This September,
immerse yourself in yoga, recharge your spirit, and connect with others
Escape to the gorgeous Praia do Canal in Portugal for a yoga retreat with Matt Huy and Sarah (Saz) Newman that will nourish your mind, body, and spirit. Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature while deepening your yoga practice, fostering connection, and embracing tranquility.
The location: Praia do Canal
Nestled within a nature reserve, Praia do Canal Nature Retreat offers the perfect setting for a transformative retreat. Surrounded by lush forests, rugged cliffs, and views of the Atlantic Ocean, this eco-luxury resort embodies harmony with nature. You’ll enjoy:
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Beautifully designed rooms that offer comfort and serenity
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Wholesome, locally sourced meals crafted to nourish and delight
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Options for vegans, vegetarians and meat-eaters alike along with a well-curated wine list
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Access to hiking trails and peaceful, natural surrounds
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Beautiful facilities, including a yoga space with panoramic views
Pricing
Each retreat is limited to 21 guests, so be sure to book early. To secure the early bird price, your deposit must be received before 31 January 2026.
Early Bird Pricing until 31 Jan 2026
With our early bird, you'll enjoy:
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Our lowest prices guaranteed
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Free room upgrade
6-night retreat (17th - 23rd Sept 2026)
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Sharing: £1,555* per person
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Single occupancy: £1,949* per person
4-night retreat (23rd - 27th Sept 2026)
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Sharing: £1,076* per person
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Single occupancy: £1,339* per person
Standard Pricing from 1 Feb 2026
6-night retreat (17th - 23rd Sept 2026)
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Sharing: £1,695* per person
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Single occupancy: £2,090* per person
4-night retreat (23rd - 27th Sept 2026)
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Sharing: £1,175* per person
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Single occupancy: £1,435* per person
* The above rates are based on the GBP-EUR rate at time of website publication. We do not facilitate roommate matching for guests who want to share.
Payment Process - Early Bird
Join us for a beautiful and nourishing retreat. Secure your place with a GBP deposit today and pay the remaining balance in EUR in July 2026 directly to the hotel. To secure the early bird price, your deposit must be received before 31 January 2026 (limited to the first 21 guests to book). We do not facilitate roommate partnering.
6-Night Retreat
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Deposit: £745 per person
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Remaining Balance due 15 July 2026 (in EUR directly to the hotel):
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Single: €1,375
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Sharing: €1,850 (€925 pp)
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4-Night Retreat
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Deposit: £555 per person
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Remaining Balance due 15 July 2026 (in EUR directly to the hotel):
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Single: €895
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Sharing: €1,190 (€595 pp)
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Cancellation Policy: The Short Version
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Your Deposit (in GBP) is refundable if we can re-sell your booking, less a £150 admin fee per guest. If we cannot resell your place, your Deposit is non-refundable.
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The Remaining Balance in EUR is due at least 60 days before the start of the retreat and is fully refundable if you cancel 45 days or more in advance.
The full Payment and Cancellation Policy is at the bottom of this page.
What’s included and not included in the price?
What’s included:
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Luxury accommodation
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Breakfast & dinner (except for one dinner when the group will have the option of going out to eat)
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Daily yoga classes (morning vinyasa and evening restorative/workshop)
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Use of yoga equipment including a mat, brick, and strap
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Access to the resort’s facilities, including the spa, yoga space, and hiking trails
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A daily shuttle to Aljezur or a local beach
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Unlimited tea & coffee in your bedroom
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An optional guided silent walk
What’s NOT included:
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Flights to & from Portugal
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Airport transfers to the resort (but we will provide details for booking this)
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Spa treatments including massages and facials
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Lunch (which can be purchased at the resort - download a sample lunch menu from last year)
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Private yoga sessions with Matt or Saz (which can be purchased through them)
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Alcoholic beverages (which can be purchased through the resort)
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Additional excursions or activities outside the programme
Who is this retreat for?
This retreat is designed for those seeking:
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A serene escape to reset and recharge
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A chance to deepen their yoga practice with experienced teachers
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Connection with an inclusive and like-minded community
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The perfect blend of yoga, relaxation, and adventure in a stunning location
People join our retreats for the sense of community as much as the yoga itself. We encourage a non-judgmental approach in yoga and in life.
Sample daily schedule
7:30am: Coffee and tea available in your room
8:00am: Energising vinyasa flow class
10:00am: Breakfast
11:00am – 5:30pm: Free time to explore, hike, swim, or relax. On certain days, optional group activities will be offered.
5:30pm: Focused workshop or restorative yoga
7:30pm: Dinner
Note: This is a sample schedule and subject to change.
Cancellation & Refund Policy:
Matt & Saz Yoga Retreat 2026
1. Payment Schedule & Deadlines
This section governs when payments are due to secure your booking.
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Early Bird Discount: To qualify for the advertised Early Bird discount, your deposit must be received by 31 January 2026.
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Deposit: A deposit is required at the time of booking to secure your place.
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Remaining Balance: The remaining balance of your retreat cost is due 60 days before the start date of your retreat, payable in EUR directly to the Hotel (Praia do Canal Nature Retreat).
2. Refund Policy for the Deposit
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We will make every reasonable effort to re-sell your specific retreat spot to another guest.
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If we successfully re-sell your place, we will refund your deposit, less a £150 per guest Administration Fee.
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To initiate a cancellation, you must notify us in writing via email to matt@matthewhuy.com.
3. Refund Policy for the Remaining Balance
You can receive a refund for the Remaining Balance with the Hotel as follows:
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If cancellation notice is received 45 days or more before your retreat start date, you will receive a refund of the full amount of the Remaining Balance paid.
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If cancellation notice is received less than 45 days (44 days or fewer) before your retreat start date, the Remaining Balance is non-refundable.
4. General Terms and Cancellations by Us
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Any refund due will be processed within 14 days following the start date of the retreat.
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In the unlikely event that Matthew Huy Yoga must cancel the retreat, you will receive a 100% refund of all monies paid to us, or a full transfer to a future retreat.
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We do not facilitate roommate matching. It is up to you to secure a roommate if you wish to share a room.
Saz (the heart & soul)
Saz (real name Sarah Newman) is a popular full-time yoga teacher who is known for her ability to build community in her classes which are as equally nourishing as they are invigorating. Also known as the 'silent assassin', she will lull you with her compassion and French charm before making your legs turn to jelly from some crazy Warrior-3-to-Bird-of-Paradise sequence she came up with the night before. Don't be fooled by her sweet and gentle voice!
Matt (the brains & methodologist)
Originally a trained dancer, Matt (Matthew Huy) has been teaching yoga for over two decades, has a master's degree in exercise science, and is the co-author of The Physiology of Yoga (2022). In addition to teaching group yoga classes, he specialises in teaching anatomy and physiology to yoga teachers. He's not afraid to ask you to do 40 press-ups in class because he knows they will get you closer to balancing in handstand. His classes are strong and his jokes are dad-ish.
Sofia (the hostess with the mostest)
While Matt & Saz will nourish your soul through the power of yoga, Sofia and her amazing team at Praia do Canal Nature Resort will take care of just about everything else. You're in good hands.
About your hosts
Based in Bucks UK, Matt & Saz are partners in life and in business. They each have a diverse set of skills but if you had to say where they excel, you'd probably say that Saz is the heart & soul while Matt is the brains & methodologist.
