“Tension is who you think you should be. Relaxation is who you are” 

Chinese Proverb

Summary                                                                                     

This 5 days (4 nights) yoga and mindfulness retreat in the beautiful village of Beuda in Garrotxa, Catalonia, is a perfect way to reconnect to yourself, start, or build your yoga practice, enjoy some delicious, locally sourced, vegetarian food, hike and meditate in the calm pine woods, and, most importantly, rest. You will stay in Can Felicia, a beautiful, 19th century-built stone building, in the middle of the Catalan countryside. You will be well looked after by Magdalena (Yoga Teacher), Clara (Chef) and Jordi (Host). We are all truly passionate about what we do. We aim to offer you a beautiful experience in these unique surroundings, and to support you on your way to a happier, healthier, more grounded self. All sessions are optional, but they have also been designed to fit together to allow you to make the best of your retreat.

Dates – overview

 Day 1:              Arrival 2nd of May, Thursday 

Day 2:              3rd of May, Friday

Day 3:              4thof May, Saturday

Day 4:              5thof May, Sunday

Day 5:              Departure 6th of May, Monday 

Programme [a]

Day 1 (half day) 

12:00-17:00 – Arrivals

17:00 – Welcome tea

18:00 – Yin yoga & yoga nidra 

19:30 – Dinner 

Day 2

7:00 – Herbal tea (silent)

7:30 – Pranayama & Hatha yoga [b]

9:00 – Breakfast 

12:00 – Eye pillow making 

13:30 – Lunch

15:00 – 16:00 Forest meditation

18:00 – Yin yoga & yoga nidra

19:30 – Dinner 

20:30 – Herbal tea & chat 

Day 3

7:00 – Herbal tea (silent)

7:30 – Pranayama & Hatha yoga

9:00 – Breakfast 

12:00 – Cooking workshop with Clara

13:30 – Lunch

18:00 – Yin yoga & yoga nidra

19:30 – Dinner 

20:30 – Herbal tea & chat (lounge)

Day 4

7:00 – Herbal tea (silent)

7:30 – Pranayama & Hatha yoga 

9:00 – Breakfast 

12:00 – Herbal infusions workshop

13:30 – Lunch

15:00 – 16:00 Forest meditation

18:00 – Yin yoga & yoga nidra

19:30 – Dinner 

20:30 – Herbal tea & chat (lounge)                                                               

Day 5 (half day)

7:00 – Herbal tea (silent)

7:30 – Yin & Hatha yoga 

9:00 – Breakfast 

10:30 – Final day reflections & goodbyes

11:30 - 13:00 – Departure 

Included in the price

• 4 nights accommodation in a shared twin room (single accommodation available at extra charge; please see details below) equipped with a private bathroom 
• 3 vegetarian meals a day, freshly prepared by a professional chef Clara, made with locally sourced, seasonal ingredients [c]
• Transfer from and to Girona airport or Girona train/bus station (in the interest of the planet there will be 3 pick up and 3 drop off times on the arrival and departure days)
• 8 yoga classes, each 90 minutes long (total of 12 hours of yoga instruction) taught by a fully qualified and insured hatha and yin yoga teacher 
• 3 mindful creations workshops 
• 2 sessions of forest mediation 
• Unlimited herbal tea and filtered water
• Unlimited access to yoga shala for your self-practice, meditation and relaxation
• Informal evening gatherings during which you can ask questions, share your thoughts on how your day has been, or just listen to some music, relax and drink herbal tea
• Use of the outdoor swimming pool/terrace/loungers
• Use of yoga mats, blocks, belts and bolsters
• Parking space if you choose to come by car

Not included in the price

• Flights (please note that Ryanair flies to Girona from Dublin and Knock in Ireland, as well as from more than 10 locations in the UK; there is also a frequent train and bus service between Barcelona and Girona)
• Transfer between Barcelona and Girona (if you happen to be flying into Barcelona)
• Travel insurance 
• Alcohol and coffee [d]

What to bring

• Comfortable clothes for your yoga practice (including some warmer layers for yin) 
• Hiking boots or shoes (the area has some beautiful hikes)
• Swimming costume (if you would like to take advantage of the outdoor pool)
• Sunscreen (it tends to be overpriced in Spain and the sun can be quite strong in May)
• Power adapter for your charger (Spain has continental type sockets)
• Glass/metal water bottle (to fill up with filtered water for when you go on hikes, or practice, and to reduce plastic waste)
• A notebook, if you like to keep a diary, or take notes
• A book to read; the rooms have no TVs and there will be plenty of down time
• Black and/or green tea, if you cannot imagine your a day without it 

Prices, booking & available discounts

Regular price

The regular price is £500/550 euro per person in a shared twin room.

If you would prefer to have a room to yourself, there is an additional charge of £50/60 euro per night (this brings the total price of your retreat to £700/800 euro). 

Early bird

The early bird price is £450/500 euro if booked before the 1st of February 2019 (£150/200 euro non-refundable deposit will be required to book your place; the remaining balance must be paid before the 10th of April 2019). 

Bring a friend/-s discount

If you book with a friend you each get 10% discount off the total price (including off the early bird price). For 3 or more friends coming together, the discount is 15%.

Subsidised places

There is one subsidised place available at the discounted price of £300/350 euro. This place is reserved for people on low income and can be applied for by emailing Magdalena 

at hatha.lena@gmail.comwith a brief explanation of your eligibility for the subsidised place and reasons why you would like to attend this retreat. There is a possibility of paying for the subsidised place in instalments (please specify if you would require these).

Booking

Places can be booked by emailing hatha.lena@gmail.com. Your place is only reserved once the deposit has been paid; payments can be made by cash (if you are currently a yoga student of Magdalena), or via a bank transfer. Bank details for UK and international transfer will be provided via email.

[a]Please note this is subject to change, but will also be confirmed before the 1st of March 2019.

[b]All morning yoga sessions will take place outside, if weather permits.

[c]Please let us know if you have any food allergies, or dietary requirements, as we can accommodate most of them.

[d]Coffee will be available free of charge during breakfast. The venue sells wine.