Led by Samantha, our late Summer 5 day/ 4 night full board Retreat offers you the chance to enrich your body and mind through the traditional arts of Qiqong Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Pranayama and Meditation; and to enjoy the stunning surroundings of Mariola Secreta. Set in the heart of a natural park the first thing you will notice is how quiet it is offering you the opportunity to completely get away from the busy life we all lead.
The focus of this retreat is YOU! Helping you let go of the stresses and strains of life as well as introducing you to or strengthening your yoga practice so that you feel revived and relaxed.
Each day will give you the opportunity to participate in group sessions as well as offering you the space and time to relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Mariola Secreta; including the heated pool, sauna, gardens and the natural park.
There will be three group sessions each day:
- Each morning wake up to a Qigong and Seasonal Yoga class. Classes will take place on the pool terrace or in the stunning vaulted ceiling barn should the weather be unkind. To begin we’ll warm up with Qigong and continue into a yoga flow designed specifically for the energy of Late Summer.
- Late afternoon there will be a Qigong and Seasonal Yoga session, a perfect practice to get your body ready for your evening meal.
- Then later in the evening, we’ll have a short 20-30minute session of either a meditation, Yoga-Nidra, and/or a gentle Pranayama to set you up for a good night’s sleep.
This is your yoga retreat and you are free to participate in as much or as little as you like. We invite to do what feels right for you. Mariola Secreta has lots of perfect spaces to chill and relax, curl up with a good book or get back to nature walk in the park.
What is Seasonal Yoga and why is it important to live in-tune with the seasons?
Many ancient traditions agree that deepening our connection with nature and being in rhythm with the seasons can improve our overall health and well-being. When we live in harmony with the season, we can prevent illness before it begins, and it can help us to feel good at any time of year. Seasonal Yoga is a dynamic flow-based practice using the breath to balance our mind, body and emotions with the changing energy of the seasons. As in nature, our bodies have their own innate intelligence and mechanisms for internal balancing. In the teachings of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), each major organ resonates with a particular seasonal energy.
By practicing postures, movements and meridian stretches, we can influence our vital energy and/or emotional state. In Late Sumer the organs are the Stomach, Spleen and Pancreas, and the qigong and yoga sequence we will practice is designed to support these organs and balance the flow of Qi to support the body.
This Retreat will be serving 100% Vegetarian food.
The Retreat commences on Tuesday 17th September 2024 with a scheduled transfer from Alicante Airport at 11am. Do talk to us if you cannot make this transfer slot.
The Retreat ends on Saturday 21st September 2024 with a lunchtime airport transfer to Alicante.
Please note that we don´t run our Retreats back to back so you can check in and out at a time that works for you. Do talk to us if you would like to stay an extra day either before or after the retreat.
€850 per person based on two people sharing a room. Single occupancy €1250.
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