6 Day Yoga, Plant-based Food Preparation and Nutrition Retreat in Alicante, Spain
Yoga Retreat in Spain
On these retreats Yoga Sutra Shala combines the wonderful activities of yoga, meditation, healthy plant-based cooking and walking, to give you an experience that will feed your body, your mind and your soul and give you new inspiration to improve your well being.
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Highlights
- Yoga classes
- Guided meditation
- Time to explore
- Cooking and nutrition workshops
- 3 delicious organic vegan meals
- 5 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
Accommodation
Facilities
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Dining area
- Kitchen
- Multilingual staff
- Library
Rooms at Yoga Sutra Shala:
La Presa
This room has two single beds. It also has its own balcony with lovely mountain views. The room has a lovely ensuite bathroom as well. The beds can either be booked individually by two female solo travelers wanting to share, or by two friends or family members booking at the same time. It can also be booked for single occupancy by one person.
El Barranc
This is a cozy and lovely room named after one of the mountains seen from its window. It has a comfortable queen size bed, beautiful views looking out to the mountains, and an ensuite bathroom. This room is perfect for a solo traveler wishing to indulge in some private time.
Isbert
This comfortable room has one queen size bed and lovely views of the mountains. It also has a nice ensuite bathroom.
This room is perfect for a solo traveler wishing to indulge in some private time.
La Font
This is a private separate ground floor room which is a lovely independent casita just by the main retreat centre building. It is a good option for those who want extra privacy or those with mobility issues who find stairs challenging. It has a comfortable king-size bed and a terrace above with a table and chairs. It also has incredible mountain views.
This room is perfect for a solo traveler wishing to indulge in some private time.
Toll Blau
This is a junior suite. It has a king-size bed with an additional sofa bed and a private balcony with views of the mountains. In the background on a clear day, you can also glimpse the sea. It also has an ensuite bathroom.
This room is perfect for a solo traveler wanting some extra space and wishing to indulge in some private time as well as for couples.
Riu Girona
This is the special large luxury suite. It has a king-size bed with an additional sofa bed and a very nice lounge area providing you with plenty of space. It has an individual balcony with unspoiled views of the Valencian mountains. In the background on a clear day, you can also glimpse the sea.
This room is perfect for a solo traveler wanting lots of space and wishing to indulge in some private time as well as for couples wanting some extra space and incredible views.
Other room options:
- Toll Blau: 875 EUR per person for couples
- Riu Girona: 995 EUR per person for couples
- La Presa: 1295 EUR for individual use
Program
On these retreats Yoga Sutra Shala combines the wonderful activities of yoga, meditation, healthy plant-based cooking and walking, to give you an experience that will feed your body, your mind and your soul and give you new inspiration to improve your well being.
This retreat provides you with enlightening and mouth-watering plant-based cooking and nutrition workshops, led by Namit and their amazing chef Bev. In addition to sharing specific recipes, they will inform you of the benefits of the different foods and how to combine them to produce delicious and healthful meals for yourself, your family and your friends.
Three different themes will be explored in the cooking and nutrition workshops:
- 1. Grains and seeds: Learn about their nutritional benefits while picking up tips and techniques to make the most of these deliciously nutritional foods.
- 2. Legumes: More than just a protein: understand the best methods for cooking legumes and for combining these with other wonderful staple foods, so that you can confidently explore their versatility and and enjoy their nutritious nature.
- 3. Raw food preparation: Raw main meals, raw deserts and cold steeped teas, including nutritional information on raw versus cooked meals.
In the evenings there will be further workshops featuring a sharing of information on protecting the gut microbiota and maintaining a healthy mind.
The workshops are sandwiched by a satisfying helping of yoga and meditation each morning and 3 deliciously healthy meals are generously portioned throughout each day.
Additional activities may garnish your retreat, such as lazing by the pool and wandering in the mountains.
They will lead you on a guided hike to enjoy some of the breath-taking views from the mountains surrounding the retreat centre.
All-in-all you will have an appetizing smorgasbord of wonderful, interesting, healthful, relaxing and illuminating experiences to graze on.
How your Plant Based Food Preparation and Nutrition retreat might unfold:
- 08.45 Gentle yoga
- 10.45 Guided meditation
- 10.15 Nutritious breakfast
- 11.00 Workshop on plant-based food preparation & nutrition
- 12.00 Dynamic yoga
- 14.00: Delicious lunch
- Free or rest time
- 16.00 Guided walk (weather permitting)
- 18.00 Workshop on plant-based food preparation & nutrition
- 19.30 Organic vegan dinner
Instructors
Namit Kathoria
Namit has a strong family tradition of yoga and has studied yoga all over the world including in his native India. His background as a leading health professional allows him to apply and explain the health benefits of nutrition and yoga scientifically and to a high level. Namit has yoga teaching qualifications from Rishikesh (the birthplace of yoga) and also from Dharamsala (the current residence of His Royal Holiness the Dalai Lama). Namit is a Registered Senior Teacher with Yoga Alliance Professionals and has been a teacher and mentor to yoga students since 2010.
Retreat location
La Vall de Laguar, Province of Alicante
This program will take place in La Vall de Laguar which is in the Comarca of Marina Alta in the Province of Alicante of Valencian Community, Spain.
About the Location
Yoga Sutra Shala offers accommodation of excellent quality, assuring that you will have a pleasant and comfortable stay. During your retreat, you will be staying at a beautiful secluded retreat center situated in La Valle de Laguar. The villa is just 30 30-minute drive to one of Valencia's most beautiful and secluded beaches, La Valle de Laguar.
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Organic
Things to do (optional)
- Go to the local beach in Oliva
- Walking in the mountains
- Massage - 70 EUR
What's included
- Yoga classes
- Guided meditation
- Cooking and nutrition workshops
- 3 daily delicious organic vegan meals
- 5 nights accommodation
What's not included
- Flights
- Airport transfers
- Massage treatments
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Alicante–Elche Airport
68 km
Transfer not provided
Valencia Airport
85 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
Book your flight to arrive at Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) or Valencia Airport (VLC).
The guests will be given the WhatsApp number of a local English-speaking driver who could come to the airport or nearby town such as Oliva for pick up and can often arrange ride-sharing too.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% 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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