Join our Meaning in Motion Retreat in Portugal

February 12, 2026

Meaning in Motion Retreat | 10-14 June 2026

Pilates • Gyrokinesis® • Existential Coaching / Counselling

10–14 June 2026 | Portugal/Columbeira

Join us in Portugal this coming spring/summer for a special 5-day wellbeing retreat set in the peaceful Portuguese countryside.

This immersive retreat combines the mind–body benefits of deep Pilates and Gyrokinesis® with the reflective and meaningful practice of Logotherapy. Together, these disciplines support physical vitality, mental clarity, and a deeper sense of purpose. Enjoy delicious, healthy food, time to relax, and space to reconnect with yourself in a nurturing natural environment.

Tickets on sale now!

A unique opportunity to move, reflect, and restore.

About the Location

Buddha Retreats is a yoga and surf retreat located in Portugal, approximately 70 km north
of Lisbon, in the picturesque village of Columbeira. Surrounded by lush green hills and beautiful hiking trails, the property offers a peaceful natural setting. The medieval town of Óbidos is just a short drive away, inviting guests to explore its history and charm.

Within a five-minute walk from the retreat, you’ll also find a small bakery café and a local mini-market.
Buddha Retreats is a place to relax, recharge, and slow down, offering a welcome pause from the fast pace of
daily life and space to reconnect with both body and mind.

At Buddha Retreats there is great importance placed on healthy, delicious food. Each day begins with a nourishing and energizing breakfast and concludes with a shared dinner in the evening, creating a sense of community and connection. All meals are prepared using fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced from local markets.

Buddha Retreats’ mission is to provide a beautiful, sustainable retreat environment—one that is respectful of nature, animals, and the surrounding landscape—where guests can truly unwind and feel cared for.

What’s included?

8 Pilates & Gyrokinesis® classes
Morning and evening sessions
Introduction to coaching & counselling-with Henning Zorn
All meals included
Healthy, nourishing breakfasts
Delicious vegetarian lunches
Warm, nourishing vegetarian dinners
Fruit, tea & coffee available throughout the day
4 nights’ accommodation in a beautifully renovated traditional Portuguese Quinta
Access to a fully equipped Iyengar yoga studio (ropes, chairs, blocks, bolsters, and more)
Outdoor movement platform with sunroof and panoramic views of the surrounding hills
Outdoor swimming pool
Large garden with fruit trees and vegetable garden
Multiple terraces for dining and relaxation
Spacious living room and lounge areas
Wi-Fi
Massage room (treatments available on request) ~ Massage treatments are not included in the package price but can be booked for €80 per session

Retreat Packages and Accommodation

Private Single Room (SOLD OUT) – Shared Bathroom €1,150 pp

Private Double Room – Ensuite Bathroom with Private Terrace
€1,350 when booked as single occupancy
€950 pp (double occupancy)

Private Double Room – Shared Bathroom
€1,250 when booked as single occupancy
€950 pp (double occupancy)

Shared Twin Room – Shared Bathroom
Special Early Bird Price – 5 spots available! €800 pp (instead of €900 pp)

Shared Triple Room – Ensuite Bathroom

Special Early Bird Price – 6 spots available! €780 pp (instead of €850 pp)

*Flight and transport to the retreat are not included.

Meet your Retreat Trainers

Anna Mora

Anna Mora, of Mexican origin, is a born dancer. She was trained as a classical ballerina and danced
professionally with Het National Ballet and the Compañía Nacional de Danza de México before
settling permanently in Amsterdam.

Her diverse background—including Polestar Pilates and GYROKINESIS®—comes together in her
guiding philosophy, “The Joy of Moving.” For over 20 years, Anna has been training and inspiring
students with a strong belief that customised, individual training is the key to achieving optimal
balance, health, and longevity. This principle has been central to the creation and development of her
studio.

In addition to her teaching and artistic career, Anna is the President of the PPN, where she actively
contributes to the professional development and growth of the Pilates community.
She has been to Buddha retreats multiple times, and feels that it’s the perfect place to unwind and
return home fully recharged.

Noelle Mos

Noelle Mos is a Pilates professional with a strong foundation in movement and teaching.
After graduating from the Theater School Jazz and Musical in 2007 as a professional performing arts
dancer, she transitioned into teaching, becoming a Barre instructor and further expanding her
expertise through the Polestar Method Mat training and equipment-based Pilates education.
For over 10 years, Noelle has been a dedicated trainer at Studio Anna Mora, known for her precise
instruction, supportive guidance, and deep understanding of the body. She has taught at multiple
studios, as well as at KNRB -to the Dutch rowers and Lucia Marthas-Dance academy, enriching her
experience across diverse teaching environments.
In the past two years, Noelle has stepped into the role of studio manager, working closely with Anna
to support the studio’s development and to create meaningful, well-designed Retreat experiences.

Henning Zorn

My 35+ years of experience in personal-, leadership- and organisational development have taught me that there is a deeper layer to living a fulfilled life.
Many—if not all—of our questions about life are rooted in an existential search for meaning.
Who am I—really?
Why am I here?
What is my purpose?
And how do I find it?
As an existential coach and logotherapist*, my work focuses on exploring what gives you direction and energy—what you truly value—and how you can lead your life from that place.

“The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.”—Pablo Picasso

For more information, go to https://poweredbymeaning.me

*Logotherapy and Existential Analysis is a meaning-oriented psychotherapy developed by the Austrian Holocaust survivor and psychiatrist Viktor E. Frankl.