On Roots - Public Speaker

25 hour

Yoga and Movement

Training week

Algarve, Portugal
19^th-25^th June 2025

A focused training week blending yoga, calisthenics, and movement to build strength, mobility, and real body awareness. To deepen the understanding of human movement.

Who Is This Training
For?

Anyone who is interested in yoga, calisthenics, or movement training and wants to develop a strong foundation while building strength, mobility, and coordination at their own pace.
Movement lovers curious about human movement
Yoga teachers, movement teachers, and coaches who want to learn the method, expand their toolkit and integrate yoga asana, bodyweight strength, calisthenics, and mobility into their teaching

What This Week
Is All About?

This training intensive explores movement through
Yoga asana and strength based practice
Calisthenics and bodyweight control
Mobility and flexibility for freedom of movement
Hanging and rings based movement
Core strength and inversions
Ground movement, play, coordination, and integration
Breathwork and nervous system regulation

Why it differs from
an On Roots Retreat

While our retreats focus on morning practices, free time, nature, and recovery, this training week is designed to go deeper into the method behind our movement practice.

Expect daily training sessions, focused workshops, and practical exploration of yoga, calisthenics, strength, mobility, and nervous system regulation.

If our retreats are about experiencing the lifestyle, this intensive is about understanding the training.

What the Week
Looks Like

Each day focuses on a specific theme, combining training sessions with focused workshops.

Day 1

Grounding and Nervous System Regulation

Breathwork and pranayama
Nervous system regulation
Meditation and awareness
Gentle movement and grounding
Optional cold exposure

Day 2

Mobility, Flexibility, and Freedom of Movement

Joint mobility and active ranges
Flexibility through strength
Spinal movement and transitions
Breath led exploration

Day 3

Strength in Yoga Asana and Calisthenics Shapes

Strength based yoga asana
Calisthenics fundamentals
Controlled holds and slow strength
Balance and load management

Day 4

Hanging and Rings Based Movement

Hanging mechanics and grip strength
Rings based strength work
Scapular control and shoulder stability
Skill progressions adapted to all levels

Day 5

Core Strength and Inversions

Core stability and compression strength
Inversion preparation
Headstand, handstand, and forearm balance progressions
Safe and accessible inversion practice

Day 6

Play, ground movements, and Integration

Play, interactive games
Animal flow and ground transitions
Reflection and integration

Day 7

Morning farewell practice and check out

The Venue

wellness spa resort

The On Roots Yoga and Calisthenics Training Intensive takes place at the Moodz Spa & Resort in Portugal.

The venue offers a balanced environment for focused training and intentional recovery. You will have access to well equipped training spaces, gym equipment, weights, rings, and open areas for movement practice.

Designed to support recovery and nervous system regulation, the retreat is surrounded by nature and offers space to slow down, reset, and reconnect between sessions.

Facilities include

This setting allows you to train with purpose while staying grounded throughout the week.

What’s Included

7 days and 6 nights accommodation in a spacious villa or thoughtfully designed lodges with modern comforts
Daily training sessions combining yoga and calisthenics, with focused morning practices and afternoon workshops
Access to all movement workshops throughout the week
Two nourishing meals per day, plus a light pre-practice breakfast, afternoon snacks, and fresh fruit
Full access to the venue’s spa and recovery facilities, including Finnish sauna, hammam, jacuzzi, and salt water swimming pool
Use of all training spaces and equipment during the intensive

Dates and Details

This setting allows you to train with purpose while staying grounded throughout the week.

Accommodations

Lodges

Pricing €1990 per person

Pricing €2290 per person

Villa

Pricing €2090 per person

Pricing €2490 per person

Meet your hosts

Issy & Max

Issy Nadee

Issy is an E-RYT 500 yoga and movement teacher, international retreat leader, and teacher trainer. Her approach blends yoga, calisthenics, and mobility training, shaped by years of working with her own scoliosis and back pain.

She teaches movement as an evolving practice that prioritizes deep understanding over perfect positions. Her focus is on developing intelligent, open-minded practitioners who can adapt and think critically about their own bodies.

Through her retreats and trainings, Issy emphasizes strength, mobility, and real body awareness. She offers a thoughtful approach to movement that values exploration and individual context over rigid rules.

For Issy, yoga isn’t about perfecting poses but about deepening your connection to how your body moves and learns.

Maxime Ronse

Maxime combines over a decade of dedicated calisthenics practice with a strong background in coaching, anatomy, and mindful movement. As a certified personal trainer and advanced calisthenics trainer, he has years of experience teaching both individuals and groups, with a clear focus on intelligent strength, mobility, and sustainable practice. His teaching is known for making complex concepts practical, accessible, and directly applicable.

As a senior teacher at the On Roots Yoga School, Maxime leads advanced anatomy and applied movement within the 300 hour yoga teacher training. Having taught and hosted retreats and trainings internationally, he creates grounded, focused learning environments that emphasize resilience, body awareness, and long term progress rather than performance alone.

FAQ

What Is Not Included In My Package?

Flights & Airport Transfers
Extra food and activities outside the villa
Private excursions outside the villa besides the ones we have planned for you.
Travel insurance

How Do I Get There?

Getting to Moodz Spa & Resort is simple and stress-free!

The venue is located in Falacho de Cima, 8300-026 Silves, Algarve, Portugal, and can be easily found on Google Maps.
The nearest airport is Faro International Airport, just a 50-minute drive away.

Transport Tips:

While we don’t provide taxi or airport shuttle services, we’ll create a WhatsApp group so you can coordinate ride-sharing with other guests.
To explore the beautiful Algarve region before and after your stay, we highly recommend renting a car directly from the airport.

Let us know if you need any guidance—we’re happy to help!

How is the weather like in June?

Mid-June in the Algarve is a fantastic time to visit! The weather is typically warm and sunny, with daytime temperatures averaging between 24°C and 28°C (75°F to 82°F). Nights are pleasantly cool, usually around 17°C (63°F), making it comfortable for sleeping.

It’s a perfect time for outdoor practice, especially in the cooler mornings. During the day when the temperatures rise we will continue our practice and movement workshops in the indoor climatised shala. Plus, the region is lush and vibrant, and the crowds are smaller compared to July and August.

If you love sunny days and mild evenings, mid-June is an ideal time to experience the Algarve!

How does the payment schedule work?

First you secure your rooom with a deposit of €500. Next the payments follow the schedule below. For couples or 2 persons, multiply everything by two.

Deposit (Non-refundable) : 500 EUR per person. Due upon registration.
First Installment:
**Amount:** 500 EUR per person.
**Due Date:** 1st of March 2026 (4 months before the retreat)
Second Installment:
**Amount:** 500 EUR per person.
**Due Date:** 1st April 2026 (3 months before the retreat)
Third Installment
**Amount:** Remaining balance.
**Due Date:** 1st May 2026 (2 months before the retreat)

Please note that the deposit is non-refundable in accordance with our cancellation policy. For further details, we invite you to review the Terms & Conditions regarding our payment plans and cancellation policy.

How do I secure my spot?

Select your room in the Accommodation section and click Book Now. You will be redirected to the checkout page, where you can pay a deposit to secure your room. The remaining balance will be paid according to the payment schedule. Within 24 hours after your payment, you will receive a confirmation email with a PDF receipt.

Do I need a visa to travel to Portugal?

Whether you need a visa to travel to Portugal depends on your nationality and the purpose of your visit. Here’s a quick guide:

No Visa Required** (Short Stays up to 90 Days)

EU/EEA and Swiss citizens**: No visa needed.
Citizens of many countries, including the USA, Canada, UK, Australia, and New Zealand**, can enter Portugal visa-free for tourism, business, or short stays up to 90 days within a 180-day period.

**Visa Required**

If you’re from a country that doesn’t have a visa-free agreement with the Schengen Area, you’ll need a **Schengen visa** to enter Portugal.

**Important Notes**

Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure date.
If you’re from a visa-exempt country, you’ll need to **register for ETIAS** (European Travel Information and Authorization System) starting in **2024** before traveling.

Check with the **Portuguese Embassy or Consulate** in your country for specific requirements based on your nationality!

I am completely new to yoga and calisthenics. Is this training the right place for me?

Absolutely! This training intensive is open to all movement enthusiasts, including those who are new to yoga or calisthenics. Over the course of this 25 hour training week, we dive deeper into the practice of combining yoga and calisthenics in a structured and educational way. Issy and Maxime bring thousands of hours of teaching experience and offer clear progressions, regressions, and variations so everyone can work safely at their own level. If you already come from a movement background, you will likely feel at home quickly, but beginners who are curious, committed, and eager to learn are equally welcome. The focus is on building understanding, skill, and confidence in your own body under professional guidance.

What a typical day in the program looks like?

Each day follows a structured rhythm that balances focused training, nourishment, and recovery.
07:00 | Pre Practice Refreshments
Coffee, tea, and fresh fruit are available before training.
08:00 – 10:00 | Morning Training Session
A focused movement practice combining yoga asana, calisthenics, mobility, breathwork, and strength work.
10:15 – 12:00 | Brunch & Rest
Nourishing brunch followed by time to rest, journal, or enjoy the spa facilities.
13:00 – 15:00 | Afternoon Workshop
In depth workshops exploring specific themes such as strength, mobility, hanging work, inversions, and nervous system regulation.
15:30 – 17:00 | Applied Practice & Integration
Hands on practice to integrate and apply the concepts explored earlier in the day.
19:00 | Dinner
Shared evening meal.
Evening | Free Time & Recovery
Evenings are open for rest, spa time, or quiet integration.

Midweek Excursion

Midway through the week, we step outside the venue to explore the old town of Silves and the stunning Algarve coastline and cliffs, returning in time for dinner.

What is the difference between a Yoga and Calisthenics Retreat and the 25 hour Yoga Movement Training Week?

Our Yoga and Calisthenics Retreats focus on experiencing the lifestyle, with morning practices, free time, nature, recovery, and space to unwind. The 25 hour Yoga Calisthenics Training Week is a more structured and educational experience, designed to go deeper into the method behind our movement practice through daily training sessions and focused workshops. While retreats emphasize restoration and enjoyment, the training week centers on learning, skill development, and building a strong foundation in yoga asana, calisthenics, strength, mobility, and breathwork, and includes a 25 hour certificate eligible for Yoga Alliance Continuing Education hours.