{"id":82275,"date":"2025-12-28T20:12:31","date_gmt":"2025-12-28T20:12:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pilates4fitness.com\/site\/?p=82275"},"modified":"2025-12-28T22:15:30","modified_gmt":"2025-12-28T22:15:30","slug":"sun-saddles-and-soul-in-portugal-the-movement-excursion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pilates4fitness.com\/site\/sun-saddles-and-soul-in-portugal-the-movement-excursion\/","title":{"rendered":"Sun, Saddles, and Soul in Portugal – The Movement Excursion"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

If you followed along on Instagram <\/span>@Pilates4Fitness<\/span><\/a>, you know that part of October was not spent in the usual spaces. Instead, I proudly joined a colleague and co-led our movement practice across the Atlantic, trading the four walls for the golden cliffs, tiled streets, and endless horizons of Portugal.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

From <\/span>October 11th to the 18th<\/b>, we led nine others on a movement excursion that was about so much more than just exercise. It was about exploring the angles of a new landscape and finding new curves within ourselves.\u00a0 And if\u200b I had to pick one word to describe what happened, it would be vibrant. \u200bNot only what we did, as a colorful group of women (most of us traveling together – as a group – for the first time) but also, from the geometric beauty of Portugal’s landscape, from parks to dusty trails of the countryside, and the vista views of Nazarene.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Here is a recap of a week well spent, in no particular order.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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City Views & Lisbon Light<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

We spent two days in Lisbon and stayed at the Moxi Hotel; ending the trip soaking up the atmosphere in Lisbon. I got to check in with my cousin, Len Raney over breakfast, and the group spent time at the top of Parque Eduardo VII, looking down over the manicured hedges toward the river. It was the perfect place to just pause and breathe.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Pure joy. Capturing the laughter and the light at the top of the city.<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Taking in the panoramic views of Lisbon\u2014the geometry of the park meeting the horizon.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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\u200bIt wasn’t just about the views, though; it was about the feeling of being there. Whether posing against the backdrop of the city or just watching the world go by, the energy was infectious.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Slow Mornings & Caf\u00e9 Culture<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

You can\u2019t do Portugal without diving into the caf\u00e9 culture. Thanks to Anayra, we were led to some incredible spots to fuel up before our adventures; savoring the coffee, enjoying the avocado toast, and actually finishing the conversation before looking at our phones.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The essentials: Strong coffee, sweet treats, and zero rush.<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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