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(No availability) 3 Days Ayurveda and Yoga Retreat with Dr. Svoboda & Pilar Valencia in Cadiz, Spain
Ayurveda and Yoga Retreat in Spain
Join Ananda Yatra in this yoga retreat where you will be able to enjoy Anusara yoga sessions, learn from the teachings of Dr. Robert Svoboda, the first Westerner ever to graduate from an Ayurveda college in India, take a break from the routine and enjoy delicious and healthy vegetarian meals, surrounded by the serene and warm atmosphere that Chipiona, Cadiz has to offer.
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- Anusara yoga practice
- Lectures with Dr. Svoboda
- Bilingual retreat (English - Spanish)
- Prana and pratyahara cultivation
- Serene beach environment
- Healthy vegetarian meals
- 2 nights accommodation
Yoga styles
3 days with instruction in Spanish
Accommodation
During the retreat, Ananda Yatra offers accommodation in Casa de Espiritualidad Santa María de Regla, a place made to retreat, meditate, pray, and rest. Located in the back of Santuario de Regla, and a few meters from the Virgen de Regla beach, one of the most prized beaches of Costa de la Luz, this place is ideal to walk under the sun of Cadiz and to internalize the amazing experience along with Dr. Robert Svoboda and Pilar Valencia.
The house has magnificent gardens, meeting rooms, chapel, a big dining room, and comfortable rooms equipped with heating and bathroom with hot water. The accommodation during the retreat will be a shared double room. Depending on availability, there will be the option to book a single room for an additional supplement of 10 EUR.
Program
During the retreat you will discuss prana and pratyahara, understanding prana as a life source, foundation, central support of life in the body, and its importance when it flows inside and out of our bodies, allowing you to maintain your balance and to manage any situation you encounter. Prana is mainly taken through breathing and food, but it can easily get lost if you allow your sensory organs to rule your life.
On the other hand, the pratyahara is a process that promotes the control of the sensory organs and redirects them away from their normal focus, allowing you to choose how you relate to external influences.
In addition to discussing these two important concepts, during your retreat, Dr. Svoboda will guide you in a practical meditative process to help cultivate prana and facilitate pratyahara. The retreat is available in Spanish and English. There will be simultaneous translation (English - Spanish) during Dr. Svoboda’s conference, and if necessary there will be another translation (Spanish - English) during the yoga sessions.
Schedule
Friday, June 2nd
- 19:00 Program with Dr. Robert Svoboda
- 21:00 Dinner
Saturday, June 3rd
- 08:00 Anusara Yoga
- 09:30 Breakfast and free time
- 11:30 Workshop with Dr. Robert Svoboda
- 13:30 free time
- 14:00 Workshop with Dr. Robert Svoboda
- 18:30 free time
- 20:00 Mantras chanting and meditation (optional)
- 21:00 dinner
Sunday, June 4th
- 08:00 Anusara Yoga
- 09:30 Breakfast and free time
- 12:00 Session with Dr. Robert Svoboda
- 13:30 free time
- 14:00 Lunch and closing ceremony
Instructors
Dr. Robert Svoboda
Dr. Robert Svoboda is the first Westerner ever to graduate from an Ayurveda college and be licensed to practice Ayurveda in India. During and after his formal Ayurvedic training, he was tutored in Ayurveda, Yoga, Jyotish, Tantra and other forms of classical Indian lore by his mentor, the Aghori Vimalananda. The author of more than a dozen books, he lived in India for more than a decade, after which he has continued visiting each year.
Pilar Valencia
Pilar Valencia studied psychology at the University of Granada. Since she was very young she had a great interest in yoga, meditation, and in learning more about the mind. She has been trained in the USA, India, and Europe. In 2002, she learned about Anusara yoga, which captivated her for its vitality, joy, and depth. She is a certified Anusara yoga teacher and has her own studio in Jerez de la Frontera, an important town in Andalucia, Southern Spain. Her accurate and light style reflects her intention that her students experience this practice from their hearts.
Retreat location
This retreat will take place in the beautiful town of Chipiona in Cadiz, Spain.
Unique features
General
- Concierge desk
- Dining area
- Garden
- Kitchen
Services
- Meeting room
Food
The food offered by Casa de Espiritualidad will be lacto-ovo-vegetarian, and special diets like vegan or coeliac can be catered upon request.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Lacto-ovo Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Yogic
- Other dietary requirements on request
Things to do (optional)
- A stroll through the streets of Chipiona
- Book an Ayurvedic consultation with Dr. Pilar Franco de Sarabia
- Relax or meditate in the house gardens
- Soak up the sun and take a dip at beautiful Virgin of Regla beach
- Visit the historic sanctuary located right next of the accommodation
What's included
- 2 nights accommodation at Casa de Espiritualidad Santa María de Regla
- Full board vegetarian meals with vegan and celiac options
- Yoga practice with Pilar Valencia
- Workshops with Dr. Robert Svoboda
- Workshops and courses offered in English and Spanish (simultaneous translation service)
What's not included
- Ayurvedic consultation with Dr. Pilar Franco de Sarabia
- Personal and travel expenses
- Supplement for single room
- Transfer from and to retreat center
How to get there
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Jerez Airport (XRY).
Arrival by train
Please book your train ticket to arrive at Jerez de la Frontera train station. Check schedules and departures at: www.renfe.es
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 3 days before arrival.
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