yoga and hiking retreat
Yoga and hiking in Tarifa, Andalusia - on the coast of light
Starting from – 1350€ –
Price includes accommodation and 2 meals/day.
About the Course - GENERAL INFORMATION
The theme of the Yoga & Hiking Retreat is the 5 elements: earth, water, fire, air and space.
“It´s all about balance” “The dance between letting go and doing”.
I invite you to an inspiring yoga week with like-minded people in sunny Andalusia. Recharge your batteries and find peace and relaxation in our private villa, surrounded by unspoiled nature and with breathtaking views over the white sandy beach, the picturesque bay, and the coast of Morocco.
A total of 20 hours of yoga (Yin & Yang) and 10 hours of hiking await you.
Creative flowing and dynamic Vinyasa Flow Yoga
Calm, meditative and deeply opening Yin Yoga
3 guided hikes in untouched nature
The course is based on the concept of Yin & Yang and the 5 elements from the Indian tradition. Twice a day we practice Vinyasa Flow and Yin Yoga, combining stillness and movement, letting go and doing. Our practice is supported with different breathing techniques and meditations and mudras, sometimes energizing, sometimes calming. Everything will be taught in a way that makes it easy for you to integrate what you have learned into your daily life after the retreat.
Cultivate balance, harmony and freedom on the yoga mat and in your daily life.
Yang: Flow with the breath through inspiring, creative and dynamic Vinyasa Flow Yoga sequences and explore this physical challenging, strengthening and detoxifying practice.
Enjoy the dance of breath, breath and movement flow in harmony and create the so called „moving meditation“. Ujjayi breathing is the soul of this flowing motion
Yin: Yin Yoga the gentle path to inner balance. Surrender into the slow pace and deep opening of Yin Yoga which challenges you to be in the pure presence of awareness. It combines meditation and asana into a very deep yoga practice. Experience deep immersion and letting go by holding an asana for some minutes. Direct your attention inward, listen to your inner voice, observe your thoughts, and be present. Breath, meditation and asana merge into a deep, liberating, and wholesome yoga practice.
Explore the 5 life giving elements and connect to their transformative power
Equilibrium creates harmony in nature and in ourselves.
In this week we will connect to the qualities of the 5 elements, explore and balance them. This will guide us to more Stability, Flexibility, Awareness, Lightness, Freedom and Joy of Life
We will spend a lot of time in nature and are thus in constant contact with the energy of the elements earth, water, fire, air and space. This way we can really feel the power of the elements, absorb their energy and recharge our batteries.
In between the yoga sessions there will be enough time to relax, read, go to the pool, go to the beach or get a massage (massage has to be booked and paid extra).
INCLUDED SERVICES
7 days accommodation in our private villa
7 x breakfast buffet/brunch
6 x 3-course dinner
Daily different breathing techniques and meditations
Vinyasa Flow and Yin Yoga
Indoor and outdoor pool
Dynamic Osho Meditation
Lots of time in nature to experience the power of the elements
Yoga on the beach
Myo Yin (Yin Yoga and Myofascia Release)
Small groups maximum 12 people
ACCOMMODATION
Our private luxury villa is located 6km outside the town of Tarifa, perched on a hill surrounded by unspoiled nature, and with a breathtaking view of the white sandy beach, the picturesque bay and the coast of Morocco. It has 6 double/single bedrooms with private bathrooms, a spacious dining and living area with fireplace, winter garden, an indoor and outdoor pool, magnificent terrace and a 10 hectare garden, as well as a beautiful yoga room. The property is surrounded by nature park, you can enjoy a wonderful tranquility there, and watch the goats, cows and horses running free around it. Time still stands still here. The moment is present
The white beach is 10km long, undeveloped and invites to long walks. Or just bury your feet in the warm sand, enjoy the sound of the sea, the sun and let your soul dangle.
Not only the villa with its location, but also the charming town of Tarifa, and especially the picturesque Moorish influenced old town, are something very special. Tarifa is the southernmost town on the European mainland, and here the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean meet. Less than 14km away is Africa, Morocco and the city of Tangier can be reached in just one hour by ferry.
Discover with us the magic of this special place.
PLACE AND ADDRESS
Tarifa is the southernmost town on the European mainland, where the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean meet. A small fishing village, today well known and popular, especially with wind and kite surfers. But everyone who loves nature and outdoor activities will love this place. Besides water sports, you can go cycling, hiking, climbing, horseback riding, diving, whale and dolphin watching and much more.
Especially beautiful is the Moorish influenced old town with its many small boutiques, cafes and restaurants.
The bay of Tarifa is 10km long and impresses with its endless, white and unobstructed sandy beach.
Less than 14km away is Africa, Morocco and the city of Tangier can be reached in just one hour by ferry.
CATERING
Culinarily we are spoiled by our two private cooks Tracy and Kate.
2 times a day they provide delicious vegetarian dishes that are Mediterranean and Asian inspired. Seasonal and fresh products from the surrounding area are used. Food intolerances are not a problem, we also offer vegan, gluten-free and other options.
Meals are served buffet style, so there are plenty of choices for every taste.
After the morning yoga practice we will have a brunch around 10.30 – 11.00
In the evening we are spoiled with a 3 course menu
ARRIVAL
Tarifa is located in Andalusia, on the Costa de la Luz (Coast of Light), in southern Spain. The nearest airports are
Malaga 160km
Jerez de la Frontera 120km
Seville 200km
There are numerous flights from all German cities, as well as from most European cities.
The best way to get to Tarifa from the airport is to rent a car. These are very cheap in Spain, from 10 euros per day.
SCHEDULE/PROGRAM
A day in our retreat looks like this
8.00h-10.30h Vinyasa Flow or Yin&Yang Yoga practice, Pranayama, Meditation
11.00h Brunch
12.00h-17.00h Time at your own disposal
17.00h-18.30h Yin Yoga or 15.00h-19.00h hiking
19.30 Dinner
We start the day with meditation and different breathing techniques, followed by a flowing and dynamic yoga practice on one of the elements.
Afterwards there is time for sharing and we enjoy an extensive brunch on the sun terrace with a view over the beach to Morocco.
After the brunch around 12h is free time.
Time to let the soul dangle, to read, to relax in the deck chair, go to the beach or having a massage treatment.
On 3 afternoons we meet again only around 17.00 for the common Yin Yoga practice.
On the other days we meet already around 15.00 and discover together the nature on wonderful hiking trails.
In the evening a delicious 3 course meal awaits us.
Wednesday afternoon and evening are at your free disposal. No program, no dinner at the villa. We recommend an excursion to the old town of Tarifa to taste the typical tapas. Or to visit the mountain village Vejer de la Frontera (45km away). We will be happy to organize a table in a restaurant.
Program during the yoga and hiking week
3x mornings 2.5 hrs Vinyasa Flow, Pranayama & Meditation on one of the elements
3x morning 2.5 std Yin & Yang Asana Practice (Vinyasa Flow and Yin Yoga) Pranayama and Meditation
3x in the afternoon 1.5 std Yin Yoga
3x in the afternoon 3-4 std walking
