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Intermediate Rowena Johnson English October Dynamic Jivamukti La Viñuela, Spain Spain

Autumn

Autumn

Intermediate ✺ 6- 11 October 2026 ✺ La Viñuela, Andalusia, Spain

Autumn marks the threshold between heady saturation of summer and the stillness of winter, a time to begin slowing down as we turn our attention from outer radiance towards inner luminosity. Aligning with nature’s rhythm of letting go, honouring the harvest of experiences and insights from the past months, and preparing the ground for the fertile ground of the magic dark of winter.

Each day unfolds through the arc of the season: morning practices to awaken, clarify and inspire, afternoon sessions for contemplation, inspiration and somatic release, and evenings for rest, reflection, and regeneration.

The retreat serves as a passage—out of excess, into essence.

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
Rowena’s Website

retreat offerings
○ 5 nights at La Viñuela
○ 3 vegan meals per day
○ welcome gift
○ jivamukti yoga
○ meditation, poetry & yogic philosophy 
○ asana workshops 
○ hike to Buddhist Stupa 

not included
○ flight or train to Málaga
○ airport transfer to La Viñuela
○ massages, optional Workshops
○ travel insurance  (recommended)

investment
from 1.420€

please visit our faqs for infos about everything regarding travel, booking process, cancelation policy and much more.

Additional information

a typical day

07.30 tea,
coffee, fruit

08.30 yoga & meditation
10.30 breakfast

reading 〰️ journaling 〰️ going for walks 〰️
massage 〰️ sunbathing by the pool

15.00 lunch or snack

17.30 yoga

19.30 dinner

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

departure day:
no yoga class
9.00 breakfast
check out until 10.00

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

what to bring?
– refillable bottle
– journal & pen
– sturdy shoes or sneakers with a good grip sole for hiking / nature walks

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

arrival & departure: group pick ups & drop offs will be organised for arrival day from Málaga airport & Málaga city center. Vice versa for departure. costs: 30€/person/way

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

about the place

This is the cozy place you want to escape to for a week of withdrawal from the world. The venue is set in the mountains overlooking the beautiful La Viñuela lake. The sun here is also warming in the autumn and winter months. More

© Yoga Spirit Circle 2025

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Slow Gentle English All Level Yin April Restorative La Viñuela, Spain Hatha Nidra Spain Chrissie Chung

Awakened Heart

Awakened Heart

All Level ✺ 7 - 12 April 2026 ✺ La Viñuela, Andalusia, Spain

One of Yoga’s promises is to help us rediscover a space inside of ourselves that is beyond all sorrow ~ a joy or contentment that has literally no opposite; that can accompany us in all of life’s trials and tribulations, offering that promised space of peace and ease, the internal sweetness that will stand alongside us in what is, at times, undeniably hard.

Part of this rediscovery is in remembering the language and luminosity of the heart.

This retreat is an invitation to journey deep, deep within, into the cave of the heart, where the light of your own soul, the knowing of your inner teacher can begin to reveal itself to you. If you have felt at a crossroads, stuck in confusion or overwhelm, or simply find yourself at a place where you seek a deeper source of nourishment, then the work of the heart might be for you.

Together we’ll weave the wisdom bodies of Yoga, Ayurveda, Tantra & neuroscience into our week through contemplation, exploration of source wisdom and embodied practice where we can live in the question of “how do mind and heart meet?”

Mornings will comprise of a complete practice (asana, pranayama & meditation) that weave Yogic philosophy & understanding into the fabric of the experience. The afternoons will alternate between the restorative practices that help us to balance & regulate the nervous system, inviting deep rest into the cells of the body (Yoga Nidra, Yin Yoga, Sound Healing) and, or workshops that provide an opportunity to further unpack the teachings of Yoga and delve deeper into the heart.

Journalling and self enquiry will play an important role in our time together, as a means to spark greater clarity, growth and transformation. Mantra will also feature across the week as a way to further nurture & nourish the experience.

All levels are welcome – the only requirement is a curious heart.

Chrissie Chung

Chrissie Chung is a student and teacher of the Himalayan Tradition. She has been studying, practicing and sharing Yoga extensively for 10+ years.

Her heart is firmly rooted in sharing the far-reaching potential of practice, using its various tools as a means to serve the individual in finding their own unique way to rediscover their truest essence.

She offers the richness of Yoga, Ayurveda and Tantra intertwined in a way that invites you to embrace your practice as a spiritual science. Move with purpose, breathe with wisdom and begin the journey of turning your attention inwards, returning to a state of Being that is inherently whole.

Expect deep practices that are woven together with philosophy, intelligent use of the breath, self study, contemplation & meditation.

More about Chrissie

retreat offerings
○ 5 nights at La Viñuela
○ 3 vegan meals per day
○ welcome gift
○ hatha yoga, pranayama and meditation in the mornings
○ meditation and yoga nidra and restorative in the evenings
○ journalling and self enquiry
○ hike to Buddhist Stupa 

not included
○ flight or train to Málaga
○ airport transfer to La Viñuela
○ massages, optional Workshops
○ travel insurance  (recommended)

investment
from 1.420€

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

Additional information

a typical day

07.30 tea,
coffee, fruit

08.30 yoga & meditation
10.30 breakfast

reading 〰️ journaling 〰️ going for walks 〰️
massage 〰️ sunbathing by the pool

15.00 lunch or snack

17.30 yoga

19.30 dinner

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

departure day:
no yoga class
9.00 breakfast
check out until 10.00

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

what to bring?
– refillable bottle
– journal & pen
– sturdy shoes or sneakers with a good grip sole for hiking / nature walks

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

arrival & departure: group pick ups & drop offs will be organised for arrival day from Málaga airport & Málaga city center. Vice versa for departure. costs: 30€/person/way

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

about the place

This is the cozy place you want to escape to for a week of withdrawal from the world. The venue is set in the mountains overlooking the beautiful La Viñuela lake. The sun here is also warming in the autumn and winter months. More

© Yoga Spirit Circle 2025

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Movement German All Level Dynamic Jivamukti April Dana Sertel La Viñuela, Spain Spain

Being in motion

Being in Motion

All Level ✺ 12- 17 April 2026 ✺ La Viñuela, Andalusia, Spain

Being in Motion ist eine Einladung, dich selbst durch Bewegung neu zu entdecken – kraftvoll, verspielt und bewusst.

In dieser Woche geht es um das Erleben von Bewegung in ihrer ganzen Vielfalt. Wir verbinden Yoga, kreative Movement Sessions, funktionelles Training, Breathwork, Meditation und eine gemeinsame Wanderung in der andalusischen Natur. Du wirst schwitzen, lachen, loslassen und auftanken – in einem Umfeld, das dich trägt und inspiriert.

Die Vormittage beginnen mit einer aktivierenden Praxis, die dich in den Körper zurückbringt und Energie freisetzt. Jivamukti Yoga Klassen, Mobility-Training und Workouts wechseln sich ab und schaffen Kraft, Leichtigkeit und Balance.
Nachmittags erforschen wir Bewegung auf neue Weise – spielerisch, bewusst und frei. Es gibt Raum für Atemarbeit, Meditation und Ruhe.
Ein Tag führt uns in die Natur hinaus – in die Berge von Alcaucín, wo Bewegung und Stille ineinanderfließen.

Dieses Retreat ist für alle, die Lust haben in ihren Körper zu kommen und sich verbunden zu fühlen. Yoga Erfahrung wird empfohlen. Bitte sprech alle Verletzungen oder besonderen Umstände mit uns ab vor der Buchung.

Dana Sertel

Dana ist 800+h Advanced Certified Jivamukti Lehrerin und lebt in Berlin, wo sie täglich Yoga unterrichtet, wenn sie nicht gerade Workshops oder Retreats leitet.
Als Mentorin im Jivamukti Teacher Training unterrichtet sie mit Leidenschaft und Herzlichkeit.
Ihre eigene Praxis umfasst Jivamukti, Ashtanga, Breathwork, Meditation und Krafttraining, was sie in ihren Unterricht integriert. Ihr Unterricht bleibt den Wurzeln des Yoga treu und bringt gleichzeitig neue Einflüsse mit, die sie aus ihren abwechslungsreichen Routinen zieht. Besonders wichtig sind ihr Authentizität und der Bezug zur eigenen Erfahrung. Dana setzt sich u.a. für einen bewussteren Umgang mit Stress in unserer schnelllebigen Arbeitswelt ein und hat selbst jahrelange Erfahrung als Beraterin in Unternehmen und ist damit auch bis heute aktiv. Sie hatte gemeinsam mit zwei Kollegen das Podcast Projekt “Wake Up Wind Down”, bei dem täglich geführte Meditationen veröffentlicht wurden. Sie lebt nach den Prinzipien des Yoga und mit einer guten Portion Humor. Ihre Klassen sind kraftvoll, intensiv und immer begleitet von sorgfältig ausgewählter Musik.

Dana’s Website
Practice with Dana

Foto: Maximilian Gierl

retreat offerings
○ 5 Nächte in La Viñuela
○ 3 vegane Mahlzeiten pro Tag
○ Welcome gift
○ dynamisches Jivamukti Yoga
○ kreative Movement Sessions
○ funktionelles Training
○ Breathwork und Meditation
○ Wanderung in Alcaucín mit lokal Guide

nicht inkludiert
○ Flug oder Zug nach Málaga
○ Flughafentransfer nach La Viñuela
○ Massagen, optionale Workshops
○ Reiseversicherung (empfohlen)

investment
ab 1.450€

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

Additional information

a typical day

07.30 tea,
coffee, fruit

08.30 yoga und primal moves oder workout und mobility
10.30 breakfast

reading 〰️ journaling 〰️ going for walks 〰️
massage 〰️ sunbathing by the pool

15.00 lunch or snack

17.30 breathwork, yin/restorative und ruhigere yoga stunden

19.30 dinner

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

departure day:
no class
9.00 breakfast
check out until 10.00

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

what to bring?
– refillable bottle
– journal & pen
– sturdy shoes or sneakers with a good grip sole for hiking / nature walks

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

arrival & departure: group pick ups & drop offs will be organised for arrival day from Málaga airport & Málaga city center. Vice versa for departure. costs: 30€/person/way

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

about the place

This is the cozy place you want to escape to for a week of withdrawal from the world. The venue is set in the mountains overlooking the beautiful La Viñuela lake. The sun here is also warming in the autumn and winter months. More

© Yoga Spirit Circle 2025

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English Gentle Fleur van Hille All Level Vinyasa Flow January La Viñuela, Spain Restorative Nidra Blog Spain

Ground & Grow

Ground & Grow

All Level ✺ 21- 26 February 2026 ✺ La Viñuela, Spain

By late February, we begin to sense a shift. Winter is still present, but subtle signs of change are in the air. It’s a time of transition. This in-between space invites us to pause, to tend to ourselves, and to prepare for what’s next.

This week is designed to nourish you, and to support you in finding steadiness in the midst of change. Through grounding practices and moments of deep rest, we create space to reconnect with ourselves, with nature, and with each other.

Mornings will begin with dynamic vinyasa yoga to move energy, wake the body, and build strength and clarity. These sessions are energising yet accessible, helping you feel more spacious, present, and alive.

In the afternoons, we’ll slow down. Practices like yoga nidra, restorative yoga, and mantra singing will support deep relaxation and emotional release. These quieter moments allow us to soften, listen inwards, and restore balance.

As we spend time away from the noise of daily life, there’s room to listen to what’s truly nourishes us. This will help us prepare for the season ahead with more clarity, calm, and connection.

Fleur van Hille
People often describe me as a warm and sunny person with an intuitive approach to teaching yoga. I like hearing this description because it shows that I’ve made a real connection with my students. And if there’s one thing about yoga that I love the most and which characterises my classes, workshops and retreats, it’s the feeling of being connected.

A retreat offers us the possibility of a truly profound experience of yoga. Surrounded by nature and among like-minded people from every corner of the world, a unique journey unfolds. Conversations open up, emotions are untapped, and discoveries are made…

In the quiet of each morning, we begin our yoga practice in stillness, taking time to anchor our awareness in the present moment through a guided breathing exercise, a meditation or visualisation. Then, drawing on the energy of the rising sun and the freshness of a brand-new day, I lead you through a vinyasa flow that is both gentle and energising.

During the dip in energy that tends to follow lunchtime, the sessions slow down, allowing for a deeper exploration of the techniques and practices encountered earlier in the day. There’s also plenty of time for sinking into a profound state of relaxation with restorative or yin yoga, or even yoga nidra (yogic sleep) – sometimes accompanied by mantras, music, or myths.
Yoga Videos with Fleur
Fleur’s Website

retreat offerings
○ 5 nights at La Viñuela
○ 3 vegan meals per day
○ welcome gift
○ vinyasa yoga in the morning
○ meditation & chanting
○ restorative and/or yoga nidra in the afternoons
○ hike to the stupa
○ water, tea & coffee

not included
○ flight or train to/from Málaga
○ airport transfer to/from La Viñuela
○ massages, optional Workshops
○ travel cancellation insurance  (recommended)

investment
from 1.390€, group size 11

please visit our faqs.

Additional information

a typical day

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

reading 〰️ journaling 〰️ going for walks 〰️
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,
9.00 breakfast,
check out until 10.00

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

arrival & departure: group pick ups & drop offs will be organised for arrival day from Málaga airport & Málaga city center. Vice versa for departure. costs: 30€/person/way

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

about the place

This is the cozy place you want to escape to for a week of withdrawal from the world. The venue is set in the mountains overlooking the beautiful La Viñuela lake. The sun here is also warming in the autumn and winter months. More

© Yoga Spirit Circle 2025

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English Pilates All Level Februar La Viñuela, Spain Claire Bathgate Petersen

Pilates: Back to Center

Back to Center

All Level ✺ 16- 21 February 2026 ✺
La Viñuela, Andalusia, Spain

Step into the new year by re-centering body and mind.

This 5-night Pilates retreat is designed to help you return to your center—the powerhouse of strength, alignment, and breath that supports every movement. Through a balance of Classical precision and Contemporary flow, each morning session will ground and energize you, reconnecting you with clarity and control.

Evenings invite restoration and integration. With slower-paced Pilates practices, fascia release, and mindful breathwork, you’ll release tension, improve mobility, and re-balance from the inside out.

Back to Center is more than a retreat—it’s a chance to pause, re-ground, and realign with yourself. You’ll leave feeling stronger, clearer, and centered, ready to carry this renewed balance into the year ahead.

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.

More about Claire

Pilates retreat in February 2026 for body and mind rejuvenation

It is the mind itself
which shapes the body.

retreat offerings
○ 5 nights at La Viñuela
○ 3 vegan meals per day
○ welcome gift
○ pilates & mindfulness in the mornings
○ pilates & restorative in the afternoons
○ hike to buddhist Stupa
○ water, tea & coffee

not included
○ flight or train to Málaga
○ airport transfer to La Viñuela
○ massages, optional Workshops
○ travel insurance  (recommended)

investment
from 1.390€

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

Additional information

a typical day

07.30 tea,
coffee, fruit

08.30 pilates
10.30 breakfast

reading 〰️ journaling 〰️ pool 〰️
massage 〰️ going for walks

15.00 lunch or snack

17.30 pilates

19.30 dinner

arrival day:
no class
check-in from 16.00
19.30 dinner
21.00 welcome circle

departure day:
no class
9.00 breakfast
check out until 10.00

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

arrival & departure: group pick ups & drop offs will be organised for arrival day from Málaga airport & Málaga city center. Vice versa for departure. costs: 30€/person/way

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

about the place

This is the cozy place you want to escape to for a week of withdrawal from the world. The venue is set in the mountains overlooking the beautiful La Viñuela lake. The sun here is also warming in the autumn and winter months. More

© Yoga Spirit Circle 2025

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German Gentle All Level Dynamic Vinyasa Flow Jivamukti January Yin La Viñuela, Spain Silke Langer Spain

Sacred Beginnings

Sacred Beginnings

All Level ✺ 26- 31 January 2026 ✺
La Viñuela, Andalusia, Spain

Dieses Retreat ist eine Einladung, dich mit dir zu verbinden, innere Ruhe zu finden und in Gemeinschaft zu sein.

Der Winter lädt uns ein, stiller zu werden. Die Natur zieht sich zurück und sammelt Kraft im Inneren, um im Frühling neu zu erblühen. Auch wir dürfen diese Zeit nutzen, um nach innen zu schauen, uns zu entspannen und uns auszurichten für 2026.

Was ist deine Intention für 2026? Was ist dein Fokus? Welche Samen möchtest du sähen, die in den kommenden Monaten wachsen dürfen?

Ende Januar, wenn das Jahr noch frisch und voller Möglichkeiten ist. Wir öffnen einen Raum für eine tiefe spirituelle Verbindung. Du wirst Gelegenheit haben, bewusst in dich hinein zu spüren, deine Intentionen für das Jahr zu setzen oder dich mit deiner bereits gesetzten Intention noch tiefer zu verbinden.

Wir starten den Tag mit Meditation, Pranayama und kraftvollem Jivamukti Yoga. Eine sanfte Praxis am Abend lässt sich entspannen. Du wirst Zugang zu kraftvollen spirituellen Praktiken und Ritualen erhalten, die dich dabei unterstützen, dich mit dir zu verbinden. Praktiken, die dich auch zurück im Alltag begleiten, um immer wieder zu deinem Fokus zurückzukehren.

Sei dir bewusst: Das Jahr wartet nur darauf, von dir gestaltet zu werden – in Klarheit, in deiner Präsenz und deinem Licht.

Silke Langer

Silke verbindet ihre Erfahrungen aus dem Jivamukti Yoga und Ashtanga in ihrem Unterricht. Mit viel Hingabe und Disziplin für ihre eigene Praxis inspiriert sie auch ihre Schüler:innen. Sie glaubt fest daran, dass wir hier sind, um Spaß zu haben, zu lernen, zu wachsen, unsere Träume zu leben, die wir in unserem Herzen mit auf diese Welt gebracht haben. Silke’s Lebensfreude und ihre positive Art sind ansteckend.

Wenn sie kein Yoga unterrichtet, begleitet Silke als Spiritual Life Coachin und Mentorin Menschen darin, sich selbst im Herzen zu begegnen. Mit einer Kombination aus Coaching, spirituellen Tools und der phänomenale Aufstellung unterstützt sie ihre Klient:innen dabei Muster und Blockaden zu lösen, die eigene Schöpferkraft zu aktivieren, um sich in Verbindung mit dem Higher Self das allerschönste Leben zu kreieren.

Mehr über Silke

All action begins in rest.
Lao-Tzu

retreat offerings
○ 5 Nächte in La Viñuela
○ 3 vegane Mahlzeiten am Tag
○ welcome gift
○ jivamukti yoga am Morgen
○ somatic yin, restorative & spirituelle Praktiken am Nachmittag
○ 1 workshop mit Caro
○ Wanderung zur Stupa
○ Wasser, Kaffee & Tee

nicht inkludiert
○ Flug oder Zug nach Málaga
○ Flughafen Transfer
○ Massagen, optionale Workshops
○ Reiseversicherung  (empfohlen)

investment
ab 1.450€

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 〰️ journaling 〰️ going for walks 〰️
massage 〰️ sunbathing by the pool

15.00 lunch or snack

17.30 yoga

19.30 dinner

arrival day:
from 16.00 check-in & afternoon snack
17.00 short yoga class
19.30 dinner
21.00 welcome circle

departure day:
no yoga class
9.00 breakfast
check out until 10.00

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

arrival & departure: group pick ups & drop offs will be organised for arrival day from Málaga airport & Málaga city center. Vice versa for departure. costs: 30€/person/way

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

about the place

This is the cozy place you want to escape to for a week of withdrawal from the world. The venue is set in the mountains overlooking the beautiful La Viñuela lake. The sun here is also warming in the autumn and winter months. More

© Yoga Spirit Circle 2025

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English All Level Dynamic January Yin La Viñuela, Spain Spain Lauren Simonis

Belonging

Belonging

All Level ✺ 31 Jan- 5 Feb 2026 ✺ La Viñuela, Andalusia, Spain

This is a women-only retreat.

Beneath the winter sun, we’ll examine what it means to belong to oneself. What are the pieces that are deeply yours? What is yours to carry, and what have you been holding for others that it is perhaps time to release? What do the pieces of you need to feel fully integrated, deeply loved?

As the days slowly begin to lengthen, we will embrace every version of ourselves through the magic of long nights and quiet days—a time when what is old has time to compost to nourish all that we will create. We’ll begin our days with reflective meditations and embodied vinyasa practices that will challenge our bodies to open, embrace, and simplify. In the afternoons, we’ll turn inward to somatic practices to release the burdens we carry, settle our nervous systems, and call in the power of deep rest. We will tap into our intuition through embodied emotional release practices, yin yoga, and somatic tools and resources that will highlight what is most essential within us, reminding you that you have always belonged to yourself.

Dark, cool evenings will turn cozy with practices like yoga nidra and restorative yoga, and together, we will explore themes of self-love, self-knowledge, and authenticity. We’ll dive deep into our intuition to find what is required of us to move through winter’s quiet and reemerge in a state of rebirth as a more flowing, accepting, and easeful expression of our deepest selves.

Come as you are—radiant from the holiday season or ready for rest. A wellspring of warmth, comfort, and belonging is waiting for you.

Lauren Simonis

Hello beautiful humans, I’m Lauren, and I’ve been a yoga teacher for nine years, a facilitator for twenty, and a lover of all-female spaces my entire life. Nothing brings me more joy than the magic of women coming together and the profound sense of belonging and deep love that emerges. Yoga and embodiment practices offer the opportunity to do just that.

I moved to Portugal from the U.S. in 2016, and that’s where my passion for yoga evolved 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, restorative, yoga nidra, and myofascial release when I realized how much joy my students brought me. Since 2020, I have become increasingly engaged with somatic movement and embodied yoga. With these experiences, I’ve found more and more opportunities to nurture my students through healing, love, and support. My approach combines a passion for softness and rest with a deep connection to the wild and untamed that vibrates within us all.

As a yoga teacher, I am often described as joyful and playful. My classes are filled with light-hearted invitations to explore new movements and power, 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.

More about Lauren
Lauren’s youtube video

retreat offerings
○ 5 nights at La Viñuela
○ 3 vegan meals per day
○ welcome gift
○ reflective meditations 
○ embodied vinyasa practices
○ embodied emotional release practices
○ yin yoga, and somatic tools
○ 1 workshop with Caro
○ hike to Buddhist Stupa 

not included
○ flight or train to Málaga
○ airport transfer to La Viñuela
○ massages, optional Workshops
○ travel insurance  (recommended)

investment
from 1.450€

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

Additional information

a typical day

07.30 tea,
coffee, fruit

08.30 yoga & meditation
10.30 breakfast

reading 〰️ journaling 〰️ going for walks 〰️
massage 〰️ sunbathing by the pool

15.00 lunch or snack

17.30 yoga

19.30 dinner

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

departure day:
no yoga class
9.00 breakfast
check out until 10.00

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

what to bring?
– refillable bottle
– journal & pen
– sturdy shoes or sneakers with a good grip sole for hiking / nature walks

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

arrival & departure: group pick ups & drop offs will be organised for arrival day from Málaga airport & Málaga city center. Vice versa for departure. costs: 30€/person/way

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

about the place

This is the cozy place you want to escape to for a week of withdrawal from the world. The venue is set in the mountains overlooking the beautiful La Viñuela lake. The sun here is also warming in the autumn and winter months. More

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German Christina Bruns Intermediate Dynamic Jivamukti Yin Restorative La Viñuela, Spain September Spain

Beauty of Simplicity

Beauty of Simplicity - fully booked

Intermediate ✺ 23- 29 September 2025 ✺
La Viñuela, Andalusia, Spain

Den ersten Sonnenstrahl nach einer Reihe von Regentagen bewusst genießen, laut im Auto mitsingen, mit Freunden herumalbern – oft sind es die kleinen und einfachen Momente, die uns im Leben die meiste Freude bereiten. Du hast das Gefühl, dass diese Momente in letzter Zeit oft zu kurz gekommen sind? Wir laden dich ein, mit uns die Magie des einfachen Seins zu erkunden. Diese Zeit soll dir Raum geben, zur Ruhe zu kommen und wieder in eine tiefere Verbindung zu dir selbst zu treten.  

Wir starten den Tag mit einer 120-minütigen Masterclass, einer anspruchsvollen Vinyasapraxis begleitet von Mediation, Breathwork und Visualierungen. Diese dynamischen Stunden fordern dich körperlich heraus und schaffen gleichzeitig Raum für persönliches Wachstum. 

Am Nachmittag erwarten dich sanfte Mobility- und Slow-Flow-Klassen mit Yin-Elementen, Chanting und Traumreisen. Hier kannst du entspannen, loslassen und in die tieferen Schichten deines Selbst eintauchen.  

In dieser Woche schenken wir dir wertvolle Zeit, um dich wieder mit dir zu verbinden und ein Gefühl von Fülle aus deinem Inneren heraus entstehen zu lassen. Verliere dich in Tagträumen, sei auf leichte und spielerische Weise ganz du selbst und schaffe Raum für alle Facetten deines Seins. 

Erlebe, was passiert, wenn der Geist zur Ruhe kommt und sich das Herz öffnen darf – wenn sich alles wieder leicht und frei anfühlt.   

Christina Bruns

Advanced Certified Jivamukti Yoga Teacher

Christina ist die Gründerin des TRBY Yogastudios in Wien. Dort bildet sie seit 2022 Yogalehrer*innen aus und unterrichtet Jivamukti Yoga. Derzeit absolviert sie das JTAP bei ihrer Mentorin Dana Sertel in Berlin.

Durch ihre frühere Zeit als Tänzerin sind ihre Klassen verspielt, dynamisch und körperlich fordernd.

Yoga ist ihr Anker, der sie immer wieder bei sich ankommen lässt, aus ihrer Komfortzone lockt und Mut & Vertrauen für neue Wege schenkt.

In ihrem Unterricht möchte sie dir neue Perspektiven im Umgang mit deinem mentalen-, physischen- und emotionalen Körper schenken. Neugier und Freude wecken, für alle Möglichkeiten, die jeder Tag und das Leben bereit hält.

Mehr von Christina

retreat offerings
○ 6 Nächte in La Viñuela
○ 3 vegane Mahlzeiten pro Tag
○ Vinyasa Yoga am Morgen
○ Meditation, Pranayama, Chanten
○ Asana Workshops am Nachmittag
○ Wanderung zu einer Stupa in der Umgebung
○ Wasser, Kaffee & Tee

nicht inkludiert
○ Flug oder Zug nach/von Málaga
○ Flughafentransfer nach/von La Viñuela
○ Massagen, optionale Workshops
○ Reiserücktrittsversicherung (empfohlen)

investment
ab 1.390€

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

Additional information

a typical day

07.30 tea,
coffee, fruit

08.30 yoga & meditation
10.30 breakfast

reading 〰️ journaling 〰️ going for walks 〰️
massage 〰️ sunbathing by the pool

15.00 lunch or snack

17.30 yoga

19.30 dinner

arrival day:
from 16.00 check-in & afternoon snack
17.00 short yoga class
19.30 dinner
21.00 welcome circle

departure day:
no yoga class
9.00 breakfast
check out until 10.00

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

arrival & departure: group pick ups & drop offs will be organised for arrival day from Málaga airport & Málaga city center. Vice versa for departure. costs: 30€/person/way

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

about the place

This is the cozy place you want to escape to for a week of withdrawal from the world. The venue is set in the mountains overlooking the beautiful La Viñuela lake. The sun here is also warming in the autumn and winter months. More

© Yoga Spirit Circle 2025

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English All Level Dynamic Jivamukti Restorative La Viñuela, Spain September Spain Nadja Steinbach

Nature’s Rhythms

Nature's Rhythms - fully booked

All Level ✺ 17- 22 September 2025 ✺
La Viñuela, Andalusia, Spain

Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of the Viñuela Mountains and embark on a soulful 5-day journey through the elements on our Embodying Nature’s Rhythms retreat. This transformative experience weaves the ancient practices of yoga with the powerful energies of earth, water, fire and air, exploring the interconnectedness of your body, mind and spirit.

Each day is dedicated to exploring the qualities of one element, inviting you to connect deeply with your inner and outer landscapes. Begin your mornings with dynamic Jivamukti Yoga, awakening body and mind with invigorating flows inspired by each element. Afternoons offer opportunities for reflection and creativity through guided workshops, journaling and nature-based activities such as silent walks and meditation.

Evenings are dedicated to calming Poetry and Yin Yoga practices, allowing you to wind down and integrate the day’s experiences in a nurturing and restorative way. Music, meditation and elemental rituals enhance these moments, fostering a deeper sense of balance and connection.

The retreat culminates in integration, celebrating the balance of all the elements in your body, mind and spirit. Each practice and activity is carefully designed to reconnect you with yourself and the rhythms of nature, leaving you renewed and balanced.

Nadja Steinbach

Advanced Certified Jivamukti Yoga Teacher

Nadja’s wanderlust is innate, nurtured by years of cultural immersion. With a background in organic farming and a commitment to combating climate change, her journey into Jivamukti Yoga seamlessly extended her path.

She believes that the practice of yoga is a place of individual growth and acceptance by bringing together different people with a common ground. Being together in this space creates an overwhelming sense of unity that we so often miss in our daily lives. Holding space for this and whatever unfolds is the magic of yoga.

Nadja has been taught to teach the kind of class she wants to attend. In her classes you will experience elements of pranayama and asana, music and meditation, as well as hands-on assists. Her passion is to infuse spiritual teachings into physical practice, making ancient wisdom accessible and relevant. Music sets the tone, weaving themes into playlists, while humor adds a touch of levity.

Nadja teaches regular classes in Munich at Yogaloft Munich and Jivamukti Yoga Munich.

More about Nadja

“Nature’s rhythm is simple. Be.“
- Angie Weiland-Crosby 

Additional information

a typical day

07.30 tea,
coffee, fruit

08.30 yoga & meditation
10.30 breakfast

reading 〰️ journaling 〰️ going for walks 〰️
massage 〰️ sunbathing by the pool

15.00 lunch or snack

17.30 yoga

19.30 dinner

arrival day:
from 16.00 check-in & afternoon snack
17.00 short yoga class
19.30 dinner
21.00 welcome circle

departure day:
no yoga class
9.00 breakfast
check out until 10.00

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

arrival & departure: group pick ups & drop offs will be organised for arrival day from Málaga airport & Málaga city center. Vice versa for departure. costs: 30€/person/way

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

retreat offerings
○ 5 nights in La Viñuela
○ 3 vegan meals per day
○ Jivamukti Yoga in the morning
○ meditation, pranayama, asana lab
○ poetry and Yin Yoga in the afternoons
○ culinary workshop by Caro
○ hike to Stupa
○ water, coffee & tea

not included
○ flight or train to Málaga
○ airport transfer to La Viñuela
○ massages, optional Workshops
○ travel insurance  (recommended)

investment
from 1.420€

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

about the place

This is the cozy place you want to escape to for a week of withdrawal from the world. The venue is set in the mountains overlooking the beautiful La Viñuela lake. The sun here is also warming in the autumn and winter months. More

© Yoga Spirit Circle 2025

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Intermediate English Dynamic Jivamukti La Viñuela, Spain Restorative September Spain Philippa v. Heyden

September Magic

September Magic

Intermediate ✺ 11.- 16. September 2025 ✺
La Viñuela, Andalusia, Spain

September is a time of transition, bridging the vibrancy of summer with the serenity of autumn. It’s a month for reflection, gratitude, and realignment. With three-quarters of the year behind us, it’s the perfect time to pause and reset.

This week, we’ll immerse ourselves in the magic of this transformative time, away from daily distractions, in a secluded mountain location filled with stillness and beauty. Whether you seek solitude or connection with like-minded Yogis, the experience is yours to shape.

During the retreat, you’ll be free to be yourself. Together, we’ll explore the joy of yoga practice with ease and fun. Yoga means union—with yourself and with nature—and I look forward to deepening this connection with you in the magical surroundings of September.

Mornings will begin with meditation, pranayama, and dynamic Jivamukti Yoga, featuring asana, chanting, dharma, and uplifting music. Prior experience with Jivamukti Yoga, Vinyasa, or Ashtanga is recommended.

Afternoons will focus on quieter practices—workshops, asana labs, chanting, and restorative yoga to maintain balance.

Some evenings, we’ll gather for satsang—a space for chanting, sharing, or simply being together.

Philippa Heyden

Advanced Certified Jivamukti Yoga Teacher

In early 2015, Philippa completed her Teacher Training at the magical Govardhan Eco Village in India, under the guidance of her teachers Sharon Gannon, David Life, Lady Ruth, and Jules Febre, with Yogeswari as her mentor.

What excites Philippa about Jivamukti Yoga is the unique and transformative combination of intense asana practice, meditation, chanting, diverse music styles, pranayama, and the deep awareness of both the internal and external environments. She finds that Jivamukti Yoga provides a holistic approach to practice, integrating body, mind, and spirit while fostering a profound connection to the world around us. For her, the practice is not just a physical discipline but a way of life that encourages mindfulness, compassion, and self-awareness. 

More about Philippa

Culinary Workshop

by Caro Gante

Intuitive Eating and Mindful Food Choices
In this workshop you will explore the principles of intuitive eating, uncover the impact of diet culture, and develop a healthier, more balanced relationship with food. Through guided exercises and mindful eating practices, Caro will share practical tools to make food choices that nourish both body and mind while helping you let go of restrictive food rules that disrupt your natural ability to make healthy decisions. Gain confidence in listening to your body, enjoying food without guilt, and creating a sustainable approach to eating.

The price for the workshop is €30 and is already included in the retreat package.

about the place

This is the cozy place you want to escape to for a week of withdrawal from the world. The venue is set in the mountains overlooking the beautiful La Viñuela lake. The sun here is also warming in the autumn and winter months. More

retreat offerings
○ 5 nights in La Viñuela
○ 3 vegan meals per day
○ jivamukti yoga (mornings)
○ asana workshops or restorative (afternoons)
 satsangs (some evenings)
○ culinary workshop by Caro Gante
○ hike to Stupa
○ water, coffee & tea

not included
○ flight or train to Málaga
○ airport transfer to La Viñuela
○ massages, optional Workshops
○ travel insurance  (recommended)

investment
from 1.390€

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

Additional information

a typical day

07.30 tea,
coffee, fruit

08.30 yoga & meditation
10.30 breakfast

reading 〰️ journaling 〰️ going for walks 〰️
massage 〰️ sunbathing by the pool

15.00 lunch or snack

17.30 yoga

19.30 dinner

arrival day:
from 16.00 check-in & afternoon snack
17.00 short yoga class
19.30 dinner
21.00 welcome circle

departure day:
no yoga class
9.00 breakfast
check out until 10.00

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

arrival & departure: group pick ups & drop offs will be organised for arrival day from Málaga airport & Málaga city center. Vice versa for departure. costs: 30€/person/way

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

© Yoga Spirit Circle 2025