Deep Transformation in Nature — Accommodation Included
A complete 100-hour yoga teacher training held in a riverside forest sanctuary in Portugal's green north, 40 minutes from Porto. Intimate, community-driven, and genuinely transformative.
Summer 2026 · Early Bird closes when 10 spots fill · No experience required
WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE
The StartArt method combines deep practice, nature immersion, and community to accelerate your transformation — as a yoga teacher and as a person.
100 hours of immersive yoga — asanas, pranayama, meditation, anatomy, and philosophy taught by certified international facilitators.
Practice poolside, in the riverside gardens, and in our open-air yoga space. Surrounded by forest in the Homem River valley.
Live alongside yogis from across Europe and beyond. Bonfire nights, sharing circles, group meals — the connections last a lifetime.
Receive your internationally recognized 100H Yoga Teacher Certification. Your foundation to teach, anywhere in the world.
Accommodation, all meals, and access to all facilities included. Choose private ensuite or shared room. Nothing to worry about.
This is more than a training. Participants describe it as a turning point — a before and after in how they see themselves.
THE PROGRAM
A carefully structured week that balances intensive learning with spacious integration — designed for beginners and experienced practitioners alike.
Welcome ceremony, space orientation, community dinner & bonfire night
Asana foundations, anatomy, pranayama basics, morning and evening practice
Philosophy, sequencing, hands-on adjustments, outdoor practice sessions
Lead your first class, peer feedback, integration workshop & free afternoon
Final practice, certification ceremony, group dinner & celebration
ACCOMMODATION
Both options include all meals, access to all facilities, and the full retreat program. Choose the experience that fits you.
Community Experience
Shared bathroom, cozy beds, and the intimacy of connecting with fellow yogis. Fall asleep to the sound of the river.
Exclusivity & Comfort
Your own private space with ensuite bathroom. Perfect for deeper integration between sessions.
PRICING
Prices increase as spots fill. The best time to book is right now.
First 10 spots
Save 20% · Only 6 left
Spots 11–20
Standard price
Final spots
Urgency · Price rises
Message us on WhatsApp or email to check availability and lock in your Early Bird price. We reply within 24h.
Also reachable via Instagram @startartresidency
THE SPACE
StartArt Residency is a self-organized retreat space on the banks of the Rio Homem river, surrounded by forest in Vila Verde, Braga. Founded by Alexandre Duarte — photographer, visual artist, and certified hiking guide — it was built as a space where time slows down and meaningful connections emerge.
Our space is not luxury. It’s something better: authentic, warm, and community-driven. The kind of place where strangers become family by day three.
COMMON QUESTIONS
No experience required. Our program is designed for all levels, from complete beginners to experienced practitioners looking to deepen and certify.
The 100H certificate is internationally recognized and serves as a solid foundation toward a full 200H Yoga Alliance certification.
Vila Verde is 40 minutes from Porto Airport by car. We provide detailed transport info upon booking, including car rental and carpool options from Porto.
All sessions are in English. We host participants from 60+ countries and our facilitators are internationally experienced.
Full refund up to 30 days before the retreat. 50% refund 15–29 days before. No refund within 14 days, but your spot can be transferred to another person.
Most of our participants arrive solo. The community aspect of StartArt means you’ll never feel alone — many arrive as strangers and leave as lifelong friends.
6 Early Bird spots remain at 20% off. Once these fill, the price increases. Don’t let hesitation cost you hundreds of euros — and the summer of your life.
No commitment required to enquire · Reply within 24h · English spoken