OM Academy & Mind Spa

Move, pause, and reset in Porto

Portugal Porto paid

Porto’s quieter residential side sets the scene at OM Academy & Mind Spa, a wellness hub where meditation and sound work share space with a broad movement programme. Visitors can choose from yoga, hot yoga and aerial yoga, Pilates Reformer, bungee, functional training and crosstraining, alongside massages and therapies. One standout room, called the Ganban, has a volcanic-rock floor and an immersive sound-and-light system for meditation and sound healing. The center also runs a four-day juice detox programme with morning kombucha, four freshly made fruit and vegetable juices, and detox tea; it provides no solid food during the programme. Outside, the Botanical Garden and Natural History Museum are nearby, while Avenida Boavista and the Douro riverside offer easy outings on foot. This is a flexible wellness setting rather than a silent retreat with a fixed contemplative schedule, so it suits travelers who want to combine mindful practice with active classes and treatments.

Highlights

A Ganban room with a volcanic-rock floor and immersive sound and light
A broad movement menu spanning aerial and hot yoga, Pilates Reformer, bungee and crosstraining
Four-day juice detoxes with fresh daily juices, kombucha and detox tea
Massage and therapy rooms alongside dedicated yoga and Pilates studios

Good for

yoga practitionersmeditation beginnersactive wellness travelersPilates enthusiastsdetox programme seekers

Setting

The academy sits in a quiet residential pocket near the Botanical Garden, Natural History Museum and Arts House. Avenida Boavista is a short walk away, and the Douro riverside is around a 15-minute walk, giving the center a calm base with city outings close at hand.

A typical day

Daily structure varies by retreat or programme, so confirm the schedule with the center. The wider offering includes yoga and movement classes, meditation and sound healing, massages and therapies, but no set daily rhythm is described.

Accommodation

Accommodation details are not available. Ask the center whether lodging is included in the programme or should be arranged separately.

What to bring

Pack comfortable clothes for yoga or movement sessions, plus a light layer for cooler days. Porto averages 15.8°C annually, with wetter conditions most common in November, December and January, so a compact rain jacket is useful outside summer.

Address R. Ruben a 189, 4150-640 Porto, Portugal

How to get there

From Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport, a taxi or Uber to R. Ruben a 189 takes around 20 minutes and is estimated at €15–20. The center also suggests booking an airport transfer through 100Rumos.

Nearest airport: Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) (12 km)

Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) is approximately 12 km from the center. Taxi or Uber are options, with the journey estimated at 20 minutes and €15–20; a transfer can also be booked through 100Rumos.

Nearest city: Porto

Languages

English

Pricing

Programmes are paid, with listed prices starting from EUR 688. Confirm the price for your dates and chosen programme with the center.

Climate

Climate Zone: Temperate

Best Months: Jul, Aug, Jun

Avoid: Nov, Jan, Dec

Porto has a mild climate with an annual average temperature of 15.8°C. June through August are generally the warmest and driest months, while November, December and January tend to be wetter; bring light rain protection if visiting in winter.

Location

Frequently asked questions

What does a typical day at OM Academy look like?

There is no single daily schedule described. Ask the center for the timetable for your chosen class or programme.

Can beginners join the yoga or meditation sessions?

The center offers yoga and meditation, but class levels are not specified. Check with the center about which sessions suit beginners.

What is included in the four-day juice detox?

The programme includes morning kombucha, four freshly made fruit and vegetable juices each day, and detox tea. No solid food is provided; the center can suggest nearby restaurants.

How do I get to OM Academy from Porto airport?

Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport is about 12 km away. A taxi or Uber takes roughly 20 minutes and is estimated at €15–20.

How can I reserve a class or programme?

Ask the center directly about current availability and booking arrangements.