A privately run retreat center near Granada in the province of Andalucia. Owners Rosie and Jonji Miles offer a variety of yoga and detox retreats which aim to inspire you towards a healthier and more fulfilled life. This is an all-season retreat with home comforts. The restored farmhouse stands on a hill surrounded by mountains and groves of olive, orange, almond and lemon trees. Its charm is that it feels like a family home as well as a retreat that is designed for people who love beauty, yoga, delicious food and, above all, peace.
The maximum is 14 guests in twin and single rooms. The grounds include a shaded outdoor yoga platform, swimming pool and hydro-massage hot tub. In the afternoons you can choose from a range of holistic therapies. A massage treatment is included in the cost of your stay.
Jonji & Rosie's teaching is founded on the Dynamic Yoga method and set within the context of Patanjali's 8 limbs of yoga. Our aim is to guide you towards developing a self-directed practice, the traditional way of practicing Yoga. The morning practice is based on vinyasa, or 'moving on the thread of the breath'. By focusing awareness on the breath during practice, we feel strength, grace and clarity of mind.
The morning yoga classes are based on flowing vinyasa krama with integrated pranayama (ujjayi breath). We start with a few minutes of relaxation and a reminder of the essential qualities for yoga practice (yama niyama). We follow this with suryanamaskara (sun salutes) and a sequence of standing postures based on the primary series of astanga vinyasa yoga.
If you are a beginner, or just plain stiff, don't worry - easier variations of the postures will be given to encourage your body to open without losing mental focus. Each class ends with a cooling sequence of inversions, followed by a rest (savasana) and a few minutes of sitting meditation. The afternoon yoga sessions are restorative, using postures that gently open the major joints of the body. Guidance in pranayama and sitting meditation is also given.
Please note: You will be practicing for between 3 to 4 hours each day. This can be quite challenging, so a reasonable level of fitness and enthusiasm is recommended. Yoga classes are suitable for keen beginners as well as experienced students.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Sunday. Arrival is from 2pm onwards.
5.00pm - Yoga class.
7.30pm - Aperitif and dinner.
Days 2-5:
9-10.30am - Dynamic Yoga.
10.30am - Breakfast.
1.30pm - Lunch.
1-5pm - Holistic Treatments by appointment.
5.00-6.30pm - Restorative Yoga & Meditation.
7.30-9.30pm - Vegetarian Supper.
Thursday afternoon off. No afternoon yoga. This is your chance to visit Granada, go to the beach, or try horse trekking. Or just stay at home. There is no evening meal, but we can recommend places to eat.
Day 6: Saturday.
9am - Self-practice class.
10.30am - Breakfast.
The Retreat ends at 12am. If you are not traveling until the evening, you are welcome to spend the afternoon by the pool.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Full board
- Yoga
- 1 full body massage.
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