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German Intermediate Vinyasa Flow Very dynamic Casa Erica, Spain May Stefanie Jacoba June Spain

Culinary Yoga Retreat

Root & Revive - A Yoga & Culinary Retreat
- fully booked

Mittelstufe ✺ in German ✺ 30. Mai - 5. Juni 2024 ✺ Casa Erica, Málaga, Spain

Es ist Zeit wieder satt in dir anzukommen. Der Seele ein zu Hause in deiner Atmung geben. Der Atmung ein zu Hause in deinem Körper ermöglichen.

Durch eine intensive Asana Praxis im Vinyasa Flow Stil am Morgen holen wir die Gedanken zurück in deinen Tempel, in deinen Körper und schaffen eine feste, friedliche Verbindung zu dir selbst.

Gut zugängliche, geführte Meditationseinheiten am Morgen und Nachmittags helfen dir aus deinem Alltag herauszutreten, damit sich Ruhe integrieren kann.

Dieses Retreat unterstützt dich dabei deinen eigenen Weg in dieser Welt zu ebnen, mehr Urvertrauen in dir aufzubauen und eigene Ressourcen zu beleben.

Abgerundet wird unsere Root & Revive Woche von fordernden Asana Workshops, gemeinsames Chanten, gepaart mit tiefgreifenden Visualisierungs-Reisen. Dabei bist du umgeben von einer magischen Location und einer liebevollen Gruppe an Gleichgesinnten.

Mittelstufe: Du solltest eine regelmäßige Asana Praxis haben und Lust auf dynamische, fordernde Klassen.

Stefanie Jacoba 

Seeking for Depth & Truth. Holding Space as a Yoga Teacher. Lover of Human Beings & Dogs.

“Hi! Ich bin Stefanie und teile seit sechs Jahren meine Leidenschaft für das Unterrichten. Mit starken Vinyasa Flow Klassen möchte ich mit dir eine Auszeit vom Alltag nehmen. Meine Lehre dient der Vertiefung der Verbindung zwischen dem eigenen Körper und Seele sowie zu anderen Menschen. Durch die Kombination von integrativer Ausrichtung, Pranayama, Visualisierungen und meditativer elektronischer Musik unterstütze ich dich dabei, dein authentisches Selbst zu entfesseln. Ich habe den Unterricht von Dylan Werner immer als wertvolles Geschenk erlebt, deshalb habe ich mich entschlossen, 2019 sein 300h Advanced Teacher Training zu absolvieren und ich freue mich sehr, all meine Erkenntnisse und Erkenntnisse mit dir zu teilen. Lasst uns gemeinsam in unserer Praxis den Grundstein legen, um sich wieder ganz zu fühlen.”

Stefanie lebt und unterrichtet in Wien.

Mehr über Steffi

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Stefanie Jacoba

Culinary Workshops:

by Caro Gante

In a series of three workshops, Caro will take you on a culinary journey that will provide a chance to acquire essential kitchen skills and insights. With her background in vegan cooking and holistic health these workshops offer you a unique opportunity to explore the synergy of delectable plant-based cuisine and well-being. While delving into some of Caro’s favorite recipes, you’ll find your culinary creativity stimulated throughout the entire retreat. 

Meal Prep 

Learn to create delicious meals, despite a busy schedule. Caro will introduce you to some fundamental concepts which you can apply to your individual lifestyle.

Plant-based Protein

Discover innovative ways to incorporate vital plant-based protein in a delicious way. Explore the world of legumes, tofu, tempeh, nuts and seeds.

Simple & Healthy Desserts
Discover the sweet, yet healthy world of vegan desserts. Weather you are into chocolate, caramel or fruity flavors – a sweet treat can be quick & uncomplicated! 

Caro Gante

Retreat Chef and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach Caro will guide you with her creative approach through three workshops in which she’ll share her knowledge and passion for wholesome vegan food.

We met Caro in 2021 and it was a match! Since then Caro cooked for many of our Retreat groups a creative, detailed, diverse and always very beautifully presented menu. It is both: healthy & delicious.

Caro is passionate about food since her childhood and it is just a pleasure and so inspiring experiencing her following that passion. Her ideas about creative plant-based dishes are endless & very intuitive. Her love for nature and ingredients gets delivered through her plates.

More about Caro

Verschaffe deiner inneren Stimme mehr Gehör, lerne offen & sanft deine eigenen Grenzen kennen & finde in der community mit Gleichgesinnten zurück zum Vertrauen.

retreat offerings
○ 6 Nächte in Casa Erica
○ 9 Yoga Sessions
○ 3 kulinarische Präsentationen/Workshops
○ veganes Essen 3 Mal/Tag
○ Vinyasa Yoga am Morgen
○ Meditation, Pranayama
○ Nachmittags Asana & Relaxing Workshops
○ Wanderung nach Maro
○ Wasser, Tee & Kaffee

nicht inkludiert
○ Flug oder Zug nach Málaga
○ Flughafentransfer zur Casa Erica
○ Massagen, optionale Workshops
○ ein Abendessen im Restaurant
○ Reiserücktrittsversicherung (empfohlen)

investment
ab 1250€

gruppengröße
20

Bitte ließ unsere faqs bei Fragen oder schreib uns.

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 (thursday): check-in from 15.00,
afternoon snack, no yoga class,
19.30 dinner, 21.00 welcome circle 

departure day (wednesday): 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 & a beach/pool towel. we’ll let you know again what’s good to bring, a few days before your retreat.

check- in on thursday from 15:00, lunch snacks waiting for you // check- out on wednesday until 11:00 after breakfast

arrival & departure: group pick ups & drop offs will be organized for thursday from Málaga airport & Málaga city center. Vice versa for departure on wednesday. costs: 20€/person/way

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.

What we love most about it are the pastel sunsets, the wild beaches and the laid back Andalusian mentality. Also our dog Alpha and cat Hanuman live here. More

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Slow Gentle English Beginner Vinyasa Flow Fleur van Hille All Level Casa Erica, Spain Restorative May Nidra

Inner Balance

Inner Balance - fully booked

Beginners, All Levels ✺ 25- 31 May 2023 ✺ Casa Erica, Málaga, Spain

Yoga is, at its core, a practice that calms the mind. Our lives are often stressful, full of inevitable interruptions and challenges to overcome. Yoga gives us a tool to stay centered and to approach each challenge with serenity.
Over the course of our time together, we’ll explore these benefits through poses, breath work, and mantra singing.
We’ll learn the essentials of yoga and explore the myths and texts, which are the base of yoga philosophy and inspired this ancient practice.

In the mornings, we will move our bodies in a dynamic, playful morning flow. The basic asanas will be explained and some asanas we will practice together with a partner, allowing you to move deeper into the poses and feel the alignment.

In the afternoons, we’ll explore quieter practices like yoga nidra – a guided meditation, restorative yoga – a practice of deep relaxation, and singing. We’ll learn how to release the subtle layers of tension in the body and open ourselves up to space, to relief, and to breath.

Each day, we’ll come together over delicious meals to share, connect, and laugh. You’ll find inspiration and friendship in others, and perhaps in yourself as well. When it’s finally time to return home, you’ll leave feeling restored, reenergised, and fortified to take on whatever life gives you.

This retreat is perfect for everyone completely or relatively new to yoga. All levels are welcome though.

Fleur van Hille 

Fleur has been a student and teacher of yoga since 2009 when her career as a professional dancer transformed into a love for yoga’s physical postures, breathing exercises, mantras, and meditation. Since then, her training has spanned the globe and expanded to include advanced postures, philosophy, yoga nidra, and yoga therapeutics.

As a teacher, Fleur is creative and supportive. Her playlists offer a carefully crafted, steady beat that will carry you through flowing transitions and intentional holds. She offers options for all levels, so everyone feels held and at ease, and if there is one thing that characterizes her classes, workshops, and retreats, it is the feeling of being connected. She brings a warmth and joy to her classes that open the door for her students to experience both playfulness and stillness.

Fleur has been teaching yoga retreats with Yoga Spirit Circle since the very beginning. She has returned again and again because her retreats offer a truly profound experience of yoga. She will both guide you and inspire you to explore yoga as a way of living and an experience—one in which our hearts expand to include all of life as one spiritual whole.

Yoga Videos with Fleur

Fleurs website

In the beginners mind there are many possibilites.

retreat offerings
○ 6 nights at casa erica
○ 3 vegan meals per day
○ vinyasa yoga in the morning
○ meditation, pranayama
○ restorative yoga, chanting or yoga nidra in the afternoons
○ hike trip to a beautiful national park & hidden beach
○ water, tea & coffee

not included
○ flight or train to Málaga
○ airport transfer to Casa Erica
○ massages, optional Workshops
○ one dinner at a local restaurant
○ travel insurance  (recommended)

investment
from 1150€ 

group size
18

please visit our faqs for infos about our corona policy, travel, airport transfer and much more.

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 (thursday): check-in from 15.00,
afternoon snack, no yoga class,
19.30 dinner, 21.00 welcome circle 

departure day (wednesday): 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 & a beach/pool towel. we’ll let you know again what’s good to bring, a few days before your retreat.

check- in on thursday from 15:00, lunch snacks waiting for you // check- out on wednesday until 11:00 after breakfast

arrival & departure: group pick ups & drop offs will be organized for thursday from Málaga airport & Málaga city center. Vice versa for departure on wednesday. costs: 20€/person/way

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.

What we love most about it are the pastel sunsets, the wild beaches and the laid back Andalusian mentality. Also our dog Alpha and cat Hanuman live here. More

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English All Level Dynamic Jivamukti Casa Erica, Spain May Spain

Time to Bloom

Time to Bloom

All Level ✺ 11- 17 May ✺ Casa Erica, Málaga, Spain

We retreat to remind ourselves we do not exist alone. We are always interconnected, supporting each other, and helping each other to bloom.

After a long winter of hibernation, we crawl out of our cozy dens that kept us warm, ready to shed the layers of cold and dust. It is a time to make space for new beginnings, and just like the world around us, it is time to bloom.

Like the first dip into the spring ocean tides, we will immerse ourselves in the fresh joy of renewal. We will move our bodies, reconnect to our breath, and through these, create space for new ideas and inspiration. 

We will begin each morning with meditation and pranayama, followed by a dynamic, sweaty Jivamukti yoga session. A carefully crafted playlist will help you find the beat that pulses within your own body. In the afternoons, we will dive into fundamentals workshops to embody alignment and gain a deeper connection with asana. We will explore yin yoga to find softness and rest, and our evenings will include satsang and kirtan as a space for questions, singing, and meditating together to bloom into our full potential.

Yoga is about connection. It is about relationships—our relationships with ourselves, with our friends, with people we have never met, with the planet and Mother Earth, and with a higher, cosmic consciousness. We will leverage these connections to come together and find new meaning in our own experiences. 

 

"We are all walking each other home.” (Ram Dass)

Sheila Ilzhöfer

As a trained Jivamukti Yoga, Power Vinyasa and Yin Yoga teacher, Sheila has completed numerous trainings and participated in international workshops. She passes on in her classes what she learns and experiences in her own yoga practice.

Sheila sees yoga not as a purely physical practice, but as a holistic tool that allows us to explore our innermost selves with radical honesty. She firmly believes that we humans are never wrong or broken, but instead perfect as we are. Yogic practices help us remember this.

Expect challenging, dynamic Jivamukti Yoga classes full of lightness, always accompanied by a selected soundtrack. The asana practice is complemented with meditations, pranayama (breathing exercises) and chanting.

Sheila lives in Berlin and teaches yoga classes and workshops throughout Germany and Europe.

More about Sheila

retreat offerings
○ 6 nights at casa erica
○ 3 vegan meals per day
○ jivamukti yoga in the morning
○ meditation, pranayama, 
○ chanting, satsang
○ asana workshops or yin yoga in the afternoons
○ one afternoon hike 
○ water, tea & coffee

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

investment
from 1150€

group size
18

please visit our faqs for infos about travel info, airport transfer and much more.

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 (thursday): check-in from 15.00,
afternoon snack, no yoga class,
19.30 dinner, 21.00 welcome circle 

departure day (wednesday): 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 & a beach/pool towel. we’ll let you know again what’s good to bring, a few days before your retreat.

check- in on thursday from 15:00, lunch snacks waiting for you // check- out on wednesday until 11:00 after breakfast

arrival & departure: group pick ups & drop offs will be organized for thursday from Málaga airport & Málaga city center. Vice versa for departure on wednesday. costs: 20€/person/way

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.

What we love most about it are the pastel sunsets, the wild beaches and the laid back Andalusian mentality. Also our dog Alpha and cat Hanuman live here. More

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Rowena Johnson English The Relais, Italy All Level Very dynamic Jivamukti May June

Freedom of the Heart

Freedom of the Heart

All Level ✺ 30 May- 5 June 2023 ✺ The Relais, Sorrento, Italy

Alignment is internal work, meaning what matters most is that we live from the truth that speaks to us through our spiritual hearts.

When we initially came to the practice the shifts we felt may have been primarily physical, but as we increase the frequency and the dimension of our practice we begin to sense something deeper is calling to us. Yogic practices provide us with tools for introspection. And with this we’re able to recognise our truth, and take action from a place of inner alignment. This does not have to look like a radical external change, you don’t have to leave the modern world and go and live in an ashram, you can live from this place of deep alignment right there where you are – and this is the most radical realisation.  

During this week long retreat we will create space to learn, grow and deepen our connection to practice. So that you can return to your life feeling nourished and refreshed, ready for all that is coming. 

Each morning will start with chanting, meditation & pranayama, followed by a deep & purposeful asana practice. The afternoons will be a mixture of workshops designed to explore specific aspects of the practice in more detail.

Rowena Johnson

Rowena is an Advanced Certified Jivamukti Yoga teacher, and a 200hr & 300hr teacher trainer, who has been practicing yoga since 2008.

With a personal practice of Ashtanga and Jivamukti, Rowena’s classes are strong, purposeful and interspersed with personal insights, spoken word and uplifting music. The alchemy created is inspiring and potent, far beyond the mat.

Whilst based in Berlin, Rowena teaches internationally on yoga teacher trainings, workshops and retreats.

If you want to take a class with Rowena you can find her at Three Boons Yoga in Berlin (also online classes) or try the yoga video we’ve  recorded with her last year.

Yoga Video with Rowena

Rowenas website

Rowena Johnson

"It is not perfection we must seek, but freedom of the heart.” - Jack Kornfield

retreat offerings
○ 6 nights at the relais in sorrento
○ 3 vegan meals per day & snacks
○ jivamukti yoga in the morning
○ meditation, pranayama
○ full moon ceremony
○ asana workshops in the afternoons
○ transfer from and to Sorrento train station
○ water, tea & coffee

not included
○ travel to Sorrento
○ massages, day trips
○ travel insurance  (recommended)

investment
from 1.800€

please visit our faqs for infos about our corona policy, travel, airport transfer and much more.

a typical day

07.30 tea, coffee, fruit

08.30 yoga & meditation 

10.30 breakfast

beach 〰️ reading 〰️ massage

15.00 lunch

17.30 yoga

19.30 dinner

arrival day: check-in to the rooms is from 14.00, 17.00 short welcome flow, 19.30 dinner, 21.00 welcome circle 

departure day: no yoga class,
9.00 breakfast, check out of the rooms until 10.00

 

all yoga equipment is available at our retreat location, as well as towels, bed linen & beach towels. we’ll let you know what’s good to bring, a few days before your retreat.

check- in on arrival day from 16:00, Dinner will be served around 19:00// check- out on departure until 10:00 after breakfast

arrival & departure: pick ups & drop offs from Sorrento train station (free of charge). Getting to Sorrento is easy by train from Naples (1 hour).

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

about the place

If you are looking for the lushest of all Yoga Spirit Circle experiences this is for you. The famous Sorrento peninsula with it´s breathtaking views, the charming towns radiating La dolce vita and The Relais indulging you with the exclusivity of a private beach and it´s 5star amenities. More

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German Intermediate Few Spots Left Very dynamic Jivamukti Casa Erica, Spain Yin May

Community days

Community days

Casa Erica, Málaga, Spain ✺ 1- 16 March 2026

The Community Days at Casa Erica are an invitation to slow down and experience everyday life in a warm and supportive community. You will stay in your own private room, and share the retreat kitchen with fellow travelers. Cooking and eating together quickly becomes one of the highlights of the experience — a chance to enjoy simple meals, exchange recipes, and gather around the table.

During your stay, you can join several yoga, pilates, or movement classes in our beautiful indoor shala. Beyond the classes, the shala is always open, offering you space for your own practice, meditation, or quiet reflection. In the evenings, we light the fireplace and come together in the cozy atmosphere of the living room — for conversation, laughter, or simply to relax side by side.

The days unfold with a natural rhythm: time for yourself, time in nature, and time to connect. You might take a walk to the beach, join an excursion with others, or share a spontaneous workshop or creative session. Participation is always optional — you choose how much community and how much solitude you need.

The spirit of these Community Days is one of openness and curiosity. It is not a fixed retreat program, but a shared living experience where each person contributes to the atmosphere. Optional services such as shared car rentals, massages, or local fruit and vegetable deliveries make life easier.

In short, the Community Days at Casa Erica offer a balance between independence and togetherness — a space where you can rest, create, and be inspired, while enjoying the company of like-minded people in the gentle light of the Andalusian coast.

 

Where

Casa Erica is where it all began — our home and the heart of our retreats since 2014. Nestled peacefully on the Andalusian coast, between Málaga and Nerja, it offers a serene setting just a short walk from the beach.

As the winters are mild over here we felt it would be a great idea to open our doors for everyone seeking more sunlight in that time.

What we love most about this place are the soft pastel sunsets, the untamed beaches, and the easygoing Andalusian spirit that fills the air. Casa Erica isn’t just a venue; it’s a home we cherish and love to share — along with our beloved companions, Alpha the dog and Hanuman the cat.

Here, time slows down, nature embraces you, and community comes to life.

What to expect

Nourishing Simplicity – Enjoy wholesome plant-based food, peaceful nature, and the grounding rhythm of slow living.

 

Shared Connection – Meet like-minded people and enjoy meaningful moments together through yoga, meals, and relaxed community life.

Freedom & Flexibility – Join group activities or simply rest, read, and recharge — your days are completely your own.

Mild Andalusian Climate – Bask in sunshine and soft breezes almost all year round, surrounded by sea views and olive groves.

What is included?

  • stay in your own room (with en-suite or shared bathroom) at Casa Erica
  • use the retreat kitchen to prepare your meals — and enjoy cooking together with others
  • join 3–5 yoga, pilates, or movement classes each week
  • cozy evenings in community by the fireplace
  • full access to our beautiful indoor yoga shala (not only during scheduled classes)
  • water, tea & coffee included throughout your stay

Optional offers?

  • airport transfer (depending on group size €20–60 per person/way)
  • car sharing made easy – we connect guests so they can rent cars together and split costs
  • massages can be arranged on request
  • weekly veggie & fruit orders delivered directly into the community kitchen
  • trips to the supermarket 

Rooms & Prices

Single Room Garden 
Stay in our garden view Apartment in a single room with one other guest as your flatmate. Bathroom shared between the two of you.

○ comfortable 140 or 160cm wide bed
○ heating in living room and additional mobile heater for room available
○ small living room with sofa 

50€/ night

Apartment for 2
Apartment facing the south with most sunny hours possible.

○ comfortable double bed (180cm)
○ heating in living room and additional mobile heater for room available
○ living room with sofa and kitchenette

100€/ night for 2

Single Room Pool
Apartment facing east with beautiful morning light. Two single rooms. You are sharing one bathroom. The living room is spacious and there is simple kitchen.

○ heating in living room and additional mobile heater for room available

60€/ night

Single Room ensuite
Enjoy the luxury of your own bathroom and the freshly renovated interior of these Single Rooms.

○ heating 

70€/ night

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