Yoga and Pilates, when practiced together, create a strong toned body, excellent alignment and increased flexibility. You’ll feel stretched without being pushed beyond your physical limits.
Each day includes a session of yoga and a session of Pilates. No-one will feel out of place or under pressure as there is a class for keen beginners and a class for intermediate / advanced. The teachers are dedicated to their chosen field of yoga or Pilates and so what you’ll receive is the pure form of both disciplines not a "yogalates" blend.
Pilates sessions are mat-based with a variety of efficient Pilates movements and equipment to build a strong toned body. Yoga sessions include the deep stretches of Hatha with the warming flow of Vinyasa flow yoga to stretch muscles and open joints whilst synchronizing breath with movement.
In addition to the daily yoga and Pilates, there are five workshops to help deepen your practice. There are two "Essentials" workshops where you’ll run through the elementary basics for yoga and Pilates, two "Intensive" immersions one each for yoga and Pilates, and a calming meditation workshop. Together, yoga and Pilates create a strong toned body, excellent alignment and increased flexibility.
Program overview
Each day begins with a cup of herbal tea and fresh fruits while you slowly awaken. At 8.30 a.m. you’ll head to your 90-minute yoga or Pilates class. Get ready now for some nourishment from the buffet table with seasonal fruits, wholesome cereals, egg dishes, yogurts, locally grown tomatoes, Spanish cheeses and cold cuts, freshly squeezed orange juice, assorted breads and pastries, preserves and homemade breakfast cakes. Then, depending on the day, you could be :
- Heading out into the countryside on a 13k guided walk
- Relaxing poolside with a good book
- Exploring Altea to soak up the sea views and browsing the lovely little shops
- Joining the "Essentials" Yoga and Pilates workshops to help you brush up on the basics
- Go a little deeper in the "Intensive" yoga and Pilates immersions for those with a little more experience
- Other activities such as guided bike ride, mountain hike, healing therapies, and Aerial yoga session are available starting from 30 EUR
Late afternoon, you’ll have another yoga or Pilates session before supper. There’ll be a meditation workshop on Sunday evening instead of yoga and Pilates class.
