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BOUTIQUE Meditation Teacher Training
In Portugal
🇵🇹 Portugal, Here We Come—And You Can Too!
A 50-Hour Yoga Alliance Accredited Course
May 2-9, 2026 in Portugal with FitBox Studio and Linda Orsini
I’m beyond excited to announce that Meditation Teacher Training
is going to Portugal — May 2–9, 2026!
At the warm invitation of Ligia from FitBox studio, now owner of Nicho Retreats, with Partner William Deragon, I’ll be offering this soul-nourishing experience at their inviting space in Santa Cruz. A peaceful coastal village, golden beaches, ocean air, and stillness invite deep reflection and transformation.
This boutique training offers two powerful experiences in one:
✨ An opportunity to immerse your senses in the culture, natural beauty and gentle rhythm of Santa Cruz, Portugal
✨ A deeply immersive, in-person training where you’ll grow, connect, and truly embody the meditation and how to guide others
With only 6 spots available, this is an intimate and heart-led journey.
You’ll enjoy:
Fresh, local meals that nourish from the inside out
Daily meditation and training outdoors
Connection with like-hearted souls and the sacred land beneath your feet
Accommodations
A newly renovated traditional Portuguese home featuring:
2 bedrooms with 2 single beds
1 loft master bedroom (double occupancy)
1 sofa bed (single occupancy)
Outdoor yoga and meditation platform
Mindfulness garden, herb garden, and BBQ
Bright, cozy living and dining areas
Fully equipped kitchen and breakfast nook
This isn’t just a training—it’s a return to yourself, wrapped in the warmth of community and the beauty of Portugal.
Let’s walk this path together—one breath, one sunrise, one soul-deep moment at a time.
What’s included in your boutique meditation training experience:
💛 28 hours of in-person Meditation Teacher Training
💛 Seven-day / six-night stay in our rustic, traditional Portuguese home (double occupancy rooms)
💛 Two guided classes per day—Pilates, Yoga, or Meditation
💛 Daily breakfast and lunch featuring fresh, organic produce from local farms and their garden
💛 Lisbon airport pick-up and drop-off to Nicho Retreats
What’s Not Included:
🌟 Airfare
🌟 Additional excursions
🌟 Dinners (we’ll be heading out each evening to explore and enjoy the local cuisine)
🌟 Spa services
🌟 Alcoholic beverages
Your Meditation Training
At A Glance
Online Modules - 7 Hours
Training in Portugal - 28 Hours
Self-Study Component - 15 Hours
Online Modules
Before we meet in Portugal, you’ll complete two self-paced online modules to help you feel grounded, connected, and ready for our journey together. You'll have access starting January 2026, so there's plenty of time to move through them at your own pace.
✨ The Power of the Breath – 4 hours
✨ The Nervous System and Its Role in Meditation – 3 hours
These modules are your gentle start, an invitation to come home to yourself before we begin.
The Power of The Breath
Unlock the transformative potential of breathwork to bring inner peace and clarity to your meditation journey. Explore pranayama techniques that harmonize breath with awareness, fostering relaxation, mental clarity, and inner balance. Strengthen the connection between breath and consciousness, tapping into its wisdom to deepen your meditation practice and enhance your overall well-being.
The Nervous System and Its Role in Meditation
Explore the powerful connection between meditation and the nervous system, unlocking the potential for self-regulation and emotional balance through the lens of Polyvagal Theory. Discover how the vagus nerve is a gateway to calm, presence, and deeper relaxation. Immerse yourself in practical techniques to shift your body from fight-or-flight to rest-and-digest, fostering greater emotional resilience.
Course Content while in Portugal
Mindful Self-Compassion
Awaken the healing power of self-compassion. Learn how kindness, acceptance, and patience can quiet self-criticism, nurture inner peace, and help you meet life’s challenges with a loving, open heart.
Foundations of Meditation
Build a strong foundation in meditation. Explore simple techniques to calm the mind, deepen awareness, and stay present—inviting greater peace, clarity, and emotional balance into your daily life.
Ancient Wisdom and Modern Insights
Bridge ancient wisdom with modern insight. Explore teachings from the Bhagavad Gita alongside present-day thinkers, and discover how spirituality and neuroscience reveal meditation’s power to transform mind, body, and soul.
Present Moment Awareness
Through Mindfulness
Awaken to the power of presence through mindfulness. Learn practical tools to stay grounded in the moment, respond to life with greater ease, and build emotional resilience. Explore mindful self-compassion as a path to inner peace and clarity.
Mantras in Meditation
Discover the power of mantra meditation to quiet the mind and awaken the heart. Learn how to work with sacred sounds—from ancient Sanskrit chants to modern affirmations—to center your energy, deepen your practice, and connect to the divine within.
Mudra Mastery: Sacred Hand Gestures
Explore the sacred language of mudras—hand gestures that guide energy and intention. Learn how to use simple yet powerful mudras to support focus, balance, and spiritual connection, enhancing your meditation and deepening inner awareness.
Teaching Meditation
Step into the role of a meditation guide, sharing this transformative practice while supporting your own growth. Build a toolkit of teaching techniques, communication strategies, and class structures to create meaningful and engaging sessions. Develop a welcoming teaching presence that fosters a safe, inspiring space for students to explore meditation’s profound impact on their lives.
Meditation Training Testimonies
Susan La Flair
Speech Pathologist
"I just completed the meditation training with Linda. I have been a yoga instructor for 8 years and have always loved savasana in my practice and I was ready to do a much deeper dive into meditation. This course was everything I could have hoped for. Linda presented the information in an approachable and experiential way that I was able to learn and incorporate. Best of all, I was able to choose a powerful meditation practice that I use (almost) daily. Meditation is so accessible to every single one of us but it seems so elusive. Linda made it tangible in a way that anyone could learn the benefits of meditation! I am absolutely thrilled that I took this training with Linda and will follow her for future trainings. She is a joy to learn with!
Lara Whitwell
"I remember the first time I met Linda, thinking, 'This woman is really going to get me. She knows how I feel.'
After being a meditation student of Linda's, I knew I wanted to take my yoga training to the next level—to deepen and strengthen my personal meditation practice and learn how to share it effectively with others.
As a mother of three littles and a full-time Grade 1 teacher, yoga teacher, nature lover, dancer, and traveller. I love exploring this incredible world of ours, embracing its beauty, and the different cultures found within it.
Through this training, I’ve learned a variety of meditation techniques, including breathwork, visualization, and body awareness practices. Additionally, I gained insights into how to hold space for others, structure and write meditations, and adapt techniques to suit the diverse needs of class participants.
I plan to integrate these teachings into my personal and professional life. With friends, my students, my own children, and my family, I’m already sharing simple techniques to help them manage stress and find clarity.
I can’t wait to see where this beautiful training takes me, as I have so much to share."
School Teacher
Taylor Robertson
"Meditation has been a pillar in my life for the last 15 years. I’m very curious and interested in Buddhism and contemplative philosophy. I also really enjoy playing music and cooking. Practicing meditation in a group has always been something I love.
This course seemed like a great way to get exposure to different meditation ideas and concepts, but mostly to find a community of like-minded individuals to learn alongside. I’ve gained a wide range of insights about mindfulness practices, chanting, moods, and the logistics of guiding meditation. We even had practical opportunities to guide the class and receive loving, supportive feedback from the group.
I feel much more confident guiding others now. I am amazed at how much thoughtfulness is required for a guided meditation—while simple on the surface, there is so much to consider to make it truly effective.
The feedback I received from Linda and the group was invaluable and will definitely shape my future meditations.
This training has shown me the transformative power of connection through meditation, and I’m inspired to share it with others.
Meditation Practioner
Sherri Kearsley
For over 50 years meditation has been an important part of my life. During significant life transitions or difficult moments, meditation has provided me with a safe, grounded space that has been a true gift during challenging times.
I was drawn to this training as it's my hope is to create a space where like-minded individuals can come together to learn, share, and experience the profound benefits of meditation. It will be my honour to guide others into a place of stillness, healing and being.
Throughout the Meditation Teacher Training, we delved into the theory, benefits, and value of regular practice, as well as key principles and insights on how meditation can impact your life beyond what is experienced during practice. I truly appreciate how the course offers a blend of theory, practice, self-study, discussion, and demonstration.
Linda generously shares her knowledge, experience, and wisdom, leaving her students feeling confident in their ability to create guided meditations, find their own voice, and continue their journey toward becoming a confident teacher. Thank you, Linda, from the bottom of my heart!
Psychotherapist
How to Book: Secure your spot by paying a $750 non-refundable deposit via e-transfer to fitboxstudio@yahoo.ca. Your booking confirmation will be sent upon receipt.
The remaining balance is due 60 days before the retreat.
Meet your Nicho Retreat Hosts
Ligia Fernandes
Retreat Host | Owner of FitBox Studios
Ligia Fernandes is the founder of FitBox Studios, with locations in Oakville and Markham, offering Pilates, yoga, and Thai massage. Known for her nurturing presence and commitment to holistic wellness, Ligia brings over a decade of experience in guiding others toward balance, strength, and self-connection. She has a deep love for community.
William Deragon
Retreat Chef | Culinary Artist
Chef William Deragon brings over 30 years of hospitality experience and a deep passion for farm-to-table cooking. Originally from Montreal, he specializes in crafting meals that celebrate local, organic ingredients and seasonal flavours. His dishes are intentional and nourishing, designed to support wellness from the inside out and elevate the retreat experience with every bite.
Meet Linda Orsini, your Meditation Guide
For over a decade, I've immersed myself in the study and practice of meditation and holistic wellness, accumulating over 500 hours of training. As the founder of Global Wellness Education and the host of the "A Call for Love" podcast, I've dedicated myself to guiding individuals toward AWAKEN their HIGHEST SELF, enabling them to discover their personal power, purpose and passion and be the change they wish to see in the world.
With over 30 years of experience as a school teacher, I bring a wealth of knowledge and compassion to my teaching practice. Through my work, I empower others to shed self-limiting beliefs and heal inner wounds, facilitating emotional breakthroughs and personal growth.
My heart-centred approach to meditation instruction cultivates emotional clarity and fosters an awareness of our interconnectedness in the tapestry of collective consciousness. I firmly believe that by cultivating compassion for ourselves and others, we can create a ripple effect of healing and wholeness in the world.
Amidst a world of stress and uncertainty, I am dedicated to helping others find inner peace and resilience through the practice of meditation. I look forward to sharing my knowledge and experience with you on this transformative journey of meditation teacher training.
Together, let's explore the depths of inner peace and compassion, creating positive change in ourselves and the world around us.
Secure your spot by paying a $750 non-refundable deposit via e-transfer to fitboxstudio@yahoo.ca. Your booking confirmation will be sent upon receipt.
The remaining balance is due 60 days before the retreat.
Linda's Certifications
© Global Wellness Education
