"This week has really made me think about my life and has helped me to make the decisions I needed to make. It has been inspiring and life changing. I now look at health in a totally different light.
Thank you so much I will never forget it!"
Lucy Graham
Spain Retreat
Yoga, Walking & Detoxification
Pre-arranged for groups, please enquire.
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About the Retreat
Picture waking up to the peaceful sounds of the Sierra Nevada mountains of southern Spain, breathing in the fresh mountain air and slowly making your way to an inspiring and uplifting yoga class. The day is filled with food and drink so delicious that you bearly realise you are cleansing your body. You take a relaxing break by the pool, perhaps read a little or get ready to go for a meandering walk in some of the most stunning locations in the area. These are some of the delightful experiences and memories you will take away from the Yoga, Walking and Detoxification Retreat.
Outlined below is some detailed information about the week.
The Area
The week is set in the region called Las Alpujarras.
This beautiful valley was considered a rich oasis by the Moors who
settled here for over 500 years. The valley is flanked by the Sierra
Nevada mountains to the north and a coastal range to the south with
the blue Mediterranean beyond. The week will be located near
the small town of Orgiva, 2 hours drive from Malaga airport, 1 hour
from Granada.
The Venue
“La Cañada” ('the Gorge') is the name of the venue, situated in the middle of hundred year old olive trees, and orange and lemon trees. La Cañada is situated in the southern hillside of Sierra Nevada in the Alpujarras.
There are 4 small cottages with two twin rooms per cottage, each room has its own en-suite. The main house is where you will be dining with communal areas for recreation. There is also a beautiful swimming pool set within the grounds.
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The Weather
In late May early June and September the weather is warm and settling into regular summer days. It’s not the full hot sun of mid summer but since we are up in the mountains you will still require sun protection. The nights will be cool and therefore it is worth bringing warm clothes for the evenings.
The Programme
A typical day will consist of the following:
| 7.30am | Yoga |
| 9.15am | Breakfast - light and cleansing with fresh fruits, juices and herbal teas |
| 10.30am | Short walk in the beautiful andaluccian mountains |
| 11.30am | Yoga |
| 1.30pm | Lunch - delicious organic cleansing yet energising foods |
| 2.00pm | Free time |
| 5.00pm | Pranayama breathing and deep relaxation |
| 7.00pm | Dinner - delicious cleansing natural organic vegetarian meal |
The programme is a guide to the week and is flexible according to the needs and requests of the group. It is not essential that you attend everything; if you feel that you need some quiet time or some space this can be easily accommodated.
The detoxification and herbal cleansing regime will consist of a
well planned nutritional programme excluding wheat, dairy and sugar
and include delicious mouth watering healthy recipes. There will
be raw food juices and alongside the herbal cleansing programme.
This will include herbs to carefully cleanse the main elimination
organs: the colon, liver and kidneys. The herbs will be administered
by Rumana Zahn who is a qualified and experienced practitioner. Adjustments
may be made to each individual according to their health needs and
this will be carefully supervised by Rumana. So that each individual’s
health needs are established, each person will be required to complete
a Health Questionnaire prior to attending the weekend.
The detox combined with simple vegetarian food, nutritious fruit/veg juice, cleansing yoga, breathing practices, reflexology and the wonderous nature of the mountains is a great opportunity to refresh the whole self. The week can be used as a spring clean for the body or as part of a longer deeper cleansing process which Rumana will be happy to guide you through.
Other Highlights
- Meditating on the mountain top at one of the Buddhist retreats, overlooking the spectacular Sierra Nevada mountains
- Walks within lush valleys amongst orange, olive and almond trees and naturally growing herbs
- 5 rhythms dancing with Fi
- Experience deep relaxation with pranayama yoga breathing
- Benefit from your detoxification including improved health, clearer skin, more energy and vitality
The Yoga
The yoga will be organised by Simon Owen
and will be designed to open our body and allow us to access the
stillness within. Simon was trained at the Dharma Yoga Centre in a
tradition influenced by The Bihar School of Yoga.
The yoga is suitable for a complete beginner right through to advanced levels. You will work towards classical yoga postures, refine breathing with pranayama and use yoga nidra to deeply relax the body. Simon is also a teacher of the Alexander Technique, this brings a different slant to his teaching for both the experienced and the new yogi.
Holistic Therapies
A number of additional therapies will be available for those that would like to do some deeper work. These are optional so please indicate which you would like to have on your booking form. A number of therapies will be available these include:
- Massage
- Reflexology
- Shiatsu
- Reiki
- Consultation with Rumana Zahn
Click here find out more about the therapies and to meet the therapists.
How to Get There?
You will need to make your own arrangements for travel. We recommend you book your flights early to get the best deals. Our Wednesday to Wednesday week was planned to help you take advantage of the cheaper flights.
We have put together some information here to help you.
Cost for the week, including accommodation, food, yoga, guided walks and herbal supplements:
€1200 euro's
(excludes travel and additional treatments)
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