8 Days at Boutique Wellness and Yoga Retreat, Spain

Summary

Drawing on the ancient traditions and tropical spa rituals of the East, this retreat in Spain uses these teachings to counterbalance the stress of modern life and the tell-tale signs that it leaves behind.

If you're looking for a yoga holiday in Spain, this is one of the best wellness havens to visit. Surrounded by natural beauty in the mountains above Marbella, just a short drive to the coast.

The program involves daily yoga classes in either the indoor studio or outdoor yoga pavilion. The teachers offer a variety of practices including Hatha, Vinyasa flow, Pranayama breathing meditation.

Group classes are limited in size to ensure each participant gets personalised attention and reinforcement both on and off the Yoga mat.

Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or expert, this Yoga Retreat is especially created for those who want a short break from the stresses of the world and to reconnect with their inner self.

Yoga helps to stretch and tone your body muscles. Strong muscles protect us from conditions like arthritis and backpain. Daily Yoga helps improve posture and you will soon feel you walk taller and sit up straighter. Yoga prevents cartilage and joint breakdown as it helps take your joints through a full range of motions. Yoga poses require movement backwards and forwards, with many twists which help to keep the spinal disks supple.

Gentle Yoga positions fuel the metabolic system and help burn fat leading to weight loss. Daily Yoga also strengthens the mind body connection which is important to deal with emotions that are related to issues such as using food to suppress feelings.

If going to the gym and huffing and puffing with weights is not your idea of a fun workout then Yoga can give all that a gym can but in a peaceful, safe and holistic way. Yoga is a combination of cardio and strength training.

Studies have shown that Yoga can help regulate the heart rate variability which means the heart rate is generally lower, giving the body the ability to handle stress more effectively. It has shown that cortisol levels become significantly lower after practicing Yoga which results in lower levels of stress, anxiety and depression.

Practicing some Yoga positions each day helps to awaken the main energy centres (chakras) in your body and to circulate the blood flow, open the chest and encourage you to take in more breath.

The retreat package includes

your 7 nights accommodation

welcome healthy dinner and drink

full board meals

12 yoga classes

5 Meditation classes in group

1 x 60 min Spa treatment

and use of oriental steam room, sauna, swimming pool and gym.

Full Description

The program involves daily yoga classes in either the indoor studio or outdoor yoga pavilion. The teachers offer a variety of practices including Hatha, Vinyasa flow, Pranayama breathing meditation.

Group classes are limited in size to ensure each participant gets personalised attention and reinforcement both on and off the Yoga mat.

Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or expert, this Yoga Retreat is especially created for those who want a short break from the stresses of the world and to reconnect with their inner self.

Practicing some Yoga positions each day helps to awaken the main energy centres (chakras) in your body and to circulate the blood flow, open the chest and encourage you to take in more breath.

The retreat package includes

your 7 nights accommodation

welcome healthy dinner and drink

full board meals

12 yoga classes

5 Meditation classes in group

1 x 60 min Spa treatment

and use of oriental steam room, sauna, swimming pool and gym.

Shanti-Som Wellbeing Retreat is nestled in the midst of nature surrounded by the Sierra de las Nieves Nature Park and Biosphere Reserve in Spain. It has been carefully constructed, respecting and incorporating local materials as well as following the guidelines of Feng-Shui. Shanti- Som brings together elements of Balinese architecture and Oriental gardens, creating a slice of eastern style within easy travelling time from Europe’s major cities. It is best described as a Spa Hotel Retreat, offering you the best Spa treatments with the luxury of a boutique hotel.

A warm, personal and caring check in will make you feel straight at home. The lobby is an informal space complete with library and comfortable Balinese sofas and armchairs, looking out through our ceiling to floor windows to the panoramic view of the surrounding pine forests and mountains offering a unique perspective of Andalucia. It’s the perfect place for guests to relax and enjoy a healthy juice or herbal tea.

Drawing on the ancient traditions and tropical spa rituals of the East, Shanti-Som Holistic & Wellbeing Retreat in Spain takes centuries of eastern wisdom and uses these teachings to counterbalance the stress of modern life and the tell-tale signs that it leaves behind. This is a unique place in Europe where you regain your energy and your balance through yoga, meditation and personal support to complete your journey. A further aim of Shanti-Som is to allow you time for personal reflection, self understanding and your ongoing personal development through our holistic approach. Shanti Som offers lifestyle solutions that will leave guests renewed and re-inspired. The aim in Shanti Som is to reward, encourage and educate, but never judge you.

From the moment you arrive the retreat provides ample space to either relax in the rooms, courtyard or terraces, or to simply soak up the sun by the outdoor pool. There is a sense of peace and serenity accompanied by the sound of water of the waterfalls and fountains of the retreat’s Oriental gardens and surroundings. Shanti-Som Wellbeing is a Sanctuary for the Soul.

AIRPORT: The Hotel can arrange transfers upon request. Please ensure that all flight details are provided at the time of booking. The cost of the transfer is 70€ per way which the client can pay at the hotel on departure. The nearest airport is Málaga and it will take 45 min. to come from the airport to Shanti Som.