Rise Up

Join us in Portugal for Rise Up—a week of deep healing, self-discovery, and reconnection. This retreat is a unique collaboration between two seasoned Anusara yoga teachers, blending yoga, meditation, and Ayurvedic wisdom to help you align, nourish, and restore your inner vitality.

Together, Jacalyn and Sarah Powell have created a nurturing space where movement, breath, and mindful living invite transformation on every level—physical, emotional, and spiritual.

What’s Included

Welcome to “Rise Up” — a rejuvenating retreat in the heart of Portugal designed to help you reconnect, realign, and reawaken your vibrant self.
Join us, Sarah Powell and Jacalyn Prete, two experienced Anusara yoga teachers, as we co-create a nourishing week of healing, exploration, and transformation.

This retreat is more than just yoga. It’s a soulful journey that blends movement, mindfulness, and the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda to help you reconnect with your innate vitality—physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Meet Sarah Powell – Experienced Anusara Yoga Teacher

Sarah is a dynamic and inspiring teacher with a truly global presence. Based in London, she leads retreats and teacher training programs  across the world, including in Bali, Morocco, Spain, Singapore, and the UK.

She teaches both in-person and online, offering regular classes and yoga teacher training programs. Known for her playful spirit and insightful teaching style, Sarah’s classes are as uplifting as they are transformative.

🧘‍♀️ Explore Sarah’s classes and offerings here.

Meet Jacalyn  – Anusara Yoga Teacher & Certified Health Coach

Jacalyn brings a joyful, light-hearted energy to everything she does. A senior Anusara teacher, she will guide asana, meditation, and pranayama practices and lead insightful workshops on Ayurveda throughout the retreat.

As a Certified Health Coach and founder of The Vibrant Living Tribe—an intergenerational community dedicated to aging gracefully and living with vitality—Jacalyn empowers students with the tools for sustainable health and radiant well-being.

She regularly teaches in Europe and Japan, leads annual retreats to the Catskills and Kripalu (the renowned yoga center in the Berkshire Mountains), and offers a wealth of knowledge grounded in decades of practice and teaching and training yoga teachers.

🧘‍♀️ Sample Jacalyn’s online and in person classes here.

Ready to rise up?

Join us for this unforgettable week of healing, connection, and joyful expansion.
Contact Jacalyn to purchase your non-refundable deposit.

Our Home for the Week

Quinta Carvalhas

Nestled in Portugal’s tranquil Ribatejo countryside, Quinta Carvalhas is a luxury retreat center set on a lovingly restored 150-year-old working farm. Here, traditional stone barns have been transformed into stylish, modern accommodations, offering the perfect blend of rustic charm and contemporary comfort.

This family-run haven is dedicated to nurturing guests with home-cooked vegetarian meals made from fresh ingredients grown on their own organic farm. The warm, welcoming energy of the team adds a special touch to the peaceful natural surroundings.

Each room is unique and designed to reflect the heritage of the farm. Rooms are set up as twin or very limited singles, spread across three areas of the property.

• 10 rooms have en-suite bathrooms
• 6 rooms share a bathroom between two bedrooms

All rooms include:

• Tea & coffee facilities and reusable water bottles
• Luxury linens, wool blankets, bath and pool towels
• Fans for summer,
• Hairdryer, shampoo & body wash

Extras & Amenities:

• On-site spa and small shop
• Complimentary Wi-Fi (though we encourage you to disconnect!)
• Beautiful walking, cycling, and horse-riding trails nearby

Quinta Carvalhas is more than a venue—it’s a nurturing sanctuary where you’ll be held by nature, nourished by community, and inspired by the peaceful beauty all around you.

Finding the Retreat Centre

Check out Sarah’s website for details on transportation from Lisbon to the venue.

Jacalyn will let you know her travel details so you can coordinate arriving

What’s Included

Whats not included:

• Flights
• Transfers to & from the airport
• Insurance (compulsory)
• Extra Tips
• Spa treatments
• Horse riding and other activities
• Any meals or trips out

What you will need to bring:

• Check out Sarah’s recommended packing list
• Mats are provided, but you may wish to bring your own
• Travel and health insurance (compulsory)
• Euros for spending and trips
• Seek medical advice and make decisions on your travel inoculations
• Check your visa requirements (most will need 6 months on your passport)

Payments are Non-Refundable

Ensure you have proper insurance in case you need to cancel

A non-refundable $500 deposit is required to hold your spot.
Put your deposit down to get the early bird discount.
Payment plan is available.

Please be aware that flights are an additional cost and are entirely your responsibility. Please also ensure you have full travel insurance. You are free to book what and when you like.

Jacalyn will publish her flights here once booked. We encourage you to arrive around the same time so we can arrange transportation. There are also options to travel on public transit or rent a car.

Jacalyn’s flight arrangements TBA