8 Day Summer Sanctuary Retreat at Suryalila in Andalucia, Spain
Summer Sanctuary Retreat in Spain
Join them for a rejuvenating Sanctuary Retreat at Suryalila, where tranquility meets transformation. Experience a variety of enriching activities designed to awaken your spirit and deepen your connection with self. Engage in meditation and Flow yoga classes each morning, explore unique practices like the medicine of sound and devotional chanting, and enjoy restorative sessions such as yoga Nidra and rebirthing breathwork.
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Highlights
- 1-2 yoga classes per day
- Guided walks in nature and visit to white villages
- Cacao ceremony, breathwork, meditation, sound journey
- Free time to relax and explore
- 7 nights accommodation
- 3 sumptuous organic vegetarian buffets per day
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
Málaga Airport (US$ 186 per person)
Seville Airport (US$ 116 per person)
Accommodation
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
Suryalila provides different levels of all-inclusive accommodation to suit every budget. Their prices include three delicious organic vegetarian meals a day, yoga classes in their beautiful shalas and use of all their facilities.
Every room is individually decorated with hand-picked pieces from Spain, Bali, India and Morocco, inspired by founder Vidya’s travels around the world. Combining her work as a fashion designer in Bali with a passion for art and interiors, Vidya brings her personal touch to every corner of Suryalila with flair and imagination.
She loves to combine bright colors, interesting textures and eye-catching artwork. Her intention is that everyone who comes here feels joyful and inspired by their vibrant decor.
Program
Immerse yourself in the serene surroundings as you discover the picturesque landscapes, including visits to charming towns and tranquil lakes. Conclude your retreat with a closing circle, leaving you feeling centered, connected, and inspired.
Nestled in the peaceful countryside of Andalucía, this retreat offers a nourishing blend of daily yoga, meditation, sound healing, and breathwork. You'll experience deep relaxation and healing through Yin and Restorative yoga, enjoy the warmth of cacao ceremonies, and explore local cultural experiences.
Whether you're looking to reconnect with yourself or simply unwind in a serene environment, this retreat is the perfect way to enjoy the summer time with a sense of renewal and inner peace.
Highlights
- Morning meditation and Vinyasa flow yoga classes
- Sound healing - the medicine of sound
- Rebirthing breathwork
- Devotional chanting
- Restorative yoga
- Yin yoga
- Guided walks in nature
- Visit to white villages
Schedule
Daily meal times: 9:30 am breakfast, 1:30 pm lunch, 7 pm dinner.
Saturday
- Arrival day
- 17:00 A gentle landing Yin yoga with Charmaine
- 20:15 Welcome meeting
Sunday
- 08:00 Meditation and flow Suryalila class
- 11:30 The medicine of sound with Charmaine
- 17:00 Yoga Nidra with Charmaine
- 20:00 Suryalila movie night
Monday
- 08:00 Meditation and flow yoga Suryalila class
- 11:15 Rebirthing breathwork with Charmaine
- 17:30 Restorative or Yin class with Suryalila
Tuesday
- 08:00 Meditation and Flow yoga Suryalila class
- 17:00 Devotional chanting with Charmaine and Emilio
- 20:00 Permaculture tour
Wednesday
- 08:00 Meditation and Flow yoga Suryalila class
- 10:45 Visit to the white town of Arcos De La Frontera and Arcos lake
- Lunch - Picnic by the lake
- 17:30 Restorative Suryalila class
Thursday
- 08:00 Meditation and Flow yoga Suryalila class
- 11:15 Rebirthing breathwork with Charmaine
- 17:00 Cacao ceremony and sound with Charmaine and Sara
Friday
- 08:00 Meditation and Flow yoga Suryalila class
- 10:45 Riverwalk in Benamahoma
- 14:00 - 16:00 Settle your bill at the shop
- 17:30 Suryalila Restorative or Yin class
- 20:30 Closing circle with Charmaine
Saturday
- 08:00 Meditation and Flow yoga Suryalila class
- Departures
All excursions are subject to weather. If the weather looks rainy or windy, they reserve the right to offer in-house workshops instead.
Included excursions
- Visit to Arcos de la Frontera, white Andalucian town followed by a picnic lunch on the nearby lake / "beach"
- Riverwalk: Walk between El Bosque and Benamahoma, two picturesque villages tucked away amongst the mountains of the Sierra de Grazalema National Park
Instructors
Emilio
Emilio has been living a simple life in the countryside for over a decade, cultivating the land and actively practicing agroecology. The search for a healthier and more respectful life choices with Mother Earth led him to train in yoga, meditation, health and vegetarian cooking, organic farming and mindfulness. Together with his partner he founded the project Terrasukha, a mindful farm where a self-sustaining life was practiced in connection with earth-body-mind and spirit, until the universe presented him with to opportunity to manage Danyadara.
Charmaine Berg
With over 20 years of experience and dedication to healing practices, Charmaine creates a safe and nurturing space for deep inner work. Her teachings emphasize quiet, contemplative, and meditative practices, incorporating meditation, yoga Nidra, breathwork, sound healing, devotional, and energetic practices.
Retreat location
Experience the magic!
Nestled among rolling hills, fragrant olive groves, and breathtaking landscapes, Suryalila is your ultimate wellness and yoga retreat destination. Imagine practicing yoga beneath the warm Andalusian sun, resting in the serene embrace of nature, and rejuvenating in a sanctuary that feels like a slice of heaven on earth. Recognized as Europe’s favorite retreat center in 2023 and 2024 by Om Yoga Magazine.
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 their beautiful homegrown produce from their own organic farm and garden!
Their 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 own happy chickens and when the season allows, you will enjoy the freshest of fruit picked from their own orchard of apricot, peach, fig and pear trees.
They cater for vegans, non-dairy, non-gluten and nut free. If you are a little nervous about going vegetarian – don’t be! Their 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
Things to do (optional)
Ayurvedic consultation with Julie
What to expect from an Ayurvedic consultation:
- Understanding your dominant dosha from birth: Vata - Pita - Kapha
- Discover which dosha is causing an imbalance at the moment
- Personalized diet and lifestyle recommendations according to Ayurvedic principles
- Recommendation of herbal remedies
Relaxing and rejuvenating treatments
At Suryalila, their experienced in-house therapists offer personalized, deeply relaxing massages, including Thai yoga, deep tissue, and holistic styles. Using intuitive touch and expert techniques, they’ll help you feel restored and rebalanced. They also offer treatments like craniosacral therapy and Reiki.
What's included
- 1-2 yoga classes per day
- Morning all levels Vinyasa Flow class from 8-9:30 am every day
- Second Yin or Restorative yoga class on Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Excursions
- Cacao ceremony, breathwork, sound journey
- 7 nights accommodation
- 3 sumptuous organic vegetarian buffets per day
- Tea, coffee and fruit all day
- Use of Wi-Fi and facilities
What's not included
- Transfers
- Extra excursions
- Treatments
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Málaga Airport
98 km away from your destination
Airport transfer
Transfer available for additional US$ 186 per person
Seville Airport
75 km away from your destination
Airport transfer
Transfer available for additional US$ 116 per person
Arrival by taxi
They recommend their partners SierraVivaViajes. If you are interested, and when possible, SierraViva will try to match you with other guests to share the transfer costs. Please book no less than 24 hours in advance.
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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