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8 Day Yoga and Pilates Retreat with Hiking in Agüimes, Gran Canaria, Spain
Villa Gran Canaria, Agüimes, Gran Canaria, Spain
Pilates and Yoga Retreat in Spain
Imagine doing a fluid practice of yoga and Pilates in one of the world's most beautiful islands. Enjoy challenging and supportive classes of yoga and Pilates, combined with daily active excursions designed to bring you back to life! Renowned for warm sunny days year-round, Gran Canaria will revive your mind, body, and soul.
Meet the instructors
Alejandro
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Highlights
- Daily yoga and Pilates classes
- Meditation sessions
- Excursions to different parts of amazing Gran Canaria
- Explore beaches and go on cultural walks
- Hiking through the interior of the island
- Daily vegetarian brunch and five dinners
- Juice, tea, coffee, and water
- 7 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
7 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: Greek, Spanish
Airport transfer included:
Gran Canaria Airport
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
14:00
Check-out Time:
12:00
Facilities
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
Villa Gran Canaria has several traditional Canarian bedrooms and numerous spots around the villa to just chill out. Pool / beach towels and bath towels are also included in your stay, and the swimming pool is heated for your comfort and enjoyment!
With six bedrooms in total, each one of the bedrooms has a special feeling and comes with a combination of rustic charm and modern conveniences. They also have a private feel and can be shared with a friend or partner. Five of the six rooms have a private bathroom, and all have outdoor access to beautiful views of the historic town of Agüimes.
Additionally, Sky Pilates and Yoga has another villa 100 meters from the main retreat center, which they also utilize for additional guests. Shared rooms can be for you and your friend / partner, or Sky Pilates and Yoga can pair you with a like-minded person.
Program
Join Sky Pilates and Yoga Retreats as they guide you to a healthy lifestyle at their Villa Gran Canaria, located in the beautiful town of Agüimes, Gran Canaria, Spain. This will be your healthiest holiday yet. You won't want to miss such an incredible opportunity to transform your yoga and Pilates practice, as well as have your view on the splendors of nature.
Daily yoga classes
With six classes in total, experience a consistent, challenging practice of yoga every day with Sky Yoga's expert instructor, Nayra Gomez from Gran Canaria, Spain. Their classes are open-level ones. They invite everyone, regardless of ability and level, to participate in an invigorating flow of Hatha and Vinyasa.
Daily Pilates classes
What would a pain-free life feel like? Pilates focuses on the strengthening and lengthening of the physical and mental core, as well as the realignment of the spine. Come experience six classical Pilates classes, bringing about a daily rejuvenation of the mind and body as you relearn to move again with classical Pilates expert, Alex Estornel.
Meditation
Decompress and relieve yourself of the stresses of life in the meditation classes or on your own. During the week, you will experience meditation classes by the Moroccan-inspired fountain on site, as well as on selected excursions, where you'll learn how to destress and disconnect.
Daily example schedule below
Saturday: Arrival day
- 17:30 Gentle recovery Yin yoga with Nayra
- 19:30 Welcome dinner
Sunday
- 08:15 Morning cuppa! Welcome chat
- 09:00 "Revive and rejuvenate" Pilates, focus on breath and core activation
- 10:00 Brunch
- 12:00 Beach excursion
- 17:30 Vinyasa Flow sun salutations and floor asanas
- 19:30 Dinner
Monday
- 09:00 "Realign" Pilates, foam roller flow
- 10:00 Brunch
- 17:00 Yin yoga, face your fears
- 19:00 Dinner
Tuesday
- 09:00 "Magic awakening" magic circle Pilates
- 10:00 Brunch
- 12:00 Hiking excursion to Roque Nublo and Tejeda Gran Canaria (optional) / free evening
- 19:00 Dinner away
Wednesday
- 09:00 Pilates body ball
- 10:00 Brunch
- 17:00 Yin yoga, embrace spirit of renewal
- 19:30 Dinner
Thursday
- 09:00 Pilates with elastic bands
- 10:00 Brunch
- 17:30 Yin Yang yoga, heart and hips
- 19:00 Dinner away
Friday
- 08:30 Yin Yang yoga, sequence for stress
- 10:00 Brunch
- 11:30 Hiking excursion at Guayadeque Ravine
- 18:00 Pilates stretch and flow
- 19:00 Farewell dinner
Saturday: Departure day for everyone
- 09:00 See you next time breakfast
- Departures
Included excursions
Hiking excursions
Come and feel endless energy as you experience fun excursions to different parts of Gran Canaria - from the beautiful southern beaches of Maspalomas, cultural walks through Agüimes, to gorgeous lush green hikes through the interior of the island, or just chill out in the many relaxing spots around the villa. You choose your holiday.
Instructors
Alejandro Estornel
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Alex's style of teaching is a perfect combination of classical Pilates and progressive methods, with the fervor and tenacity that Joseph Pilates intended for his clients. His private sessions and classes will rebuild the body you deserve and transform your life. Additionally, he holds qualifications with The International Sports and Science Association specializing in personal and group instruction with a focus on injuries and injury prevention.
Retreat location
Known in Spanish as the pequeño continente, the island of Gran Canaria has it all! Amazing lush green mountain landscapes, gorgeous sand dune beaches, and a culture-rich capital make this island the prime location for a yoga and Pilates retreat.
Villa Gran Canaria is located in the impressive mountain village of Agimes. With impressive views to the ocean and blue skies embracing turquoise waters, Gran Canaria is the perfect destination to rekindle your passion for life.
Villa Gran Canaria is located inland, just 15 minutes from the airport of Gran Canaria, 30 minutes from the capital Las Palmas, and 30 minutes from the sand dunes of Maspalomas. The villa is perfectly situated for your daily explorations between classes.
Distances
- Agimes, 2 kilometers
- Gran Canaria airport - 15 minutes
- Maspalomas sand dunes and Las Palmas - 30 minutes
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
Your nutrition for the week will be expertly planned by Sky Pilates and Yoga's in-house vegetarian and vegan chefs. This wonderful retreat will serve vegetarian cuisine and can also accommodate vegan, lactose-free, and gluten-free meals.
After the morning practice, you will be invited to a delicious vegetarian brunch served outdoors by the pool. It will be provided every day of your stay and will include juice, tea, coffee, and water. You will also be served a three-course dinner five days out of your stay, including arrival day.
Exclusions
All meals and drinks between brunch and the scheduled dinner will be at your own expense.
The following meals are included:
- Brunch
- 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
- Organic
- Lactose Free
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)
- Chill out, read a book, and meditate
- Have a swim in the large heated swimming pool
- Have a professional massage
- Hike or go biking in the interior mountains
- Sunbathe in the beautiful, warm Canarian sun
- Visit some of the best beaches located in the south of the island as well traditional villages and towns in and around Las Palmas
Spa treatments
Spa treatments
Your Sky Retreat is the best time to unwind, recover, and recuperate from life's stresses. Treat yourself to one of their massage therapies and treatments. The therapists are skilled and qualified in sports massage, Swedish massage, deep tissue, myofascial release, acupressure, acupuncture, cupping, and much more.
All therapies are offered on site by a professional therapist at an extra charge. Save time by reserving your massage before you come. Let the Sky retreat team know if you are interested.
What's included
- Daily sessions of yoga and Pilates
- Meditation sessions
- Active excursions like hiking and walking
- 7 nights accommodation
- Daily brunch and five vegetarian dinners (three-course)
- All class materials such as mats, belts, blocks, blankets, and props
- Beach and pool towels
- Transportation to and from Gran Canaria airport (LPA)
What's not included
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks during your stay
- Flights to and from Gran Canaria
- Massages in room upon request
- Optional excursions and activities
- Transfers outside of scheduled ones
How to get there
Recommended Airports
LPA
Gran Canaria Airport
6 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
Please arrange your flight to arrive at Gran Canaria Airport (LPA). There are direct flights to Gran Canaria (LPA) from many UK-based airports as well as many European cities. Find the best economical price on your flights by booking early. Your transfers to and from the villa are included in your package. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by a driver who will escort you to Villa Gran Canaria, taking a short drive inland from the airport.
You will have some time to relax in your room or by the pool prior to the first class at 17:30. Check-in at the villa is on Saturday at 14:00 and checkout is on the following Saturday at 12:00.
Airport: Gran Canaria Airport
Airport transfer included: Gran Canaria Airport
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 40% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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