Hatha Yoga and Yoga Nidra Retreat
in Cabo de Gata-Níjar
(April 24, 25, and 26).
3 days and 2 nights
From €310
Taught by: Ana García
With spring, light floods the desert and nature bursts into life.
In this retreat, we will use the power of Hatha Yoga and Yoga Nidra to wake up the body, activate your vitality
and plant the seeds of what you want to see grow this year.
Leave behind the rigidity of winter and come flourish among the vibrant gardens of Mdina
and the immensity of the sea in Cabo de Gata.
Are you coming?
We welcome you to Earth-Root, a Yoga retreat (April 24, 25, and 26) in which we will develop a practice focused on rooting ourselves to expand with strength and connect with our center. In a magical place, the Cabo de Gata Natural Park, we will stay at Casa Rural Mdina: a Mediterranean oasis, full of palm trees, cacti, and hidden corners designed to relax and enjoy.
April is the natural time for expansion and movement. We leave behind the stillness of winter to make way for vitality and light. But we remember that for a tree to sustain its flowering branches, it needs deep and stable roots.
In this retreat, we will work on your Muladhara Chakra (Root Chakra) to channel all the energy of spring. We will transform any remaining lethargy into fuel for your security and prosperity.
We will combine fluid Hatha Yoga practices with more static sessions focused on alignment and body awareness. We will also practice restorative Yoga and Pranayama. We will delve into the depth of Yoga Nidra to root ourselves in the earth and, from there, propel ourselves with strength into this new life cycle.
Through Hatha Yoga practices, we will work to:
Activate internal fire: generate heat, improve circulation, and combat the rigidity and lethargy associated with the winter cold.
Create grounding: we will use standing poses (grounding asanas) to integrate the strength and stability of the earth into our body and anchor ourselves in the present.
Strengthen the immune system: with a practice of poses that stimulate organs like the thymus, spleen, and bone marrow so that your defenses work optimally.
Stabilize the mind and connect with our center.
In the Yoga Nidra (conscious sleep) sessions:
We will immerse ourselves in conscious sleep to explore ourselves in the earth element and the root chakra.
During the Yoga Nidra sessions, you stay in a state of “conscious sleep”, on the border between wakefulness and sleep. From this space, you learn to observe your internal experiences (sensations, emotions, thoughts, feelings) with an attitude of detachment.
Sliding into this conscious sleep, we experience the different envelopes of our being, and we can set intentions for what we long for.
We explore a receptive, serene, and equanimous state for the observation of sensations and emotional and mental landscapes. Discovering ourselves accepting and welcoming everything that arrives.
The practice of Yoga Nidra helps to release tensions at a physical, emotional, and mental level. It helps to combat insomnia and promote a smoother transition to sleep.
Hatha Yoga practice at the retreat
Practices will take place in a large room with views or in one of the outdoor pergolas, weather permitting. We will have all kinds of yoga props at our disposal; chairs, bolsters, blocks, blankets, straps…
In the retreat, we will combine more dynamic and energetic Hatha Yoga practices in the mornings to generate heat based on sequences; “Vinyasas”, where focus will be given to fluidity and synchronization with the breath.
After the active practices, we will finish with restorative asanas using supports or props that help us with body relaxation and regeneration.
In the afternoons, the practices will have a more static emphasis, based on spinal alignment and using support props to facilitate the poses, with the goal of improving body awareness and internalization through staying in them. We will also learn a sequence of poses focused on strengthening the immune system.
We will complement this with restorative Yoga, relaxation, pranayama (breathing exercises), meditation, and several Yoga Nidra sessions. Constant observation, active perception “feeling”, and attention will immerse us in a climate of concentration and discernment.
The practice will be adapted to all levels; we can follow our own individual process, listen to it without pressure, and discover our limitations to be able to get close to and empathize with them. This will help us find a kind organicity in our practice where body parts, flows, and energies connect and cooperate with each other.
But we won’t just practice Yoga
We will have the opportunity to walk a path along the cliff coast that will connect us with the beauty of this volcanic and wild nature. We can stroll along its natural beaches. And if the weather allows and we feel like it, maybe we can take a dip at the beach and/or in the pool since the mild temperatures of Almería can make swimming appealing even in winter.
The house
We are doing this retreat in collaboration with Casa Rural Mdina on the outskirts of the village of Fernán Pérez within the Cabo de Gata Níjar Natural Park. Less than 15 min by car from beaches and coves but away from the hustle and bustle of tourism.
Mdina is a walled Mediterranean country house and inside it looks like a hidden oasis with its gardens full of corners; with its saltwater pool open all year round, with its palm trees, trees, cacti, and plants of all varieties.
There are pergolas, benches, sun loungers, terraces at different heights, and garden furniture that will make you want to spend time in the outdoor spaces to immerse yourself in an atmosphere of tranquility and well-being.
John and Susana are the hosts of the house. John will cook delicious, healthy, and natural food and both will take care of every detail. With their hospitality and spontaneity, they will make you feel at home.
Program
Day 1.
– 4:00 PM/ 5:00 PM. Check-in. Free time. Get to know the place, walk, rest…
– 5:30 PM. Welcome. Presentation, getting to know each other.
– 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Static Hatha Yoga and Restorative Yoga practice
(Iyengar Yoga style) with practice props; chairs, blocks
straps, bolsters, and blankets. Final relaxation. Yoga Nidra.
– 9:00 PM. Dinner and free time
– 11:30 PM. Rest.
Day 2.
– 8:00 AM to 8:45 AM. Pranayama (breathing exercises).
– 9:00 AM. Breakfast.
– 10:15 AM to 12:00 PM. Dynamic Hatha Yoga class “Vinyasas”. Going through different standing, floor, and inverted poses. Final relaxation.
12:00 PM to 12:30 PM. Free time.
– 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Hiking route along the cliff coast. Picnic-style lunch
to eat at the beach during the excursion.
– 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Free time at the house.
– 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Iyengar Yoga style Hatha Yoga practice, sequence
to strengthen the immune system. Final relaxation. Yoga
Nidra session.
– 9:00 PM. Dinner and free time.
– 11:30 PM. Rest.
Day 3.
– 8:00 AM to 8:45 AM. Pranayama.
– 9:00 AM. Breakfast and free time.
11:00 AM to 1:30 PM. Restorative Yoga. Yoga Nidra session.
1:30 PM to 2:30 PM. Brunch and free time.
– 3:30 PM. Farewell and Check-out.
Do you have any questions?
Prices and conditions
– Double or triple room with single bed and shared bathroom:
€310/person. If you book before April 16.
€340/person. For bookings after April 16.
– Double or triple room with double bed and shared bathroom:
€330/person. If you book before April 16
€360/person. For bookings after April 16.
– Single room with double bed and private bathroom for two people:
€360/person. If you book before April 16.
€390/person. For bookings after April 16.
– Single room with double bed and private bathroom for one person:
€460/person. If you book before April 16.
€490/person. For bookings after April 16.
Includes:
All activities:
– 2 nights and three days. Accommodation in a country house with a pool.
– All Hatha Yoga, Pranayama and Yoga Nidra sessions detailed in the activity program.
– Hiking along the cliff coast and coves.
– All props are included for the Yoga practice at the retreat: chairs, bolsters, blocks, straps, and blankets.
You only need to bring your own mat.
Meals:
– Full board. Breakfast, lunch or brunch, and dinner.
Ovo-lacto vegetarian diet with fresh and local products. Mineral water, coffee, tea, herbal teas, cow/oat/soy milk. Fruit and herbal teas at any time of the day.
If you are vegan or have any food intolerance, please let us know.
Does not include:
Transport*, or any other concept not specified.
*Transport is not included but we help you coordinate the trip. We will put you in touch if you are coming from the same place and want to share the car journey.
If you don’t have a way to get here, tell us and we’ll see how to solve it. If you come by train, bus, or plane, we can look into the option of picking you up in Almería.
Conditions
– Limited spots: only for 10 people.
– To book, a deposit of €110 is required via bank transfer or Bizum.
– In case you notify us that you will not attend less than 25 days in advance, the deposit will not be refunded.
– Open to all levels of practice.
– You need to bring your own yoga mat.
Cancellations
– If you cancel by March 28, the full amount of the deposit will be refunded.
– If the cancellation is made after March 28, the deposit will not be refunded.
– If you cannot attend, another person (friend or family member) can take your spot.
– If one week before the retreat a minimum of 5 participants is not reached, the retreat will be canceled and the deposit will be fully refunded within a maximum of 10 days.
BOOKINGS
If you want to book a spot or have any questions, call me or write to me.
Ana García
Tel. 637211040
Email: [email protected]
Instagram:@yogacabodegata
Ana García
I am a certified Hatha Yoga Instructor with specializations in Children’s Hatha Yoga, Prenatal/Postnatal Hatha Yoga, Hatha Yoga for seniors, and Yoga Nidra.
I have been giving Hatha Yoga classes for 11 years (in Spain and Chile).
I have been practicing Hatha Yoga and Iyengar Yoga for over 16 years.
Currently, I teach regular classes and Hatha Yoga workshops in Rodalquilar, in the Cabo de Gata Natural Park (Níjar).
