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Yoga Retreat, 21-26 of April, 2023
El Chorro, Spain (5 nights/ 6 days)
*Fully booked - welcome to send me your email to be put on a waiting list in case somebody cancels their space*
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Welcome to El Chorro retreat Vol.6 - same epic location, same duration, yet unique and slightly different to my previous retreats. 6 days of movement, yoga, connection, nature, new friends, silence in a supportive and welcoming environment.
There will be 15 hours of yoga classes & workshops, kayaking excursion in turquoise El Chorro lakes, hike in the mountains, sound meditation/concert, plenty of time by the swimming pool to relax and unwind, meet other like minded people, as well as try out abundant, wholesome & delicious plant based cuisine.
This retreat is designed for nature lovers, yoga practitioners, movement enthusiasts or yoga teachers who'd like to meet new friends, rest and recharge, as well as learn and deepen their yoga and overall movement practice while being surrounded by nature in a safe and welcoming space.
Group size: 16 people
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Overview
- Pick up from and drop off to Malaga airport
- 10 x Yoga sessions in the open air shala (90 minutes each) overlooking the mountains and gardens
- Abundant, healthy and wholesome veggie breakfast, lunch and dinner made with love by Apricus Kitchen
- Handpan sound meditation concert with Mar Loi
- Kayaking excursion in turquoise lakes of El Chorro with a local guide
- 2 hour hike in the mountains
- Moonlight Yoga retreat goodie bag
Yoga Sessions & Workshops
10 sessions/workshops will include: Movement Exploration; Vinyasa Flow, Stabilising and Strengthening our Lower Bodies; Safe shoulder, Chest opening & Back Bending practice; Yin Yoga and Self massage with tennis balls; Deconstructing more advanced arm balances and more.
Expect to have fun, playfully challenge yourself and learn something new every day!
Who are the teachers?
Ieva Luna - the founder of Moonlight Yoga Retreats, received her 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training certificate in India and was deepening her yoga practice in Indonesia and China for several years. She has also completed a 30 hour Yin Yoga + Acupressure teacher training course, 12 hour training of 'Yoga as a therapy for Back Problems', 15 hours of Contemporary Yoga Flow training with A. Hocke and A. Husler as well as various workshops with Jenni Rawlings from Shoulder and Hip Applied Anatomy to Nervous System and Yoga practice. Ieva is also a certified CBT practitioner as well as had attended various courses on Non Violent Communication and NLP.
Another teacher to be announced.
Retreat Space & the Surroundings
Imagine spending 6 days in the nature, surrounded by mountains, rolling hills, olive trees and gardens. There is a swimming pool with sun loungers to relax and refresh yourself; open air training area that include bouldering wall, pull up bar, slack-line, weights; hammocks are set under the trees; communal areas with sofas, pool table, darts, chess and other board games, as well as the open air yoga shala with fairy lights and big windows. It's a peaceful oasis to unwind, relax and recharge. Night sky is full of stars as there is no light pollution, and each day we are gifted with beautiful sunrises and sunsets.
El Chorro is also a world class rock climbing destination, therefore if you are a climber - welcome to spend your free time during the retreat climbing rocks. The closest crag is 5 min walking away from the retreat space (you can literally see those walls from the swimming pool). Another option is to arrive or depart earlier and combine this yoga retreat with your climbing holiday.
Handpan meditative concert with Mar Loi
One of the evenings, Mar Loi will join us to share a Handpan meditative concert in our spacious open air studio. Imagine being cosy seated (or comfortably laying down) with a cup of tea in your hands, eyes closed, listening to the music around you.
Mar Loi is an explorer, intuitive and expressive musician. Since she started playing the Handpan, she has dedicated her life to composing and giving concerts and workshops around the world. You can listen to her beautiful music on Spotify.
Nourishment
Lilli and Emma from Apricus Kitchen will be nourishing us during this retreat. It will be their third time with us already and how excited I am that they are onboard once again. Their food is made with so much love, it's nourishing, colourful, abundant and so delicious. We will have three daily meals in a buffet style. The food is mostly gluten free and refined sugar free. It's also all plant based, except for the local eggs for breakfast. Every day we also enjoy a dessert!
Pricing
Price is per person (p.p.) for 6 days of a retreat: 5 nights accommodation, all Yoga sessions & workshops, excursions, meals from welcome snack & dinner on the 21st of April to goodbye brunch on the 26th of April (breakfast, lunch and dinner on other days), goodie bag, unlimited tea & coffee through out the day, pick up from and drop off to Malaga airport.
Staying in a twin room en suite bathroom, all inclusive price is 945€ p.p. (one double bed & one bunk bed or two single beds - sharing with another retreat participant). Fully booked
Double room (single occupancy) with an en suite bathroom, all inclusive price is 1195€. Option to share the double bed with a partner/friend - if so, then 945 € per person. Fully booked
Staying in a single occupancy camping tent with a proper bed mattress, bed linen, pillow & a sleeping bag under the olive trees is 795€ p.p/ (shared bathroom). Fully booked
Price does not include: flights (check skyscanner.com for super good deals from the UK or any other European city to Malaga! Wizzair, Ryanair and Easy jet have good deals), insurance, optional activities (such as horse riding, massage), extra snacks, wine or soft drinks.
What to do now and how to reserve your spot?
Take a slow, calm and deep breath. Smile. Visualising this beautiful yoga adventure all together in the magical nature of El Chorro, Spain.
Get in touch with Ieva Luna at yogawithievaluna@gmail.com if you have any questions and if you'd like to reserve your spot! I am here to happily answer any questions you might have. You can also check FAQ section for frequently asked questions about the retreat.
Places are limited (15 in total), so don't wait too long if you are coming!
Logistics
Pick up and drop off is arranged for you from/to Malaga airport.
Pick up from Malaga airport will be around 15:00 on the 21st of April (TBC once all the arrival times are known).
Drop off to Malaga airport will be around 12:30 on the 26 of April (TBC once all the departure times are known).
- For arrival we suggest to arrive in the morning or early afternoon on the 21st of April to Malaga's airport. Or to arrive one or few days earlier and to stay in Malaga and explore it's old town. Malaga's old town is beautiful and is a close metro or bus ride from the airport.
- For the departure on the 26th of April we suggest to find a flight later in the afternoon/ evening in order to enjoy the last yoga session, goodbye brunch, swimming pool and sunshine! Last retreat we finished around 12:30 as the earliest flight was around 17:00 from Malaga's airport.
- Check out Ryanair, EasyJet or British Airways for flights to Malaga from London airports.
Payment and Deposit
The payment can be made in full or a deposit of 300 euros can be made first to secure your spot and then the rest of the payment to be paid by the 20th of March, 2023 or the full payment to be made if the reservation is done after the 20th of March.
Accommodation Options
From a camping tent under the olive trees to a twin or triple rooms or a single occupancy double room with your own little terrace overlooking the gardens or mountains. Which accommodation option would you prefer?
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