Monthly Events
🌱 2nd Healthy Ageing Seminar -
Mind Body Edition
📅 Saturday, October 4 | 🕓 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM
🧠💪 Welcome to the Second Healthy Ageing Seminar – MindBody Edition!
Join us for a rich and inspiring afternoon dedicated to helping you live well — in body, mind, and spirit — no matter your age. This unique seminar brings together trusted professionals in movement, nutrition, traditional medicine, and personal development to share practical tools, cutting-edge knowledge, and heartfelt stories that will support your health and vitality as the years go on.
You’ll learn how to keep your brain sharp, your body strong, your hormones balanced, and your spirit resilient — all in the company of people who understand that ageing can be a time of growth, connection, and renewed energy. Whether you’re already on a wellness journey or just beginning to explore new ways to feel better, this event is for you. Stay tuned for the full program — and get ready to be informed, uplifted, and empowered!
"The root of suffering is ignorance." Dalai Lama
PROGRAM
2:30 PM – Welcoming and Introduction to the seminar
2:35 PM – Resilience: Surviving & Thriving Across the Years
Dr. John shares key lessons in resilience and ageing well, learned from a lifetime of personal and professional experience — including 21 years of thriving with an incurable illness.
📢 Speaker: Dr. John Gibson
2:55 PM – How to Reverse Brain Aging
Applications based on the latest research so you can optimize your food and lifestyle habits. Learn about neurogenesis, hormesis, and clearing zombie cells!
📢 Speaker: Brigitte Spurgeon (Holistic Nutrition Specialist)
3:15 PM – Why Our Brain Says 'No' to Exercise (and How to Outsmart It)
A light-hearted but deep dive into the subconscious beliefs that make people resist physical activity — and how to rewire them for lasting change.
📢 Speaker: Arlindo Martins (Exercise Specialist)
3:35 PM – Break (Coffee, Tea and Healthy Snacks)
3:50 PM – East Meets West: What Modern People Can Learn from Ancient Medicine
Explore how ancient principles of Traditional East Asian Medicine help regulate stress, improve energy, and harmonize physical and emotional well-being from the inside out.
📢 Speaker: Dr. Carlos Chan (Traditional East Asian Medicine)
4:10 PM – Nutrition Adaptations for Hormone Decline
Discover the best foods to balance and enhance hormones, as well as the culprits depleting your hormone-building resources!
These are important insights for men and women over 50.
📢 Speaker: Brigitte Spurgeon (Holistic Nutrition Specialist)
4:30 PM – How to Fall Like a Ninja (Even at 99!)
A fun and engaging talk on fall prevention, body awareness, reflexes, and safe landing techniques.
📢 Speaker: Arlindo Martins (Exercise Specialist)
4:50 PM – Break (Coffee, Tea and Healthy Snacks)
5:00 PM – Hallmarks of Holistic Health
Learn to identify key pillars that support a truly flourishing life and discover practical ways to cultivate well-being in every dimension of your existence.
📢 Speaker: Dr. Carlos Chan (Traditional East Asian Medicine)
5:20 PM – Success Stories
Local mature people share their own journey and success stories about strategies and ways to improve health — how they overcame obstacles and reclaimed hope and an optimistic outlook.
5:30 PM – Round Table – Q&A Session
🎤 All speakers will participate.
6:00 PM – Closing & Networking
📇 SPEAKERS BIO
1) ARLINDO MARTINS
- Founder and force behind Empowered Ageing, supporting expats' healthy ageing through movement and holistic well-being
- Exercise Specialist with a background in Sports Science
- Former PE teacher and founder of a martial arts school, training elite athletes
- Specialist in movement for back pain, arthritis, and Parkinson’s
- Advocate of Blue Zone-inspired holistic health
- Motivational speaker
2) BRIGITTE SPURGEON
- Certified Holistic Nutritionist with 12+ years of clinical experience
- Background in microbiology and immunology research
- International speaker and educator in functional nutrition
- Creator of the Metabolic Pathway Program and Holistic Healing Strategy
3) DR. CARLOS CHAN
- Doctor of Traditional East Asian Medicine with 25+ years’ experience across Europe, China, and Japan
- Specialist in acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and body–mind practices
- Helps people manage chronic illness, pain, stress, and fatigue holistically
- Offers personalised healing rooted in ancient wisdom and modern science
- Teaches qigong, taijiquan (tai chi chuan) and meditation for resilience and inner balance
- Focused on restoring the body’s natural intelligence and vitality
4) DR. JOHN GIBSON
- Behavioural Scientist and Gerontologist
- PhD from Columbia University, NYC
- Master’s and Specialisation in Ageing & Adult Development from the University of Michigan
- 55+ years’ experience in healthcare, education, and personal development
- Cancer thriver and lifelong student of resilience and healthy ageing
- Taught at multiple universities and led programs in diverse healthcare settings
- Known and loved for blending wisdom from lived experience with academic insight
📩 Booking & Inquiries
To reserve yourspace, contact Rivka:
📧 Email: info@empoweredageing.eu
📲 WhatsApp: +351 912 790 287
📍 Location of Event: Alvor Hotel Bahia (next to Alvor Private Hospital)
👥 Open to everyone
EA Members: 15€ (early bird), 25€ in advance, 60€ (on the day)
Non-Members: 25€ (early bird), 45€ in advance, 60€ (on the day)
🕐 Early bird ends Sept 15⚠️ Limited Seats Available!
Our seminar room has a limited number of seats, and they’re filling up fast.
Don’t wait — once we’re full, that’s it.👉 Book your seat now and secure your spot:
- Credit Card: https://empoweredageing.as.me/seminar
- MB WAY and Bank Transfer is also available as a payment method. Please contact us directly (see info under Bookings & Inquiries just above)
(No refunds unless the organization cancels the event)
Women's Circle – A Supportive, Safe and Authentic Space
Facilitated by Rivka Savitri – Holistic Bodywork & Somatic Massage Therapist, Yoga Teacher
📅 Wednesday, September 3 | 🕒 4pm - 6:00pm
📍 Private Residence in Praia da Luz
👥 Open to all women (EA and non members)
💶 Free event
Women's Circle – A supportive, safe and authentic space for women to reflect, share, and grow together.
This is a space for real talk — where women can show up as they are. No need to hold it all together; no pressure to be anyone but yourself. We’ve earned wisdom through experience. We are strong, tender, and capable of holding space for one another with depth and care.
Many of us are navigating significant life transitions — living far from family, caring for ageing or ill loved ones, redefining ourselves after divorce, loss, or retirement, and starting over in a new country, sometimes alone, sometimes with a partner. At the same time, we may feel a quiet desire to bring more intimacy into our lives — deeper connection with others, and with ourselves — even if we’re not quite sure how to begin. The physical and emotional shifts of menopause and ageing beyond that time can also change how we relate to our bodies, our sense of self, and our comfort with sexuality. These are tender, complex changes, and they deserve space to be acknowledged and explored in a supportive compassionate space.
Together, we’ll explore:
~Building comfort and trust through authentic connection
~The importance of feeling seen, heard, and valued
~Learning from each other’s stories and strength
~Reconnecting with parts of ourselves we may have misplaced
This isn’t therapy, and it’s not about fixing anything. It’s about making space for ourselves — for truth, reflection, and the resilience that comes from being in community with women who understand what it means to begin again..
📩 Booking & InquiriesTo reserve your space, contact Rivka:
📧 Email: info@empoweredageing.eu
📲 WhatsApp: +351 912 790 287
Men's Circle – A Real Space for Connection
Facilitated by Arlindo Martins (Empowered Ageing Founder) and Ken Eriksen
📅Wednesday, September 3 | 🕒 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/xRvHXgRrsji7UESe8
Edifício CediPraia
Shop opposite The Boys Restaurant
Av. 25 de Abril 120
8500-511 Portimão
👥 Open to all men (EA and non members)
💶 Free event
Men’s Circle – A Space for Real Connection
If you’re longing to be among men without needing to perform, impress, or pretend — just show up as you are, Brother.
This circle offers a powerful space for men to share their personal stories, reflect on life’s transitions, and grow in emotional strength and resilience. In a world that often teaches men to stay silent about their struggles, we come together to speak honestly, listen deeply, and support one another on the journey of ageing with grace and purpose.
Our guiding theme this month:
“How to Face Life’s Challenges as the Body Ages – and Overcome Them Through Experience.”
We’ll explore:
• What it means to age with dignity as a man
• How to navigate physical changes without shame or fear
• Emotional well-being and the power of vulnerability
• Learning from each other’s life stories and hard-earned wisdom
Rooted in the values of Empowered Ageing and inspired by Blue Zone principles, this circle is not therapy — it’s a conversation, a community, and a catalyst for growth.
Come to listen. Come to speak. Come to remember you're not alone.
📩 Booking & InquiriesTo reserve your space, contact Rivka:
📧 Email: info@empoweredageing.eu
📲 WhatsApp: +351 912 790 287
🛡️ Landing Safely Workshop for Mature People
with Arlindo Martins,
Master Instructor, Movement Mentor & Holistic Trainer
📅 Wednesday, October 15| 🕓 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Description & Benefits: Falls are a leading cause of injury, but they don’t have to be inevitable. Learn balance, strength, and safe landing techniques in this empowering workshop. Designed to help you move with confidence and reduce injury risk.
📩 Booking & Inquiries
To reserve your space, contact Rivka:
📧 Email: info@empoweredageing.eu
📲 WhatsApp: +351 912 790 287
