Yoga Retreat with Simon Low (6 nights) - Santillán Retreat, Andalucia, Spain
Santillán is my yoga ‘home’ and where I lead the majority of my retreats and teacher trainings. 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. Some of the best beaches in the area are only a short car ride away, or a 45 minute walk down the valley to the sea.
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. Please feel free to bring your own yoga mat and preferred props, although we have here everything you might need. Please bring covering shawls or yoga towels to use with our yoga bolsters.
Two years ago we added a very large covered outdoor yoga sala, now with its own allocation of dedicated yoga props. The structure is in the same style as the the Patio Andaluz, our expansive covered outdoor dining area. A third indoor studio is now also in regular use which is particularly cozy in the winter months with two wood burning fires.
We have cultivated over a hectare of land planting many fruit trees, including avocado, mango, papaya, orange, lemon, peach, fig and mandarin. You will be able to juice your oranges straight from the tree in season. We have relocated and enlarged the chicken and duck garden to increase the quantity of fresh organic eggs each day. The old chicken house next to the main studio has now been converted to toilets and massage rooms. We are opening up further walking paths and currently designing a new indoor fitness studio and spa. Santillán continues to grow ever more special. Our beautiful gardens are constantly being blessed with new plants and flowers.
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.
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 and / or views to the tropical gardens.
At this time Triple Share is only available to families or 3 friends booking together at the same time.
PRICE FOR THE RETREAT
Prices from: €1,350 This retreat is priced as a six-night stay.
€1350 triple share (families or 3 friends booking together)
€1475 twin/double share
€1795 single
PRICE INCLUDES: Yoga, en-suite accommodation, three meals a day, full use of all facilities, mineral water fountains, freshly squeezed orange juice (in season), tea, coffee etc and Spanish tax
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 or bank transfer. If you would prefer to pay directly by bank transfer please contact us at yoga@simonlow.com and we will forward our bank details. We do not accept paper cheques.
PLEASE NOTE: If the retreat is cancelled by Santillán or attendance is not possible due to government lockdowns or quarantine requirements your deposit / payments will be refunded in full, OR your deposit / payment can be transferred to guarantee a booking for 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 usually present in all classes, so you will receive ample personal guidance and attention, with individual adjustments and modifications, where appropriate. One afternoon during the week is ‘off’ to allow excursions, tourist activities, or simply rest and relaxation.
The morning class is a more yang dynamic class, with flowingbreath-led 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 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. Thomas Hanna inspired somatic movement education is infused within many of the led classes. The Great Yoga Wall is also utilised during the retreat, offering further variety to your practice benefits and experience.
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 travel 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. Discounted rates are offered to non-participating partners joining the retreat with participating guests.
We have a salt water pool good for comfortable laps and a paddle tennis court.
There are walks in the surrounding hills with views along the coast, east and west, to the glistening Mediterranean Sea.
CATERING
Meals are included, and we begin with a group dinner on the day of arrival. On all other days there will be breakfast, a light lunch and dinner, with fruit, juices, cereals, 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. The majority of our fresh and dry food products are sourced direct from the organic farms and suppliers in the region of Alhaurín where our chef lives and grows.
TRAVEL
The nearest airport is Malaga, an international airport with 156 non-stop destinations in 38 countries, and two US states. It is only 35-44 minutes' drive away from Santillán. We can arrange airport transfers on request, while there are a large number of rental car companies.
PAYMENT TERMS
A non-refundable 50% deposit is usually required to confirm your place. Some retreats offer different terms. 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 Santillán or attendance is not possible due to government lockdowns or quarantine requirements your deposit / payments will be refunded in full, OR your deposit / payment can be transferred to guarantee a booking for 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.
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