The Yoga Retreat That Goes Beyond the Mat

23-29 August 2026

Location: São Miguel, Azores

GROW with That’sY.me in Azores.

This retreat was born from community, transformation, and big dreams — and this year, we’re taking it further.

We meet in São Miguel, in the wild heart of the Azores, surrounded by volcanic land, ocean air, and nature that invites you to slow down and breathe.

This is a retreat to GROW to get rid of old ways, habits, and stories that no longer fit who you are today.

Across one playful, grounding, and deeply nourishing week, you’ll move through yoga, breath, nature, sound, water, heat, and stillness. You’ll explore your inner world, reset your nervous system, and reconnect to yourself — without taking it all too seriously.

Because laughter matters.
Play matters.
Joy is part of healing.

This retreat is for you if life feels loud, rushed, or out of balance.
 If you’re craving a reset, real connection, movement, and presence.
 If you miss the mat, the water, the laughter — and yourself.

Come as you are.
Move, rest, laugh, explore.
Let go of the old.
Grow into what’s next

A Week Guided by the Elements

Fire brings energy and change.
Water invites flow and play.
Wind clears the head.
Earth keeps us grounded.

Across the week, we move, breathe, explore, eat well, laugh a lot, and slow down enough to feel what really matters. Guided by nature and the rhythm of the island, old ways gently fall away — without pressure, without forcing.

This is space to reset, reconnect, and grow — the kind that stays with you long after you’ve left the island.

Location: The Convento de São Francisco.

Some places are visited. Others hold you. This is one of them.

Nestled in the green heart of São Miguel, the Convento de São Francisco is a place shaped by centuries of silence, devotion, and intentional living. Once home to a Franciscan community, the convent was created as a refuge from the noise of the world — a space for contemplation, simplicity, and connection to what truly matters.

Today, they open again — not as a museum, but as a living sanctuary. Stone corridors, gentle light, and open courtyards invite you to slow down the moment you arrive. There is a depth here that cannot be recreated — only felt.

Surrounded by volcanic land, ocean air, and untouched nature, the convent is not just the setting of the retreat — it is part of the experience itself. It quietly supports every practice, every pause, every moment of integration.

This is not luxury through excess.

This is luxury through meaning, history, and space to breathe.

Add the link of the : https://conventosaofrancisco.net/en/

Program Overview

7 Days / 6 Nights — São Miguel, Azores

The retreat is held in English. All classes, experiences, and group sessions are English-led.

What’s Included:

Your Stay:

  • 6 nights in a peaceful, historic convent
  • Spacious private or shared rooms — each one architecturally unique, with a warm and welcoming atmosphere
  • Comfortable double or single beds
  • Private bathroom with shower & bathtub
  • Air conditioning
  • Airport pick-up & drop-off

Yoga - (included)

Daily Yoga & Breath classes

  • Two daily yoga sessions
  • Hatha, Soft Vinyasa Flow, Yin Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Yoga Pilates & Reset practices
  • One dedicated Vinyasa Sound Flow class
  • Breathwork and gentle mobilization to support integration
  • All yoga equipment provided (mats, cushions, bolsters, blocks, straps, eye pillows)
  • Take-home booklet with breathing, mobility, and yoga-based exercises

Elemental Nourishment - (included)

  • Daily breakfast & dinner prepared by our private chef
  • Lunches during excursions provided by local partners
  • Water, tea, fruit & snacks available throughout the day
  • Anti-inflammatory cuisine using fresh, seasonal ingredients
  • One traditional volcanic-soil lunch, slow-cooked in the earth
  • Take-home recipe booklet with practical inspiration


All meals during the retreat are included as outlined above.

Elemental Experiences - (included)

  • One SUP Yoga class on a volcanic lake
  • Two guided hikes across São Miguel
  • Two thermal hot spring immersions — one in the warmth of the day, one under the stars in the evening
  • One ethical dolphin swimming experience
  • One immersive sound bath in the convent, where sound resonates through ancient stone walls, intensifying vibration and expanding emotional depth

Local Collaboration

This retreat is a proud collaboration between That’s Y.me and Paradise Tours, a trusted local expert deeply connected to São Miguel and the Azores.

Together, we offer a thoughtful and well-guided way to explore the island — with care, authenticity, and deep respect for its land, culture, and natural rhythms.

Meet the That’s Y.me Team

  • Marta – Founder of That’s Y.me, Yogatherapist & Yoga Teacher
  • Svenji – Physiotherapist, Yoga & Pilates Teacher
  • Sole – Nutrition Chef
  • Mucki – Art Director
  • Michael – Photographer & Videographer


Different skills, one heartbeat — a connected team bringing skill, soul, and a playful spirit to every moment of the retreat.

While That’s Y.me is supported by a wider network, this is the team who will personally host you in the Azores.

Add-Ons: Culture & Tradition (Optional):

Culture & Tradition

  • Guided cultural island tour
  • Visit to a traditional pineapple plantation
  • Tea factory experience
  • Local ceramic workshop

Excluded (bookable separately)

  • International and domestic flights
  • Alcoholic beverages (available to purchase on site)
  • Massages at the convent
  • 1:1 anti-inflammatory nutrition coaching
  • Surf lessons with local experts
  • Whale watching
  • Snorkeling
  • Canyoning
  • Half-day self-drive buggy adventure tour

Rates & Booking

Early Bird Rates
(valid until 30 April – prices per person)

  • Single Room: €2,445 per person
  • Shared Double Room: €2,145 per person

Regular Rates
(prices per person)

  • Single Room: €2,645 per person
  • Shared Double Room: €2,345 per person

Booking & Registration

All bookings are handled via the That’s Y.me website.

For questions or support, please contact us at info@thatsy.me

Prepayment, Balance & Cancellation

A non-refundable prepayment of €890 per person is required to complete registration and secure your booking.
This prepayment is only refundable through your personal travel insurance, if applicable.

The remaining balance must be paid by 23 July 2026.

As a small, boutique retreat brand, we plan and commit to venues, teachers, local partners, and experiences well in advance. For this reason, all bookings are considered final once confirmed.

We truly appreciate your understanding and your support as we grow this journey with care and intention.

If you have any questions or need clarification before booking, we are always happy to help.

Insurance & Responsibility

A non-refundable prepayment of €890 per person is required to complete registration and secure your booking.

This prepayment is only refundable through your personal travel insurance, Participants must have valid medical/health insurance to take part in any retreat services.

We also strongly recommend travel insurance to cover cancellations, unforeseen circumstances, and travel-related issues.

Recommended

To allow for a relaxed arrival, we recommend arriving 1-2 days earlier.

The retreat begins on 23 August at 12:00 PM.

Step into the elements. Come curious. Leave inspired.

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