SANTILLÁN RETREAT, ANDALUCIA, SPAIN
Santillán is my yoga ‘home’ and where I lead the majority of my teacher trainings and retreats. Santillán offers one of Europe's finest fully equipped yoga studios, spacious en-suite accommodation, a wide range of indoor and outdoor facilities including a salt-water swimming pool, at a peaceful sea-facing private valley location only 35-40 minutes east of Malaga airport. And some of the best beaches in the area are only a short car ride away, or 45 minute walk.
I love to teach in the state-of-the-art 160m2 studio which features 24 stations of the Great Yoga Wall. The yoga studio, fitted with a full range of yoga props, a cushioned wooden floor, ceiling fans and other details for retreats and trainings, was designed by myself and Adriana with special assistance from Eija Tervonen in providing the finest props available for this bright and beautiful space. Our intention is to create the ultimate yoga studio experience for teachers and students of all styles of yoga.
We have just cultivated an additional hectare of land for organic vegetables and have planted many new fruit trees. You will be able to juice your oranges straight from the tree in season. We have relocated and enlarged the chicken and duck garden and the ducks swimming pool, which will increase the quantity of fresh organic eggs each day. We are opening up further walking paths and currently designing a new indoor fitness studio and spa. Santillán continues to grow ever more special.
Once you have booked online you will receive a receipt confirmation of your payment, after which you will be e-mailed travel details and retreat information.
Here are at Sántillan we have been planning our re-opening, are currently building a very spacious new outdoor sala, planting the gardens and preparing intelligent measures for your safety and security after this long pandemic period of uncertainty and concern. You will be informed of all health and hygiene protocols in your retreat information e-mail.
On arrival you will receive a large bag with a generous collection of yoga props for your personal use throughout the retreat. Please also bring covering shawls or yoga towels.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation is in spacious and comfortable single or twin/double or triple rooms, all with ensuite bathrooms, balconies or patios and fabulous sea views or views to the tropical gardens.
PRICE FOR THE RETREAT
Prices from: €1,295. This retreat is priced as a seven-night stay.
€1295 triple share (when available)
€1490 twin/double share
€1865 single
PRICE INCLUDES: Yoga, en-suite accommodation, three meals a day, full use of all facilities, mineral water fountains, freshly squeezed orange juice, tea, coffee etc
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE: Flights, transfers (although these can be arranged for you), on-site purchases, massage and treatments.
You can pay online using a Credit/Debit Card, PayPal or bank transfer. If you would like to pay by bank transfer please contact us at yoga@simonlow.com. We do not accept paper cheques.
PLEASE NOTE: If the retreat is cancelled by Santillan or attendance is not possible due to government lockdowns, restrictions on travel, quarantine requirements or social distancing your deposit / payments will be refunded in full, OR your deposit / payment can be transferred to guarantee a same booking at a future retreat at the rate paid, even if the future retreat is charged at a higher rate. The choice is yours.
YOGA CLASSES
This yoga holiday retreat will feature 2 classes daily, morning and afternoon, with assistant teachers present in all classes, so you will receive ample personal guidance and attention, with individual adjustments and modifications, where appropriate.
The morning class is a more dynamic yang style class with flowing vinyasa and a broad spectrum of asana that build energy, flexibility and strength while deeply honouring the natural rhythms and construction of the human anatomy. Precision of alignment is balanced by circular and spiral movement patterns with particular emphasis on joint care and ease of movement. The afternoon class is a yin style class featuring deeply restorative asana alongside postures inspired by Taoist yoga that stimulate and balance the subtle body and the multi-dimensional web of connective tissues, offering a profoundly effective platform to embrace the purity of presence and enquiry into the many facets of being.
ACTIVITIES
There will usually be one afternoon off for rest, beach adventures, exploring the local areas or visiting the renowned Andalucian cities of Granada, Ronda, Cordoba, Malaga, Nerja or Marbella, for example, all within an accessible driving distance.
For partners not participating in yoga classes, we have deals with local golf courses and horseback riding schools, if partners are interested in those activities.
We have a salt water pool good for comfortable laps and a paddle tennis court.
There are walks in the surrounding hills with views to the glistening Mediterranean Sea.
CATERING
Meals are included, and we begin with a joint dinner on the day of arrival. On all other days there will be breakfast, a light lunch and dinner, with fruit, juices, toast and tea available in the early morning before yoga. Food is locally inspired, fresh Mediterranean cuisine and mostly vegetarian, with fish on some days too, and always served buffet style. The chef makes use of Santillán's vegetable and herb garden, depending on what's in season. Santillán have their own chickens, so there will be fresh free-range eggs available at every brunch.
TRAVEL
The nearest airport is Malaga, which has an international airport. It is only 30 minutes' drive away, and we can arrange airport pick-up if you don't want to hire a car.
PAYMENT TERMS
A non-refundable 50% deposit is required to confirm your place. The balance is due no less than 6 weeks prior to the event. You may also pay in full at the time of booking, if you prefer. Bookings made less than 6 weeks prior to the event must be paid in full.
PLEASE NOTE: If the retreat is cancelled by Santillan or attendance is not possible due to government lockdowns, restrictions on travel, quarantine requirements or social distancing your deposit / payments will be refunded in full, OR your deposit / payment can be transferred to guarantee a same booking at a future retreat at the rate paid, even if the future retreat is charged at a higher rate. The choice is yours.
INSURANCE
It is a condition of this holiday that each person has personal travel insurance appropriate to activity and fitness centred holidays and cover for travel expenses in case of cancellation.
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