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Expert tip: This is one of the most popular yoga retreats offered in Spain.
La Crisalida welcomes you to this specially designed retreat to help you relax and rejuvenate. In fact this is one of the core values at the retreat. La Crisalida endeavors to give you the right balance between activity and rest so that your body and mind are able to release tension and stress which, for some of the guests, is the reason for joining. La Crisalida uses a combination of sunshine, walks, yoga, meditation and good food to help you achieve your goals.
At La Crisalida, they offer spacious en-suite apartments, decorated in a light traditional Spanish style, with white-washed walls, throws and bright scatter cushions. There are different types of accommodation that you can choose from to fit your budget and personal choice.
Every apartment includes a seating area, with large sofas and armchairs, plus a television and a DVD player so you can choose to relax with one of the wide selection of DVDs. This is a small area with dining table and chairs, plus an ensuite bathroom. There are blackout curtains at the windows to help you get a good nights sleep.
For convenience, all apartments also have a basic kitchen containing kettle and tea-making facilities and a fridge. They also supply a hair drier, safe, iron with ironing board, and clothes drier in every apartment.
The accommodation is situated in two buildings. Private apartments (single person), twin share and multishare apartments are located on the ground floor and situated around the inner courtyard magnesium pool area, with sunbathing facilities. They all have a small outside terrace area for your apartment. In the second two-storey building, next to the second outdoor pool and close to the yoga terrace, the five apartments are all two-bedrooms – here you can have your own private bedrooms in a two-bed shared apartment.
All apartments have free access to Wi-Fi internet. Rooms are cleaned regularly. All apartments and communal areas include central heating for the winter months and air-conditioning for the hot summer months. Fans are also provided.
You can choose from four types of accommodation:
If you like to have your own space, you can choose to have your own private charming Spanish style apartment. These apartments have their own en-suite bathroom, with outdoor terrace area. They are situated around the quiet inner courtyard pool area.
For those people who prefer to have your own private bedroom but are happy to share an apartment with one other person, you might like to choose this option. Each bedroom contains a double bed. The seating, dining and kitchen areas are shared and so too is the ensuite bathroom.
These apartments are for two people (and you can book this option if you are travelling alone, La Crisalida will match you with another guest of the same gender). There are also two apartments that can sleep up to 4 people coming together as a group. Please ask La Crisalida for prices and availability.
You could choose to share one of the charming twin-share apartments, with one other person. These apartments have been arranged to make the space suitable for social distancing. There are two single beds, separated by a wardrobe and shelf unit, so the large apartments are divided into two sleeping areas. There is a small seating area, kitchen and ensuite bathroom (shared by both guests).
If you are travelling on your own, you can book this accommodation type and La Crisalida will match you with someone of the same gender and, where possible, a similar age.
The multishare apartment is a great option is you are travelling on a budget. La Crisalida have a limited number of apartments available that can sleep 3 or 4 people. This is a large apartment, containing three or four single beds. The apartment has been arranged so that social distancing can be maintained. There is an ensuite bathroom, seating area, kitchen and outside terrace.
These apartments can be reserved by people coming as a group. Individuals travelling on their own can also book this accommodation option, if you are happy to share with up to three others (same gender).
The retreat is set in lovely Spanish grounds, with mature plants, including bougainvillea, palm trees and jasmine. There are a wide range of facilities at the retreat including:
The core elements of the relax and rejuvenate yoga retreats at La Crisalida are daily yoga classes, meditation and mindfulness, siesta and sleep! The fabulous plant-based food or nutritious juices will help you to relax your body from the inside out. You can also add on one of the deeply relaxing holistic treatments.
Find peace in the surrounding area – wander through the natural park along the coast to the lighthouse, stare at the mountains from the yoga terrace, spot the stars in the clear night sky or enjoy the feeling of the sea washing over your feet. Take time to experience the peace and tranquility. Practice yin and restorative yoga for deep body relaxation and find the inner peace and connection from the yoga Nidra. Leave from your short retreat feeling peaceful and rejuvenated.
La Crisalida Retreats is a health and wellbeing center located in the quiet seaside town of Albir, north from Alicante on the Costa Blanca, Spain. They offer guests from all over the world a relaxing all-inclusive retreat experience in the quiet and welcoming retreat center.
La Crisalida Retreats offers a holistic approach to health and wellbeing through the programme of activities that include yoga, life makeover workshops, meditation, rebounding and more, combined with tasty nutritious plant-based food and juices.
Yoga is a core part of the La Crisalida program, and we cater for beginners and people with an intermediate level of practice. Studies have proven yoga to be one of the best ways to reduce stress, lower blood pressure and relieve symptoms such as insomnia, depression and anxiety. Yoga also helps to improve overall fitness, strength, and flexibility.
There are daily yoga classes (90 minutes) and five days per week, they offer a second yoga class (either 60 or 90 minutes depending upon the day). There is one all-levels class each day (suitable for beginner and intermediate practitioners) and at least five intermediate classes during a 7 day period. Classes are open to everyone however the intermediate classes are stronger and more challenging.
Most of the yoga classes are Hatha based, although they offer a range of different yoga styles, including Yin, Restorative, Kundalini and Hatha flow. There are four or five yoga teachers each week, so you can experience different styles and teachers. If you are new to yoga, this is your opportunity to try something new! The common theme underlying yoga at La Crisalida is to help you to get back in touch with the inner you, to find balance, strength, flexibility and inner peace.
Where possible, the yoga classes are held outdoors on the roof terrace (which has retractable shade) with views of the surrounding area, sea and mountains. You will leave your short yoga break feeling relaxed and rejuvenated from your time at the retreat.
Each week there is a wonderful yoga Nidra, to enable you to deeply relax and reconnect body, mind and spirit. You will also find deep relaxation in their guided visualizations.
There are morning meditation sessions at the retreat, in which to practice meditation in a group setting. There are generally silent sessions and different techniques are offered during the week for you to experience and practice.
There is also a weekly mindfulness workshop in which mindfulness is explored in more detail. Meditation practice involves developing your powers of concentration and is a way of developing mindfulness and self-discipline. There are many types of meditation to choose from, and La Crisalida prefer to work from those which are aimed at bringing you into the present moment and will relax the mind through detached observation techniques.
Although meditation can be challenging, if you persevere you are likely to experience the type of benefits reported such as clearer, more decisive thinking and improved powers of concentration as well as enhancing your overall levels of wellbeing.
La Crisalida have a dedicated beauty suite at the retreat in which you can choose to enjoy one of the many holistic therapies on offer. Please note these treatments are not included in the cost of your retreat – they can be booked and paid for locally.
Treatments available include a deep tissue massage (full body or part-body), body scrub and Indian head massage, to help relieve the tension in your shoulders and whole body. There are some energy treatments for you to try including Reiki, magnet therapy and Living light. You can also book a facial, pedicure (for those beach feet!) or manicure.
The treatment providers are all highly trained to provide you with a personalized treatment session that enables you to relax even more deeply.
La Crisalidas location by the sea and close to a natural park and woodland makes the surrounding area a great one to explore, enjoy the scenery, sea and fresh air. La Crisalida encourages all guests to join with the daily guided walks, which give you some of the very best views on the Costa Blanca. Various routes can be followed depending upon your desired level of activity.
The weekly creativity classes give you the opportunity to explore your creative side. Creativity classes are a great way of re-connecting the right brain creative side to balance the logical and reasoning left side. Classes could be clay modelling your spirit animal, gratitude rock painting, painting the feeling or inspiration flags to take home and display.
Each day there are other classes that you can take part in, like yogalates (a combination of yoga and Pilates), legs, bums and tums, in addition to rebounding and aqua aerobics (summer only).
The retreat offers a full program of activities that run every day of the week, starting at 8am and finishing between 20:30 or 21:00 (depending upon the activity). Each day is different. You are welcome to choose to attend all the activities that you want to – or you might choose to simply relax with a good book!
The activities on each day of the week vary, depending on the season, however there is something in each slot for you to choose to participate in. There is always a yoga class in the morning for 90 minutes, the start time varies and five days per week there will be two yoga classes. This schedule is shown for indicative purposes, as classes will vary. You will be given a weekly program of activities when you arrive at the retreat and a new schedule is available every Sunday.
John is an author, speaker and transformational coach. He oversees the retreats, as well as often leading life makeover workshops, meditation, walking, and if you are lucky, rebounding! John worked in a high pressure career as an Actuary before making significant changes in lifestyle culminating in his move to Spain. At the retreats, he shares generously the best of what he has learned and put into practice. John inspires and challenges guests to take personal responsibility for their health and well-being.
Lisa is one of the founders of La Crisalida Retreats and one of the yoga teachers, taking a mindful therapeutic approach to yoga teaching. She is also a nutritionist and designs the food and juice menus at the retreat. Lisa originally trained as an Epidemiologist, studying health and disease. After studying NLP, she changed direction in 2011 to take a more holistic approach to health and wellbeing. With more than twenty years of experience, Lisa shares her knowledge and expertise with guests so they can be more self-aware of their health.
The activities at La Crisalida are run by a talented team of skilled professionals. They have varied backgrounds and training, which encompasses yoga (500 hours or 200 hours minimum), personal training, Pilates, exercise to music, meditation and mindfulness and much more. This wonderful team lead the activities and workshops. They will also welcome you to the retreat with a group welcome chat and are around if you have any questions. In addition to all the staff at La Crisalida, the programme team are here to support you on your health and wellbeing journey.
The retreat is located in Albir, a small seaside town on the Costa Blanca coast, in the Alicante province of Valencia, Spain. The town itself is relatively quiet, with tree-lined streets and has an unhurried air; perfect for relaxation. They are located off the main road, up a quiet side street, within 15 minutes stroll to the beach. Shops and cafes are also close by in case you forget to bring something!
The coastline is stunning, with azure blue sea and a back drop of mountains. The beach, the Playa del Racó l´Albir has been awarded the prestigious EU Blue Flag classification, denoting its excellent facilities and cleanliness. It is a lovely place to relax and swim, all year around.
There is a lovely promenade that you can walk on which stretches all the way up along to Altea (a beautiful old hill town which is well worth a visit). From the beach you can see Calpe rock, the Penon de Ifach. Surrounding Albir is the Sierra Helada, a protected nature reserve.
The walk through trees along to the lighthouse is beautiful and you are rewarded at the end with the opportunity to spot bottle nose dolphins. Although Albir is just north from Benidorm, the town cannot be more different, with very little nightlife apart from restaurants and cafes. The history of Albir goes back to the Roman times, when there was a settlement close to the sea front and you can visit one of the settlements during your stay.
La Crisalida believe that the starting point for rejuvenation of the body and mind is through the foods that you consume. Therefore, they offer an abundance of fresh fruit, vegetables and whole foods at La Crisalida Retreats. They serve a plant-based diet, packed full with nutrition to give your whole system support and a well-deserved rest.
They use seasonal products and where possible products that are grown or sourced locally, so the menu is typically Mediterranean, with a twist! All dishes are prepared and cooked on the premises, with care and loving attention from their talented chefs. They use lots of herbs and spices to bring flavor and variety, plus serving a selection of dishes with a variety of textures, colors and flavors.
All the meals (or juices) are included in the cost of your retreat. They serve three meals every day. You can enjoy a range of dishes, for lunch and dinner, sampling each dish served. The chefs will serve you (safety measures introduced due to covid-19) and you are welcome to top up your plate as many times as you want.
They also offer you the opportunity to try juicing – this is included in the cost of your retreat. You can choose to juice for one meal, one day or one week, instead of eating. Each day, you simply let them know if you want to eat or juice, you have the flexibility to tailor your retreat for you.
The foods that they do not serve include: sugar, bread, dairy products (including milk, yoghurts and cheese), eggs, salt, coffee and tea (except herbal and green teas), alcohol and sweets. These foods all place extra stress on the body systems, so by cutting them out for a few days or longer, the body has the opportunity to rebalance itself.
They do serve vegan alternatives including rice milk or soya yoghurts. Most of the food is naturally gluten free, although occasionally they do serve couscous or a couple of other dishes containing gluten. Each meal is nutritionally balanced, so will include vegan sources of protein, and a carbohydrate option.
Sometimes occasional treats are provided - of the healthy variety of course! In the afternoon they provide you with a fresh juice to freshen up before the 17:00 class.
La Crisalida Retreats can cater for most dietary requests for allergies or intolerances, including gluten- or wheat-free, coeliacs and people with nut allergies. Please let them know at the time of booking if you have a special dietary request.
You are encouraged to drink at least 3-5 liters of water per day whilst at the retreat as this helps with elimination of toxins and helps to keep the body well hydrated. Filtered water is available for you around the retreat. There is also a wide range of herbal teas, including green tea and hot water so you can make yourself a hot drink whenever you chose. Fresh fruit is always available.
La Crisalida Retreats also offers you the option to juice, instead of eat, for one meal or every meal during your stay. You have the flexibility to decide for yourself for each meal, so you can make your retreat personal for you.
Drinking fresh fruit and vegetable juices is a popular part of the La Crisalida program. Juicing is a fantastic way of delivering maximum nutrition to the body. The juices are designed to give the digestive system a well-earned break - much of the energy intensive digestion work normally carried out by the body has already been done. This allows the body to divert energy towards any worn out or unhealthy cells which allow them to repair and rejuvenate with ease. With natural fresh juices, the very best nutrients are squeezed out of your favorite fruit and vegetables and put in liquid form into a glass. It often amazes guests how our juices can leave them feeling full for hours.
The juices are freshly prepared each meal time using fruit and vegetables sourced locally. There is a well-designed menu of juices for breakfast and lunch. There is a small afternoon juice also provided in between the activities for all guests. You can choose your own juice for dinner from their extensive menu, or, if you feel adventurous, choose your own ingredients! Juicing is a great way to cleanse the body of toxins, and this elimination process will work in harmony with your yoga practice at the retreat.
Alicante–Elche Airport
52 km
Transfer included
If you want to explore the area before or after your retreat, you could hire a car. Let La Crisalida know if you would like driving directions to be sent to you. The distance is approximately 60 kilometers.
La Crisalida Retreats offers a free collection and drop-off transfer service from Alicante airport by shuttle bus, please note that a minimum of a 3-night stay applies. Flights must arrive and depart between set arrival times during the day for the free transfer (they will inform you) and you must arrive by 21:00 at the retreat.
Simply inform La Crisalida Retreats about your flight details, they require 72-hours notice to arrange your transfers. If you would prefer a private transfer, please let La Crisalida know and they can arrange this at extra cost.
Albir can also be reached from Valencia airport. The retreat does not offer transfers from Valencia so you will need to make your own way. There is a good bus service from Valencia to Benidorm, then it is a short 15-minute taxi ride to the retreat.
You can also take a bus to Benidorm and take a short taxi ride to the retreat.
If you are taking a train into Alicante, La Crisalida Retreats can organize a free shuttle transfer from the train station to the retreat, for trains arriving at specific times. It is using a shuttle service. This service is shared with other people (not retreat guests) and has several stops before arriving at the retreat, the drive can be between 60 to 180 minutes. Let La Crisalida know your arrival (and departure) train times, they require 72-hours notice to arrange your transfers.
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