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Meditation, in the yogic tradition, is not something we do, it is something we become.
Through a carefully structured progression, this training guides participants through the essential foundations required for meditation to unfold naturally: preparation of the body, breath, nervous system, and inner attitude. Rather than forcing stillness, the practices cultivate the right conditions for awareness to arise on its own.
You will explore meditation as a living process, from sensory awareness and breath observation, to inner silence (antar mouna), Yoga Nidra, and the emergence of the witnessing consciousness (sakshi bhava). Equal emphasis is placed on personal experience, philosophical understanding, and the subtle art of holding space for others.
Modern neuroscience increasingly confirms what yogic traditions have long known: meditation reshapes the brain, calms the nervous system, and refines emotional regulation. Yet this training goes beyond technique or outcome, offering meditation as a path of self-knowledge, clarity, and integration into everyday life.
This is an intimate, by application training with limited spaces; reserve early to ensure a personalised and transformative experience.
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The training balances theory, guided practice, silence, reflection, and dialogue, allowing understanding to arise from direct experience rather than intellect alone.
This training is grounded in the teachings of Swami Satyananda Saraswati (Founder of the Bihar School of Yoga and author of the book Yoga Nidra) and Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati, where meditation is understood as the art of conscious living, not performance or attainment.
As the texts emphasise, meditation unfolds when preparation is complete. The role of the teacher is not to impose experience, but to create a safe, grounded space in which awareness can reveal itself. This ethos is woven throughout the training, both in how meditation is practised, and how it is taught.
Gyanmitra Saraswati is the Co-founder of the SWAN Foundation for Ayurveda and Yoga Research, a social enterprise based in Goa, India. Through the foundation, he is involved in initiatives that promote traditional Ayurvedic and Yogic knowledge, with a focus on need-based programs that support underserved communities.
He is also the Co-founder of SWAN Yoga Retreat, a peaceful sanctuary nestled in the Goan jungle and run in the spirit of a traditional Ashram. There, he oversees the retreat’s teacher training programs, courses, and daily classes, sharing his deep-rooted practice with visitors from around the world.
Lucie is a holistic practitioner trained in integrative and anti-inflammatory nutrition, health coaching, breathwork, energy work, and Vedic / Ayurvedic principles. Just as importantly, her approach is shaped by lived experience.
Through her practice, Wellness Unlimited Co, she developed the WU Anti-inflammatory RESET Method®, a practical, integrative approach to addressing chronic inflammation and supporting the prevention, management, and reversal of chronic disease.
She authored Living and Eating the Anti-inflammatory Way, and leads seasonal workshops, retreats, and her signature 6-week RESET course. Lucie also develops recipes, curates seasonal anti-inflammatory recipe guides, and works as a culinary wellness consultant and strategist for luxury hotels and brands.
• Those seeking a deeper personal meditation practice
• Yoga teachers, therapists, and facilitators wishing to teach meditation
• Practitioners interested in Yoga Nidra and Pratyahara
• Anyone drawn to meditation as a path of self-awareness
No prior teaching experience is required. What matters most is sincerity, curiosity, and readiness to explore.
We’re based in Monte Caparica, near the NOVA School of Science and Technology, just a 15-minute drive from Lisbon. Parking is free and easy in the street, and Uber drop-offs are convenient. You’ll receive the full address in the private Whatsapp group.
There are many Airbnb options available in the area, and since late May marks the beginning of the busy season in Portugal, it is highly recommended to book early.
My top pick is a beautiful (kind of secret) boutique hotel just 5 minutes away, with stunning views of Lisbon and great value for money: Quinta do Tagus.
Other nearby options include:
Crowne Plaza – Caza Barr
If you don’t have a car, Uber works well for easy pick-ups to and from the venue.
Make sure to wear comfortable clothing that allows you to sit and lie down easily.
Everything else you’ll need will be provided, including blankets, refreshments, a manual, and a pen.
All food provided will be vegetarian, organic, gluten-free (cooked by a Coeliac), lactose-free, and alcohol-free. If you have additional dietary restrictions, please contact us before booking to confirm whether we can safely accommodate your needs.
At Wellness Unlimited Co, we embrace a holistic approach to wellness, combining nutrition, sound healing, breathwork, Vedic practices, and modern biohacking. Our focus? To guide you in creating an anti-inflammatory diet and lifestyle uniquely tailored to your needs. Explore our educational resources, curated product recommendations, transformative retreats, workshops, and personalised coaching programmes.
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