7 Day Yoga Retreat in Alozaina, Málaga Province, in Spain
Yoga Retreat Spain
Enjoy a wonderful yoga retreat at the magical Molino del Rey, located in Andalusia's beautiful nature reserve "Sierra de las Nieves" in southern Spain! You will be surrounded by mountains, waterfalls and beautiful gardens. The rooms are beautiful and you will wake up refreshed every morning. There are 7 wonderful days planned for you. Packed with love for your body, mind and soul. You are most welcome to join!
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Highlights
- 6 days of practice
- 2 to 3 yoga classes per day
- Breathing, stretching, and physical lessons
- Evening singing, laughing, and meditating sessions
- Daily vegetarian breakfast buffet and dinner
- 6 nights accommodation
Yoga styles
Accommodation
Facilities
- Sauna
- Spa
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Lounge
- Restaurant
- Smoke-free property
- Yoga deck
- Yoga studio
- Free Wi-Fi
Molino del Rey has been known for years as a center of excellence in Spain and the world. The entire venue including outside areas is smoke-free. All rooms are en-suite, with warm-cold air-conditioning, ceiling fans, comfortable beds, electric mattresses, hairdryers, kettles, and safes. The rooms are beautifully prepared for your arrival, but there is no room service, so for instance, bed linen, towels, etc. are not renewed during your stay. Pool towels included.
It is important to be aware that from an administrative point of view, this is a private property that Yoga Evita is renting and not a hotel. The yoga shala with its five meters high ceiling and meditation area gives you a deeper dimension during the practice. In addition, Molino del Rey is surrounded by waterfalls and lots of flowers and plants. In fact, the whole venue is very tastefully designed. To enjoy the stunning and varied nature, you are strongly recommended to try walking. All seasons have their individual beauty. Enjoy everything that is on offer.
Rooms
Molino del Rey has a maximum capacity of 20 guest beds. The place is facilitated with an en-suite, luxury accommodation, balconies, warm-cold air-conditioning, superbly comfortable beds, ceiling fans, tea-making facilities, safes, hairdryers, alarm clocks, electric blinds, etc.
Main house top floor
There are four rooms all with balconies.
Main house lower floor
There are one superior twin room with an extra sitting area and one king suite with an extra glass conservatory SAT/TV/DVD, electric adjustable beds, etc.
Lower level
There is one separate teacher’s single room (free of charge on minimum booking, otherwise a single supplement applies).
Lower garden
There are a twin dome and single cabin as overflow accommodation with a shared bathroom three steps outside. This brings the total to 22 beds.
Pool
The magical grotto pool is equipped with an automatic seawater system and contains no chlorine.
Sauna
There will be a night during the retreat where you can enjoy the sauna.
Yoga hall or seminar studio
The studio is 100 square meters with wooden parquet flooring and occupies an extraordinary position, hand-cut out of the mountain, floor to ceiling windows with views across the valley, and a door leading into the inner stillness of the caves. The latter serve as natural air conditioning in hot summer months. Underfloor central heating is available for the winter months. The studio has incredible acoustics for working with sound and is fully equipped with yoga props and training materials.
Decking area
Besides the lovely yoga studio, there is also an approximately 60 meters square teak decking area, for enjoying yoga, etc. outdoors. During the summer months, the wooden gazebo serves as a second Thai and Chavutti massage room.
Caves
Molino del Rey is extremely fortunate in having personal caves, particularly appreciated by meditation groups and for chanting, overtone, didgeridoo, etc. In fact, the whole mountain is honeycombed with caves and many have been explored by the more adventurous guests.
Program
For anyone who is looking for total peace of body and mind. You will practice yoga two or three times per day, a minimum of four hours in total.
In the morning, there is a soft practice with a focus on breathing and stretching then a more physical session in the afternoon or Kundalini yoga. You will spend the evenings together singing, laughing, meditating, and there will be several surprises. There will be opportunities to walk every day, together in a group or whatever suits. Bring comfortable shoes. Trainers are suitable.
Welcome to the center from 3 pm on Saturday. You will gather at 6 pm for dinner. Please arrive on time. Check-out is Saturday morning, latest by 10 am. Please do not have a flight home before 2 pm, if possible.
Yoga
Yoga lubricates the body through physical positions. This allows the muscles and joints to move flexibly, strengthens the internal organs, and stimulates circulation in the body without causing tiredness. The body finds complete relaxation in these asanas, i.e., body positions, while the so-called pranayamas or breathing exercises increase prana or inner energy.
Finally, you have meditation to calm the senses. Through yoga, you can learn to control physical pain and with the help of breathing, mental pain, and then with meditation, you gain an insight into who you are. Yoga starts with the body but ends by rising above it.
Pranayama or ‘breathing exercises’
Prana is the life force that enters the body with the breath and which is metabolized from the foods you eat. Breathing exercises improve the ability of the body to metabolize prana. Also, since breathing affects emotions, breathwork helps to regulate and refine the emotional sheath. Finally, breathing also represents a bridge between those physiological functions which is believed you can control (voluntary) and those which you cannot (involuntary). Adept yogis claim to be able to control metabolism, reflex, and brainwave activity, events slow, or virtually stop the heartbeat.
Tips for practicing yoga
If you have been considering starting a practice, you are not alone. Many are turning to yoga as part of a healthy lifestyle. It helps to have a basic understanding of what to expect, so you can focus on what is going on in the class and with your body. Here are six tips to help you not only survive, but thrive in your first yoga class and after, for the rest of your life.
1. Remember that yoga is a practice that meets you where you are
No matter where you are, there is a yoga practice that is right for you. Yoga does not care if you are tall or short, heavy or slim, and young or old. Yoga helps you to deeply explore yourselves, no matter where you are. Remembering this on the mat can help you to let go of self-judgment and begin to soften into each moment. Normally, you keep your eyes closed.
2. Do your research to find a class that meets your needs
There are many different styles of yoga, so look for one that will meet your specific needs. Word of mouth is another way to find out, so ask your friends or people you meet at the class.
3. Arrive early
Once you have settled on a class, arriving at least 15 minutes early will allow you to meet the teacher and inform about yourself and what you are hoping to accomplish by starting a yoga practice. As a regular, it also allows you to get your space and start to relax and prepare for the class.
4. It is best that you do not eat right before the class but do stay hydrated
If you are digesting a meal, your body will be using energy that could otherwise be focused on your practice. Also, twisting and bending do not feel great with a full stomach. If possible, you may wait about two hours after a meal and one hour after a light snack. Please make sure you stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water.
5. Respect your body and its limits
Yoga is about self-acceptance and meeting yourself where you are with love and compassion. The slower you move, the faster you progress. To begin with, finding your edge in each pose and continually staying with it as you breathe and respect where you are will allow you to move forward over time.
6. Stay open and enjoy the practice
You may choose to go into your practice with an open heart and mind. Do not judge the practice. You need to commit and keep going. During her first yoga class, Eva knew that something fundamentally right was happening. She does not understand what it was but she knew she was where she needed to be. You deserve to connect and to communicate deeply with your body. You deserve to strengthen inside and out and most of all, you deserve to change all that is not serving you in your life.
Yoga informs you about yourselves. The more you practice, the more information you will receive as you begin to watch, connect, and engage at deeper levels. It is through that connection and engagement that you can begin to transform your bodies, your minds, and your world, one practice at a time. You just keep it up and keep doing it.
Instructors
Eva Lindblom
After Evita had a terrible traffic accident, she found yoga that saved her life. With this incredible journey and experience of how you can self-heal with the techniques of yoga, she now is a teacher to guide more people to a better life. She always sees a possibility for everybody to develop and grow in many levels in life, not only physically but also mentally. She believes that with the help of yoga, people can let go of fears and pains, find the inner strength and joy, and find a harmony with what is happening in everyday life.
Retreat location
Set in the beautiful nature reserve of Andalucía, Sierra de las Nieves, in southern Spain with comfort in mind, the entire resort of Molino del Rey has purposely been built with their own hands, improving along the way since as early as 1994. It has everything you would expect from a top luxury yoga retreat and much more. Molino del Rey is set in a typical little Spanish hamlet community surrounded by the traditional and simple Spanish country way of life.
There are around 30 houses in the hamlet, some 50 Spanish neighbors, and a simple bar, but no shops, banks, etc. Molino del Rey is in a gorgeous green valley flanked by orange groves in the famous nature reserve “Sierra de las Nieves”. Only 50 minutes from the airport in Málaga and popular tourist resorts of the Costa del Sol such as Marbella and Puerto Banus, etc, this resort is just 38 kilometers on the road to the magical city of Ronda, a very popular excursion for the guests.
To enjoy the stunning and varied nature, Yoga Evita strongly recommends walking. This fantastic place is available for you. Just let them know if you want to join in. As always, it is about giving and taking. Do not miss this opportunity.
Distances
- A lovely waterfall - 5 minutes' hike
- Sierra de las Nieves Natural Park, 5 kilometers
- Costa del Sol - 50 minutes
- Málaga Airport (AGP) - 50 minutes
- Marbella - 50 minutes
- Puerto Banus - 50 minutes
- Ronda City, 38 kilometers
Unique features
Activities
- Sauna
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
General
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Balcony
- In-room safe
- Lounge
- Restaurant
- Smoke-free property
- Yoga deck
- Yoga studio
Services
- Free Wi-Fi
- Hair dryer
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
In this retreat, you will be served a delicious breakfast buffet and dinner daily included in the price. The food is healthy, tasty, and home-cooked. The food is simply the best and without a doubt the best vegetarian food, thanks to Gloria and Simon. Leftovers from the day before will be available for anyone who gets hungry between meals. The food is vegetarian. Other dietary options can be requested.
Coffee, tea, and water are free of charge. Alcoholic and soft drinks are available at extra cost but it is advisable not to drink alcohol during the retreat.
Please let Yoga Evita know if you have special dietary requirements. The lovely restaurant can seat up to 22 persons. Glass curtains ensure privacy but lend to beautiful views of the green valley. Keeping up to date, it also boasts a TV and lounge and free wireless internet (Wi-Fi). This is a perfect place to gather and discuss the day’s activities over a drink or two. Wine, beer, and soft drinks are available via an honesty bowl payment system.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Other dietary requirements on request
Things to do (optional)
If you wish, Yoga Evita can arrange half a day for anyone interested to visit the historic town of Ronda and to the coast. The road is magnificent, almost unreal with mountains, valleys, and a lot of bends.
Spa / massage
You can book lovely treatments/massages at the venue, at an additional cost.
What's included
- 2 - 3 times per day for yoga practice (minimum 4 hours)
- Breathing, stretching, and a more physical session in the afternoon
- Singing, laughing, and meditating in the evening
- 6 nights accommodation
- Large breakfast buffets and dinners
- Coffee, tea, and water
- Sauna is included one set day
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
- Travel insurance
- Towels
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Málaga Airport
35 km
Transfer not provided
Driving directions from Málaga Airport (AGP)
- Leave the airport and follow signs to "Malaga" on E15/A7.
- Follow blue overhead signs to “Motril, Antequera, Sevilla, Granada” at the next main junction.
- Follow blue signs to A357 “Cartama, Parque Technologico” and mauve sign to “Universidad” at exit number 236.
- Follow the road for 30 kilometers once you are on the A357. You will note small green signs, counting every kilometer on all Spanish roads.
- Turn left on the A354 direction “Zalea, Casarabonela, Alozaina, Yunquera” just after KM 40.
- Follow signs to Alozaina.
- Turn right at a gas station on to the A366 direction “El Burgo, Yunquera, Ronda” after 19 kilometers (at KM 0) Alozaina.
- Reach the hamlet of Jorox after four kilometers. The total journey is 55 kilometers.
- Park first in the parking areas provided on entering the hamlet.
- Walk approximately 250 meters to the center would be best.
- Turn left at the little chapel and follow the wooden fencing.
- Keep straight down the hill for about 200 meters.
- The house is a round building with blue window surrounds and the only house with solar panels on the roof.
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to Málaga Airport (AGP). Transfers are not included in the price.
If you need airport transfer, please inform Yoga Evita.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 25% 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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