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5 Day Embodied Yoga Retreat - Relax and Explore the Sacred Mountain of Las Alpujarras, Spain
Cortijo Casería del Mercado, Cortijo Casería del Mercado S/N, Almegíjar, Órgiva, Alpujarra Granadina, Granada, Andalusia, Spain
Authentic Wellness Retreat Spain
Join BeMoved in the magical Alpujarras of Andalucia, practicing daily yoga and meditation, as well as embodied movement and dance. You will have the mountain to yourselves to rest, restore, and be moved as you embed yourselves in nature.
Meet the instructors
Kelsey & Cat
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Highlights
- 5 days of activities
- Daily embodied yoga and meditation classes
- Movement workshops and art therapy session
- Guided hike
- Stunning surroundings
- Free time in communal spaces to swim, read, write, and rest
- 4 nights accommodation
- Daily organic and nourishing meals
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
5 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: Spanish
Group size: Maximum of 25 participants
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
11:00
Check-out Time:
18:00
Your accommodation will be cozy and comfortable, made up of shared rooms in apartment-style houses. There is also a camping option available. You can bring your own equipment or rent camping equipment for an additional fee. The expansive grounds are covered in flowers and vegetation, with gardens that will provide your daily meals.
El Cortijo features a mineral water pool, open terraces, spacious common areas, and two shalas for yoga, meditation, and training. You can spend your free time in communal spaces to swim, read, write, and rest. You will also have access to yoga shalas and outdoor spaces for independent practice.
There are also endless opportunities for hiking and wandering in nature. The loudest noise will be the silence (and the peacocks!)
Program
You will be nestled in BeMoved's mountain home, where the stillness hums with aliveness, the air is fresh, and the birdsong is exquisite. You will co-exist on a sustainable farm surrounded by wildflowers and medicinal plants, a place where time slows down and offers you space to re-attune with nature.
Be Moved will be the guide and the mountain will be your container, but the experience will be yours. They will share daily embodied yoga practices, inspired by Vinyasa flow and Yin / Restorative practices and always teach from an inquiry and somatic-based approach.
During your stay, there will be options to join in other workshops centered around movement / mobility, art therapy, dance, mantra, meditation, and more.
You will also have ample free time in communal spaces to swim, read, write, rest, and use the natural sauna / temazcal.
The food is always lovingly prepared and BeMoved caters to all dietary requirements. Expect fresh seasonal produce directly from the farm to the table with a Spanish touch. With colorful, delicious, and comforting food, you won't go hungry!
You can participate in what resonates and abstain from what does not, taking free time for yourself to connect with others or simply breathe in the spring air and explore the rural surroundings.
A sample schedule - subject to slight changes
- 09:00 Morning yoga and open meditation
- 10:00 Farm to table breakfast
- 11:00 - 14:00 Morning workshop, mineral swimming pool, hiking trails, rest, and rejuvenate
- 14:00 Nutritious lunch
- 15:00 - 19:00 Private massage / Reiki treatment, afternoon workshop, and free time to rest or explore
- 19:00 onwards Dinner, evening Restorative / Yin practice, sauna, and rest
Included excursions
BeMoved also offers guided hikes during the stay - a short ramble through the olive groves to a sunrise meditation lookout and a half day hike down to the river for some wild swimming.
- Opportunity for hiking in the infinite hectares of land - to the river, to the trees, or to the town of Cástaras
Instructors
Kelsey Koontz
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A native of Baltimore, Maryland, USA, Kelsey has been teaching since 2017. She holds her E-RYT200 certificate and is also a certified Budokon mixed-movement instructor. She holds her "white belt" in NIA (somatic, nonimpact aerobic movement) and is a practitioner of contemporary dance and BJJ. Kelsey’s teachings are often informed by her own survival story. Her intention is to show her students that they are not defined by their circumstances, and to remind them of their capacity to renew themselves. Her mission is to transform pain, individual and collective, into hope & connection.
Cat Boal
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Born in Yorkshire, UK, Cat first came across yoga through the form of Bhakti (devotional chanting) in India in 2013. She went on to study traditional hatha yoga and now holds certificates in embodiment facilitation, yin yoga and reiki. Blending these expressive and therapeutic practices in community is her biggest love. Inspired by the natural world and her cycles, grounding in the mystical and mythical and nurturing our interbeing to those around us, Cat offers a space for somatic discovery where the focus is on the process over destination and honouring the wisdom each body holds.
Location
The retreat will take place in Almegíjar, Granada, Spain. El Cortijo Casería del Mercado is found in an isolated section of the Alpujarras. Participants will have the mountain to themselves as BeMoved coexists on a self-sustaining farm.
Features
Activities
- Hiking
- Massage
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
General
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Hammock
- Kitchen
- Lounge
- Special menu request
- Yoga shala
- Yoga studio
Services
- Free Wi-Fi
Food
You will be served three organic, farm-to-table meals every day and an unlimited coffee and tea station with snacks, included in the price. Nearly everything you eat will come from the harvests of the mountain. BeMoved will provide vegetarian food but will also consider any dietary requests or restrictions for you.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Organic
- Other dietary requirements on request
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
- Private massage sessions
- Private Reiki energy flow treatments
- Natural stone sauna access
- Handmade aromatherapy products
Those traveling by car may be interested to explore other parts of this incredible region, and BeMoved will be happy to offer their recommendations.
What's included
- Daily themed yoga classes to structure and inspire your days
- Daily meditation classes
- Art therapy session
- Movement workshops
- Guided hike
- 4 nights comfortable accommodation
- 3 delicious organic meals a day
- Unlimited coffee and tea station with snacks
- Access to yoga shalas for independent practice, meditation, or training whenever the space is not occupied
What's not included
- Transportation
- Yoga mat
- Private massage sessions
- Tent rental
How to get there
Recommended Airports
GRX
Federico García Lorca Airport (Granada Jaén Airport)
53 km
Transfer not provided
AGP
Málaga Airport
112 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by bus
You can travel by bus from Granada bus station to the town of Torvizcón via the bus company ALSA. From Torvizcón, it will be a 4 EUR shuttle ride to the Cortijo.
Arrival by car
At Federico García Lorca Airport (Granada Jaén Airport) (GRX) or Málaga Airport (AGP), you can hire a car, which is a great option for those who want the freedom to explore the rest of the Alpujarras on the way there and back.
There will be space to park your car at the Cortijo. BeMoved would also like to organize carpooling, so if you plan to arrive by car, please let them know.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30.25% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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