10 day Retreat Discovering Svadharma on the Camino de Santiago
With Lynn Castilla, Maria Nicolau and Kat Molin Mota
May 10 - 19, 2025
Join us for a transformative 10-day retreat, “Discovering Svadharma on the Camino,” from May 10-19, 2025. This unique journey combines the spiritual depth of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage with the healing power of yoga, creative expression, and mindfulness.
Led by Lynn, Kat and Maria, this retreat is designed to help you uncover your Svadharma—your true purpose—through daily practices that balance physical challenge with deep inner reflection. Begin your journey in Porto, Portugal, where you’ll spend two days at our urban retreat center, Held, preparing your mind and body with yoga, meditation, and grounding practices. From there, we’ll embark on a 6-day walking pilgrimage along the historic Camino de Santiago, immersing ourselves in the ancient landscapes and spiritual energy of the path.
Each day will be filled with contemplative walking, as well as yoga and mindfulness sessions that help you align with your inner truth. You’ll also explore creative expression through journaling, playful movement, and sensory activities, loosening the grip of daily identities to uncover your soul’s deepest desires.
After arriving in Santiago de Compostela, we return to Held for two final days of reflection, integration, and rest. Relax in our tranquil garden, unwind in our sauna, and enjoy a massage as you allow the insights from your journey to settle into your being. This is a profound opportunity to recalibrate, find clarity, and bring your Svadharma into the forefront of your life.
Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or new to these practices, this retreat offers an open, supportive space for people of all backgrounds to connect, reflect, and grow.
About the Leaders
Lynn Castilla
Lynn is a Practitioner and Facilitator of Yoga and a Creative Grief Support Coach. She got her first taste of yoga as a child when she practiced with her Nana along with Lilias Folan's program on public television. Later, a career in hospice nursing fueled her commitment to developing personal agency and discovering the power […]
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Meet Maria Nicolau, a proud native of Porto, who will bring you a fusion of historical exploration and holistic healing in the heart of Porto. With an unwavering passion for her craft, Maria has spent the last 8 years guiding visitors through the enchanting city of Porto, navigating the medieval cobblestone streets that wind through […]
Learn more about Maria NicolauKat Molin Mota
Kat is a yoga teacher and ceremonial tattoo artist. Kat holds a bachelor in business management, and further studies in sustainability, photography and art. She nurtures a profound love for travelling and exploring different cultures and practices of life around the world. Currently, Kat focuses on healing yoga practices, hand poke tattoo rituals and teaching […]
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