Yoga & Release Retreat, Spain
Join Rose-Marie for this relaxing and inspirational retreat at the spectacular Finca del Alamo in Almeria, southern Spain. The venue sits in 12 acres of semi-desert landscape amid lush gardens, its architecture echoing ancient Mediterranean civilizations. The venue is on the edge of one of Europe's most remote and beautiful natural parks, the Cabo de Gata, with a wonderful wild coastline. It's an amazing landscape of perfect half-moon bays, hidden coves, bizarre volcanic rock formations and spectacular flora and fauna. The charming local village of Nijar is within walking distance and can be seen across the valley at the foot of the spectacular mountain backdrop. Almeria airport is just half an hour away.
This week will be an opportunity to let go and release the stresses and strains of daily life and to find peace within. There will be flowing, creative yoga sequences, pranayama, meditation, yoga philosophy, yoga Nidra and fascia release. The fascia release exercises will help you to let go of long-term tension, discomfort, pain and stress and will leave you profoundly relaxed on all levels. These exercises are very simple, and anyone can do them. This retreat is suitable for both beginners and those who have done yoga before.
Yoga & Fascia Release
Each morning will start with a Yoga class with flowing yoga sequences, static postures, breathing and relaxation There will be modifications for all levels.
The late afternoon sessions will be Fascia release, which are very gentle and simple exercises for releasing tension, discomfort, stiffness, pain and stress. This also includes breathing and relaxation.
Rose-Marie's style of teaching is innovative, creative and flowing with focus on both safety and fun. Expect clear instructions and a logical approach to all postures and movement.
The classes are suitable for all levels, including beginners.
Mats and props are provided.
Venue
The venue sits in the semi-desert landscape amid lush gardens, its architecture echoing ancient Mediterranean civilizations.
It consists of the main house the ‘Finca’, which won awards in the 80s for its striking modernist design, and a group of converted traditional buildings, the cortijos. The cortijos are just a couple of minutes walk from the main house and next to the yoga studio. There are shared social spaces but also quiet spaces and two eco-pools, one at the house and one with the cortijos.
Accommodation - Main house
All bedrooms en-suite and with air-conditioning
Accommodation - Cortijos
All rooms are en-suite and with airconditioning
Food
All meals are plentiful, vegan and buffet style, with lots of choice using fresh local produce. There’s self serve breakfast (fruit) for those who need a bite to eat before practice, a yummy (and substantial) brunch, an afternoon snack and dinner every day apart from one evening when we’ll go out for a meal nearby together.
Yoga Studio
Costs
Double or twin room en-suite - £1045
Single occupancy room en-suite - £1195
Prices are per person
Includes:
Accommodation
Three vegetarian meals each day
Daily yoga, fascia release, meditation and relaxation/Yoga Nidra classes (apart from one yoga free day)
Not included:
Airport transfers
Dinner out at a local restaurant one evening
Optional day-trip and other excursions
Massage treatments
£400 non-refundable deposit is required on booking and the balance is due 6 weeks before the retreat (2 September 2024).
Getting there
The nearest airport to Finca del Alamo is Almeria, about 30 mins away, which is served by a number of airlines from London and elsewhere.
I will arrange a group transfer (cost ~€50 per person return, depending on numbers and what happens with those volatile prices…) meeting the Ryanair flight from Stansted (Departure 6:05am, FR8351) and returning to Stansted leaving Almeria at 10:40am (FR8352) a week after. Please note that these flights are yet to be confirmed.
It’s always great to gather as many of us as possible for the group transfer, but of course you can also make your own way there, and the venue will be able to assist with this.
Arrival at the venue is from 4pm on Saturday 12 October 2024. If you arrive earlier in the day you can visit the local town of Nijar for a wander and lunch. For departure you will need to vacate your room by 10.00am and depart from the Finca by 2pm on Saturday 19 October.