdom.
Through somatic and mindful yoga inspired by the Scaravelli approach, breathwork, deep relaxation, and meditation, we will explore how these elements live within us, how water teaches softness and adaptability, and fire awakens clarity, vitality, and transformation.
We will embrace opposites and contradictions, polarities and balance, finding presence in every breath and grounding in every movement, the true essence of summer!
The theme at this retreat will help you to:
- Return and reconnect with the body’s wisdom.
- Restore your nervous system and return to a rhythm of effortless balance, where breath, movement, and stillness meet.
- Soften into emotional fluidity, learning to move with life as water does; adaptable, open, and alive.
- Unravel tension and rediscover the body’s natural grace, guided by awareness rather than effort.
- Awaken the steady, radiant warmth of inner fire, energy that nourishes rather than consumes.
- Root into clarity and grounded presence, finding harmony in the dance between flow and focus, water and flame
- Embrace Summer as we remember!
Summer invites us to slow down, breathe deeply, and move with the rhythms of sunlight and sea.
On this island carved by water and fire, we awaken fluid strength and delicate vitality, easing into what feels natural and alive.
Each breath carries the warmth of renewal, a return to balance, brightness, and inner flame. Here, rest and vitality meet in the effortless flow of summer.
The themed morning workshop
Every morning, Laurent hosts a two-and-a-half-hour themed workshop blending traditional and contemporary yoga methods. This includes Scaravelli-inspired and mindful yoga, along with modern bodywork like somatic yoga, calming Qigong, breathwork, and meditation.
It’s a perfect opportunity to refine your practice at your own pace, acquire new tips and techniques, achieve your goals, and accommodate any health conditions or ailments.
Throughout the workshop, Laurent helps participants cultivate calmness and resilience. His expertise ensures that the sessions are accessible through personalised variations and accommodations.
The peaceful evening session
Evenings are devoted to calming, meditative inward practices. Following daily activities, Laurent leads a 90-minute calming and restorative yoga session. This includes somatic exercises and movements to release tension, fostering deep relaxation.
There’s also dedicated time for breathing and meditation techniques to complement the gentle bodywork.
Laurent’s extensive repertoire of deep relaxation techniques and meditation instils a profound sense of physical, mental, and emotional peace and rejuvenation.
Daily Schedule
- 7:30 – 9:00 am: Pre-Yoga: Tea, coffee, fruits, toast, etc.
- 9:00 – 11:30 am: Morning Workshop – Yoga, Breathwork and Meditation.
- 12:00 – 1:00 pm: Brunch
- 1:00 – 6:00 pm: Free time
- 6:00 – 7:30 pm: Evening Workshop – Mindful and Somatic Yoga, Breathwork and Meditation techniques.
- 8:00 pm: Dinner.
What's unique about this venue?
There is something very personal about this place.
When Teresa returned to her ancestral home on Terceira Island, she did not just come back to live. She came back with the wish to create a space where others could experience what she feels here, the light, the openness, the presence of the ocean.
Together with her husband, she chose not to follow traditional island architecture. Instead, they built something modern and simple that keeps the landscape the focus. Large windows, open terraces, and clean lines keep you always aware of the sky and the sea. The building does not compete with nature. It frames it.
Inside, comfort has been considered carefully. The ensuite bedrooms are calm and private. The yoga space is purpose-built, with enough room to practise without feeling crowded. There is a spa area to unwind, and the café and terrace are bright and open, offering a natural place to sit, talk or simply look out at the horizon.
Teresa works alongside a small team of local people. This matters. They know the island, its rhythms, its weather, its stories. There is a quiet warmth in the way guests are welcomed and looked after. You do not feel processed. You feel received.
The garden leads to a salt-water swimming pool that faces the Atlantic. On clear days, the line between pool and ocean almost disappears. And if you prefer to swim in the sea itself, natural volcanic pools are just a short walk away.
For our work, this setting is not incidental. The simplicity of the design, the steadiness of the team and the constant presence of the ocean all support what we are doing together. It becomes easier to slow down. Easier to listen. Easier to let the island do some of the holding.
That same space and quiet also shape the way Laurent teaches. When the environment is this open and steady, his creativity sharpens. The rhythm of the ocean and the landscape subtly influence how each session is formed, so the work stays responsive and grounded, rather than fixed in advance.
Highlights
Stunning Location
Xhale Azores sits about 30 minutes from Lajes Airport on the island of Terceira, set where lush greenery meets the Atlantic. The centre combines a quiet, natural setting with ocean views and easy access to the island’s volcanic landscapes and coastal scenery.
Designed with clean, open spaces that reflect the island’s character, Xhale offers areas for relaxation and practice, including indoor and outdoor yoga spaces and a sparkling pool nestled among the gardens. A short walk brings you to the natural volcanic pool at Os Salgueiros, and the island is known for its dramatic lava-formed landscapes such as the Mistérios Negros volcanic terrain.
Whether you want to practice with a view of the ocean, explore trails through volcanic forest, or simply relax in the calm surroundings, Xhale provides a supportive environment to help you slow down, explore and connect with the unique spirit of Terceira.
Food & Gastronomy
During your stay at Xhale, meals are prepared by the local team at Grata Café, using fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced across the island.
The cuisine is vegetarian, with daily breakfasts, generous lunches and carefully prepared dinners that reflect the natural richness of the Azores. Volcanic-grown vegetables, Atlantic produce, local cheeses and island herbs all find their way to the table, offering a real taste of Terceira.
Meals are served as a mix of buffet-style sharing and plated dishes, enjoyed either indoors or out on the terrace. The food is simple, flavourful and satisfying, giving you steady energy throughout the week and adding another quiet layer to the island experience.
Sage Spa, Sauna and Therapies
At Xhale, you’ll have access to the dedicated Sage Spa, a calm space inspired by the element of water and the island’s natural rhythms. The spa includes a sauna, Turkish bath and a hot and cold circuit with a cool waterfall aromatherapy shower, offering a simple and restorative way to unwind between sessions.
A range of treatments is available with local therapists and can be booked directly at reception. Whether you choose a massage or simply spend time moving between heat and cool water, the space offers a quiet pause to ease tension and reset.
Use of the sauna is included in your stay and available on request, so you can return to it throughout the week and weave moments of warmth and recovery naturally into the rhythm of the retreat.
Accommodation & Prices
This retreat accommodates a maximum of four single occupancies.
You’ll choose your payment option (deposit or monthly plan) on the next step.
Comfort Room (twin or double)
A comfortable double room with either one extra-large double bed or twin beds, featuring a side sea view and garden outlook. A great balance of comfort and value.
Highlights: Balcony, ensuite bathroom, desk, minibar, hairdryer.
Double Occupancy (Two People Sharing):
£1,597.00 until 30th June 2026 – Per Person
Price Timeline:
- £1,697 until 30th September 2026
- £1,797 until 31st December 2026
- £1,897 full price from 1st January 2027
Single Occupancy:
£1,797.00 until 30th June 2026 – Per Person
Price Timeline:
- £1,897 until 30th September 2026
- £1,997 until 31st December 2026
- £2,097 full price from 1st January 2027
Spacious Room (twin or double)
A more spacious comfortable double room with either one extra-large double bed or twin beds, featuring a side sea view and garden outlook. A great balance of comfort and value.
Highlights: Balcony, ensuite bathroom, desk, minibar, hairdryer.
Double Occupancy (Two People Sharing):
£1,697.00 until 30th June 2026 – Per Person
Price Timeline:
- £1,797 until 30th September 2026
- £1,897 until 31st December 2026
- £1,997 full price from 1st January 2027
Single Occupancy:
£1,897.00 until 30th June 2026 – Per Person
Price Timeline:
- £1,997 until 30th September 2026
- £2,097 until 31st December 2026
- £2,197 full price from 1st January 2027
A larger double room with either one extra-large double bed or twin beds and a sofa-bed, featuring a side sea view and garden outlook.
Highlights: Balcony, ensuite bathroom, desk, minibar, hairdryer.
A larger double room with either one extra-large double bed or twin beds and a sofa-bed, featuring a side sea view and garden outlook.
Highlights: Balcony, ensuite bathroom, desk, minibar, hairdryer.
Double Occupancy (Two People Sharing):
£1,897.00 until 30th June 2026 – Per Person
Price Timeline:
- £1,997 until 30th September 2026
- £2,097 until 31st December 2026
- £2,197 full price from 1st January 2027
Single Occupancy:
£2,097.00 until 30th June 2026 – Per Person
Price Timeline:
- £2,197 until 30th September 2026
- £2,297 until 31st December 2026
- £2,397 full price from 1st January 2027
What's Included
What's Included
- Daily Yoga Workshops
- 7 Nights Full Board Luxury Accommodation
- All Day Access to our Hydration Station, Fresh Fruit, Alkaline Water, Coffee and Tea Bar
- Sheduled Return transfer from Lajes (TER) airport to the venue.
- All Day Access to on-site facilities: Spa, Fully Equipped Gym, Sauna, Heated Infinity Swimming Pool.
- Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the property.
- Use of Yoga Equipment (mats and props)
What's Not Included
- One to one classes.
- Flights or Ferries to Terceira Island are not included
- Optional Activities and Excursions, Dinning out, etc.
- Massages and other treatments available to book at the reception desk
- Travel insurance.
Do you have any questions?
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Optional Activities
Between your classes, you will be free to take part in exciting activities available on-site or in the area:
- Swim in the Natural Pools in the Atlantic.
- Exploring the incredible nature on the Island.
- Visit Angra do Heroismo.
- Enjoy therapies and Spa treatments.
- Excusrion to Ilheus das Cabras.
Travel Information
How to travel to Terceira?
The closest airport is Lajes Airport, Terceira Island (IATA code: TER).
From the UK and most European countries, the easiest route is to fly via Lisbon or Porto, with regular onward flights to Terceira operated daily (Flight time from Lisbon/Porto is about 2:30 hours).
There are frequent connections from major UK and European cities to Lisbon and Porto, making the journey smooth and reliable.
Airport transfers to and from Xhale Centre are included in the retreat price. However, if you wish to explore the island during your stay, hiring a car is still a convenient option and easy to arrange at the airport.
Terceira is well connected to mainland Portugal and other Azorean islands, making travel from across Europe straightforward.
Entry requirements
The Azores are an autonomous region of Portugal and follow the same entry requirements as mainland Portugal and the European Union. No additional visas or special permits are required beyond those normally needed to enter Portugal. This makes travel simple and familiar for UK and EU residents.
Address:
Rua dos Salgueiros 6, 9700-607 São Sebastião, Angra do Heroísmo, Terceira, Açores, Portugal.
Check-in time on Friday: from 4:00 pm.
Check-out time on Sunday: 10:30 am.
Who is taking care of your stay?
Laurent Roure
Founder and senior yoga teacher, Laurent has 30 years of practising and teaching yoga, breathwork, meditation and somatic under his belt.
Jose Souto
Jose is your travel expert and organiser of the retreat’s logistics. He will be with us to help you organise transport, recommend trips and excursions, and make sure your stay is enjoyable.
The Fire & Fluidity Retreat
Terceira Island, Azores, Portugal • Saturday 19th – Saturday 26th June 2027 • 7 Nights
Book with 30% deposit, or choose a Monthly Payment Plan.
