4 Day Hiking, Kayaking, Paddling, Yoga Holiday in Sayalonga, Spain
Soulful Homestay Yoga Holiday Spain
Slow down, resource, rejuvenate, and transform in Samadhi Lodge Homestay Retreats. They welcome their guests in a cozy and comfortable family setting with breathtaking views, 9 kilometers from the beach in the beautiful typical Andalucian white mountain village Sayalonga. At Samadhi Lodge, they love to spread their love for a conscious, connected, healthy lifestyle immersed in nature. They offer creative Vinyasa / Hatha and meditative Yin yoga classes, meditation and hiking in beautiful surroundings, kayak and paddle excursions, delicious and healthy vegetarian / vegan meals, inspiring talks, and more in a warm and personalized family setting. If you are the adventurous type, this package is for you: A beautiful hike in the Andalucian national parks and exciting kayaking or paddling excursions in the beautiful natural reserve of Alcantilas de Maro are included. Kayaking and paddling are subject to weather conditions and availability.
The language of instruction will be English, German, and/or French.
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Highlights
- Personalized retreat
- Daily yoga and meditation sessions
- Hiking in the surrounding natural parks
- Kayaking tour in Acantilados de Maro Natural Park
- Trip to one of the beautiful surrounding beach
- Daily healthy vegetarian meals
- 3 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
Málaga Airport (US$ 78 per person)
Accommodation
Facilities
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Dining area
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Multilingual staff
- Smoke-free property
- Terrace
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Ironing / ironing board
- Wireless internet
- Outdoor shower
Samadhi Lodge is beautifully set amidst the Andalucian mountains facing La Maroma, Malaga region's highest peak. The villa is located 800 meters from the white village Sayalonga and is surrounded by fruit trees, flowers, and nature.
This intimate venue counts two bedrooms for rent, one double room and one twin room. Both are located on the ground floor, overlooking the garden and swimming pool area. There is one bathroom that is shared between these two rooms.Guests can use the common spaces (lounge and kitchen). There is a large fireplace in the lounge area.
Guest rooms are either double or twin rooms, well equipped with air conditioning (cold and warm), special comfy beds, a choice of pillows, and a storage room.
Bathrooms are shared between two rooms each and are equipped with a tub / shower and bidet. Towels and bed linen are provided.
The living spaces are shared between guests and the host family, composed of Claudia, the host, her daughter Alice (9 years old), the wonderful helper of the moment, and young cat Belle (1 year old). Meals are shared between adults.
In this intimate setting in a family home, Samadhi Lodge strives to create an atmosphere full of harmony, compassion, and love, making guests feel at home.
Program
Sample retreat schedule
Day 1
- 15:00 Arrival
- 18:00 Opening circle and Yin yoga welcome class
- 20:00 Delicious vegetarian or vegan dinner
Day 2
- 08:30 Vinyasa yoga meditation and/or pranayama class
- 10:00 Delicious homemade breakfast
- 11:00 - 16:00 Hike in the surrounding mountains in the natural parks of Sierra de Tejeda, Almijara, and Alhama with stop in a local restaurant for lunch
- Free time for pool, walk, journal, etc.
- 20:00 Delicious dinner
Day 3
- 08:30 Delicious homemade breakfast
- 10:30 Departure to beautiful surrounding beach
- 11:00 Yoga on the beach (only spring and autumn otherwise in the morning at home)
- 13:30 kayaking or paddling tour in beautiful Acantilados de Maro Natural Park
- Free time on the beach
- 20:00 Delicious vegetarian or vegan dinner
Day 4
- 09:00 Vinyasa/Hatha meditation pranayama yoga class and final sharing circle
- 10:30 Delicious breakfast / brunch
- 12:00 End of retreat
Please note that the schedule above is a sample only. Changes can be done.
Included excursions
- Hiking in the surrounding mountains in natural parks of Sierra de Tejeda, Almijara, and Alhama
- Kayaking or paddling tour in beautiful Acantilados de Maro Natural Park (take into account that this activity is subject to weather conditions and availability; it may be canceled at the last moment and replaced by other activities).
Instructors
Claudia Shankaro
Claudia grew up in Austria with an international backround and moved to Paris after graduating where she lived and worked in finance, real estate and tourism for many years. Her desire of a life with more meaning, closer to nature, made her leave Paris and settle in beautiful Andalucia. Claudia is a certified 200-hour Yoga Alliance instructor specialized in Vinyasa Yoga and studied with Parisian settled highly acclaimed Tatiana Avila Bouru and Gemma Vassallo. She is also an Integrative Health and Nutrition coach trained by New York based IIN Institute.
Neeltje Donkers
Neeltje is an allrounder. Amazing intuitive cook, fitness and yoga instructor, hiker, biker, friend and helper. She is sharing her spark at Samadhi Lodge with intuitive Ashtanga yoga practices that combine strength, connection, breath and meditation. She has travelled the world and has studied Ashtanga Yoga Alliance 200h Yoga at Dr. Chintamani in Nepal.
Retreat location
Set amidst the Andalucian mountains, just a few kilometers away from the coast, Sayalonga is a cute, traditional white village where you can find typical local restaurants and some small grocery shopping. It is worth a pleasant 15-minute walk from the lodge (800 meters). The lodge itself is set on a steep hill, offering breathtaking views and is surrounded by lush fruit plantations.
Distances
- Beach, 9 kilometers
- Restaurants - 15 minutes' walk
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
Because a healthy and happy mind and body starts on the plate, nourishing, natural, and clean food is a priority for Samadhi Lodge. They serve breakfast and dinner. Meals are sometimes vegetarian but mostly vegan, sugar-free, with a special attention to gut health. Due to the small group size, they can also cater to other dietary requirements. Please specify at booking.
Breakfast includes coffee or tea, freshly squeezed lemon or orange juice (from the garden), a fruit basket (with some produce from the garden), homemade kefir and soy yoghurt, Greek yoghurt, special homemade sugar-free granola, eggs, bread, jams, and local honey. The dinner menu is generally composed of a delicious healthy gourmet main course and a dessert (mostly sugar and gluten free).
Please keep in mind that due to seasons or other circumstances, changes can be made.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Other dietary requirements on request
Things to do (optional)
Massage
- Massage treatments are available upon request.
- Healthy vegan / vegetarian cooking workshop - 2 hours (20 EUR)
What's included
- Daily yoga classes and meditation practices
- 1 kayaking session
- Trip to a breathing beach with turquoise sea
- Hiking in the surrounding mountains
- 3 nights accommodation
- Vegetarian and plant-based breakfast and dinner
- Herbal tea, spring water, and fruit basket throughout the day
What's not included
- Transport to and from Malaga
- Airport or other transfers
- Additional drinks and meals
- Additional spa treatments
- Healthy vegan / vegetarian cooking workshop - 2 hours (20 EUR)
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Málaga Airport
46 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Málaga Airport (AGP). You can rent a car so you are free to discover the surroundings or Samadhi Lodge can pick you up and bring you back to the airport at an additional charge (it is 70 EUR per car and not per person as stated above). The village Sayalonga is 800 meters away from where there are several daily buses to Malaga (company LOYMERBUS).
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 25% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 15 days before arrival.
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