During this exclusive immersive yoga retreat in Galicia, Laurent and his team create a distinctive and nurturing environment. Set in a naturally stunning and unique location in which you have space to deepen your practice in yoga, bodywork, meditation and breathwork, this retreat is the perfect place to find valuable quiet time to soften back into yourself.

Laurent and guest teachers will deliver up to twenty-five hours of grounding and balancing practice spread across themed workshops, restorative and meditative classes and breathwork sessions.

The program is especially designed to maximise your well-being and to restore and rejuvenate your body and mind.

This unmissable event will take place in the Centro Punta de Couso, a peaceful and atmospheric location on the rugged Atlantic coast of Galicia in Spain. You will be surrounded by breathtaking views of the beach as well as the lush forest and soaring mountains. The retreat is suited to all levels of ability and is aimed at anyone who wants to take the first steps in changing their lives for the better.

In the morning:

We will work with traditional Hatha yoga postures and sequences to prepare you for the rest of the day. Each day classes are focused on a different part of the body. You will be able to discuss with me how to improve your practice, your goals and to how best to work around any ailments or health conditions. The practice will be a mix of gentle and dynamic. We will explore breathing exercises and relaxation techniques that you will be able to practice at home yourself.

In the evening:

After your free day time, I’ll teach a gentle and restorative Hatha class with particular focus on gentle stretches and releasing tension from the body. Most essentially we will be bringing lightness to the spine, focusing on our breathing and learning to meditate away the stresses of the day. After each class, I will be teaching the wonderfully beneficial Yoga Nidra. It provides complete physical, mental and emotional relaxation, and is perfect for those suffering from tiredness, insomnia, anxiety or depression or anyone who needs some blissful chill out time.

“Centro Punta de Couso” has a very special place in Laurent’s heart. This charming house is owned by noted musician Jacomina Kistemaker and sits on the beautiful Galician coast in Spain. This idyllic setting offers a true haven away from the outside world and all its obligations, giving guests a rare opportunity to explore personal growth and self-healing without distraction. Centro Punta de Couso, therefore, offers the ultimate retreat experience.

Located at the tip of Morrazo Peninsula in South West Galicia, Spain, this venue offers stunning views and access to the beach, forests and mountains of the rugged Atlantic coast. Galicia is very much part of Europe’s Celtic fringe.

This is definitely a place to reconnect, with yourself and everything around you. An environment where one can find the seclusion, peace, silence and serenity to go deeper and where the energy of the place “does half the job”. A place that invites to stop and reconnect with the essence of life, a place to come together!

The centre is around 45 minutes from the cities of Vigo and Pontevedra and 1:30 hrs from Santiago de Compostela. The Morrazo peninsula offers fantastic hiking paths along the coast.

During this yoga retreat in Galicia, the food is vegetarian and will be prepared by an in-house chef who will ensure to offer a balanced and tasty menu every day. We will be happy to accommodate any special dietary requests you may have. All meals are prepared with fresh and local produce to ensure the highest quality.

Between your classes, you will be free to take part in exciting activities available in the area.

Hiking: there are many walk paths along the coast.

Sightseeing and day-trips: explore and enjoy Pontevedra and its beautiful old town, second most important after Santiago de Compostela. The Museum of Pontevedra owns a collection of gold and silver pieces, unique in Europe, with magnificent jewellery dating back 4,000 years.

Other places to see in the peninsula:

• Cruceiro de Hio: In the very heart of Hio, you can see the most beautiful cruceiro de Galicia, the work of the master sculptor Ignacio Cerviño, next to it, you can see the Romanesque church of San Andres.
• Coiro: climb to the natural viewpoint by the church grounds, and contemplate from there the Ria de Vigo, the inlet of Cangas and the village.
• Cangas monumental area: beautiful seafaring architecture, whose roots go back to the medieval tradition.
• Mirador Monte Facho: Important archeological site with an impressive panoramic view over the Rías Baixas and the Atlantic islands.

The closest airport is Peinador in Vigo (VGO) and the top operators are Iberia in codeshare with British Airways via Madrid, Air Europa via Madrid also and Vueling via Barcelona. Both Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) and Porto in Portugal (OPO) are between 1:30 and 2:00 hours drive from the venue. We kindly suggest you have a look at Skyscanner for ticket prices.

Even though we provide a scheduled transfer to the venue from Vigo Airport, it is worth it to hire a car for you to be able to explore the stunning Galician coast and the little villages around.

By paying the deposit, you accept the Terms and Conditions of this trip:

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