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Rejuvenating Meditation and Yoga Retreat Spain

Join Vidya Heisel, a master yoga teacher and Suryalila’s director, and Lidiya Petkova for a delightful spring happiness-boosting retreat in paradise. Surrounded by sweeping vistas of rolling hills and lakes, nurtured with organic vegetarian cuisine and various styles of yoga. Celebrate the coming spring in the sunniest part of Spain, Andalusia with this spring happiness retreat in the gorgeous settings of Suryalila’s yoga spaces.

Meet the instructors

Lidiya & Vidya Jacqueline
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Highlights

  • 7 days of activities
  • Daily yoga and meditation classes
  • Sound healing sessions and dharma talks
  • Sharing circle and flamenco lessons
  • Excursions to El Bosque river, Las Lomas, Prado del Rey, and Canos de Meca
  • 7 nights accommodation
  • Daily meals

Skill level

  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced

Yoga styles


7 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: Spanish
Airport transfer available:
Jerez Airport (La Parra Airport) (US$ 83 per person)
Airport transfer available:
Málaga Airport (US$ 166 per person)
Airport transfer available:
Seville Airport (US$ 104 per person)
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Accommodation

Check-in Time:
16:00
Check-out Time:
11:00

Facilities

  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Swimming pool (outdoor)
  • Air-conditioned rooms
  • Café
  • Dining area
  • Fireplace
  • Garden
  • Honesty bar
  • Kitchen
  • Lounge
  • Meditation garden
  • Multilingual staff
  • Special menu request
  • Yoga shala
  • Yoga studio
  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet access
  • Tour assistance
  • Wireless internet
  • Outdoor shower

The houses on the property are all artfully and tastefully furnished and decorated with careful attention to detail. Every room is uniquely beautiful with impeccable Feng Shui. It offers 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. The facilities also include Wi-Fi, office supplies, and anything else that might be needed during the retreat.

Om dome - magnificent yoga hall

The breathtaking Om dome is the realization of a 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, blackjack chairs, bolsters, cork blocks, blankets, and straps.

Ganesha yoga shala

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. There are 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.

Saltwater pool

Relax and rejuvenate in a delicious saltwater 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 sunbathe poolside on wooden sunbeds in the full sunshine. Everyone is provided with a large bath sheet on arrival.

Program

At this spring yoga retreat, you will combine a host of wonderful happiness-boosting activities with mindful Vinyasa flow yoga in the morning, followed by deep Restorative yoga, sound bath, Yin yoga, breathing, and meditation sessions. Suryalila Yoga Retreat Center's intention with this retreat is to:

  • Offer nurturing yoga practices that allow deep self-exploration and happiness-boosting tools for you to continue practicing at home
  • Give you the tools to skilfully and safely advance your yoga practice
  • Hold a space where you can restore, rejuvenate, and energize your body and mind
  • Grow or develop your self-practice
  • Explore the local area and immerse in nature

Provisional schedule (subject to change)

Saturday - Arrival day

Sunday

  • 08:00 Vinyasa flow yoga
  • 11:00 Dharma Talk and Gratitude Circle: The Secret to True Happiness with Vidya
  • 17:30 Restorative yoga
  • 20:00 Sauna

Monday

  • 08:00 Vinyasa flow yoga
  • 10:30 Local hike Las Lomas / Coffee in Prado del Rey
  • 17:30 Myo-fascial release roll and relax
  • 20:30 Flamenco dance class with Sonja

Tuesday

  • 08:00 Vinyasa flow yoga
  • 11:00 Permaculture tour of the grounds
  • 17:30 Breathing practices and Restorative yoga
  • 20:00 Suryalila movie night

Wednesday

  • 08:00 Early breakfast
  • 09:00 Depart to Vejer de la Frontera
  • 10:30 Arrive and walk around the town/shops
  • 13:00 Meet for lunch at Vejer Restaurant
  • 15:00 Beach
  • 18:00 Return to Suryalila
  • 19:30 Dinner

Thursday

  • 08:00 Vinyasa flow yoga
  • 15:30 Breathwork
  • 17:30 Restorative Yoga Nidra
  • 20:00 Sauna

Friday

  • 08:00 Vinyasa flow yoga (Dome)
  • 10:30 Riverwalk and Cold water dip
  • 16:00 Dharma talk
  • Settle your bill at the shop between
  • 17:30 Yin yoga
  • 19:00 Dinner with group

Saturday

  • 08:00 Vinyasa flow yoga
  • Departure day

All excursions are subject to weather. If the weather looks rainy or windy we reserve the right to offer in-house workshops instead.

Included excursions

You will experience a hike to the El Bosque river with bathing pools, a walk to Las Lomas, a visit to Prado del Rey, and a full-day trip to one of the most pristine beaches on the Cádiz coast, Canos de Meca. You will enjoy a hike through the pine forest on top of cliffs overlooking the turquoise blue ocean with views of Africa, a picnic, and an evening visit to Vejer de la Frontera.

Instructors

Lidiya Petkova

Vidya Jacqueline Heisel

Retreat location

This retreat will take place in Andalusia, Spain. Spring is the most beautiful time of the year to visit Suryalila in southern Spain. During this period, Andalusia bursts with magical colors, fruits, and fiestas. Suryalila Yoga Retreat Center is situated on a quiet country lane, between the charming white villages of Villamartin and Prado del Rey. It is nestled serenely in a large open valley in the foothills of the Sierra de Grazalema. This majestic mountain range can be seen looming large on the horizon behind Suryalila.

A striking part of the natural beauty of the property is the breathtaking vista extending in all directions: rolling hills, fields of sunflowers, and lakes. The sense of vastness and expansiveness is very uplifting. Suryalila is a beautiful old renovated olive farm consisting of eight houses that form the Cortijo. In typical Spanish style, there are two inner courtyards, one of which blooms with orange and lemon trees. The property sits on 45 acres of land and is still a working olive farm with 350 olive trees. Organic vegetables and fruits are grown here and chickens for eggs are kept.

Distances

  • Grazalema - 30 minutes
  • Jerez Airport (XRY) - 1 hour
  • Seville Airport (SVQ) - 1 hour

Features

Activities

  • Hiking nearby
  • Horse riding / rental nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Massage
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Swimming pool

General

  • Bar
  • Dining area
  • Fireplace
  • Garden
  • Kitchen
  • Restaurant
  • Special menu request
  • Terrace
  • Yoga shala
  • Yoga studio

Services

  • ATM / banking nearby
  • Free Wi-Fi

This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly

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Food

At Suryalila Retreat Centre, they pride themselves on their outstanding vegetarian fare. They are working towards supplying their kitchen with more and more of our beautiful homegrown produce from their organic farm and garden.

Suryalila Retreat Centre's kitchen is a happy and bustling environment and the cooks are all very creative and talented. The Suryalila Kitchen specializes in gourmet international vegetarian cuisine, using the freshest seasonal, locally sourced organic fruits and vegetables available, artfully prepared in a varied and truly eclectic international menu. Eggs are gathered daily from their happy chickens and when the season allows, you will enjoy the freshest fruit picked from their orchard of apricot, peach, fig, and pear trees. They cater to vegans, non-dairy, non-gluten, and nut-free.

If you are a little nervous about going vegetarian – don’t be! The gourmet vegetarian cuisine will be one of the greatest food experiences of your life and they promise you will be raving about the food long after you return home.

The following meals are included:

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • 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
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)

One can visit the historical cities of Arcos de la Frontera, Sevilla, Cordoba, Jerez de la Frontera, Ronda, Cadiz, Vejer de la Frontera, Tarifa, and Malaga. Some of Europe's most stunning and empty beaches lie on the Costa de la Luz, stretching from Cadiz to Tarifa, and can be reached by car within 90 minutes from Suryalila. Only 30 minutes away is the beautiful mountain town of Grazalema, which has the highest rainfall in Spain. Amazing walks, trekking, canyoning, and kayaking can be found in this area.

What's included

  • Daily meditation
  • Daily energizing Vinyasa class
  • Daily evening Restorative, sound healing, Nidra, or Yin practices with a particular focus each day
  • Daily happiness-sharing circle
  • 2 dharma talks with Vidya
  • El Bosque river hike with bathing pools
  • Las Lomas walk
  • Visit to Prado del Rey
  • Full-day trip to Canos de Meca & Vejer de la Frontera
  • Hike through the pine forest on top of cliffs overlooking the turquoise-blue ocean
  • Flamenco class in the Om dome
  • 7 nights accommodation
  • 3 organic and vegetarian meals a day
  • Use of the retreat center’s facilities
  • Sauna

What's not included

  • Airfare
  • Airport transfers
  • 1 evening meal at a lovely restaurant in Vejer
  • Travel insurance

How to get there

Recommended Airports

Driving directions from Jerez Airport (XRY)

  • Take the A4 towards Jerez for a couple of kilometers.
  • Then follow the N348 towards Arcos de la Frontera for about 3 kilometers.
  • Take the exit to follow the A382 for about 35 kilometers all the way to Villamartin.
  • When approaching 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 quickly.
  • Follow this road for about 5 kilometers going straight until the four-way stop.
  • At the four-way stop, go straight ahead along the dirt road. It is signposted La Granja.
  • Carry on along the dirt road for about 3 kilometers until there is a sign on the 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 Airport (SVQ)

  • From the airport car park, follow the exit signs to 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 km 526, as the roads in Spain have markers at each kilometer and the junction number is the kilometer number along the road taken.
  • Take the exit onto the SE40.
  • Come off the SE40 at km 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 8 kilometers, take the ramp for A373 signposted Prado del Rey / El Bosque / Ubrique / Villamartin.
  • At the roundabout, go left (last exit) onto the A373 towards Prado del Rey.
  • After 5 kilometers, take the right turn onto the CA 6105 signposted to Arcos de la Frontera.
  • After 2.5 kilometers, near km 13, turn left and see a small Suryalila sign.
  • This takes the car off the tarmac, so drive carefully!
  • After approximately 5 kilometers, the driveway for Suryalila is on the left, again there is a small sign.
  • Follow the driveway and see the gate and flags, come up the drive and the car park is on the right.

Driving directions from Malaga Airport (AGP)

  • 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.
  • At Prado del Rey, pick the road to Villamartin, which is the A373.
  • After a couple of miles on the road to Villamartin, there is a left turn, signposted Arcos de la Frontera.
  • It is at the bottom of a long steep hill if coming from Prado del Rey.
  • Take this left and follow the road for about 2 or 3 miles until the crossroads.
  • At the crossroads, take the dirt road on the left, signposted La Granja.
  • After about 2 miles on the dirt road, there is a signpost on the left for Suryalila.
  • Take that and a few hundred meters up the track is Suryalila.

Arrival by bus

From Jerez Airport (XRY), take a bus to Suryalila from the Jerez central bus station. From Seville Airport (SVQ), the city center can be easily reached by bus. Buses between the airport and the city center run every 30 minutes between 6:15 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. The journey takes between 20 to 30 minutes and a single ticket costs 2.30 EUR. From the Seville city center bus station, you can catch a bus to Villamartin. The ride takes about an hour and a half. From Málaga Airport (AGP), there is a bus that leaves from Malaga bus station directly to Villamartin. The price of a one-way ticket is about 15 EUR.

Airport: Jerez Airport (La Parra Airport) Airport transfer available: Jerez Airport (La Parra Airport) (US$ 83 per person) Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Airport: Málaga Airport Airport transfer available: Málaga Airport (US$ 166 per person) Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Airport: Seville Airport Airport transfer available: Seville Airport (US$ 104 per person) Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.

Cancellation Policy

  • A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
  • The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
  • The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.

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Arrival: Saturday April 12, 2025
Departure: Saturday April 19, 2025

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