Relax and refresh through daily hatha yoga practices suitable for beginners as well as improvers complemented with guided meditations and energy shifting breathwork. Experience a sense of relaxation by the poolside, take part in range of optional activities to include aerial yoga, immersive Sound Journey, local walks and evening out with dinner and music. Transfers from and to Alicante airport will be included.

Karmavida is a stunning villa nestled between valleys of orange, fig, and olive trees offering a range of accommodation types.

This region, named the ‘White coast’ due to the 200 kilometres of

white-sand beaches, dramatic white cliffs, and picturesque white- washed houses, is the healthiest climate in Europe, with plenty of sunshine, mild temperatures and low humidity. It’s the perfect short-hop destination to take some time out for a reset and enjoy some much-needed ‘me time’.

Daily delicious meals to include healthy and nutritious brunch and 3 course evening meal will be freshly prepared by a talented local resident chef using fresh, local ingredients. Meals will be mainly vegetarian with fresh fish included for most evening meals. Any dietary requirements will be catered for. An evening dine out experience to a local beachside town restaurant will be included.

Daily morning and evening yoga will be offered by your host, Sangeeta, an experienced and qualified 500hr YTT hatha yoga instructor.

Mornings will be more energetic Vinyasa style yoga and evenings will be more restorative, yin style yoga. The yoga sessions will be beginner friendly as well as inclusive and adaptable for those who practice regularly. Yoga Nidra, a deeply restorative and guided relaxation pre bedtime practice, will also be offered.

Add a little adventure to your retreat with a fun and uplifting Aerial Yoga experience, guided by an experienced practitioner. Using a soft fabric hammock for support, you’ll explore yoga poses in a playful new way, enjoying a wonderful sense of freedom, movement and gentle challenge.

No previous aerial yoga experience is needed, making this a lovely opportunity to try something different in a safe and supportive environment.

Optional activity: €25 per person

Slow down and connect with the beauty of your surroundings on a gentle guided meditative walk through the scenic local mountainside. Combining mindful walking, moments of stillness and quiet appreciation of nature, this peaceful experience invites you to breathe deeply, engage your senses and take in the beautiful landscape at a relaxed pace.

Included is a deeply relaxing one-hour Sound Journey experience, guided by an experienced sound practitioner. Using the soothing vibrations of singing bowls, gongs and other therapeutic instruments, you’ll be invited to slow down, switch off and simply receive. A beautiful opportunity to release tension, quieten the mind and settle into a state of deep rest and inner calm, leaving you feeling restored, grounded and renewed.

There will be a Dine Out and Live Music experience to a local beachside restaurant. The meal will be included and drinks can be purchased at the restaurant. There will be small surcharge for the transfer to and from the venue.

Transfers from/to Alicante airport at set times will be included. The timings will be organised once flight information from all guests is confirmed.

Flights are not included. Guests will need to organise these. The nearest airport is Alicante airport which is approximately 1 hour's drive from the venue.

Amidst the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, unexpected circumstances prompted a major career change for me. After more than 25 years as a Scientific Director in the pharmaceutical industry, dedicated to the discovery and development of new medicines, I felt a strong calling to pursue a long-held vision: becoming a yoga teacher. The ethics, values, and transformative practice of yoga had been resonating with me for many years, and the time for change had finally arrived.

In 2021, I completed a 300-hour accredited Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) course with BodhiYoga International in Spain. More recently, I expanded my expertise by qualifying in a 500-hour advanced Remedial and Therapeutic Yoga programme. This additional training allows me not only to teach group classes but also to offer personalised 1:1 sessions for individuals with musculoskeletal issues, whether caused by injury, lifestyle, or chronic conditions, providing tailored therapeutic yoga to help them better manage their health and wellbeing.

Just as discovery and development were central to my scientific career, I now bring that same curiosity and care to my yoga teaching. My classes are designed as a journey of discovery, exploring yoga as a form of “medicine” for both mind and body. Scientific research increasingly supports yoga’s role in reducing the risk of conditions such as anxiety, depression, back and joint pain, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, and even dementia.

My teaching style blends Hatha, Vinyasa Flow, and Yin Yoga. The aim of my classes is not to achieve a super flexible, bendy body but rather to cultivate greater strength, balance, flexibility, and mindfulness -both physically and mentally through regular, conscious practice. Absolute beginners, improvers, and anyone seeking a consistent yoga practice are warmly welcomed.

In addition to teaching classes, I also lead Yoga and Wellness Retreats. These immersive experiences are especially valuable for those with busy lives, offering a much-needed pause for self-care and restoration. Even a short retreat can leave guests feeling rejuvenated, refreshed, and ready to return to daily life with renewed energy and clarity. I have hosted five retreats over the past three years and have one more coming up in October 2026.

Witnessing the profound healing benefits of yoga, in myself and in others, continues to inspire me. Sharing yoga through group classes, one-to-one sessions, and retreats is not just my work; it’s my purpose.