Hi, I’m Esteban Niño Palacio Patiño. I'm a poet, transformational guide, and breathwork facilitator. My work is rooted in helping people remember who they are beneath the masks they’ve worn to survive. I draw from my background in psychology, spiritual practice, and my own healing journey to create spaces that are honest, soulful, and alive.
Hi, I'm Leila Lightbee- a wellness facilitator practicing for over six years. My offerings are rooted in presence, intuition, and compassion ~ with the intention of guiding others home to their hearts, one breath at a time.
Step into a rejuvenating escape where every moment is crafted for deep self-care, soulful connection, and authentic transformation. Nestled in Portugal’s serene landscapes, this retreat invites you to flow through energizing yoga, guided breathwork, and creative self-exploration, all while building genuine bonds with a community that values growth and presence. Explore the mystical beauty of Sintra, soak up healing energy by the sea, and immerse yourself in sound baths, a cacao ritual, and reflective workshops designed to nurture your mind, body, and spirit. If you’re seeking a getaway that nourishes your whole being and surrounds you with supportive, like-hearted travelers, this is your invitation to reset, recharge, and rediscover your inner glow.
-Arrive at Lisbon’s Humberto Delgado Airport and join your group transfer to Shamballah Yoga Retreats, a sanctuary nestled in nature designed for holistic renewal.
-After checking in, ease into the retreat’s calming energy with herbal tea and soft music, inviting your senses to unwind.
-At 5:30 pm, Esteban guides the Opening Circle, weaving together breathwork, a heart-centered invocation, and an inner child visualization. This is your invitation to ground, connect, and set intentions for the transformative days ahead.
-As evening settles, surrender to a restorative sound bath and gentle Yin yoga with Leila, nurturing your body and spirit into deep relaxation.
-Start your morning with an invigorating Vinyasa flow and somatic warm-up led by Leila, awakening your body’s natural vitality.
-The day’s journey continues with Esteban’s workshop, ‘’The Inner Child Remembers,’’ where poetic prompts, movement, laughter, and partner mirroring help you rediscover playfulness and authentic self-expression.
-As dusk falls, gather for a sharing circle themed ‘’The first time I felt free,’’ creating space for vulnerability and connection.
-The evening offers an optional cacao and dance ritual. Move, release, and celebrate your embodied joy.
-After a nourishing light breakfast, embark on a soul-nourishing journey to Sintra, a land of mystical palaces and lush forests.
-Explore either the fairytale Quinta da Regaleira or the colorful Palácio da Pena, guided by reflective journaling prompts like ‘’what royalty lives in me?’’
-Experience a group silence walk and poetic reflections with Esteban, inviting you to connect with your inner majesty and the enchanting landscape.
-Return to Shamballah for tea and rest, then close the evening with ‘’The Crown Within,’’ a meditative practice to integrate the day’s inspiration and embody your personal sovereignty.
-Begin the day in intentional silence, moving slowly with Leila to attune your nervous system and cultivate mindful awareness.
-Continue this sacred silence through breakfast and into Esteban’s workshop, ‘’The Parts We Hide,’’ where shadow work journaling and embodied inquiry create space for gentle self-exploration and healing.
-The afternoon is devoted to personal altar creation and intention setting, anchoring your insights in ritual.
-Breathwork and sound healing offer deep nervous system nourishment.
-The evening’s silent integration space invites you to journal, sip tea, and rest. Today was well spent, honoring the profound wisdom found in stillness.
-Immerse yourself in a full day of elemental healing at the beach. Begin with Qi Gong–inspired movement, primal shaking, and guided breathwork with Esteban, awakening your connection to the Earth.
-Experience the revitalizing power of cold water immersion and barefoot walking, followed by poetic voice activations and journaling with the prompt, ‘’I belong to the Earth when…’’
-Enjoy a nourishing picnic lunch on the sand.
-As the sun sets, gather for an integration circle and poetry shares, then close the evening with a live spoken word performance by Esteban and a sound journey with Leila, amplifying your sense of belonging and creative expression.
-Greet your final morning with Flow and Breath of Joy guided by Leila, infusing your body with gratitude and vitality.
-The closing workshop, ‘’Letter to the Future Me,’’ invites you to reflect, write, and witness each other’s transformation: ‘’This is who I saw you become.’’
-After a final nourishing lunch, the group transfers back to Humberto Delgado Airport, carrying home the seeds of transformation, deepened self-awareness, and newfound community. Safe travels!
