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This yoga retreat will be a journey through the five koshas to your innermost being where joy, bliss, and equanimity can be found.
Rustic Retreats has so much to offer to so many. They have an organic vegetable garden, fresh mountain spring water, solar power throughout, a beautiful swimming pool, an earth-bag dome, a stunning yoga platform on the side of the mountain, hammocks, orange and lemon trees, a tailor-made pinewood meditation or relaxation cabin with views across the valley, and outdoor showers so you can shower under the stars and so much more. Totally off-grid with zero light pollution. Stunning surroundings and beautiful and simple accommodations are part of the Rustic Retreats' charming environment.
The accommodation comes in the form of beautiful yet simple well-equipped bell tents with beds and electricity. You will be spoiled for a choice of ways to rest and relax. You could take a dip in their refreshing swimming pool or lounge lazily in the hammock area while taking in the beautiful views. Why not pull up a sun lounger on their shaded terrace and enjoy one of their many books or board games? And at the end of your day, after an invigorating workshop, you can head past the almond trees to their lovely wooden meditation cabin, with breathtaking views over the valley.
Their beautifully furnished bell tents are simple yet sumptuous. With comfy beds and crisp, fresh linen, it will be a luxury glamping experience you will never forget. As you lay your head down, let the sweet scent of the nearby lemon and orange groves carry you off to sleep as you doze under the glorious, star-filled sky. A truly blissful way to end your day.
As a totally off-grid yoga retreat, they have lovely, solar-powered showers, or if you prefer, an amazing outdoor shower block, so you can literally shower under the stars.
They provide their guests with an internet connection, and the bell tents come ready with solar electricity.
Ancient yogis teach you that as human beings, you have five layers, also known as sheaths or koshas, that interpenetrate each other and encase the soul like the layers of an onion. Most people are aware of your physical body, the outermost sheath, but to journey within, through the layers is to understand your true self. In the ancient yoga texts called the Upanishads, the five koshas are referred to as the veils which are created for you to examine, know, and transcend in order to lead the way back to your true nature - the self.
Each day, in the beautiful hills of Spain, you will explore and become aware of the layers of your being through yogic practices such as asana, pranayama, meditation, and chanting. Each of the workshops is designed to deepen your understanding of the koshas so that by the end of the retreat, you will be able to live fully and gracefully at every level of your being. There will be one workshop a day, and it may be in the morning or afternoon. There is also the option to visit local markets on Wednesday and Sunday.
The morning practice will be dynamic and energetic Vinyasa flow yoga. "Vinyasa" means "linking" which in this context means that the poses will be linked together in a flowing sequence, the movement will be linked with the breath and the mind, body, and spirit are linked as a whole. It is a creative and intelligent flow style with an emphasis on alignment and safety. Descriptive cueing and hands-on assistance will be skillfully interwoven into the practice to allow students to correct their own alignment, understand the mechanics of each pose, and safely deepen their practice.
The evening practice will be Yin yoga to balance out the Yang energy of the morning. This style of yoga is slow with each posture supported with props if needed and held for several minutes. This style of yoga encourages stillness and introspection. Physically it stretches soft tissues which are otherwise untouched and allows you a deep energetic release.
Each one of you is unique in your shape and size. This matters in terms of the asana (posture) practice of yoga. This workshop will be an opportunity to learn the best alignment of some of the more commonly practiced asanas in relation to your body. It will also be an opportunity to learn how to modify postures for any injuries or ailments and will provide a solid foundation for moving forwards in your practice.
Also known as the vital force sheath, it is influenced by the prana (life energy) that surrounds and permeates your body. The practice of pranayama helps to keep this life force energy flowing freely. In this workshop, you will learn what pranayama is and practice various techniques so that you can connect to the energy within and release your own vitality. You will also explore inversions (inverted L, shoulder stand, headstand, or handstand) in this workshop to shake the energy upside down.
Just like your physical body has layers, your mental body also has layers with some thoughts and ideas being more influential and stronger than others. It is often these thoughts that form grooves that become deeper and deeper, creating fixed patterns, beliefs, and behaviors. These are known as samskaras. This workshop will be an inquiry into your samskaras and an exchange of negative ones for positive ones. By practicing and living with intention, you can shift samskara and illuminate the purity of your soul.
This is the sheath that enables humans to make moral decisions and choices beyond instinctual reactions. Somebody with a healthy vijanamaya kosha probably practices the yamas and niyamas (yoga’s ethical guidelines - simply put, the yamas are things not to do, or restraints, while the niyamas are things to do or observances). This workshop will be an introduction to Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras with an emphasis on the yamas and niyamas and how to apply them in life.
Yoga Nidra or yogic sleep is a journey through the five layers of your being. In this workshop, you will experience a full yoga Nidra leading you from the grossest levels of your existence to the most subtle. It is worth four hours of sleep and it is one of the best ways to traverse your koshas and reach your blissful self.
Please note this is a sample timetable and may be subject to change.
Mahalia has been teaching yoga for the past two years, having completed her 200-hour Ashtanga Vinyasa course with The Yoga People. Since then, she has completed a 100-hour Yin yoga course (September 2014), and a 100-hour advanced Ashtanga Vinyasa course (September 2015). She is incredibly passionate about the many benefits of living a yogic lifestyle, physically, mentally, and spiritually. she is wholeheartedly committed to sharing this with others and believes that yoga and meditation are for everyone, regardless of age or ability.
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You will be served all meals included in the price. The food at Rustic Retreats' yoga retreats comprises only the freshest, seasonal local produce. As you will discover, the fruit and vegetables in this region are second to none. They grow plenty of ingredients in their organic vegetable patch and on their many fruit trees. Some of the fruit they have growing freely on-site include lemons, oranges, almonds, pomegranates, and carob - to name a few.
Otherwise, they go to the nearby town to buy from the local markets and farmers, many of whom are on a first-name basis. They also organize trips to the local markets with guests on their yoga retreats, so you can see firsthand where your food comes from if you choose. They run a vegetarian kitchen, and they can cater to special dietary needs. Please let them know when you book. Alcohol is available at a small extra charge. There is also an all-day snack bar (not included in the price).
Alicante–Elche Airport
100 km
Transfer not provided
Región de Murcia International Airport[1]
33 km
Transfer not provided
Arrive at Totana station. Then it is a 15-minute taxi ride to the center.
You can get a taxi from Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) which would cost 170 EUR and upwards. Also, there are car hire options.
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