“Energize your body and your soul”
6 Day Nature, Hiking, and Yoga Holiday in Sayalonga, Málaga
Samadhi Lodge, Calle el Calvario, 29752 Sayalonga, Málaga, Spain
Mindful Hiking and Yoga Holiday Spain
Mindful Hiking & Yoga Holiday Spain provides movement-based retreats where you can energize your body, relax and socialize as well. There are usually 5, a maximum of 8 people, and we utilize group-dynamic-based retreats in a nurturing and comfortable setting. "Social distancing" is possible with private rooms, separate outdoor dining, and open-air yoga. Slow down, resource, rejuvenate, and transform in Samadhi Lodge, nine kilometers from the beach in the beautiful typical Andalucian white mountain village Sayalonga. Samadhi Lodge offers creative Vinyasa, Ashtanga Yoga, meditation, hiking in beautiful surroundings, discovering the Spanish tranquility, and experiencing the oneness with nature. They offer stargazing, delicious and healthy vegetarian/vegan meals, inspiring talks, and more in a warm and personalized family setting. Yoga and hiking are the focus of this package.
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Claudia & Neeltje
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Highlights
- Family atmosphere
- Group-dynamic retreat experience 5-8 people
- Many possible arrival dates throughout the season (Apr-Dec)
- Yoga is in exceptional settings between mountains and the sea
- Hiking in the surrounding natural parks and villages
- 5 nights accommodation in special comfy beds
- Experiencing the tranquility of Andalucia
- A vegan/vegetarian culinary experience
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
6 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: French, German, Spanish
Group size: Maximum of 8 participants
Airport transfer available:
Málaga Airport (US$64 per person)
Málaga Airport (US$64 per person)
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
15:00
Check-out Time:
12:00
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
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 bathtub/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 the guests feel at home.
Program
Sample retreat schedule (changes can be operated)
Day 1
- 08:00- 17:00 Arrival at the lodge
- 17:00 - 18:00 Vinyasa yoga for all levels
- 18:00- 20:00 Discovery walk of the surrounding areas
- 20:00 Delicious and healthy vegetarian or vegan dinner
Day 2
- 08:30 Delicious homemade healthy breakfast
- 10:00 Guided hiking experience: Sayalonga, Carraspite, Corumbela, through plantations of avocados, almonds, olives, and grapes, crossing the river of Sayalonga
- 14:30 Visit Sayalonga and its unique cemetery
- 15:00 Light lunch on the village square
- 17:30 1 hour of Vinyasa yoga
- 20:00 Delicious and healthy vegetarian or vegan dinner
Day 3
- 08:00 1 hour Ashtanga or Vinyasa yoga
- 09:30 Delicious homemade healthy breakfast
- 11:00 Guided Hiking experience: coastal hike in the splendid “Alcantilados de Maro” natural park between the magnificent Playa del Canuelo and the Playa de Cantarrijan
- 15:00 Lunch in one of the "chiringuitos" (beach restaurants) and free-time
- 20:00 Delicious and healthy vegetarian or vegan dinner
Day 4
- 08:30 30 minutes Ashtanga or Vinyasa yoga
- 09:30 Delicious homemade healthy breakfast
- 11:00 Guided hiking experience: Stunning Sierra de Alpujarras to visit the famous white villages of Pampaneira, Bubion, Capileira and Puente Rio Poquera, Trevelez famous for ham production
- 14:00 Picnic in stunning nature
- 16:00 Visiting Trevelez a lovely hilltop village famous for the Spanish ham
- 20:00 Delicious and healthy vegetarian or vegan dinner
Day 5
- 08:00 1 hour Ashtanga or Vinyasa yoga
- 09:30 Delicious homemade healthy breakfast
- 11:00 Guided hiking experience: Hiking through Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara, Alhama Natural Park, adventurous trek by Higueron river
- 15:00 Picnic in stunning nature
- 16:00 Visit Frigiliana one of the most beautiful villages in Spain
- 18:00 1 hour Yin yoga session - to ease your body
- 20:00 Delicious and healthy vegetarian or vegan dinner
- 21:00 Farewell party - Dance and enjoy!
Day 6
- 08:00 2 hour dynamic meditation and Vinyasa session
- 10:30 Delicious homemade healthy brunch
- 12:00 End of retreat
Included excursions
- 6 Ashtanga or Vinyasa yoga sessions
- Hike in the Andalusian Mountains and National Parks
- Visiting the surrounding villages
Instructors
Claudia Shankaro
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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 & 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.
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
Because a healthy and happy mind and the body start on the plate, nourishing, natural and clean food is a priority for Samadhi Lodge. They serve breakfast and dinner. The meals are sometimes vegetarian but mostly vegan, sugar-free, with special attention to gut health. Due to the small group size, Samadhi Lodge can also cater to other dietary requirements. Please specify at booking.
The 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 yogurt, greek yogurt, special homemade sugarfree 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 operated.
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
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Other dietary requirements on request
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
- Massage treatments are available upon request
- Kayaking/paddling excursions available on the day on the beach (20 - 25 EUR)
- Healthy cooking workshops available upon request (20 EUR)
What's included
- 5 nights accommodation (double or twin basis)
- 6 yoga classes and meditation practices
- Guided hiking in National Parks
- Vegetarian or vegan (upon request) breakfast and dinner
- Transfers to hiking places and villages as stated in the program
- 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
How to get there
Recommended Airports
AGP
Málaga Airport
45 km
Transfer available for additional US$64 per person
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 60 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).
Airport: Málaga Airport
Airport transfer available:
Málaga Airport (US$64 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 16.94% 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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