4 Day Yoga and Meditation Retreat in Andalusia, Spain
Yoga Retreat in Spain
Join the Shanti-Som Yoga Retreat in the serene landscapes of Spain. They focus on the art and essence of yoga, integrating mindful breathing, invigorating exercises, and meditation for a transformative journey, relieving daily stressors. Yoga’s energy flow promotes kindness, patience, and respect, shaping interactions and personal energy.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in morning and sunset yoga sessions every day
- Flexible dates to have your retreat any time of the year
- Enjoy a spa treatment for an hour
- Participate in daily group meditation
- Indulge in daily meals
- 3 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
Yoga styles
Accommodation
Facilities
- Gym
- Sauna
- Spa
- Steam room
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Concierge desk
- Garden
- Luggage room / storage
- Meditation garden
- Multilingual staff
- Restaurant
- Terrace
- Yoga shala
- Car rental
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Ironing / ironing board
- Laundry
- Meeting room
Shanti-Som brings together the elements of Balinese spirit and architecture within the oriental gardens and curated artwork.
Rather than building a large flashy complex, the owner wanted to create an intimate setting. This is to ensure that the guests won’t feel self-conscious or intimidated in any way during their stay. With this in mind, the property was built with just 15 guest rooms. And since the owner has a love of nature, there is an expansive oriental garden with Buddha statues. Not to mention, there are waterfall features and a Balinese yoga pavilion in the place.
This pavilion uses the same principles of Balinese spiritual architecture, which is to create a sacred place that is in line with harmonious and balanced energy. This is of importance in the philosophy ‘Tri Hats Karana’- creating harmony and balance with humans, nature, and gods.
Facilities:
- Yoga pavilion
- Pilates studio
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Spa treatment rooms
- Sauna room
- Turkish steam bath
- Gym
- Garden and mediation area
- Hiking tracks
- Restaurant
- Meeting/banquet facilities
- Disability access
Program
Embark on a transformative journey at the serene Shanti-Som Wellbeing Yoga Retreat. Immerse yourself in morning and sunset yoga sessions every day in the outdoor pavilion. Find inner harmony through expert guidance, tranquil surroundings, and holistic wellness.
Shanti-Som Wellbeing Retreat has seasoned instructors who offer Vinyasa and Hatha yoga in small groups for personalized attention. Whether a novice or an expert, the retreat provides a respite from modern life, prioritizing your comfort and security as you explore movement and mindfulness.
Join Shanti-Som Wellbeing Retreat for an enriching experience, leaving you lighter and at peace with yourself and the world.
What are the benefits of the retreat?
A yoga retreat offers a transformative escape from the demands of daily life, providing a sanctuary for physical, mental, and spiritual rejuvenation. Through daily yoga and meditation practices, participants deepen their self-understanding, find inner peace, and reduce stress.
The supportive retreat environment fosters a sense of community and offers the space to disconnect from digital distractions, reconnect with nature, and prioritize self-care. With opportunities for personal growth, improved physical fitness, and holistic healing, a yoga retreat empowers individuals to return home refreshed, inspired, and motivated to maintain a balanced and mindful lifestyle.
Why go on a wellness retreat?
You may want to consider choosing a wellness retreat over a conventional ‘sightseeing’ holiday if you find yourself thinking of any one of the following:
- You're feeling tired and feel lethargic all the time.
- You feel stuck in my life.
- You want to get into shape and have more energy.
- You need inspiration and want to find your passion.
- You are completely stressed and overwhelmed.
- You need some space but can never get alone time.
- You don’t have direction or purpose in life.
How long does a yoga retreat last?
- 3-day yoga retreat
If you are looking for a quick introduction to a yoga retreat and looking to kick-start a healthy lifestyle, 3 days is a great choice. You’ll get a feel for what your body and mind are capable of with some dedicated time away from your normal life. Let someone else take care of your meals, and schedule and be guided by the wellness team. You’ll leave feeling rejuvenated and wanting to do it again.
What is a yoga retreat and what can participants expect?
A yoga retreat is a purposeful escape to a tranquil setting, where yoga, mindfulness, and well-being take center stage. Expect to immerse yourself in daily yoga sessions led by experienced instructors, cultivate mindfulness through meditation, and savor nourishing, healthy meals. Beyond yoga and meditation, retreats often offer opportunities for personal growth, holistic healing, and connecting with like-minded individuals in a supportive community. With a focus on relaxation, self-discovery, and a break from digital distractions, a yoga retreat promises a rejuvenating and transformative experience amidst serene natural surroundings.
Benefits of doing a yoga retreat
You can always just include yoga in your daily fitness routine. The main benefit of going on a yoga retreat is to take a short break from the stresses of the world and to reconnect with your inner self. To not have to rush from work to your yoga class and rush home again to cook dinner for your family. A yoga retreat is a time for yourself, to find your passions again and recharge your mind to take on everyday challenges with patience and grace.
Here are a few reasons why yoga is so good for you:
Improved flexibility, strength, and posture
Yoga helps to stretch and tone your body muscles. There is a misconception you have to be super flexible to do Yoga- at Shanti-Som they aim to show the guests that yoga can be practiced and enjoyed at all levels of ability with the singular aim to strengthen the bodies. Slowly guests can see improvement and gradual loosening so that once impossible poses now become possible. Then you will notice the aches and pains disappear.
Yoga helps to stretch and tone your body muscles. There is a misconception you have to be super flexible to do yoga at Shanti-Som which aims to show the guests that yoga can be practiced and enjoyed at all levels of ability with the singular aim to strengthen the bodies. Slowly guests can see improvement and gradual loosening so that once impossible poses now become possible. Then you will notice the aches and pains disappear.
- Strong muscles protect participants from conditions like arthritis and back pain.
- Daily yoga helps improve posture and you will soon feel you walk taller and sit up straighter.
- Yoga prevents cartilage and joint breakdown as it helps take your joints through a full range of motions.
- Yoga poses require movement backward and forwards, with many twists that help to keep the spinal disks supple.
Weight loss
Gentle yoga positions fuel the metabolic system and help burn fat leading to weight loss. Daily yoga also strengthens the mind-body connection which is important to deal with emotions that are related to issues such as using food to suppress feelings.
Improved fitness
If going to the gym and huffing and puffing with weights is not your idea of a fun workout then yoga can give all that a gym can but in a peaceful, safe, and holistic way. Yoga is a combination of cardio and strength training.
Reduced stress
Studies have shown that yoga can help regulate the heart rate variability which means the heart rate is generally lower, giving the body the ability to handle stress more effectively. It has shown that cortisol levels become significantly lower after practicing yoga which results in lower levels of stress, anxiety, and depression.
Increase in energy and immunity
Practising some yoga positions each day helps to awaken the main energy centers (chakras) in your body and to circulate the blood flow, open the chest, and encourage you to take in more breath.
- Yoga helps you focus: yoga practice improves coordination, reaction time, and memory as it focuses on the present.
- Boosts your immune system: meditation appears to have a beneficial effect on the immune system, boosting it when needed
Types of yoga and what Shanti-Som offers:
- Hatha yoga
A gentle and slower practice ideal for beginners to stretch and develop flexibility, find balance, and improve mental focus. Hatha yoga is an alignment-based class to develop awareness of one’s own body and explore basic postures.
- Vinyasa yoga
A more dynamic and faster-paced style of yoga. Vinyasa yoga is a flow, connecting one posture to the other using the breath, like a choreography. Great for developing strength, flexibility, grace, and vitality. Because it is more energetic than most traditional forms of yoga, it burns more calories. It is also an opportunity to learn more challenging postures to advance your practice.
- Yin yoga
This class is all about relaxation and a deep stretch for ultimate Zen. It is a more passive style of yoga: postures are primarily done on the floor and held for longer to allow for a deeper, grounding, and more restorative practice. Most poses are supported with props like blocks, bolsters, and blankets so that you can sink deeper release tension accumulated in the muscles, and free your fascia memory.
A practice for deep release of tension in tight spots and areas of holding, a deeper connection with the breath, slowing down your heart, and calming the nervous system.
- Iyengar yoga
Unlike Vinyasa yoga, Iyengar yoga poses are held for longer periods. When stability is achieved in a pose, it’s then possible to safely intensify the depth of the posture. This helps to develop strength and flexibility, along with sensitivity and awareness between the body and mind.
Iyengar yoga recognizes that all bodies are unique and have different strengths and weaknesses. It therefore advocates the use of props – blocks, chairs, belts, and blankets to help students to gain the correct alignment suitable for their body. This ensured that asanas could be practiced safely and harmoniously.
Benefits of yoga and meditation
The benefits of yoga and meditation are manifold, nurturing the mind, body, and spirit. Yoga enhances physical health, fostering flexibility, strength, and balance, while meditation promotes mental clarity, emotional stability, and stress reduction.
Together, they create a powerful synergy, improving overall well-being and quality of life. These practices cultivate self-awareness, empowering individuals to manage their emotions and find inner peace.
Over time, yoga and meditation can lead to increased mindfulness, reduced anxiety and depression, enhanced focus, and a heightened sense of relaxation. Ultimately, Shanti-Som Wellbeing Retreat provides a holistic path to achieving optimal health, harmony, and a deeper connection with one’s inner self.
The meaning of Namaste
‘Nama’ means bow; ‘as’ means I and ‘te’ means you, so namaste means ‘bow me you’ or ‘I bow to you’.
It’s rather formal, for example in Asian culture, it’s most often used as a greeting of deep respect, reserved for elders, teachers, or other honorable. To use Namaste in yoga, the teacher usually initiates it as a symbol of gratitude and respect to the students and their teacher. Namaste can be used as an expression of appreciation and respect towards another person. It can be used as a hello or goodbye greeting, so you might say Namaste upon meeting someone, or before parting ways.
Is this a yoga retreat for beginners?
Shanti-Som Wellbeing Retreat can assure you that yoga teachers can provide personalized tips and pose variations so everyone is moving within their limits. Yoga for beginners empowers you to make conscious choices toward living a healthier and more fulfilling life. Shanti-Som Wellbeing Retreat truly believes that wherever you are on your fitness and wellbeing journey it is where you are meant to be, and they are here to facilitate growth and inspire change.
Shanti-Som Wellbeing Retreat can assure you that yoga teachers can provide personalized tips and pose variations so everyone is moving within their limits. Yoga for beginners empowers you to make conscious choices toward living a healthier and more fulfilling life. Shanti-Som Wellbeing Retreat truly believes that wherever you are on your fitness and wellbeing journey it is where you are meant to be, and they are here to facilitate growth and inspire change.
Do you offer private classes?
Should you wish to deepen your yoga practice and get personalized instructions, Shanti-Som Wellbeing Retreat offers private yoga classes for 75 EUR. During this session. participants can get an understanding of your body, any injuries, and your goals. Some people want to improve flexibility, want to establish a daily stretching routine, or master a particular pose.
Please contact the wellness team to pre-book a private yoga class.
What is a typical day at a wellness retreat?
The daily schedule at Shanti-Som is:
- 08:30 Breakfast
- 08:30 Yoga class
- 13:30 Lunch
- 17:00 Yoga class
- 18:30 Meditation
- 19:30 Dinner
You can use the facilities of the sauna, steam room, relaxing room, and outdoor pool from 10:00.
Upon your arrival, Shanti-Som Wellbeing Retreat will provide you with a tailored itinerary based on your retreat package, including details regarding your spa treatment.
Retreat location
Shanti-Som Wellbeing Retreat is in the beautiful Andalucía region of Spain, located in Monda, just a 40-minute drive from Malaga airport and 10 minutes from trendy Marbella.
Food
All retreat packages are inclusive of food. Depending on the retreat, Shanti-Som Wellbeing Retreat has different options such as a weight loss menu, detox broths, juices, and a selection from the Asian fusion menu.
Food is an important aspect of daily life, and although health is the focus, Shanti-Som Wellbeing Retreat doesn’t compromise on taste or heartiness. So, the restaurant aims to capture robust, honest flavors of the East and West.
Guests will be transported to sun-soaked Bali, Vietnam, and Thailand with delicious mezze platters, fresh salads, specialties from the Asian Wok, and flavourful curries. For those on the detox or weight loss programs, Shanti-Som Wellbeing Retreat has special menus created by the nutritional expert that are perfectly balanced for the daily dietary requirements and also delicious.
Shanti-Som Wellbeing Retreat serves alcohol on the premises. However. their selection is limited as their focus is on juices and teas.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
Spa treatments
- Enjoy a one-hour spa treatment, which is included in the package.
What's included
- Daily group yoga (2/day)
- Daily group meditation
- 3 nights accommodation
- Daily meals (beverages excluded)
- Shanti-Som gift
- Spa treatment (60 minutes)
What's not included
- Roundtrip flights
- Airport transfer
- Beverages
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Málaga Airport
32 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by car
Shanti-Som Wellbeing Retreat's location is well-hidden in a unique enclave of a forest that is not near public transport, so they suggest hiring a car or taking a taxi. There is an open-air car park on site which is free of charge and no reservation is required.
Arrival by airplane
Shanti-Som Wellbeing Retreat would be happy to arrange airport transfers at an additional charge of 80 EUR per way. Please contact them before your arrival to confirm your request.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 100% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
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