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 II - Soap Making 

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

Day Program:

10:00-11:00 Calming yoga

11:00-11:30 Tea & introduction

11:30-13:00 Workshop: Luxurious calming body soap 

13:00-14:00 Nourishing lunch

14:00-17:30 Workshop: Solid and liquid dish soaps 

17:30-18:00 Foods & refreshments, ending words

18:00 -          Bonfire Sharing Circle and chestnuts

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

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!

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. Also, we have three glamping tents for an unforgettable experience under the Alentejo stars. Check our website page Farm Stays for more information. We will have discounted prices for workshop participants, so please contact us if you want to stay one or two nights with us. You can also have sauna to reconnect even deeper, and rent bicycles for a special price! 

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.