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4 Day Hiking Yoga and Healthy Food Holiday in the Andalusia Mountains Near the Sea
Samadhi Lodge, Calle el Calvario, 29752 Sayalonga, Málaga, Spain
Soulful Boutique Yoga Holiday Spain
Soulful "Boutique" Yoga Holiday Spain in small groups providing retreats in a cozy and comfortable setting. Slow down, resource, rejuvenate, and transform in Samadhi Lodge, 9 kilometers from the beach in the beautiful typical Andalucian white mountain village Sayalonga. Samadhi Lodge offers creative Vinyasa / Hatha and meditative Yin yoga classes, meditation and hiking in beautiful surroundings, cooking classes, kayak and paddle excursions, delicious and healthy vegetarian/vegan meals, inspiring talks, and more in a warm and personalized family setting. Yoga and hiking are the focus of this package.
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Claudia & Neeltje
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Highlights
- Family atmosphere
- Many possible arrival dates throughout the season (Feb-Dec)
- Yoga at exceptional settings between mountains
- 3 nights accommodation in special comfy beds
- A vegan/vegetarian culinary experience
- Hiking in the surrounding natural parks
- Free time at the beach
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
4 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: French, German, Spanish
Group size: Maximum of 8 participants
Airport transfer available:
Málaga Airport (US$ 78 per person)
Málaga Airport (US$ 78 per person)
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
15:00
Check-out Time:
12:00
Guest rooms are either double or twin rooms, well equipped with air conditioning (cold and warm), special comfy beds, a choice of pillows, and storage room.
Bathrooms are shared between two rooms each and are equipped with bath tub/shower and bidet. Towels and bed linen are provided.
The living spaces are shared between guests and the host family, composed of Claudia, the host, her daughter Alice (9 years old), the wonderful helper of the moment, and young cat Belle (1 year old). Meals are shared between adults.
In this intimate setting in a family home, they strive to create an atmosphere full of harmony, compassion, and love; making the guests feel at home.
Program
Sample retreat schedule
Day 1
- 15:00 Arrival
- 18:00 Opening circle and Yin yoga welcome class
- 20:00 Delicious vegetarian or vegan dinner
Day 2
- 08:30 Vinyasa yoga meditation and/or pranayama class *10:00 Delicious homemade breakfast
- 11:00 - 16:00 Hike in the surrounding mountains in natural parks of Sierra de Tejeda, Almijara, and Alhama with stop in local restaurant for lunch
- Free time for pool, walk, journal etc.
- 20:00 Delicious dinner
Day 3
- 08:30 Delicious homemade breakfast
- 10:30 Departure to beautiful surrounding Beach
- 11:00 Yoga on the beach (only spring and autumn otherwise in the morning at home)
- Free time on the beach
- 20:00 Delicious vegetarian or vegan dinner
Day 4
- 09:00 Vinyasa/Hatha meditation pranayama yoga class and final sharing circle
- 10:30 Delicious breakfast / brunch
- 12:00 End of retreat
Please note that the schedule is above is a sample only. Changes can be done.
Included excursions
- Day at a beautiful beach with snorkeling possibility
- Hike in the Andalucian mountains
Instructors
Claudia Shankaro
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Claudia grew up in Austria with an international backround and moved to Paris after graduating where she lived and worked in finance, real estate and tourism for many years. Her desire of a life with more meaning, closer to nature, made her leave Paris and settle in beautiful Andalucia. Claudia is a certified 200-hour Yoga Alliance instructor specialized in Vinyasa Yoga and studied with Parisian settled highly acclaimed Tatiana Avila Bouru and Gemma Vassallo. She is also an Integrative Health and Nutrition coach trained by New York based IIN Institute.
Neeltje Donkers
Neeltje is an allrounder. Amazing intuitive cook, fitness and yoga instructor, hiker, biker, friend and helper. She is sharing her spark at Samadhi Lodge with intuitive Ashtanga yoga practices that combine strength, connection, breath and meditation. She has travelled the world and has studied Ashtanga Yoga Alliance 200h Yoga at Dr. Chintamani in Nepal.
Location
Set amidst the Andalucian mountains, just a few kilometers away from the coast, Sayalonga is a cute, traditional white village where you can find typical local restaurants and some small grocery shopping. It is worth a pleasant 15-minute walk from the lodge (800 meters).
The lodge itself is set on a steep hill, offering breathtaking views and is surrounded by lush fruit plantations.
Food
Because a healthy and happy mind and the body start on the plate, nourishing, natural and clean food is a priority for Samadhi Lodge.
They serve breakfast and dinner. The meals are sometimes vegetarian but mostly vegan, sugar-free, with special attention to gut health. Due to the small group size, we can also cater to other dietary requirements. Please specify at booking.
The breakfast includes coffee or tea, freshly squeezed lemon or orange juice (from the garden), fruit basket (with some produces from the garden), homemade kefir and soy yogurt, greek yogurt, special homemade sugarfree granola, eggs, bread, jams, and local honey.
The dinner menu is generally composed of a delicious healthy gourmet main course and a dessert (mostly sugar and gluten-free). Please keep in mind that due to seasons or other circumstances changes can be operated.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- 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)
- Massage treatments are available upon request
- Kayaking/paddling excursions available on the day on the beach (20 - 25 EUR)
- Healthy cooking workshops available upon request (20 EUR)
What's included
- 3 nights accommodation (double or twin basis)
- Daily yoga classes and meditation practices
- Vegetarian or vegan (upon request) breakfast and dinner
- Transfers to beach and hiking as stated in the program
- Herbal tea, spring water, and fruit basket throughout the day
What's not included
- Transport to and from Malaga
- Airport or other transfers
- Additional drinks and meals
- Additional spa treatments
How to get there
Recommended Airports
AGP
Málaga Airport
46 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 78 per person
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Málaga Airport (AGP). You can rent a car so you are free to discover the surroundings or Samadhi Lodge can pick you up and bring you back to the airport at an additional charge (it is 70 EUR per car and not per person as stated above).
The village Sayalonga is 800 meters away from where there are several daily buses to Malaga (company LOYMERBUS).
Airport: Málaga Airport
Airport transfer available:
Málaga Airport (US$ 78 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 25% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 15 days before arrival.
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Last minute Discount
This listing has a last minute discount of 15% if you book within 7 days before the selected arrival date.
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