Welcome to a sacred space of awareness and of challenge,

where you'll embark on a courageous journey of self-discovery,

fearlessly confronting your deepest fears, pain, and resistance to life itself.

Get ready to unlock your true potential, embrace authenticity,

release old patterns and reveal your true self.

This is where your transformation begins.

At Om Maya Om, we've crafted a sanctuary for those seeking to embark on a profound inner journey. We've cultivated a space where you can explore, discover, and uncover the depths of yourself.

Whether you’re seeking true connection, searching for clarity, or simply desiring a shift in your life, our aim is to guide you toward clarity, connection, and resilience—embracing vulnerability every step of the way. Our retreat center is here to support you on this transformative journey.

Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or inquiries. We're here to assist you on your path to self-discovery and transformation.

This is a space to meet yourself in a simple way and discover your true nature.

Here, we guide and support each other on this path of self-realization and inner transformation.

Through self awareness practices—slow, conscious living, and nourishing plant-based meals, you’ll learn to peel away the layers of conditioning and identity that keep you from fully connecting to who you really are.

Engage in life-awareness conversations, deepen through self-inquiry, and be part of a community dedicated to staying awake, keeping the light alive, and supporting each other on the path.

Our Transformative Program

We warmly invite you on a transformative 10-day journey, where you'll confront, embrace and transcend your life's challenges.

If you're feeling disconnected, at a crossroads, or if you've lost the drive, motivation, and energy to move forward, this retreat is tailor-made for you.

If you are feeling burnt out, anxious, lonely or dissatisfied with life,

or are caught in a cycle of complaining, judging, and criticising,

then it's a clear sign that you're not fully facing and addressing your inner pain.

Are you ready to face your life's challenges head-on and transform your fears of physical, emotional, and mental pain?

THE PROGRAM

Meditation

Stillness

Standing

Walking

Self-Inquiry

Conscious, slow life

Moving with intention

Clear action

Work-Rest Balance

Connection with nature

Life-Awareness Practices

Pranayama

Breathwork

Qigong

Yin yoga

Plant-based Diet

Raw and cooked

Juices

Sun-charged water

Superfood

The Pillars

Unlock Your Journey of Transformation

Where are we

Nestled in the serene landscapes of Aljezur, Portugal, is Essência nature retreat and healing sanctuary dedicated to holistic education and personal transformation. With six farmhouse rooms featuring en-suite bathrooms, a spacious shala for meditation and movement practices, an organic garden, and facilities including a hot tub and dry sauna, Essência provides an ideal setting to connect deeply with nature and nurture inner growth. Surrounded by lush greenery, it’s a tranquil haven for those seeking restoration and conscious connection.

You can arrive to us from Faro Airport or Lisbon Airport. Let us know if you’d like assistance coordinating any part of your travel, or if you need the retreat’s location for your own transportation.