Presence of Nature - Herbal care & Yoga workshops

We invite you to our series of Herbal care & Yoga workshops to pause at the Presence of nature. The workshops are facilitated by Margarida Monchique Miguêns, al-kīmiyā Natural Medicine & Anni Oliveira, Quinta Shiva. During the day, we will immerse ourselves with the beautiful Alentejo nature. We will use 100% natural and local ingredients, such as olive oil from the very trees that surround us.  You will take top quality herbal care products home with you, that are suitable for all family members. Moreover, we will have a calming yoga practice, inviting us to pause at the present moment. The workshops include delicious & nourishing lunch and tea breaks for all senses.

The first workshop will take place on the 19th of October, focusing on Immunity Support. The second workshop is on the 16th of November focusing on Soap Making. More Series will follow soon!

All series follow a similar program, but each one focuses on individual themes. 

Series I - Immunity Support

When: October 19th, 2024 from 10:00 - 18:00

Day Program:

10:00-11:00 Yoga for respiration

11:00-11:30 Tea & introduction

11:30-13:00 Workshop: Immunity roll-on

13:00-14:00 Nourishing lunch

14:00-17:30 Workshop: Breathing balm & Fire cider

17:30-18:00 Tasting of Fire Cider & ending words

18:00 -          Bonfire sharing Circle and chestnuts

20:00 -          Possibility to have sauna with aromatherapy (for those who book a stay) 

During the day, we will produce three different products that will help to support the immunity:

1. Fire cider 

Immunity shot. This strong vinegar tonic extracts healthful phytocompounds from a variety of medicinal plant materials, known for their strong digestive, antiviral, antiseptic and decongestant properties.

1. Breathing balm. 

Breath deep, breath easy. Gentle comfort and provide relief as a chest rub or natural steam inhalant. A breathing support for colds, decongest and relieve cough. A collection of forest scents.

1. Immunity roll-on. 

Pursuit a vital life. Immunity essential oil blend is a powerful way to help to support to proper function of your immune and respiratory systems. It can help to purify the air and disinfect surfaces, with a restorative and energizing scent.

We will enjoy a Fire cider shot at the end of the workshop, and you will take home your own breathing balm and immunity roll-on.

Language:

The yoga will be guided by Anni in English. Depending on the participants, the rest of the workshop can be conducted either in English or Portuguese. 

About the facilitators:

Margarida Monchique Miguêns, al-kīmiyā Natural Medicine

The al-kīmiyā project - natural medicine - grows out of an integral approach to nature. The products are inspired by the involvement with natural elements, in awareness, where the materials and plants are felt and explored, worked in devotion with specific, intimate intentions, in ritual. The creations come to each person as an extension of this same ritual where a balance is sought between the physical and subtle bodies.

The creations are handmade, on a small scale, in an isolated laboratory, the harvests are mostly wild, with special attention to the propagation of the same species in Alto Alentejo.

Anni Oliveira, Quinta Shiva

I'm a mother, change management professional and a yoga instructor. Partnering with my husband Miguel, we're creating the Quinta Shiva farm with an aim of regenerative approaches for nature and people. Yoga became part of my life in Cape Town, after finding the Shala, a spectacular yoga studio with incredible attention to details creating a high vibe -atmosphere, and great instructors. Today, yoga for me means a practice to live in the present moment with gratitude. By observing and co-living with nature, that teaches us so much, I want to incorporate the elements of nature into each yoga practice, and each day. Yoga is a skill in pratice. I'm excited to be able to share my yoga journey with others in our own outdoor studio, the Shiva Shala.

What to take with you?

Notebook & pen. Bring both light and warm clothes as the temperature can change a lot during the different times of the day. You can bring your own yoga mat (not necessary), and a bottle of water. We will end the day with a sharing circle around the bonfire, so please bring some chestnuts to share.

Accommodation

Quinta Shiva offers camping for campervans, motorhomes and tents. We will have discounted prices for workshop participants. You can also have sauna to reconnect even deeper, and rent bicycles for a special price. Check our website page Farm Stays for more information. We also have glamping tents, limited to the weather conditions. To enjoy this unforgettable experience under the Alentejo stars, check out our Farm stay page closer to the date and ask for a discount code. 

Value: 65 euros per workshop OR 110 euros for two workshops bundle.

How to register:

Follow the link to purchase the tickets to one or two workshops. You can also contact us on quintashiva@gmail.com if you prefer to make a transfer or use MBway. Your registration is confirmed after the payment. 

Series II: Soap Making

When: 16th of November, 2024 from 10:00-18:00

The program will follow the similar program as in the Series I. 

We will produce three different soaps - calming body soap, solid dish soap and liquid dish soap -  during the day, using our olive oil from 2023.  These are non-toxic, high quality natural products to use in your home or give to loved ones as Christmas presents!