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Hannah Grau German August Dynamic Vinyasa Flow Casa Erica, Spain Yin Restorative Spain

Body Temple Wisdom

Body Temple Wisdom

All Level ✺ 13- 19 August 2026 ✺ Casa Erica, Málaga, Spain

Spürst du einen inneren Ruf nach Tiefe, nach diesem Gefühl von „da ist mehr – Antworten, aber wie komme ich dorthin?“ In dieser Woche öffnen wir gemeinsam die Tür. Wir wecken Körperintelligenz, Energie und innere Wahrheit und erleben uns in einer sanft getragenen, klaren Tiefe.

Mit den alten, yogischen Techniken des Himalayan Kriya Yoga – berührend, transformierend und zeitlos zugänglich – betreten wir den Körper als weiten Erfahrungsraum. Über Atem, Körperarbeit, Mantra und Mudra wird diese Praxis reinigend, erdend und erinnernd wirksam.

Wir beginnen den Tag aktivierend mit Meditation, Pranayama, kraftvollem Kriya Yoga und einem dynamischen, ausrichtungsbewussten Vinyasa Flow. Nachmittags wird es ruhiger und regenerierend: sanfte Bewegungen, bewusster Atem, Yin- und Restorative Haltungen sowie tief meditative Kriya-Praxis.

So entsteht Raum für Integration, innere Klarheit und Regulation des Nervensystems. Abends tauchen wir ins Bhakti ein – Chanten, Mantra Meditation und Satsang – und begegnen uns in Vertrauen, Hingabe und Verbindung.

Möchtest du deinen Körper als lebendigen Tempel erfahren – als Ort von Intuition, fließender Energie, Frieden und Weisheit?

Hannah Grau

Hannah ist Yogalehrerin mit einem tief verwurzelten, traditionellen und holistischen Zugang zur Praxis. Ihr Herz schlägt für Himalayan Kriya Yoga – jahrhundertealte, transformierende Techniken aus dem Himalaya, die Energie, Bewusstsein und Atem zu einem kraftvollen inneren Weg verbinden. Jedes Jahr reist sie nach Indien, um die zeitlosen Ursprünge des Yoga weiter zu erfahren und authentisch in ihre Arbeit einfließen zu lassen.

In ihrem Unterricht verbindet Hannah ausrichtungsbewusstes Vinyasa mit Kriya, Pranayama, Mantra, Meditation, Bhakti und Yoga Philosophie. Sie schafft sensible Räume, in denen Menschen spüren, ankommen, sich regulieren und neu ausrichten.
Für Hannah ist das Unterrichten von Yoga ein Ruf, inneres Feuer und Hingabe. Seit drei Jahren unterrichtet sie hauptberuflich in Köln, leitet feste Meditations-Gruppen, sowie 21-tägige Sadhana-Reihen und Retreats. Mit über 900 Stunden Ausbildung in Köln und Indien und einer kontinuierlichen eigenen Praxis verbindet sie Tradition, körperbewusste Ausrichtung und Herz. Teilnehmer*innen schätzen ihre Authentizität, Klarheit und die Tiefe des eigenen Erlebens in ihren Klassen.

Mehr über Hannah

"You don’t have a life. You are life itself - life is you. And life can only be the way you are.“ ~ Anand Mehrotra

retreat offerings
○ 6 Nächte in der Casa Erica
○ 3 vegane Mahlzeiten am Tag
○ Meditation, Pranayama & Vinyasa Flow
○ Chanting & Satsang
○ Restorative & Yin Yoga am Nachmittag
○ 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 2025

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German October All Level Dynamic Nils Schäfer Jivamukti Casa Erica, Spain Yin 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 2025

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August English Gentle 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.

More about Vera
Vera’s youtube videos

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
○ 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

© Yoga Spirit Circle 2025

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Hike Thomas Zielinski German Dynamic Jivamukti Casa Erica, Spain Yin Restorative May Spain

Yoga & Hike – Sacred Path

Yoga & Hike // The Sacred Path

All Level ✺ 30 April- 6 Mai 2026 ✺ Casa Erica, Málaga, Spain

Aufgrund großer Nachfrage gibt es endlich unser erstes Yoga & Hike Retreat. Es ist ideal für alle, die die eindrucksvolle Landschaft Andalusiens aktiv erleben möchten – für Wanderliebende, Natursuchende und Abenteurer. Gemeinsam erkunden wir Schluchten und Berge, Weite und Stille auf zwei geführten Wanderungen, plus einer optionalen Tour am Ende der Woche.

Das Yoga am Morgen beginnt mit einer Jivamukti Yoga Klasse, die dich durch kraftvolle Flows, Meditation und inspirierendes Mindfood auf den Bhakti Path führt – den Pfad der Hingabe und des Herzens.
Durch Asana, Atem, Chanten und Stille öffnen wir uns Schicht für Schicht, lassen Altes los und schaffen Raum für das, was lebendig in uns ist.

Nach Tagen voller Bewegung und Eindrücken laden dich die Abende zu sanften Restore & Renew Klassen ein.
In ruhigen Sequenzen, bewusster Atmung und tiefem Loslassen darf dein Körper regenerieren und dein Geist zur Ruhe kommen.

An zwei Abenden kommen wir zu Satsang & Bhakti zusammen – in Kreis, Klang und Austausch.
Wir chanten, teilen Erfahrungen, hören zu und tauchen ein in die Freude des gemeinsamen Seins.

Über die Wanderungen

El Satillo
Eine unvergessliche 8-km-Tour durch beeindruckende Natur, begleitet von unserem Guide, der dir unterwegs alles Wissenswerte näherbringt.

Überquere die Hängebrücke El Saltillo, die drittlängste Spaniens, und genieße die atemberaubenden Panoramablicke.

Zum Abschluss erwartet dich ein kultureller Abstecher nach Canillas de Aceituno, einem weiß getünchten Dorf mozarabischen Ursprungs – mit eigener Identität und Geschichten, die du so schnell nicht vergessen wirst.

5 Stunden mit Fahrzeit (ca. 50 min. pro Strecke).

 

Río Verde Die Río Verde Schlucht ist zweifellos eines der Highlights Andalusiens. Gemeinsam mit dem erfahrenen Team von Local Experiences springen, klettern, rutschen und seilen wir uns durch die Schlucht – umgeben von glasklarem, türkisfarbenem Wasser und unberührter Natur. Genieße das großartige Gefühl, wenn du das Abenteuer gemeistert hast. Du bestimmst dein Tempo – und keine Sorge, wenn du keine Höhen magst: Die Sprünge sind freiwillig, und es gibt eine entspannte Alternativroute.

5- 6 Stunden mit Fahrzeit (ca. 60 min pro Strecke)

Detaillierter Wochenplan

Thomas Zielinski
800 hours Certified Jivamukti Yoga Teacher

Thomas’ erster Berührungspunkt mit Yoga-Philosophie fand nicht im Studio statt, sondern auf einem Musikfestival, als die Band Shelter spielte – ein Moment, der ihn erstmals mit Bhakti und spirituellen Themen in Kontakt brachte.
Auf der Matte landete er jedoch erst nach vielen Jahren WING TSUN Kung Fu, während eines Surftrips nach Sri Lanka. Zurück in Hamburg führte ihn die Neugier von Studio zu Studio – bis Yoga zu einer Praxis wurde, die ihn nachhaltig begleitet.
2016 absolvierte Thomas sein erstes Teacher Training in Indien (Vinyasa Flow), gefolgt von Immersions und Workshops bei Lehrern wie Noah Mazé, Moritz Ulrich, Mark Stephens und Raghunath.
Sein 300-Stunden-Training bei Raghunath im Govardhan Eco Village vertiefte seine Verbindung zu Bhakti, und 2022 erfüllte er sich einen lang gehegten Wunsch: das Jivamukti Teacher Training mit Yogeswari und Moritz Ulrich.
Besonders prägend war anschließend das JTAP-Programm (800 hr) unter seinem Mentor Moritz Ulrich, in dem er die Jivamukti-Methode weiter verfeinerte.
Heute unterrichtet Thomas mit großer Freude und Dankbarkeit – und teilt das, was ihn selbst auf seinem Weg inspiriert.

Mehr über Thomas

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

retreat offerings
○ 6 Nächte in der Casa Erica
○ 3 vegane Mahlzeiten am Tag
○ 2 geführte Wanderungen inkl. Transfer
○ 7 Yoga Einheiten
○ dynamisches Jivamukti Yoga am Morgen
○ Meditation & Pranayama
○ Asana workshops oder restorative yoga an den Nachmittagen
○ Satsang & Mantra Circle an zwei Abenden
○ Wasser, Kaffee & Tee

nicht inkludiert
○ Flug oder Zug nach Málaga
○ Flughafen Transfer
○ optionale dritte Wanderung (ca. 50- 70€)
○ Massagen, optionale Workshops
○ Reiseversicherung  (recommended)

investment
ab 1.580€

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 2025

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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.

More about Lauren
Lauren’s youtube video

„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
○ 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 (155€)
– on departure day: to Vilnius Airport at 10.30 (arrival airport 13.00)
– 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

© Yoga Spirit Circle 2025

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October All Level Dynamic Vinyasa Flow Olea, Italy Elke Waibel Yin Restorative September

Garden of Wisdom

Garden of Wisdom

All Level ✺ 27 Sep- 3 Oct 2026 ✺ Olea, Rieti, Italy

In der hektischen Welt der ständigen Informationsverarbeitung verlieren wir oft den Faden des Hier und Jetzt. Selbst in Ruhezeiten bleibt unser Geist aktiv – er analysiert, plant, versucht zu kontrollieren. Doch was, wenn wir uns die Erlaubnis geben, einfach zu sein? Nicht zu kontrollieren oder zu bestimmen, sondern bewusst innezuhalten und dem gegenwärtigen Moment Raum zu geben?

Wir starten den Tag mit einer dynamischen Asana Praxis, die dich auf allen Ebenen – körperlich, mental und emotional – auf den Tag einstimmt. Die Klassen führen durch intuitive Bewegungsmuster zurück vom Kopf ins Herz und sollen dazu inspirieren deinen Körper auf eine ganz neue Art und Weise kennenzulernen.

Die Abendstunden werden bestimmt durch langsam, fließende oder gehaltene Asanas, sanftem Pranayama und einer geführten Meditation um zurück in den Raum unserer Intuition zu treten und das Erlebte in Ruhe zu reflektieren und abzuschließen.

In diesem Retreat geht es darum, den Strom der Gedanken zu unterbrechen und dem Erlebten Raum zu geben, um uns in der Stille zu vertiefen und die Weisheit unseres Herzens zu spüren.

Eine Zeit voller Meditationen, Atemübungen und Yoga, die dich sanft von der mentalen Geschäftigkeit ins ruhende Herz führen. Was passiert, wenn wir uns erlauben, die Kontrolle loszulassen dem Fluss des Lebens zu vertrauen und unserer inneren Weisheit wieder vertrauen lernen?

Elke Waibel

Seit über 10 Jahren teile ich als dipl. Tänzerin und Yogalehrerin meine Leidenschaft für Bewegung.
In meinen Yogaeinheiten möchte ich die Menschen dazu inspirieren ihren Körper nicht nur als ein Werkzeug zu betrachten, das einen Zweck zu erfüllen hat, sondern viel mehr als komplexes Gebilde, das eine uns unvorstellbare Tiefe hat, uns einen Platz in dieser Welt gibt und uns hilft mit anderen in Kontakt zu treten. In meinen Klassen bilden sanfte Pranayama Übungen und starke Vinyasa Flows einen sicheren Rahmen, den wir immer wieder spielerisch durch intuitive Bewegungen durchbrechen werden sodass wir die Balance zwischen analytischem Denken und intutiven Fühlen entwickeln.

Elke’s Website

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

retreat offerings
○ 6 Nächte im OLEA, einem Landhaus in Torri In Sabina
○ 9 yoga sessions
○ welcome gift
○ vinyasa yoga, pranayama & meditation am Morgen
○ somatic yin yoga, embodiment practice 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 2025

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English October Gentle Fleur van Hille All Level Vinyasa Flow Olea, Italy Yin Restorative Nidra

Ease into Autumn

Ease into Autumn

All Level ✺ 4- 10 October 2026 ✺ Olea, Rieti, Italy

A week of yoga, connection and inner steadiness in motion

Life is always moving; through seasons, through shifts in our minds and bodies, through the different roles and rhythms we find ourselves in. Practicing yoga in flow is a powerful way to reflect and embody how we move through life itself: adjusting, responding, staying open, and finding steadiness within change.

This retreat is an invitation to explore what it means to flow, both on the mat and in your daily life. Through dynamic vinyasa yoga sessions, partner practices, mantra singing, and calmer afternoon sessions, we’ll explore the different layers of flow: physical, emotional, and energetic.

Rather than resisting change or holding tension, we learn to meet each moment with presence and flexibility. We’ll use yoga as a practical tool to reconnect to the part of us that remains steady, even when life feels fast, full or uncertain.

There will be space for reflection and sharing, to move forward in life with more ease, trust, and a sense of freedom.

This retreat is for anyone who wants to reconnect with themselves, build resilience, and rediscover the natural rhythm between effort and ease — between structure and flow.

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

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 & chanting
○ restorative and/or yoga nidra in the afternoons
○ 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 1.330€

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 2025

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Slow English Gentle All Level Yin Restorative La Viñuela, Spain April 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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Paul McConnell Awakening English All Level Dynamic Olea, Italy Yin April Restorative Léa Hatahet

Fresh perspectives

Fresh perspectives

Intermediate ✺ 26 April- 2 May 2026 ✺ Olea, Rieti, Italy

A week of shared practice, reflection, and fresh perspective

Immerse yourself in the flow of the retreat, sharing practice and finding fresh perspectives to carry forwards.

Through the tools and techniques of yoga, we’ll explore presence and awareness, noticing how these qualities extend beyond the mat into our daily lives. This retreat offers a sanctuary to reset and reconnect — through movement, self-inquiry, and community. Unplug to recharge, build meaningful connections with like-minded souls, and gather fresh energy for the season ahead.

We’ll cultivate balance in body and mind through a thoughtful blend of Vinyasa, Yin, and self-care practices. Workshops invite you to go deeper, build confidence, and discover new insights to integrate into your practice at home.

Each morning begins with dynamic flow, encouraging you to explore your own potential and possibility. Evening sessions invite a slower pace — restorative, Yin, and Myofascial release practices designed to nurture, unwind, and restore.

Léa Hatahet
Léa is from France – she lived in Japan and Dubai during her studies and then moved to Brussels, where she has been teaching yoga for the last 4 years. A lifelong lover of movement, she discovered yoga in 2015 after years of practicing track and field and several injuries.

In recognising that weA are all unique, Léa seeks to support her students by meeting them where they are. She encourages exploring movements and options to suit individual bodies and experiences. Over the last 2 years, Léa has completed her 300-hour Awakening Yoga training with Patrick Beach and Carling Harps. Teaching both vinyasa and yin with an insight into intelligent sequencing and mobility, she will help you to make your way to more advanced poses, find a free and open practice or equally slow down through a safe, supportive, and step-by-step approach.

When not teaching, Léa loves hiking, taking pictures, visiting neighbourhood coffee shops and exploring movement in various forms.

More about Léa

Paul McConnell
Paul teaches Awakening Yoga which is a progressive yoga system with an emphasis on ritual and self inquiry.

He discovered yoga initially whilst working as a nurse, being quite physically active but not proactively looking after his body. From there he discovered everything else that the practice has to offer. As a teacher he has continued to develop his understanding through Advanced teacher training, breath work with The Oxygen Advantage, mobility approaches with FRC and training with his own coaches and teachers.

Everyone is welcome to classes designed to offer a complete practice encouraging personal exploration, potentiality, and freedom of movement.

Mind and body are connected and Paul believes that a consistent, physical practice can positively impact other areas of your life and wellbeing.

More about Paul

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
○ dynamic awakening vinyasa yoga in the morning
○ asana workshops or  restorative
○ yin yoga & myofascial release in the afternoons
○ 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
14

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

 

all yoga equipment is available at the retreat location, as well as towels & bed linen. bring old sneakers or water shoes for the hike in the river & a pool towel. 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

© Yoga Spirit Circle 2025

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English Gentle All Level Dynamic Vinyasa Flow Olea, Italy Yin April Restorative Imogen North

Space to breathe

Space to breathe

All Level ✺ 19- 25 April 2026 ✺ Olea, Rieti, Italy

Our capacity to breathe is our capacity to feel.  It is our capacity to live in this world and be sensitive.  Our breath is our most primal connection to life.  It is through our breath that spirit moves through us. 

Join Imogen for a week of diving deep into your respiratory system, exploring each day a different part of your body’s breathing apparatus that will increase your lung capacity.   As we open up these different breath doorways in the body you will, in turn, open the pathways in the body to receive consciousness.  You will begin to understand that what you take in on your breath becomes your tissues.  You will use your breath to create spaces in your energy channels.  These energy channels acting like transformation highways as the breath gives life to a bright, free, awakened you.  

Each morning will include a deep transformational vinyasa practice interwoven with meditations, self-enquiry, myofascial release and different pranayama (breath techniques).  Each evening you can join a lunar practice which will be either yin or restorative (or a combination of the two).  There will also be plenty of down-time to pause, to rest or to enjoy the sights and sounds of the local area.

Imogen North

Imogen hails from London, England and is now based in Harpenden, Hertfordshire.  She trained initially under the expert eye of Katy Appleton and primarily teaches Yin and dynamic Vinyasa flow descended from the Krishnamacharya lineage.  

Imogen enhanced her teaching becoming one of Judith Hanson Lasater’s Relax and Renew® certified restorative yoga teachers and continues to train with her teacher Tiffany Cruikshank towards her Yoga Medicine® Therapeutic Specialist certification. 

Imogen is passionate about helping people make changes in their lives. Her teaching fuses anatomy, physiology and biomechanics with traditional Eastern yogic practices; tantra, ritual, and a deep reverence for nature.  

Imogen’s teaching honours the lineages of all of her teachers and through her teaching she hopes to inspire possibility and encourage self-awareness, awakening your authentic creativity as a yoga practitioner in the modern world. Imogen fiercely believes that yoga is for everyone, that it is a vital tradition that transcends all race and religion, fundamental in all of our lives more so now than ever before.

More about Imogen

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
○ embodied vinyasa yoga in the morning
○ all classes are interwoven with meditations, self-enquiry, yin and goddess ritual
○ yin and/or restorative practice the afternoons
○ 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
14

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

© Yoga Spirit Circle 2025