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6 Day Yoga and Embodiment Retreat for Women near Malaga, Spain
May 18-23, 2027
8 Day Deep Reset Retreat in Malaga, Spain with Yoga, Breathwork, and Nature Immersion
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About Yogari - Byoga
Founded by Ellen Paalman & Peter Roussel. We offer transformative programs designed to balance the nervous system and support self-inquiry and growth.
Instructors
Peter Roussel
Peter is a yoga teacher from Manchester, UK. In an attempt to recover from stiffness and tension in his body, he followed an advice to do yoga. In 2001, at age 23, he did his first teacher training in Byron Bay. After that he spent years teaching yoga in different places around the world. Currently, he is based in The Netherlands. In his classes he reminds practitioners to focus on the breath so they can find for themselves the right depth and level of effort to work with in that moment. He enables people willing to do the work to become empowered and independent beings at their own pace.
Ellen Paalman
My journey into movement and body awareness started at a young age through dance. My transition into yoga came naturally, as I sought a deeper connection between movement, breath, and inner balance. In 2011 I did my first Teacher Training and began a new chapter in my life - choosing to follow my passion to support people on their journey back to themselves. In my classes, I weave together classic yoga principles, body awareness practices, breathwork and free movement. My sequences are designed to regulate the nervous system. My teaching style is gentle yet grounding meeting you where you are.
What Do People Say About Us?
All our reviews are from travellers with verified trips booked through our platform.
Anonymous
from Morocco, October 2025
Amazing
Everything was great – from the airport pickup and the warm welcome upon arrival, to all the classes and the practical things you learn to use in daily life. The food was amazing, the rooms were comfortable, and the location was peaceful. I truly loved it all – that’s why I hope coming back next year.
Anonymous
from Germany, October 2025
Amazing Retreat!
Such a nice place and vibe. The daily breath work, yoga practices and cooked meals really helped me find my inner center again and detach from the daily struggles. Ellen and Peter really created an open and loving space and our group had a great connection. I can highly recommend!
Caroline Bearpark
from Great Britain, July 2024
A beautiful retreat beyond all expectation
I absolutely loved this retreat and cannot recommend it enough to others that are looking to rest, restore and fly away re-energised. The food (so delicious!), accommodation, staff and beautiful surroundings of nature at La Serrania were wonderful.
Ellen and Peter are amazing, they bring a wealth of experience between them and have a beautiful way of recognising and including all of our individual needs into the group sessions and flow of the retreat. The atmosphere Ellen and Peter created felt very safe and positive and they know just when to help you stretch just that little bit further, both physically and spiritually.
My yoga practice also improved significantly over the week which I was delighted with, and I have enjoyed continuing since returning home. I hope to join a future retreat to see what is possible next.
Anonymous
from Portugal, July 2024
The perfect retreat for resting and regaining energy
Ellen and Peter were incredible. Excellent teachers and very attentive to each one of us. The facilities are great, in perfect communion with the surrounding nature. The food was delicious. The whole experience was like "being at home". I highly recommend it
Natasha Hejabizadeha
from Great Britain, October 2023
Absolutely incredible Yoga Retreat!
The natural, calm, unspoilt surroundings at La Serrania is the perfect location to experience this amazing week of Yoga and personal discovery.
Peter and Ellen are such lovely people and knowledgeable about their practice. After my personal consultation with them they had clearly listened and worked these techniques into their sessions, so whilst we were taught in a group it still felt like a very person-centred approach. Everything had been so well thought out and organised. I was able to totally unwind and Peter and Ellen created the perfect environment and space for me to do that.
La Serrania is an incredible place. The food was delicious, the hospitality was second to none (nothing was too much trouble for the owners Martina and Tim), the rooms were comfortable and clean. The gardens, pool, surroundings are stunning.
My experience on this retreat will always have a very special place in my heart and was truly one of the best decisions I made!
Anonymous
from Germany, October 2023
A Great and Transformative Yoga Retreat in an Amazing Place!
It was an amazing and transformative yoga retreat where I could really recharge my batteries, disconnect from the busy daily life, and get new energy. Ellen and Peter are a good team, and their yoga sessions were great. They have a lot of knowledge, and explained all exercises. Even for me, as a "Yoga beginner", the yoga sessions were good to follow.
The place "La Serrania" is amazing to calm down, get connected with Nature, and meet amazing new people, which made the whole trip to a perfect experience.
Guðríður Rail
from Iceland, October 2023
Touch of Heaven
La Serrania greeted the group with beauty and hospitality. The surroundings are breathtaking and the architecture of the facilities are beautiful and timeless. Warm colors, luxury rooms and laid out perfectly for a yoga treat.
Our hosts, Peter and Ellen made the stay perfect. They organized everything thoroughly and never left us with an unanswered question. Communications where fast and they always seemed to be one step ahead.
Our classes where top of the line. Very professional. The instructions where clear and Ellen and Peter always made sure we performed correctly and helping us if needed in every possible way. Personally, my body made profound changes both mentally and physically thanks to Peter and Ellen.
Our food was always a treat. Great brunches and three course meals in the evening where perfect after our yoga practices. We had the luxury of eating outdoors in a beautiful environment every day.
After our brunches participants had the option to settle down by the spectacular pool area, go on easy but fun hikes, small town browsing, the beach or fantastic massages done in the house.
If you want a little touch of heaven, then La Serrania with Peter and Ellen is the right place.
Géraldine Lafont
from France, October 2023
Inoubliable
Parenthèse paisible au milieu de la végétation et des montagnes Majorquines. La Serrania est un lieu magique, calme, doux, paisible dans un écrin de verdure. L'accueil est simple et bienveillant, la nourriture délicieuse. Ellen et Peter nous accompagnent tout aussi délicatement dans cette semaine avec une pratique de yoga rigoureuse et épurée. La bienveillance est de mise dans chaque détail de ce séjour que je recommande chaleureusement.
Anonymous
from Netherlands, September 2022
Great experience!
The accomodation is wonderfull. It’s very peacefull. The food is great and the yoga practice made me really improve my practice. Ellen & Peter were always there to guide us and help.
Ameli Plogback
from Great Britain, September 2022
The perfect Retreat
Ellen and Peter are for sure experts in there field . Had the best week ever and looking forward to the next one