{"id":718,"date":"2026-06-30T06:55:56","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T06:55:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/growingawarenessthroughtouch.eu\/?page_id=718"},"modified":"2026-07-10T10:13:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T10:13:15","slug":"three-day-retreat","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/growingawarenessthroughtouch.eu\/index.php\/three-day-retreat\/","title":{"rendered":"Three Day Retreat"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Frequently Asked Questions<\/a>

Book your spot here<\/a> <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A three-day immersive retreat exploring the art of conscious touch, body awareness, and somatic presence \u2014 set within Orto Creative Hub<\/a>, 30 minutes from Porto.
Led by Pedro Lechuga-Far\u00edas and Joost van Veen, licensed Shiatsu<\/a> therapists, this retreat draws from Zen, Shiatsu, and Aikido to offer a grounded, embodied experience.
This retreat is open to anyone curious about bodywork, somatic practices, or simply exploring what it means to be more present in everyday life. No previous experience is required.
The retreat unfolds in a gentle rhythm of practice, rest, shared meals, and moments of silence, allowing learning and insight to emerge naturally. Through movement, touch, meditation, and embodied exercises, participants are invited to slow down, listen more deeply, and rediscover the wisdom of the body.
What to expect:
Morning movement & meditation \u00b7 Shiatsu fundamentals \u00b7 Partner touch practices \u00b7 Shared organic meals \u00b7 Quiet time in nature \u00b7 Evening meditations
Participants can expect to leave with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A deeper connection to their body and inner perception
A gentler and more conscious relationship with touch
Simple practices that can be integrated into daily life
A renewed sense of grounding, openness, and presence
The ability to give a gentle, caring and relaxing Shiatsu massage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No prior experience needed. Suitable for beginners and those with an existing body-based practice.
\ud83c\udf3f All meals included \u00b7 Accommodation options available.
\ud83d\udc26 Early Bird discount active until 14 August.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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FULL TIMESCHEDULE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday August 28
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Arrival \u2014 between 16:00 -18:00 

Welcome circle & introductions<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shared dinner<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Evening meditation (30minutes)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rest<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saturday August 29<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

07:30 \u2014 Meditation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

08:00 \u2014 Internal arts \/ Do-In \/ gentle movement<\/p>\n\n\n\n

08:30 \u2014 Breakfast<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10:00\u201312:00 \u2014 Morning teaching & practice

Lunch break & rest

14:00-17:00 Afternoon teaching session (with tea-break)

 Dinner

Evening meditation (30minutes)

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Sunday August 30<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

07:30 \u2014 Meditation

08:00 \u2014 Internal arts \/ Do-In \/ gentle movement

08:30 \u2014 Breakfast

10:00\u201312:00 \u2014 Morning teaching & practice

Lunch break & rest

14:00-17:00 Afternoon teaching session (with tea-break)

Dinner

Ending


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