Yoga Holiday In Beautiful Spain

11687 El Gastor, Cádiz, Spain

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Sep 22 - 27, 2019
Group size: 8 - 20
Yoga Holiday In Beautiful Spain
11687 El Gastor, Cádiz, Spain

YouSoundGood™ - Yoga & More
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Sep 22 - 27, 2019
Group size: 8 - 20

About this trip

You love mountains, hiking, yoga, healthy food and good company?


Join Eknath Erwin Vann for a well deserved after-the-summer break in the magnificent mountains of Andalusia. A perfect environment to slow down, relax, contemplate about life, reconnect with nature and your radiant inner being. Rest deeply and rejuvenate in the peaceful nature of Southern Spain. Enjoy some quality time with a loved one, or some special time just for yourself....


Yoga is all about calming our busy minds. Through breathing exercises, meditation, hatha yoga, yin yoga, yummy healthy food, and direct contact with the sweet healing faculties of Mother Nature, we calm our nervous system and mind.


Twice a day, we will practice Sampoorna Hatha Yoga (in the lineage of Swami Sivananda), Yin Yoga, meditation, mantra chanting... And how about a sound bath with Tibetan singing bowls, gongs, saxophone and more?


You will have plenty of free time every day to spend in nature, or at one of the 5 pools at the Nature Reserve Center.  All activities are optional of course, it is your holiday. 


This yoga holiday is suitable for all ages (adult) and all levels of yoga practice. Beginners welcome.


Arrival: Sunday 22 September 2019 from 15:00 (retreat starts at 18:00)

Departure: Friday 27 September 2019 (checkout at 11:00 after breakfast)


English will be the main language during classes and activities. 

Dutch and French are spoken and understood fluently. 

Italian and German, basic knowledge.

Getting There

The retreat site is located at 11687 El Gastor, Cádiz, Spain. This is 1h 20 mins from Jerez airport, 1h 30 mins from Sevilla airport, or 1h 30 mins from Malaga airport.


If you wish to have an airport transfer from/to Malaga, we are happy to organise both pick up and drop off in time for your flight after the retreat. 


You can also get to the retreat via train or bus to Ronda. 

Both buses and trains leave from Malaga or Sevilla city regularly to Ronda throughout the day.


Free pick up from Ronda Station at 15:30 on Sunday.


Pick up is available on demand from Malaga City (Airport) on Sunday at 13:30 for the reduced price of 25€/person (based on a minimum of 4 people). 


Please contact Antonio at info@luciayoga.com for more info and reservation. 

Surroundings

The Parque Natural Sierra de Grazalema is a Unesco Biosphere Reserve since 1977, and according to BBC Travel, the best place to hike in Andalucia.


Our yoga retreat center is close to three whitewashed villages.


Zahara de la Sierra is one of Andalusia’s most striking villages, set upon a craggy, castle-topped peak in the park’s northern reaches and just 30 minutes away by car and its traditional Olive Oil Factory, unique in the country. 


El Gastor, also known as the Balcony of the Andalusian White Villages, is a charming small town, just fifteen minutes by foot from our retreat center.


Ronda, the third village, sits atop the spectacular El Tajo gorge and is the largest of Andalusia’s towns. Its fame was spread by Ernest Hemingway and Orson Welles who spent much time within the town limits of Ronda and Southern Spain.


Enjoy beautiful accommodation surrounded by nature. Cool off after a hike or a horseback ride in the mountains at our five outdoor pools with views of the sierra. Practice yoga immersed in the peacefulness of nature.

Accomodation

Single - Double - Triple Rooms

Our retreat center is made up of a collection of charming Spanish villas nestled in Andalucia’s spectacular national park, Sierra de Grazalema.


Surrounded by lush mountains and whitewashed villages, accommodations are complete with a beautiful yoga studio, private tennis court, and magnificent hiking trails. A variety of homes and apartments have access to 5 beautiful pools, modern kitchens, AC, firewood chimneys, and baths.


Meals

3 delicious organic and locally grown healthy mediterranean vegan/vegetarian meals are prepared daily especially for you by our onsite chef (special dietary requests on demand - allergies, gluten free, …)

Cancellation Terms

The deposit of 200€ is non-refundable***


(***Your deposit is non-refundable if we are unable to fill your space. If another student can take your place, we will refund your deposit minus bank fees and a 50€ administrative fee)

What’s included

  • Daily Yoga & Meditation
    twice a day, energising hatha yoga, or deep stretching yin yoga, guided meditation and mantra chanting
  • Three meals per day
    3 delicious healthy mediterranean vegan/vegetarian meals are prepared daily especially for you by our onsite chef (special dietary requests on demand - allergies, gluten free, …)
  • Accomodation
    5 nights in a Single, Double or Triple Room, in charming Spanish villas nestled in Andalucia’s spectacular national park, Sierra de Grazalema.
  • Guided hiking tour
    Guided Hiking Tour to the big Dolmen or the White Village balcony
  • Two yoga workshops
    during the week you'll have the option to join a yoga related workshop focussing on anatomy, the breath, or the yoga of sound...
  • Five swimming pools
    yes, 5 swimming pools at the retreat center for you to enjoy!
  • Pickup at Ronda Station
    Pickup at Ronda Station is included upon arrival (fixed time)

What’s not included

  • Flights
    Flights to and from the venue are not included. Make sure to book way in advance to get the best deals.
  • Transfers
    Transfers to and from the venue (upon demand, transfers can be arranged)
  • Optional activities
    For an additional cost, a multitude of activities can be booked in the area during your holiday, including additional hikes, cycling, massages, hammam, horseback riding, and cultural tours.
  • Travel Insurance
    the unexpected can happen, please make sure to arrange for the necessary insurance

Available Packages

Triple Room

A shared triple room in one of the charming Spanish villas at the retreat center, nestled in Andalucia’s spectacular national park, Sierra de Grazalema.

€895
Double Room

A shared double room in one of the charming Spanish villas at the retreat center, nestled in Andalucia’s spectacular national park, Sierra de Grazalema.

€940
Single Room

A single room in one of the charming Spanish villas at the retreat center, nestled in Andalucia’s spectacular national park, Sierra de Grazalema.

€1,090


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YouSoundGood™ - Yoga & More offers in-person and online yoga classes, guided meditation, yoga-related workshops, mantra chanting and kirtan, sound baths, yoga retreats, and yoga teacher training with musician and yoga teacher Eknath Erwin Vann (E-RYT500). Eknath has been teaching Sampoorna Hatha Yoga in the lineage of Swami Sivananda and Yin Yoga since 2008. He is a student of yoga master Shri Yogi Hari, founder of Sampoorna Yoga. Furthermore, he studied Yin Yoga and functional anatomy with Paul and Suzee Grilley.

Reviews

Wonderful Yoga Holiday in an absolutely splendid setting with Eknath, a very dedicated teacher. Eknath lives and transmits Yoga holistically and it is such a privilege to learn from him. We were a fabulous international group of very different levels, from beginners to yoga teachers. Eknath, being such an experienced teacher, made everyone feel welcome, regardless whether you had hardly practiced before or for half of your life. Each one was able to learn something new, unwind from our hectic everyday lives and take this beautiful experience back home with us. Also the organiser, Lucia Yoga, is terrific, hosting us with amazing food and being attentive to all organisational needs. I did this retreat during a very troubled time in my life and I fully enjoyed and benefitted from it. I returned home with a great peace of mind. I recommend without any hesitation and am already looking forward to the next retreat! Thank you Eknath!
By Nadja D for Yoga Holiday In Beautiful Spain 2022 on Oct 07, 2022
An amazing yoga holiday in absolutely stunning surroundings. This Yoga holiday is for everyone who needs some time to reset the body and mind in a gentle manner. Eknath guides you through daily meditation, hatha and yin yoga classes that are suitable for all levels. After only one day, I could feel my body revive, my mind settle down, my spirit lifted. In our free time, we had the opportunity to discover the extraordinary surroundings of the beautiful nature reserve Sierra de Grazalema through hiking and visit the nearby white villages. Our cottages are located at the edge of the reserve, in Los Algarrobales. Spread over the domain are several pools, immersed in nature and spectacular views. We further enjoyed the harmonious effects of nada yoga during a sound bath in the yoga shala and discovered the nature and our bodies in its tiniest detail through mindful walking. I am already looking forward to the next holiday in October 2023!
By Sophie C for Yoga Holiday In Beautiful Spain 2022 on Oct 04, 2022
Wonderful location, great teacher, excellent health food. Organization was great.
By Veerle V for Yoga Holiday In Beautiful Spain 2022 on Sep 26, 2022
Thank you, Veerle!
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Thank you for everything dear Eknath and all. Great yoga, exceptional nature surrounding, superb accommodation, delicious food and company... This week was a priviledge, I feel grateful and I recommend it to all 🌟
By Esther B for Yoga Holiday In Beautiful Spain 2022 on Sep 26, 2022
Thank you, Esther!
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The trip in El Gastor with Eknath was for me a wonderful break in a peaceful place surrounded by pure nature, spent with friendly crowd and facilitated by an excellent yoga teacher. On top, I loved the food, all vegetarian. I highly recommend this trip to anyone who loves yoga or would like to be initiated to it, enjoys hiking and exploring nature. Namaste.
By Jolanta S for Yoga Holiday In Beautiful Spain 2021 on Oct 10, 2021
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