Stories, poems and songs will activate your reflection. You will be invited to pay attention to the surroundings day after day and create a treasure.
A spiritual journey in the footsteps of Santa Teresa de Ávila
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Our clients’ experience
I definitely came richer from this experience and that has manifested in a consistent improvement in the classes that I teach and the medicine that I practice.
The Walking Mentorship Program came to me by accident in a fortuitous ad on social media like so many others. But this one resonated with me. It had all the best components to a life-changing experience: walking, nature, getting together with a group of keen spirit people, and the mentoring aspect that binds everything so neatly.
Hugo Catanho
Therapist at Flowing Dragon
A methodology that works in a way beyond expectations
Taking part in the walking Mentorship program was a truly enriching experience. It gave me perspective and allowed me to connect the dots by defining my purpose and writing an action plan. A process started with the survival kit, sustained with mentoring, sharing and feedback. It is a powerful self-development tool that I strongly recommend. I feel very grateful for taking the opportunity to experience this innovative concept and a methodology that works in a way beyond expectations. I will keep walking!
Vera Borges de Palma
Digital Learning Experience
The most amazing way of personal and professional development that I experienced
Walking Mentorship is the most amazing way of personal and professional development that I experienced.
Every detail, every path, every moment is to be assimilated and enjoyed. All will have meaning and impact on the final result.
Get ready, prepare yourself and go.
Joao Godinho
COO Lift World
I’ll be grateful forever. And I will come back.
Every breath in was filled with love and every breath out was taking the burden off my shoulders. Every step I took I knew Joao is on the path with me ready to answer my questions, listen to my thoughts or just laugh with me or at me :) I had no expectations. I just knew this was a journey designed for me by Joao. I’ll be grateful forever. And I will come back.
Natalia Domanska
Director at NIRAS UKRAINE
Move forward and develop our personal and professional lives
Joaos passion to transmit to us the need to always move forward and develop our personal and professional lives has been very enjoyable and rich to me. I certainly recommend everyone to have the first talk with João and discover his WALKING MENTORSHIP program.
Eduardo Villaverde
Director of Sales & Operations en Experience Box Spain
Duration
During one week, we will walk from Alba de Tormes to Ávila. Across endless plains and 360º views that hopefully will help you to reconnect with the deepest spirituality of your life.
Dynamics
This route from Alba de Tormes to Ávila it’s like an itinerant retreat. We will weight time on your own and the opportunity to share and collect insights from different participants while walking in pairs.
What's included:
- Exclusive Walking Mentorship methodology.
- Individual Mentoring Sessions during the program.
- After the program, an individual feedback session to support your personal plan.
- Time to walk on your own and with each participant.
- Personal Insurance.
- Pre-walk orientation session.
- 7 nights double occupancy accommodation in places ranging from unique houses, small Hotels to a private albergue.
- All breakfasts, lunches and evening meals with drinks included.
Activity Level
- Average of 15-18 Km per day
- Suitable for anyone reasonably fit and healthy
- No specific walking experience required
Along this Teresian route that connects the cradle and tomb of Saint Teresa, passing through important places in her life and work, such as Gotarrendura (where she lived as a child), Fontiveros (where Saint John of the Cross was born), Duruelo (the place where of the reform of the Carmelite friars) or Mancera de Abajo (where the foundation started in Duruelo was moved).
Itinerary
Day 2 - Alba de Tormes to Coca de Alba Water and nurture
You will walk into the Spain's Northern Plateau of Meseta and you will be fascinated by the wide open views. The landscape evokes the power of silence and you will have the opportunity to look inside with compassion and resilience.
Day 3 - Coca de Alba to Mancera de Abajo Carpe diem
Courage, from Latin cuor agire, which means acting with our heart will be at the center of this journey. You will cross the marvelous Cárcavas Park being inspired to open up your horizons and be mindful. You will then walk towards Mancera where Santa Maravillas de Jesús rebuilt the Carmelite convent.
Day 4 - Mancera de Abajo to Fontiveros The light in the dark
You will jump out of bed before sunrise and have the opportunity to reflect about what limits you when the sky is the limit.
Day 5 - Fontiveros to El Oso The compass and the North
As you will progress to Ávila, it becomes easier to see behind us the Meseta Central, great plateau of Iberian. Peninsula. Reflections about purpose, change, comfort and lack of it, process and journey may accompany you during the day.
Day 6 - El Oso to Ávila The art of possibilities
You will walk towards magnificient Ávila and discover the original UNESCO-listed city walls. What and if are two neutral words. However, when put together "what if" bring up risks and opportunities. What if you would hold on the possibility?
Day 7 - Ávila Story telling
You will have time to discover Ávila at your own pace and experience, with all your senses, the stories, colours, flavours of this amazing city. You will have the opportunity to recap and tell you the story of this special journey and celebrate it within the group.
Day 8 - Ávila New begginings
Today, you will end the program and collect all the pieces of your jig zaw. We all wish you happy new begginings as the end is always the start of something new!
Disclaimer: We reserve the right to change or modify any accommodation without prior notice for travellers' safety and/or comfort. If we make a significant change before departure because of a problem with a supplier, we will notify you of available alternatives as soon as possible.
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A spiritual journey in the footsteps of Santa Teresa de Ávila
Price:
Standard: 3700€ (+VAT)
Early Bird (60 days before): 2400€ (+VAT)
Alumni: 1850€ (+VAT)
Duration:
8 days
Location:
Rota Teresiana - Spain
Group size:
10 people
Distance:
15-18 Km per day
