7 Day Summer Sanctuary Yoga Retreat with Breathwork and Sound Healing in Villamartin, Andalusia

At Suryalila Retreat Center, they provide different levels of accommodation to suit every budget. From glamping in the olive grove to relaxing in the luxury of their deluxe doubles, they will ensure you have the experience of a lifetime. Their furnishings and decorations have all been handpicked from Bali, India, and Morocco. The Spanish farmhouse-style wooden ceilings with beams and the terracotta tiled floors blend harmoniously with the vibrant Asian furniture and wall hangings. The inspiring decor is both soothing to the soul and delightful to the eye.

They offer two of the most beautiful and spacious yoga halls in Europe, a dedicated massage room with skilled massage therapists, and many gorgeous communal spaces like the pool, dining, and living areas to just relax and hang out in. Yoga retreat facilities also include Wi-Fi, office supplies, and anything else you might need during your stay.

The om dome

It was always part of Vidya’s dream to create the most magnificent yoga hall in Europe. The breathtaking om dome is the realization of that dream. In the om dome, there is a massive bay window overlooking one of the best views of beautiful rolling hills and a ruined convent. The dome can hold 50 yogis very comfortably. It is also a perfect space for conferences and concerts. The dome has underfloor heating, air-conditioning, a state-of-the-art sound system, atmospheric lighting, and a full set of yoga props, including Manduka Pro mats, backjack chairs, bolsters, cork blocks, blankets, and straps.

Ganesha yoga shala

Ganesha yoga shala is upstairs in the main house. It is a beautiful yoga hall with a wood and beam ceiling and wood floors. It has windows on both sides which allow for plenty of light and airflow. There is a balcony attached to the shala with beautiful views, and there is also a small alcove that contains shelves to house the yoga props. They have plenty of mats, blankets, straps, blocks, sandbags, and eye pillows. There is also a mezzanine outside the shala with a couple of couches. This yoga hall holds up to 30 students comfortably.

Organic farm and garden

They produce their own olives and olive oil as well as many of their own fruits and veggies. Everything they grow is organic; no chemicals or fertilizers are used. They have many fruit trees including figs, peaches, pears, apricots, pomegranates, apples, and grapes. In the cooler months, they like to grow plenty of greens, including kale and different varieties of cabbage and lettuce. In summer, they have an abundance of heritage tomatoes. Their organic free-range eggs come from their own happy chickens. Since they are vegetarian, their birds have long and happy lives.

Salt-water pool

Relax and rejuvenate in their delicious salt-water pool. The pool is set amidst stunning vistas of the beautiful Spanish countryside. It has a lovely covered terrace with dappled light which offers shade from the hottest part of the day. You can also choose to sun yourself poolside on wooden sunbeds in the full sunshine. Everyone is provided with a large bath sheet on arrival. Please shower before entering the pool. There is a shower beside the pool for this purpose.

Shakti boutique shop

The beautiful Shakti boutique is housed downstairs in Casa Ananda (the tower house). You will be informed of store opening times for your group. The boutique sells bath and beauty supplies, so you do not need to worry about carrying shampoo and soap when you come to Suryalila. They also sell a wide range of beautiful yoga clothes and leisurewear, as well as gifts, cards, books, and jewelry. Many of the items for sale in the shop were sourced in Asia and they have an eclectic collection of beautiful treasures from around the world.

Office services

Enjoy good access to the internet via their Wi-Fi network throughout the property. The office provides services to guests in need of printing (boarding passes), phone calls, faxing, access to a computer, use of the projector and audio equipment, and access to local maps.

Pets and animals

They have chickens, geese, donkeys, sheep, and alpacas. They also have horses living on the land. The horses are part Andalusian and belong to their friend Conny who runs a horse riding company and is happy to go on guided rides with their guests.

Driving directions from Jerez de la Frontera

• Take the A4 towards Jerez for a couple of kilometers and then follow the N348 towards Arcos de la Frontera for about three kilometers.
• Take the exit to follow the A382 for about 35 kilometers all the way to Villamartin.
• As you approach the town, take a right-hand turn signed for Villamartin.
• Turn right off the short slip road after the exit. The slip road is short and comes up on you quickly.
• Follow this road for about five kilometers going straight until the four-way stop.
• At the four-way stop, go straight ahead along the dirt road. There is a sign posted La Granja.
• Carry on along the dirt road for about three kilometers until you see a sign on your left for Suryalila.
• Then turn left and follow the road to the house.
• If you miss the turn into La Fabrica, the next sign you will see on the left will be for La Granja. Turn around and come back down the hill.

Driving directions from Seville

• From the airport car park, follow the exit signs across the first roundabout
• At the second roundabout, follow the signs for A4 to Cordoba going all the way around the roundabout and keeping right.
• Follow the A4 until kilometer 526 (the roads in Spain have markers at each kilometer and the junction number is the kilometer number you are along the road) and take the exit onto the SE40.
• Come off the SE40 at kilometer 13 onto the A376 towards Utrera, this slip road has two exits; the first one is towards Utrera.
• Follow the A376 to Utrera, at Utrera continue on the same road which is now the A375 to Ronda.
• Just after Puerto Serrano the A375 ends at the A384, take the A384 towards Villamartin.
• After eight kilometers, take the ramp for A373 signposted Prado del Rey, El Bosque, Ubrique, and Villamartn.
• At the roundabout, go left (last exit) onto the A373 towards Prado del Rey.
• After five kilometers, take the right turn onto the CA 6105 signposted to Arcos de la Frontera.
• After two and a half kilometers, near kilometer 13, turn left and you will see a small Suryalila sign. This takes you off the tarmac so drive carefully.
• After approximately five kilometers, the driveway for Suryalila is on the left (again there is a small sign).
• Follow the driveway and you will see the gate and flags. Come up the drive and as you get to the paving the car park is on the right.

Driving directions from Malaga

• Follow the coast road (E15 /AP7) south past Benalmadena, Fuengirola, and Marbella.
• Take the A-397 over the mountains to Ronda.
• After Ronda, take the A372 via Grazalema and Benamahoma to Prado del Rey.
• When you get to Prado del Rey you need to pick up the road to Villamartin, which is the A373.
• After a couple of miles on the road to Villamartin, you will see a left turn with a sign posted Arcos de la Frontera. It is at the bottom of a long steep hill if you are coming from Prado del Rey.
• Take this left and follow the road for about two or three miles until you come to a crossroads.
• At the crossroads, take the dirt road on your left sign-posted La Granja.
• After about two miles on the dirt road, you will see a sign-post on your left for Suryalila.

Arrival by airplane

Please book your flight to arrive at Jerez Airport (XRY), Seville Airport (SCQ), or Málaga Airport (AGP). Transfer from and to this airport is available upon request.

From there, Suryalila Yoga Retreat Centre can arrange a taxi or you can take the public buses to the nearest by village Villamartin, from where you will need a pickup. Please note that the last buses often leave already in the afternoon, so are not available for late flights. When you are in doubt, just ask Suryalila Yoga Retreat Centre!

Arrival by bus

From Seville, the city center can be easily reached by bus. Buses between the airport and the city center run every 30 minutes between 06:15 and 23:00. The journey takes between 20 to 30 minutes and a single ticket costs approximately 3 EUR. From Seville city center bus station, you can catch a bus to Villamartin.

From Jerez, you can also take a bus to Villamartin from the Jerez central bus station. There is a bus that leaves from Malaga bus station directly to Villamartin. The price of a one-way ticket is about 15 EUR.

Villamartin is about 15 minutes from the retreat center. Suryalila Retreat Centre can pick you up from there, so please do inform them if a pickup is needed.

Arrival by taxi

A taxi can be arranged to pick you up and bring you to Suryalila from Jerez Airport (XRY) for an additional cost.

GPS

Latitude: 36.787274

Longitude: -5.599254