Spain Yoga Retreat
6 day yoga retreat in Andalucia - Spain
From the 7th to the 12th of September
Nature's Rythm
The venue
This retreat is set in a charming, rustic farmhouse, surrounded by 2 acres of olive groves and Mediterranean greenery with stunning mountain views all around.
The farmhouse is cozy and stylish offering the perfect setting to relax, enjoy the views and decompress from daily life.
You will enjoy 6 days of sun, yoga, delicious food, time to relax, reflect and most importantly, look after yourself.
If you feel you would benefit from withdrawing from your daily life, pressing pause, and taking off to a peaceful location in order to relax, connect with yourself, realign with a more natural rythm, then this retreat is for you!
The practice
In the morning when the sun comes in and announces a new day we will ignite our active side, moving with intention, strengthening and waking up the body, rising and lifting our energy with a more active practice.
At the end of the day when the moon is about to arrive we will slow down, calm our nervous system with a slow and more restorative practice touching base with our inner world, waking up a completely different kind of energy, one that most of the time we don’t nourish very well, with a restorative practice you feel more alive in a completely different way, a relaxed, light minded and soft hearted way.
We will finish the practice just before sunset time so we can stop, admire and take in the calmness that the sunset brings, with time to journal about your experience, your day, and gather your reflections.
The classes are suitable for beginners and variations for the poses will be offered, just as in my regular classes, you do not need to "be good" in yoga to take part.
The food
Amanda's food is simply delicious, she will be our chef during our time in Spain, all meals are mainly vegetarian and predominately organic, seasonal and locally sourced.
Meals included:
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Breakfast
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Lunch
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Afternoon treat
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Dinner (3 course dinner on the first and last day)
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Tea, infusions, coffee and fruit available all day long.
**There will be two days where lunch won't be provided as we will be by the beach and the other we will be in Pampaneira for a town visit and walk.
The grounds and facilities
Surrounded by mountains, you won't be short of breath taking views. the house sits in 2 acres of land you are welcome to explore.
on it's grounds there is an orchard with lots of fruit trees which you are welcome to pick from, giving they are ripe respecting nature's time for things. During our stay it will be Fig season, hopefully there will be some juicy figs to pick off the trees.
The pool terrace has sunny and shaded spots, for you to relax, read, take a nap, or swim. The pool is not heated, it offers an opportunity to cool from the heat. in September temperatures generally range from 29 to 15 degrees.
The main terrace is covered by a beautiful wisteria that provides shade throughout the day. It has comfy sofas and chairs in the outdoor lounge, it is the perfect place for you to admire the views, enjoy the tranquil ambiance of the place, relax and connect with people.
The studio is charming and has a tranquil vibe, it is where we will be for reflective practices and yoga practice. we will also to have some yoga practices outside and take advantage of weather and views.
Retreat
Activities
Yoga
We will practice yoga in the mornings and evenings
Morning sessions will be more active and explorative in the physical sense, exploring more energetic postures, building a flow step by step and connecting with the breath.
Evening sessions will be more passive, restorative, and gentle.
Journalling
We will have guided journal sessions, have time to reflect and possibly gain a new perspective of ourselves, lives, and feelings.
Walks and hike
We will explore the area and the views. The walks and hike are easy to moderate, one of them we will encounter a gorgeous waterfall and have the opportunity to get in the cool waters of the mountains. You can always skip the walks/hike, bare in mind this is your retreat, your time, so you are welcome to do as little or as much as you would like
Pampaneira - Mountain Village Visit
We will visit Pampaneira, a white washed village and experience the Spanish culture, see the town, enjoy the views and have lunch. This is also time off, you can explore the village, shops, watch locals walk by. The waterfall hike leaves from Pampaneira.
Beach day
We will spend one of the days at a gorgeous Spanish beach, the waters are cristal clear and generally calm, offering the perfect setting to relax, swim, sunbathe, enjoy yourself and take in your surroundings. we will leave after breakfast and return in the afternoon for our evening practice and dinner.
Free time
There will be slots of free time for you to enjoy the peace and quiet, stay by the pool, read a book, relax, explore the grounds and maybe pick a fig or two off the trees.
Massage
During your stay you can treat yourself and book a massage with Ryan. Massages are £50 and can be booked in advance.
Accomodation & Prices
All rooms are beautifully decorated, cosy, comfortable and have their own private entrance. you can stay in a shared or single room. the diference between Standard and Premuim rooms is wether the room share a bathroom or not.
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Wifi connection
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Fan
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Air Conditioning
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Linen
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Blankets
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Towels
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Pool Towel
Premium Single Room
Ensuite Bathroom
Premium Single Room
Price: £1295
Standard Single Room
Shares the Bathroom with another room
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Wifi connection
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Fan
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Air Conditioning
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Linen
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Blankets
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Towels
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Pool Towel
Standard Single Room
Price: £1185
Premium Shared Room
Ensuite Bathroom
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Wifi connection
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Fan
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Air Conditioning
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Linen
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Blankets
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Towels
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Pool Towel
Premium Shared Room
Price: £1055
Standard Shared Room
Shares the bathroom with another room
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Wifi connection
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Fan
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Air Conditioning
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Linen
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Blankets
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Towels
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Pool Towel
Standard Shared Room
Price: £995
What is Included
- 6 days of relaxation, yoga and inspiring experiences
- 5 night accommodation in a lovely Spanish farm house in an exclusive and gorgeous location
- All bedding, linen and pool towels
- Transport to all activities (beach and village visit)
- Daily morning and evening yoga classes
- Restorative yoga practice
- Use of all Yoga equipment - Yoga mats, blocks, bolster and blanket
- 3 nourishing meals a day (predominantly organic, locally sourced and vegetarian) appart from the days we go to Pampaneira (Town excursion) and when we go to the beach where lunch will not be included.
- 3 course dinner on the first and last night.
- Tea, fruit, and coffee available all day
- Hiking/ Walk excursion, where we will explore the surroundings, mountain views, experiencing moments of silence, contemplation and meditation.
- Town excursion, a day to explore the small town of Pampaneira and soak up the Spanish culture.
- Breach excursion, a day to explore and enjoy the sunshine by a beautiful spanish beach.
- Use of the Pool and all of the lovely grounds of the place we are staying, all exclusive for this retreat.
All of this organized for you, so you can arrive, enjoy yourself and relax.
What is Not Included
Flights - You are responsible to make your flight arrangements, there are Ryanair flights leaving from East Middlands and Birmingham airport to Malaga, it may be cheaper to buy the flights leaving and arriving from different airports. (only book your flights after the retreat is confirmed - there is a 7 people minimun for it to go ahead)
Transport from and back to the Airport - The cost is around €30 per person per journey depending on how many people are sharing the ride. You can always hire a car if you wish.
Travel / health / cancelation insurance - You are responsible to arrange your own insurances.
Visa - If visa is required you are responsile to arrange your visa to travel and entre Spain.
Personal expences - on the market day lunch will be in the town of Orgiva, lunch will not be included on this day or anything that you decide to buy in town/ the market.
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
We will have plently of free time to relax, wonder and enjoy the grounds of the retreat. If you would like to treat yourself to a massage you can book your session with Ryan.
Massage treatment - £50 for 1 hour massage treatment with Ryan.
Booking information and Cancelation Policy
To book for the retreat get in touch with me, you will need to fill out a registration form and after that I will send to you the payment details.
Your booking will only be confirmed after paying the £400 non refundable deposit.
The remaining ammount should be paid no later than 7 weeks before the retreat (20th of July).
Bare in mind that this retreat has a minimun of 7 participants to take place, please wait until the retreat is confirmed to make your travel arrangements. I will let you know about it as soon as possible.
CANCELATION POLICY
In the case of the retreat being cancelled by me (i.e: insuficient numbers, illness, etc) rest assured that you will receive the full ammount you paid, including your deposit.
With the retreat going ahead, the deposit is non-refundable.
If you cancel up until 6 weeks before the retreat you get your money back (minus the non-refundable deposit).
If you cancel anytime after 4 weeks to the retreat, unfortunately, no refund will be possible due to the commitments made.
However your booking is transferable, if I have anyone in the waiting list I can put you in touch or if you would like to gift it to someone you can, but please make sure you let me know.
Booking process - step by step
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Get in touch with me
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I will send you a registration form for you to fill out - here you will select your room type
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Pay the deposit
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After the deposit is paid your reservation is completed
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I will keep you updated about the numbers of participants, when there are 7 people joining you can book your flights.
Room availability is limted, booking goes on a first come first serve basis
Only after the deposit is paid your room and spot is reserved.
The deposit is non refundable, however in the very unlikely case of the retreat not going ahead you will get your deposit back.
Well, If you got all the way here I am guessing you are really interested, how nice! Specially if you went all the way to the picture of the goat herd :)
I am very excited to be holding a retreat in Andalucia again this year and with a few new additions to the program.
Last year after the retreat, Ryan and I went to explore the area a bit more and it is so gorgeous with so much to experience and enjoy, the food, people, the cristal clear sea waters, the nature. So it would be a shame not to include some of this things in this retreat.
It will be lovely to welcome you, feel free to get in touch with me with any questions and concerns you might have.