Sociedade Portuguesa de Naturalogia

Founded in 1912, Sociedade Portuguesa de Naturalogia is a non-profit association based in Lisboa, Portugal working on health, environment & climate.

The Sociedade Portuguesa de Naturalogia (SPN) is a non-profit association founded in Lisbon in 1912 under the name Sociedade Naturista Portuguesa. It promotes the integral development of people, physically, mentally and spiritually, through naturism, natural living, ecological balance, and natural therapies such as naturopathy, yoga, Tai Chi Qigong, Ayurveda, osteopathy, Reiki and Tibetan singing bowl therapy. Its work includes courses and workshops, consultations and therapies for members and guests, a naturist library, a vegetarian canteen, a quarterly magazine, and cultural visits and lectures. Based in Lisbon, it operates across Portugal and is recognised as a public utility institution (Instituição de Utilidade Pública), a status granted in 1991. It is funded mainly by membership fees, donations, legacies and merchandise sales.