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Pilates Reformer November Deirdre Murray Wallace English October All Level Dynamic Casa Erica, Spain Spain

Pilates Reformer

Re:set & Re:store

All Level ✺ 29 October - 4 November 2026 ✺ Casa Erica, Málaga, Spain

As the year winds down, give yourself permission to pause, look inward, and rebuild from a place of intention.

This reformer retreat offers an immersive week of mindful movement, personalised sessions, and restorative rest by the Andalusian coast. We’ll run two reformer classes daily, mornings focus on strength, alignment, stability and power to energise you for the day ahead. Evening sessions shift to restoration, encouraging you to slow down, work on mobility and flexibility, release and calm. With 8 reformers available, we’ll split into two small groups based on experience level. This means beginners receive the support and clear instruction they need, while more experienced guests are challenged in ways that help them grow.

The pilates sessions will focus deeper than the exercises themselves. Deirdre will guide you to tune into how movement feels in your body, using the practice as a lens to reflect on how you’ve been moving through 2026. Expect full body flows, space to refine your technique, and a clearer understanding of how your unique body moves.

Deirdre

Deirdre is a clinical Pilates instructor and teacher trainer with over 15 years of experience across various movement modalities. Specializing in rehabilitation and functional strength, she possesses a deep expertise in reading bodies and adapting the classical Pilates framework to meet individual needs. Her teaching is defined by technical precision and clear, educational cueing, ensuring clients progress safely from foundational movements to advanced repertoire. Originally from Sydney and now based in London, Deirdre is the founder of Pilates & Pals, a community that bridges the gap between movement, good food, and genuine connection. Her mission is to empower you with a better understanding of your own body, building a level of strength and awareness that extends well beyond the Reformer and into your daily life.

More about Deirdre

retreat offerings
○ 6 nights at casa erica
○ 3 vegan meals per day & snacks
○ welcome gift
○ 8 reformer pilates classes
○ 1 mat pilates class
○ guided Hike
○ water, coffee and tea

not included
○ flight or train to Málaga
○ airport transfer to Casa Erica
○ massages, optional Workshops
○ lunch at local restaurant (25- 35€)
○ travel insurance  (recommended)

investment
from 1.780€

please visit our faqs for infos about the different retreat levels, airport transfer, cancellations policy and much more.

Additional information

a typical day

07.30 tea, coffee, fruit
08.30 pilates reformer class
10.30 breakfast

reading 〰️ beach 〰️ pool 〰️ massage
15.00 lunch or snack
17.30 pilates reformer class
19.30 dinner

arrival day:
check-in from 16.00
afternoon snack
19.30 dinner
21.00 welcome circle


departure day
:
no class
9.30 breakfast
check out until 11.00

 

all pilates equipment is available at our retreat location, as well as towels & bed linen. bring sturdy shoes or sneakers with a good grip sole for the hike. we’ll let you know again what’s good to bring, a few days before your retreat.

We are organising group pick ups on arrival day (Thursday) from Málaga Airport & Málaga main central station (María Zambrano). Vice versa for departure on Wednesday. Approx costs: 30€/person/way.

Please read more in our faqs.

please take a look at our faqs or send us an email. Looking forward to hearing from you.

about the place
Casa Erica is where it all begun and where we host retreats since 2014. It is a home to us, which we love to share. Peacefully located on the coast of Andalusia, between Málaga and Nerja. The beach in walking distance. More

© Yoga Spirit Circle 2026

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Pilates Reformer Bella English All Level Dynamic Casa Erica, Spain May Spain

Dynamic Reformer

Rooted Strength - Dynamic Reformer

All Level ✺ 14 - 20 May 2026 ✺ Casa Erica, Málaga, Spain

A retreat to focus on building strength and balance through mindful, dynamic movement.

You’ll move through flowing Reformer sessions with thoughtful sequencing, while also giving yourself time to slow down and reset. Classes are designed to support stability and strength while staying accessible and enjoyable. Expect seamless transitions and movement that feels challenging but good in your body.

With 8 Reformers available, we’ll work in two small groups to keep classes personal and supportive. This allows everyone to feel guided and safe, while  deepening your practice and refining your technique. Each day includes two Reformer classes, offering enough time to build strength, move with intention, and fully settle into the experience.

The retreat is led by Bella and her classes invite you to arrive as you are. Outside the studio, you’ll enjoy nourishing food, calming surroundings, and time to reconnect with yourself. This retreat is an invitation to slow down, move well and leave feeling grounded and refreshed.

Bella

Bella is a physiotherapist and Reformer Pilates teacher with a background in yoga and barre-based movement.

She believes in the power of movement, flow and strength —especially when it is shared in community. Her approach to teaching blends contemporary movement science with seamless flows and fluid transitions. She specializes in making time fly in class, providing motivating playlists and feel-good moves . Her classes are flow-based, modern, and dynamic. They offer strength without rigidity and challenge without pressure. Community is at the heart of Bella’s work. In her classes and trainings, students are invited to arrive exactly as they are. She is committed to creating spaces rooted in compassion, and non-judgment. Bella’s teaching supports feeling good in your body and strength that is sustainable.

More about Bella

retreat offerings
○ 6 nights at casa erica
○ 3 vegan meals per day & snacks
○ welcome gift
○ 8 reformer pilates classes
○ 1 mat pilates class
○ guided Hike
○ water, coffee and tea

not included
○ flight or train to Málaga
○ airport transfer to Casa Erica
○ massages, optional Workshops
○ lunch at local restaurant (25- 35€)
○ travel insurance  (recommended)

investment
from 1.780€

please visit our faqs for infos about the different retreat levels, airport transfer, cancellations policy and much more.

Additional information

a typical day

07.30 tea, coffee, fruit
08.30 pilates reformer class
10.30 breakfast

reading 〰️ beach 〰️ pool 〰️ massage
15.00 lunch or snack
17.30 pilates reformer class
19.30 dinner

arrival day:
check-in from 16.00
afternoon snack
19.30 dinner
21.00 welcome circle


departure day
:
no class
9.30 breakfast
check out until 11.00

 

all pilates equipment is available at our retreat location, as well as towels & bed linen. bring sturdy shoes or sneakers with a good grip sole for the hike. we’ll let you know again what’s good to bring, a few days before your retreat.

We are organising group pick ups on arrival day (Thursday) from Málaga Airport & Málaga main central station (María Zambrano). Vice versa for departure on Wednesday. Approx costs: 30€/person/way.

Please read more in our faqs.

please take a look at our faqs or send us an email. Looking forward to hearing from you.

about the place
Casa Erica is where it all begun and where we host retreats since 2014. It is a home to us, which we love to share. Peacefully located on the coast of Andalusia, between Málaga and Nerja. The beach in walking distance. More

© Yoga Spirit Circle 2026

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Gentle English October All Level Vinyasa Flow Fleur van Hille Yin Casa Erica, Spain Restorative Nidra Spain

Last days of Summer

Last days of Summer

All Level ✺ 15- 21 October 2026 ✺ Casa Erica, Málaga, Spain

Set in the late-October sun of southern Spain, this retreat offers a chance to extend the feeling of summer just a little longer. While autumn settles in across northern Europe, the climate here remains mild, creating the perfect space to rest, recharge, and slow down.

Each morning begins with grounding breathwork and guided meditation, followed by a gentle vinyasa flow to awaken the body and move with the warmth of the season. Afternoons are reserved for deep rest through restorative yoga or yoga nidra, supported by the calming rhythm of the ocean. Along the way, we’ll explore yoga philosophy, mantra, and mythology as gentle tools for reflection and connection.

This retreat is an invitation to digest what has been, reset, and ease into the changing season with clarity, calm, and renewed balance.

Fleur van Hille

I’m often described as a warm and intuitive teacher, and what I love most about yoga is the sense of connection it brings — with yourself, with others, and with the world around you. A retreat offers the perfect space for this connection to unfold more deeply. Surrounded by nature and like-minded people, conversations open naturally, emotions find expression, and new insights arise.

Each morning begins in stillness with guided breathwork, meditation, or visualisation, followed by a gentle yet energising vinyasa flow, drawing on the calm and energy of a fresh new day. In the afternoons, the pace slows, allowing time to explore practices more deeply and to rest through restorative or yin yoga, or yoga nidra — sometimes enriched with mantras, music, or stories from mythology. This rhythm of movement, reflection, and rest creates a space for balance, clarity, and a renewed sense of presence throughout the retreat.

Yoga Video with Fleur
Fleur’s Website

retreat offerings
○ 6 nights at casa erica
○ 3 vegan meals per day & snacks
○ welcome gift
○ vinyasa yoga in the morning
○ meditation, pranayama
○ nidra & restorative yoga in the afternoons
○ hike along the cliffs of Maro with local guide
○ water, tea & coffee

not included
○ flight or train to Málaga
○ airport transfer to Casa Erica
○ massages, optional Workshops
○ beach day lunch at local restaurant (25- 35€) 
○ travel insurance  (recommended)

investment
from 1.430€

please visit our faqs for infos about the different retreat levels, airport transfer, cancellations policy and much more.

Additional information

a typical day

07.30 tea, coffee, fruit
08.30 yoga & meditation
10.30 breakfast

reading 〰️ beach 〰️ pool 〰️ massage

15.00 lunch or snack
17.30 yoga
19.30 dinner


arrival day
:
check-in from 16.00
afternoon snack
19.30 dinner
21.00 welcome circle


departure day
:
no yoga class
9.30 breakfast
check out until 11.00

 

Whats there?
– yoga & pilates equipment
– towels & bed linen
– pool/beach towel
– shampoo & shower gel

what to bring?
– sturdy shoes or sneakers with a good grip sole for the hike

we’ll let you know again what’s good to bring, a few days before your retreat.

We are organising group pick ups on arrival day (Thursday) from Málaga Airport & Málaga main central station (María Zambrano). Vice versa for departure on Wednesday. Approx costs: 30€/person/way.

Please read more in our faqs.

please take a look at our faqs or send us an email. Looking forward to hearing from you.

about the place
Casa Erica is where it all begun and where we host retreats since 2014. It is a home to us, which we love to share. Peacefully located on the coast of Andalusia, between Málaga and Nerja. The beach in walking distance. More

© Yoga Spirit Circle 2026

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German October Vinyasa Flow All Level Dynamic Olea, Italy Yin Restorative Denise Bürlein

Wild Roots

Wild Roots

All Level ✺ 11 - 17 Oct 2026 ✺ Olea, Rieti, Italy

Kennst du dieses Gefühl der Überforderung, wenn alles zu viel, zu laut, zu schnell ist? Wenn du im Alltag funktionierst und tust, dich dabei aber Stück für Stück ein bisschen verlierst?

In diesem Retreat richten wir den Fokus zurück auf unsere Roots, unsere Wurzeln. Wir nutzen unsere Kraft und innere Stärke, um Stabilität zu finden: Starke Wurzeln, die uns halten und tragen. Ein Gefühl von Erdung, das uns zurück in die eigene Mitte führt.

Und wo könnte man das besser spüren als in der wilden italienischen Natur? Im Herbst, wenn die Blätter bunter werden, ein Zyklus sich schließt und das Jahr langsam zur Ruhe kommt. Eine Zeit, in der Loslassen leichter fällt und Leichtigkeit wieder spürbar wird. Gut geerdet, und gleichzeitig leicht und frei.

Durch dynamische Vinyasa-Flow-Klassen kommst du wieder tiefer bei dir an. Du spürst dein wildes, freies Ich und findest gleichzeitig diese stille, kraftvolle Mitte in dir. Ergänzend zur aktiven Yogapraxis schaffen wir ruhige Räume des Loslassens: Yin Yoga, Mantra Circles und Breathwork, die dich verbinden und tragen.

Das Ziel ist, Schwere abzulegen, in deiner Mitte und deiner Kraft anzukommen und deine Stabilität und innere Stärke wiederzufinden – wild, frei, lebendig und geerdet.

 

Denise Bürlein

Denise ist Yogalehrerin in Wien und bietet dort regelmäßig Klassen sowie Workshops an und unterrichtet bei Teacher Trainings. Seit fast acht Jahren teilt sie ihre Leidenschaft für Yoga und hatte das Glück, von verschiedenen internationalen Lehrer:innen zu lernen.
Ihre 300h Ausbildung absolvierte sie 2020 bei Mathieu Boldron, was sie tief inspiriert hat.

Zum Yoga ist Denise damals gekommen, als sie sich überwältigt gefühlt hat. Alles war zu viel, zu laut, zu schnell.
Yoga hat ihr vor allem beigebracht, Ruhe zu finden – vor allem in stressigen Zeiten.
Es hat ihr geholfen, eine neue Verbindung zu ihr selbst aufzubauen und das Loslassen zu lernen, anstatt krampfhaft festzuhalten.

Ihre Einheiten sind kraftvolle Vinyasa-Flows, die dazu einladen, eine Verbindung zu dir selbst und deiner Umgebung herzustellen.
Sie kräftigen den Körper, aber noch wichtiger: sie stärken den Geist. Das Ziel ist, loszulassen und nicht an Dingen festzuhalten.

Mehr über Denise

"Detachment is not that you should own nothing, but that nothing should own you." - Ramakrishna

retreat offerings
○ 6 Nächte im OLEA, einem Landhaus in Torri In Sabina
○ 9 yoga sessions
○ welcome gift
○ vinyasa yoga, pranayama & meditation am Morgen
○ yin yoga, mantra, breathwork an den Nachmittagen
○ inspirierendes veganes Essen 3x/Tag
○ Wanderung mit lokalem Guide
○ Wasser, Tee & Kaffee

nicht enthalten
○ Flug oder Zug nach Rom
○ Flughafentransfer zur OLEA Unterkunft
○ Töpfer-Workshop & Massagen
○ Abendessen am Freitag in der örtlichen Pizzeria
○ Reiseversicherung (empfohlen)

Gruppengröße
14 Teilnehmer:innen

Investition
ab 1.330 €

Additional information

a typical day

07.30 tea, coffee, fruit
08.30 yoga & meditation
10.30 breakfast

reading 〰️ ceramics 〰️ pool 〰️ massage

15.00 lunch or snack
17.30 yoga
19.30 dinner


arrival day
:
no yoga class,
16.00 snack
19.30 dinner
21.00 welcome circle


departure day
:
no yoga class,
8.30 breakfast
check out until 10.00

 

Whats there?
– yoga equipment
– towels & bed linen
– pool/beach towel

what to bring?
– sturdy shoes or sneakers with a good grip sole for the hike

we’ll let you know again what’s good to bring, a few days before your retreat.

check- in on Sunday from 16:00, welcome snack waiting for you, dinner at 19.30 // check- out on Saturday until 10:00 after breakfast

arrival & departure: group pick ups & drop offs will be organised (only) from Rome Fiumicino airport & drop offs to Fiumicino & Ciampino airport and Termini train station. costs: 40-60€/person/way

please take a look at our faqs or send us an email. Looking forward to hearing from you.

about the place
It doesn’t seem possible that OLEA is less than an hour’s drive from the crowded streets of Rome. With lush, abundant grounds of its own, along with a natural spring and a magnificent wooden yoga platform which overlooks the valley below, this is a truly magical place that’s ideal for spiritual practice, slowing down, and plunging oneself into nature. More

© Yoga Spirit Circle 2026

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German October Dynamic All Level Jivamukti Nils Schäfer Yin Casa Erica, Spain Restorative Spain

Unfold within

Unfold Within

All Level ✺ 8-14 Oktober 2026 ✺ Casa Erica, Málaga, Spain

Dieses Retreat lädt dich ein, dich selbst mit neuen Augen zu sehen. Durch kraftvolle Yoga-Praxis am Morgen, beruhigende Yoga Sequenzen am Abend und Momente stiller Reflexion entsteht Raum, in dem du loslassen darfst – von Erwartungen, Rollenbildern und all dem, was du glaubst sein zu müssen.

Am Morgen erwarten dich dynamische, kraftvolle Jivamukti-Flows, die Körper und Geist aktivieren, das Herz öffnen und dich mit deinem Atem verbinden. Abends begleiten dich sanfte, erdende Sequenzen – Restorative und Yoga Nidra – zurück in Ruhe und Balance. Musik und bewusste Stille schaffen dabei Momente tiefer Verbindung. Kirtan und gemeinsames Mantrasingen lassen dich die Kraft der Gemeinschaft spüren – eine Erinnerung daran, dass Liebe und Akzeptanz in jedem von uns wohnen. Wer seine Praxis vertiefen möchte, kann am Nachmittag individuelle 1:1 Asana Labs mit Nils nutzen, um persönliche Fragen, Ausrichtung oder Herausforderungen auf der Matte zu erforschen.

Für viele von uns war es nicht immer selbstverständlich, sich weich, offen oder verletzlich zu zeigen. Wir haben gelernt, stark zu sein, uns zu beweisen, dazuzugehören. Doch wahre Stärke liegt nicht in Kontrolle – sie liegt im Mut, loszulassen und sich zu zeigen, so wie man wirklich ist. Hier geht es nicht darum, etwas zu leisten, sondern darum, dich zu spüren.

Dieses Retreat lädt dich ein, Mauern zu lösen, dich mit Sanftheit zu sehen und anzunehmen – jenseits von Rollen, Erwartungen oder alten Geschichten. Ein Weg, der dich zurückführt zu innerem Frieden – und zu echter Verbindung mit anderen.

Nils Schäfer

Das Gefühl von Balance und Gleichgewicht in unserer Verbindung zur Welt und all ihren BewohnernInnen steht für Nils als Yoga-Lehrer, als auch in seiner eigenen Yogapraxis, im Mittelpunkt. Seit 2021 lehrt er Jivamukti Yoga, um seinen SchülerInnen dabei zu helfen, sich selbst und den eigenen Körper zu schätzen und bewusst wahrzunehmen, welche Gedanken der Geist erzeugt. Yoga bedeutet für Nils zu fühlen, nicht zu überwinden.

Nils ist zertifizierter Jivamukti Yoga (300Std.) und Yoga Nidra (50Std.) Lehrer. Er unterrichtet u.a. im Jivamukti Yoga Roots Hamburg.

Mehr über Nils

„Life is a balance of
holding on and letting go.”
– Rumi.

retreat offerings
○ 6 Nächte in der Casa Erica
○ 3 vegane Mahlzeiten am Tag
○ Jivamukti & Power Vinyasa
○ Yin, Restorative practice & Kirtan
○ geführte Wanderung
○ Wasser, Kaffee & Tee

nicht inkludiert
○ Flug oder Zug nach Málaga
○ Flughafen Transfer
○ Massagen, optionale Workshops
○ Mittagessen in lokalem Restaurant (25- 35€) 
○ Reiseversicherung  (recommended)

investment
ab 1.430€

Bitte besucht unsere faqs für mehr Infos zu unseren Reisebestimmungen, Airport Transfer und mehr.

Additional information

a typical day

07.30 tea, coffee, fruit
08.30 yoga & meditation
10.30 breakfast

reading 〰️ beach 〰️ pool 〰️ massage

15.00 lunch or snack
17.30 yoga
19.30 dinner


arrival day
:
check-in from 16.00
afternoon snack
19.30 dinner
21.00 welcome circle


departure day
:
no yoga class
9.30 breakfast
check out until 11.00

 

all yoga equipment is available at our retreat location, as well as towels & bed linen. bring sturdy shoes or sneakers with a good grip sole for the hike. we’ll let you know again what’s good to bring, a few days before your retreat.

We are organising group pick ups on arrival day (Thursday) from Málaga Airport & Málaga main central station (María Zambrano). Vice versa for departure on Wednesday. Approx costs: 30€/person/way.

Please read more in our faqs.

please take a look at our faqs or send us an email. Looking forward to hearing from you.

about the place
Casa Erica is where it all begun and where we host retreats since 2014. It is a home to us, which we love to share. Peacefully located on the coast of Andalusia, between Málaga and Nerja. The beach in walking distance. More

© Yoga Spirit Circle 2026

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English All Level Dynamic Jivamukti Casa Erica, Spain June Spain Katharina Seeger

Inner Voice

Inner Voice

All Level ✺ 4- 10 June 2026 ✺ Casa Erica, Málaga, Spain

The Inner Voice is an invitation to sense rather than think. To move with awareness. To meet yourself beyond the stories and connect to your intuition.

Most of us are so busy and distracted that we’ve become disconnected from our inner voice – our gut feeling. During this retreat we will rediscover the whisper beneath the thoughts and connect to the subtle intelligence within.

As we journey inward through the practices of yoga and breathwork, we open the space where intuition, clarity and creativity flow naturally — guided not by doing, but by being.

We’ll start the mornings in silence, moving into meditation, pranayama and a Jivamukti asana practice. Classes will be fuelled by carefully curated playlists, chanting and reflection to energize and strengthen. Our afternoon practice will focus on breathing, moving, softening. We will explore breathwork and movement techniques, allowing us to experience and understand both our bodies as well as our inner landscape in new ways.

Katharina Seeger

Katharina is curious, creative and always interested in building connection. In her classes, you can expect dynamic asana, carefully curated music, along with mantra, breathing exercises, and hands-on assists. Throughout, there is a focus on connecting to the breath, exploring alignment, and diving into meditation techniques. Her classes blend challenging asana practice with spirituality, helping people reconnect with their essence. Katharina discovered Jivamukti Yoga in 2011, has been studying the method ever since and teaching for more than ten years. She completed her INTESOMA breathwork certification in 2023 and lives in Cologne with her son and husband.

About Katharina

Listen, are you breathing just a little bit and calling it a life?
– Mary Oliver

retreat offerings
○ 6 nights at casa erica
○ 3 vegan meals per day & snacks
○ jivamukti yoga in the mornings
○ pranayama & breathwork techniques
○ breathwork & movement in the evenings
○ conscious connected breathing journey
○ hike along the cliffs of Maro with local guide
○ water, tea & coffee

not included
○ flight or train to Málaga
○ airport transfer to Casa Erica
○ massages, optional Workshops
○ beach day lunch at local restaurant (25- 35€) 
○ travel insurance  (recommended)

investment
from 1.430€

please visit our faqs for infos about the different retreat levels, airport transfer, cancellations policy and much more

Additional information

a typical day

07.30 tea, coffee, fruit
08.30 yoga & meditation
10.30 breakfast

reading 〰️ beach 〰️ pool 〰️ massage

15.00 lunch or snack
17.30 yoga
19.30 dinner


arrival day
:
check-in from 16.00
afternoon snack
19.30 dinner
21.00 welcome circle


departure day
:
no yoga class
9.30 breakfast
check out until 11.00

 

all yoga equipment is available at our retreat location, as well as towels & bed linen. bring sturdy shoes or sneakers with a good grip sole for the hike. we’ll let you know again what’s good to bring, a few days before your retreat.

We are organising group pick ups on arrival day (Thursday) from Málaga Airport & Málaga main central station (María Zambrano). Vice versa for departure on Wednesday. Approx costs: 30€/person/way.

Please read more in our faqs.

please take a look at our faqs or send us an email. Looking forward to hearing from you.

about the place
Casa Erica is where it all begun and where we host retreats since 2014. It is a home to us, which we love to share. Peacefully located on the coast of Andalusia, between Málaga and Nerja. The beach in walking distance. More

© Yoga Spirit Circle 2026

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German All Level Dynamic Vinyasa Flow Casa Erica, Spain Elke Waibel July Spain

Shifting Perspectives

Shifting Perspectives

All Level ✺ 2- 8 Juli 2026 ✺ Casa Erica, Málaga, Spain

Was passiert, wenn du den Blickwinkel änderst? Dieses Retreat ist ein Experiment, ein Raum, um das Vertraute zu hinterfragen und mutig neue Perspektiven einzunehmen. Es geht darum, Gewohnheiten auf den Prüfstand zu stellen, Bewegung anders zu denken und Klarheit zu finden – in dir selbst und im Umgang mit deiner Umwelt.

Mit einer Kombination aus Yoga, Meditation und Journaling erforschen wir, wie du durch kleine Veränderungen Raum für Neues schaffen kannst. Fließende Sequenzen bringen dich ins Spüren, kreative Reflexion gibt dir die Möglichkeit, Altes loszulassen, und Meditation schafft den Raum, um dich neu auszurichten.

In diesem Retreat geht es nicht um Perfektion, sondern um Exploration. Was passiert, wenn du loslässt, was dich festhält? Wenn du offen wirst für neue Gedanken, für Unbekanntes, für Wandel? In einer klaren und unterstützenden Umgebung wirst du eingeladen, mutig zu sein – Schritt für Schritt, in deinem Tempo.

Elke Waibel
Seit über zehn Jahren teilt Elke ihre Leidenschaft für Bewegung als diplomierte Tänzerin und Yogalehrerin. Ihre Arbeit vereint all ihre Erfahrungen und Ausbildungen und spiegelt ihren neugierigen Weg durch die Welt wider.

In ihren Stunden möchte Elke dazu inspirieren, den Körper als mehr als nur ein Werkzeug zu betrachten. Durch die Kombination verschiedener Techniken schafft sie einen Raum, in dem spielerisch zwischen analytischem Denken und intuitivem Fühlen gewechselt werden kann. Auf diese Weise fördert sie eine tiefere Verbindung zu sich selbst und zu ihrer Umgebung, die über die körperliche Erfahrung hinausgeht.

Ihre Motivation entspringt dem tiefen Wunsch, ein erfülltes und bedeutungsvolles Leben zu führen. Bewegung ist für Elke der wichtigste Wegbegleiter, und diese Leidenschaft bringt sie in jede Klasse und jede Begegnung ein.

Mehr über Elke

„Life is a balance of
holding on and letting go.”
– Rumi.

retreat offerings
○ 6 Nächte in der Casa Erica
○ 3 vegane Mahlzeiten am Tag
○ Vinyasa Yoga am Morgen
○ Meditation mit Yin Einheiten, Pranayama
○ Nachmittags Somatisches Yin Yoga & Embodiment Practice

○ geführte Wanderung
○ Wasser, Kaffee & Tee

nicht inkludiert
○ Flug oder Zug nach Málaga
○ Flughafen Transfer
○ Massagen, optionale Workshops
○ Mittagessen in lokalem Restaurant (25- 35€) 
○ Reiseversicherung  (recommended)

investment
ab 1.430€

Bitte besucht unsere faqs für mehr Infos zu unseren Reisebestimmungen, Airport Transfer und mehr.

Additional information

a typical day

07.30 tea, coffee, fruit
08.30 yoga & meditation
10.30 breakfast

reading 〰️ beach 〰️ pool 〰️ massage

15.00 lunch or snack
17.30 yoga
19.30 dinner


arrival day
:
check-in from 16.00
afternoon snack
19.30 dinner
21.00 welcome circle


departure day
:
no yoga class
9.30 breakfast
check out until 11.00

 

all yoga equipment is available at our retreat location, as well as towels & bed linen. bring sturdy shoes or sneakers with a good grip sole for the hike. we’ll let you know again what’s good to bring, a few days before your retreat.

We are organising group pick ups on arrival day (Thursday) from Málaga Airport & Málaga main central station (María Zambrano). Vice versa for departure on Wednesday. Approx costs: 30€/person/way.

Please read more in our faqs.

please take a look at our faqs or send us an email. Looking forward to hearing from you.

about the place
Casa Erica is where it all begun and where we host retreats since 2014. It is a home to us, which we love to share. Peacefully located on the coast of Andalusia, between Málaga and Nerja. The beach in walking distance. More

© Yoga Spirit Circle 2026

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August Gentle English All Level Dynamic Vinyasa Flow Olea, Italy Yin Restorative Vera Bettiol

Inner Glow

Inner Glow

All Level ✺ 16- 22 August 2026 ✺ Olea, Rieti, Italy

The height of summer invites us to slow down and soak in its golden warmth. Under the season of Leo — the sign of heart, radiance, courage and self-expression — nature reaches its fullest bloom, and so can we. August becomes an invitation to expand, reconnect with our inner light, and shine with ease.

This retreat offers a pause from daily rush, nestled among rolling hills, ancient olive trees, and the quiet beauty of the Italian countryside. If you’ve been carrying too much or moving too fast, consider this your call to rest — to return to yourself, rediscover your inner glow, and restore balance between energy and stillness.

Through mindful practice, rest, and connection, we’ll explore how to live from our centre, cultivating a steady radiance within and around us. Mornings will open with vibrant vinyasa; afternoons will soften into Yin, restorative yoga, and Yoga Nidra. Meditation and breathwork will guide you toward clarity and calm. Between sessions, there’s time to simply be — wander the olive groves, rest in the shade, sunbathe by the pool, write, dream, and watch the light shift across the landscape.

Come exactly as you are — a place of warmth, ease, and heartfelt connection awaits you.

Vera Bettiol Vera is an E-RYT 500 YA certified yoga instructor & former YTT lead. Vera is specialized in Vinyasa, Yin Yoga, Hormone Yoga Therapy (HYT), Meditation, EFT and crystal bowl sound-healing.

She was born and raised in Italy, lived for many years in California and has studied with several international teachers, each of whom has taught her the infinite possibilities of yoga practice and this ever-evolving path. Currently she teaches yoga at numerous studios in Italy, and travels the world leading yoga workshops and 200hrs Yoga Teacher Trainings. She continues her journey driven by love for this discipline and for knowledge and these are the same drives she brings to teaching.

When not teaching, Vera is passionate about lunar astrology, watching sunsets, sunrises, spending time with family & exploring every corner of the planet.

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Amisha Desai

Our chef Amisha will host a traditional Masala Chai & Ladoo making workshop during the retreat.
Learn the magic of crafting your own authentic chai, blending warming spices with care and intention, and discover the joy of preparing homemade ladoos together.

A beautiful moment to slow down, connect, and experience the richness of traditional flavors — guided by our lovely chef.

“Cooking isn’t just a job – it’s my love language & a spiritual practice. When food is created from the heart, people can taste it, feel it & remember it long after the retreat ends. Just like my mum’s cooking still does for me, I aim to make every meal a special memory that brings people together.”

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A living body is not a fixed thing but a flowing event. — Alan Watts

retreat offerings
○ 6 nights in a countryside house in Torri In Sabina
○ 9 yoga sessions
○ welcome gift
○ vinyasa yoga in the morning
○ meditation, pranayama
○ nidra & restorative yoga in the afternoons
○ cooking class/presentation with Amisha
○ inspiring vegan food 3 times/day
○ hike with local guide
○ water, tea & coffee

not included
○ flight or train to Rome
○ airport transfer to OLEA
○ ceramics workshop & massages
○ dinner on friday at the local pizzeria
○ travel insurance (recommended)

group size
16

investment
from 1.320€

Additional information

a typical day

07.30 tea, coffee, fruit
08.30 yoga & meditation
10.30 breakfast

reading 〰️ ceramics 〰️ pool 〰️ massage

15.00 lunch or snack
17.30 yoga
19.30 dinner


arrival day
:
no yoga class,
16.00 snack
19.30 dinner
21.00 welcome circle


departure day
:
no yoga class,
8.30 breakfast
check out until 10.00

 

Whats there?
– yoga & pilates equipment
– towels & bed linen
– pool/beach towel

what to bring?
– sturdy shoes or sneakers with a good grip sole for the hike

we’ll let you know again what’s good to bring, a few days before your retreat.

check- in on Sunday from 16:00, fruit snack waiting for you and dinner at 19.30 // check- out on Saturday until 10:00 after breakfast

arrival & departure: group pick ups & drop offs will be organized (only) from Rome Fiumicino airport & drop offs to Fiumicino & Ciampino airport and Termini train station. costs: 40-60€/person/way

please take a look at our faqs or send us an email. Looking forward to hearing from you.

about the place
It doesn’t seem possible that OLEA is less than an hour’s drive from the crowded streets of Rome. With lush, abundant grounds of its own, along with a natural spring and a magnificent wooden yoga platform which overlooks the valley below, this is a truly magical place that’s ideal for spiritual practice, slowing down, and plunging oneself into nature. More

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Forest, Lithuania English All Level Dynamic Vinyasa Flow Yin Restorative September Lauren Simonis

Release

Release

All Level ✺ 3- 10 September 2026 ✺ Šiaurys, Lithuania

We will meet as the height of summer fades into cooler days. Autumn is a time of harvest, of gratitude, of taking stock, and of celebration. It is also a time of searching within, of reflection, and of remembering.

As the days become shorter, we will learn how to embrace the magic of this transitory season—a time when what is old and no longer serving us falls away, leaving only what is most essential. We will tap into our intuition through embodied movements and explore tools and resources that highlight what is most essential within us, reading both body and mind for the release this season calls for. Together, we’ll explore themes of letting go, gratitude, remembering, and change. We’ll dive deep into our intuition to find what is required of us to move into the quiet and reemerge in a state of rebirth as a more flowing and easeful expression of our deepest selves.

We’ll begin our days with reflective meditations and embodied vinyasa practices that will challenge our bodies to open, recall, and simplify. In the afternoons, we’ll turn inward to softer practices that remind us of the power of deep rest and gentle reflection. Our evenings will include options for yoga nidra and restorative yoga. Come as you are, radiant from the summer heat or weary and ready to release. A wellspring of warmth, comfort, and reflection is waiting for you.

Lauren Simonis

Hello beautiful humans, I’m Lauren, and I’ve been a yoga teacher for six years, a facilitator for twenty, and a lover of intimate, shared experiences my entire life. I believe in the magic of people coming together to share their lives in a way that leaves them somehow more fully themselves. Yoga offers an opportunity to do just that. As a yoga teacher, I am often described as joyful and playful. My classes are filled with light-hearted invitations to explore new movements, cues for somatic engagement, mobility exercises, and regular reminders that every body practicing yoga will look a little different—and that is beautiful! My goal is to help you connect to your spirit, your strength, and your sense of fun. I moved to Portugal from the U.S. in 2016, and that’s where my passion for yoga grew from a hobby, to a habit, to a passion. I first began teaching aerial yoga and then expanded my training to include vinyasa, hatha, yin, and myofascial release when I realized how much joy my students brought me. Over the last five years, I have become increasingly engaged with embodiment and somatic approaches to yoga. With these experiences, I found myself immersed more and more in yogic spaces, and in them, I found opportunities to nurture my students through healing, love, and support.

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„And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul. - John Muir“

retreat offerings
○ 7 night stay at in our cosy Forest Retreat 
○ 3 vegan meals per day
○ vinyasa yoga in the morning
○ meditation, pranayama
○ nidra & restorative yoga in the afternoons
○ Sauna Ritual & 3 additional sauna sessions
○ educational walk in Labanoras Forest
○ paddle boats & sups for lake discovery
○ a mushroom filled forest at your doorstep

not included
○ flight to/ from Vilnius
○ airport transport on arrival & departure day (approx. 70€/person both ways)
○ massages
○ travel insurance (recommended)

group size
18

investment
from 1.640€

please visit our faqs for infos about the different retreat levels, airport transfer, cancellations policy and much more.

Additional information

a typical day

07.30 tea, coffee, fruit
08.30 yoga & meditation
10.30 breakfast

reading 〰️ lake dips 〰️ journaling 〰️ exploring 〰️ massage

14.30 lunch
17.30 yoga
19.30 dinner


arrival day
:
no yoga class,
check-in from 14.30
19.30 dinner
21.00 welcome circle

departure day:
no yoga class,
9.00 breakfast,
check out until 11.00

 

  • All yoga equipment is available at our retreat location. Nevertheless we recommend bringing a thin travel mat for more comfort (better grip)
  • a refillable water bottle
  • a journal & pen for some notes
  • swim wear (towels provided)
  • comfortable shoes for exploring the forest
  • a warm sweater and light jacket are useful

Vilnius Airport group transfer to Šiaurys Resort
– on arrival day: 13.00 and 18.00
– for later arrivals: individual transfer bookable (approx. 155€)
– on departure day: to Vilnius Airport at 10.30 (arrival airport 13.00)
– price for both ways approx. 70€/person
– for earlier departures please book one night in Vilnius or let us know at least 8 weeks before the retreat for arrangement of individual taxi (approx. 155€)

please take a look at our faqs or send us an email. Looking forward to hearing from you.

about the place
Join us for a transformative retreat in the magical Labanoras forest, tucked away on a secluded peninsula in Lithuania. Completely removed from the bustle of civilization, this unique location offers an immersive escape where the beauty of nature meets profound tranquility. Surrounded by water on almost all sides, the resort is providing the perfect setting for you to disconnect from daily stress and reconnect with your inner self. Towering trees, serene lakes, and the soothing sounds of nature create a peaceful atmosphere that fosters rest, reflection, and renewal. More

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Seanal Yu English Pilates All Level Dynamic Casa Erica, Spain April Claire Bathgate Petersen Spain

Pilates: Momentum

Momentum

All Level ✺ 9- 15 April 2026 ✺ Casa Erica, Málaga, Spain

Momentum is a week of intelligent, focused movement designed to realign your body, improve how you move, build strength, and deepen your connection to your practice. Each day explores a core Pilates principle — breath, alignment, centring, control, precision, and flow — through Pilates and functional strength training, all with one intention: balance. Grounded strength with ease. Softness with power. Purpose with awareness.

Over the week, you’ll develop stability, clarity, and confidence as you understand your movement patterns more deeply. Momentum also creates space to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with your own rhythm.

Mornings begin with energising Pilates-based sessions that awaken the body and centre the mind through alignment-focused, core-driven, functional movement, building toward dynamic full-body flow. These sessions set a grounded, strong, and clear tone for the day.

Evenings shift into a slower, more restorative space with gentle mobility, myofascial stretching, and guided relaxation to release tension and integrate the day’s work — a chance to soften, find stillness, and restore balance.

Seanal Yu

Born in Seoul and based in Berlin, Seanal Yu is a Pilates and Strength coach with a background in contemporary dance.

She is currently the ON Ambassador for Germany and leads the team at Studio HAGIUS.

With over 18 years of experience in athletics, dance, and bodywork, Seanal’s teaching blends science and creativity—helping people move with confidence, fluidity, and purpose. She combines athletic precision with artistic expression, offering a distinctive approach to movement that builds both strength and awareness.

Her work has led to collaborations with brands such as Lululemon, ON, Aarke, Highsnobiety, and Zalando. Across her projects, Seanal continues to bridge performance, wellness, and design—creating inclusive spaces where movement becomes a form of connection and exploration.

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Claire Bathgate Petersen

Claire is originally from Sydney, Australia, and has been teaching Pilates and barre for over five years. She has trained extensively in Byron Bay, Sydney, and Berlin, earning certifications in mat Pilates, reformer Pilates, barre, and a 200-hour yoga teacher training.

A lifelong dancer, Claire’s movement journey began with her passion for dance, which continues to inform her teaching and deep understanding of the body. Her approach to teaching is rooted in alignment, breath, and purposeful movement. With an emphasis on correct posture, building strength, and fostering body awareness, Claire’s classes are designed to help students feel empowered, balanced, and connected in their own bodies.

When she’s not teaching, Claire loves traveling, being outdoors, and soaking up the sun and sea—whether it’s exploring new destinations or finding moments of calm by the water.

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Pilates retreat in February 2026 for body and mind rejuvenation

retreat offerings
○ 6 nights at casa erica
○ 3 vegan meals per day & snacks
○ welcome gift
○ pilates morning flows
○ strength & conditioning / functional flow afternoons
○ hike along the cliffs of Maro with local guide
○ water, tea & coffee

not included
○ flight or train to Málaga
○ airport transfer to Casa Erica
○ massages, optional Workshops
○ beach day lunch at local restaurant (25- 35€) 
○ travel insurance  (recommended)

investment
from 1.550€

please visit our faqs for infos about the different retreat levels, airport transfer, cancellations policy and much more.

Additional information

a typical day

07.30 tea, coffee, fruit
08.30 pilates morning flows
10.30 breakfast

reading 〰️ beach 〰️ pool 〰️ massage

15.00 lunch or snack
17.30 strength & conditioning / functional flow
19.30 dinner

Side note: On some days, we may switch the schedule — starting with strength & conditioning in the morning and pilates in the evening to bring variety and balance to the week.

arrival day:
check-in from 16.00
afternoon snack
19.30 dinner
21.00 welcome circle


departure day
:
no class
9.30 breakfast
check out until 11.00

 

Whats there?
– yoga & pilates equipment
– towels & bed linen
– pool/beach towel
– shampoo & shower gel

what to bring?
– sturdy shoes or sneakers with a good grip sole for the hike

we’ll let you know again what’s good to bring, a few days before your retreat.

We are organising group pick ups on arrival day (Thursday) from Málaga Airport & Málaga main central station (María Zambrano). Vice versa for departure on Wednesday. Approx costs: 30€/person/way.

Please read more in our faqs.

please take a look at our faqs or send us an email. Looking forward to hearing from you.

about the place
Casa Erica is where it all begun and where we host retreats since 2014. It is a home to us, which we love to share. Peacefully located on the coast of Andalusia, between Málaga and Nerja. The beach in walking distance. More

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