Rejuvenating Yoga Retreat
Yoga retreat in Sierra de Grazalema, Andalucia
October 2021
Feed your body, mind and soul at this rejuvenating yoga retreat in Spain.
Set in one of Spain’s most treasured nature reserves this secluded haven offers you the opportunity to take some invaluable time out and focus on a happier, healthier you.
Whether you are a total beginner or have been practicing yoga for many years, your feeling of total well-being here will be just the same. Yoga classes of varying styles will be held twice a day leaving you plenty of time to relax with a good book by the pool or explore the wonders of the surrounding nature reserve and villages.
Complementing your twice daily yoga classes will be interactive “Yoga 101” sessions to help you delve a little deeper into your yoga, breaking down and refining poses and asking some of those questions you’ve always wanted to but were too shy to!
Set in one of Spain’s most treasured nature reserves this secluded haven offers you the opportunity to take some invaluable time out and focus on a happier, healthier you.
Whether you are a total beginner or have been practicing yoga for many years, your feeling of total well-being here will be just the same. Yoga classes of varying styles will be held twice a day leaving you plenty of time to relax with a good book by the pool or explore the wonders of the surrounding nature reserve and villages.
Complementing your twice daily yoga classes will be interactive “Yoga 101” sessions to help you delve a little deeper into your yoga, breaking down and refining poses and asking some of those questions you’ve always wanted to but were too shy to!
What you can expect
- Two beginner to intermediate level yoga classes offered every morning and evening, with all levels of experience welcomed.
- Optional “Yoga 101” sessions helping you break down and refine poses, answering some of those questions you may have been too shy to ask before.
- A range of yoga styles and practices including: hatha, vinyasa flow, yoga nidra, pranayama breathwork and meditation.
- A return to nature with hikes in the mountains, swims in the pool, tennis in the grounds and other activities available for you to book such as biking, kayaking, and horseback riding.
- An in-house professional massage therapist offering a wide range of treatments.
- Three vegan meals every day with fresh, locally sourced produce and the all the delights of Mediterranean home cooking.
- Replenishing massages from our in-house holistic therapist, Kerry Wright, offering a range of treatments including Indian head massage, relaxing full body massages and sports massages.
Accommodation and location
A secluded haven all of its own, this idyllic hacienda rests in over 60 acres of land in the heart of Grazalema nature reserve.
This spacious hacienda comprises of various accommodation options: the main house, El Cortijo, a ranch house, El Rancho, as well as a handful of private villas. The main house, El Cortijo, has double room and twin rooms, a communal sitting room, dining room and scenic veranda and access to the four swimming pools available to us onsite. The a ranch house, El Rancho, has a double and a twin room, a shared bathroom, kitchenette and pool. And, the spacious private villas are all ensuite with their own living area, double bedrooms and a kitchenette. Each villa has its own unique offering: some with private terraces overlooking a breathtaking ravine, some more secluded than the rest, and one even has a private pool.
This spacious hacienda comprises of various accommodation options: the main house, El Cortijo, a ranch house, El Rancho, as well as a handful of private villas. The main house, El Cortijo, has double room and twin rooms, a communal sitting room, dining room and scenic veranda and access to the four swimming pools available to us onsite. The a ranch house, El Rancho, has a double and a twin room, a shared bathroom, kitchenette and pool. And, the spacious private villas are all ensuite with their own living area, double bedrooms and a kitchenette. Each villa has its own unique offering: some with private terraces overlooking a breathtaking ravine, some more secluded than the rest, and one even has a private pool.
Surrounded by views of the mountains, you will be completely immersed in nature. This is a retreat in every sense of the word although, for those of you who want to keep in touch with the outside world, there is free wifi available.
The hacienda is 2.5 miles / 4 km (a 30 minute walk) from the town El Gastor, a hilltop village known locally as the balcony of The White Villages of Cádiz, and situated in the Sierra de Grazalema nature reserve. The reserve is Andalucia’s first natural park and has been a UNESCO biosphere reserve since 1977 revered for its limestone cliffs, gullies, caves and gorges as well as its griffon vulture colonies.
The hacienda is 2.5 miles / 4 km (a 30 minute walk) from the town El Gastor, a hilltop village known locally as the balcony of The White Villages of Cádiz, and situated in the Sierra de Grazalema nature reserve. The reserve is Andalucia’s first natural park and has been a UNESCO biosphere reserve since 1977 revered for its limestone cliffs, gullies, caves and gorges as well as its griffon vulture colonies.
Yoga
Our yoga classes will be held in a fully equipped yoga studio twice a day and are open to everyone - beginners and intermediate yogis alike.
We will be practicing a range of styles and practices including: hatha, vinyasa flow, yoga nidra, pranayama breath work and meditation.
In addition to these classes will be a optional “Yoga 101” sessions helping you delve a little deeper into your yoga, break down and refine poses and ask some of those questions you’ve always wanted to but were too shy to!
We will be practicing a range of styles and practices including: hatha, vinyasa flow, yoga nidra, pranayama breath work and meditation.
In addition to these classes will be a optional “Yoga 101” sessions helping you delve a little deeper into your yoga, break down and refine poses and ask some of those questions you’ve always wanted to but were too shy to!
Teachers
Run by Emma Macdonald and myself for the third time, you will have the benefit of two experienced and professional yoga teachers guiding you through your daily practice.
We each bring our own authentic styles but are united by the belief that yoga is there to be enjoyed by everyone and always ensure our students enjoy their classes no matter what level of experience they have.
We each bring our own authentic styles but are united by the belief that yoga is there to be enjoyed by everyone and always ensure our students enjoy their classes no matter what level of experience they have.
Massage
We will be joined by Kerry Wright, a qualified holistic therapist, who will provide massages during the day. Treat yourself to a range of rejuvenating massages such as:
- Indian Head Massage
- Relaxing Back Massage
- Relaxing Full Body Massage
- Sports Back, Neck Shoulders Massage
- Sports Back & Legs Massage
Prices & Discounts
Included
Not included
- Five nights in one of Spain’s most treasured nature reserves.
- Two yoga classes a day (morning and evening) of varying styles suited to both beginners and intermediate practitioners.
- “Yoga 101” sessions helping you break down and refine poses, finally answering some of those questions you may have been too shy to ask before.
- A 4-5 hour guided hike through the national park with a picnic lunch.
- Three vegetarian meals specifically designed to complement your yoga schedule every day.
- Yoga mats and props in a beautiful yoga shala.
Not included
- Flights - EasyJet, Ryanair, Monarch and Norwegian run low cost flights from the UK (more on this in FAQ).
- Airport transfers - Transfers are not included in your booking but we are happy to help arrange them for you. The price will be dependent on the number of travellers. Should you like to take advantage of this please let us know your flight details as soon as you can.
- Additional activities - there are all kinds of cultural and outdoor activities that you can get involved in from horse riding, biking, guided hikes, kayaking and more. These activities will be charged separately allowing you to choose the ones you prefer.
- In-house massages - These can be booked upon arrival at an additional cost.
Prices
Early bird prices until the 7th of July (price per person for double occupancy):
Early bird prices until the 7th of July (price per person for double occupancy):
- Twin room: €745
- Double room: €795
- Private Villa: €845
- Upgrade to single occupancy for an additional €155
- Triple occupancy is also possible, please contact us about rates.
- Deposit: 50%
- Payments should be made in € via bank transfer, PayPal or credit card.
