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

Awakened Heart

chrissie chung retreat

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

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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.

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

retreat offerings
○ 6 nights in a countryside house in Torri In Sabina
○ 9 yoga sessions
○ 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
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English Gentle All Level Dynamic Vinyasa Flow Olea, Italy Yin Restorative April 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

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© Yoga Spirit Circle 2026

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Forest, Lithuania August Gentle English Fleur van Hille All Level Vinyasa Flow Yin Restorative Nidra

Forest’s Realm

Forest's Realm

All Level ✺ 20- 27 August 2026 ✺ Šiaurys, Lithuania

Surrounded by the embrace of a peaceful forest, with its towering trees that have stood the test of time, you’ll feel the calming energy of nature settling within you. Memories and emotions can finally find a place to rest, creating space for new ideas and inner peace to emerge.

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 or meditation. Then, drawing on the energy of the rising sun you will be lead through a vinyasa flow that is both gentle and energising.

In the afternoons, you’ll have plenty of time to relax deeply with restorative yoga or yoga nidra (yogic sleep). Mantras will help calm the mind and connect you to your inner wisdom, while we explore yoga philosophy to offer practical insights for navigating life’s challenges. 

Join us for this retreat and equip yourself with the tools to peacefully digest life’s ups and downs, ready to face both the everyday and the bigger events with calm and clarity.

Please note that a child will be present during the retreat. If this is not suitable for you, we sincerely apologise and hope you find another retreat you would like to join.

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 Video with Fleur
Fleur’s Website

„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€

additional info
A 3-year-old child will be present during the retreat. The child won’t join any yoga classes or meal times. We want everyone to enjoy the calm and peace they came for, and we’ll make sure the retreat environment stays relaxed. If this doesn’t feel right for you, we completely understand and hope you find another retreat that’s a perfect fit.

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

Sauna Ritual

Experience a traditional sauna ritual guided by a Lithuanian Sauna Master — a journey that weaves together history, culture, and wellness. As gentle heat purifies the body and calms the mind, you’ll be invited to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with yourself. Between sauna sessions, you can cool off with an invigorating dip in the lake, embracing the natural rhythm of heat and water. The ritual is a highlight of the retreat, and you’ll also have the opportunity to enjoy the sauna on three additional occasions during your stay.

Educational Walk in Labanoras Forest

Join a peaceful and eye-opening walk through the beautiful Labanoras Forest, guided by a local biologist who knows its secrets by heart. As you wander among ancient pines and soft moss paths, you’ll learn about the region’s unique ecosystems, native plants, and wildlife. This gentle exploration blends science with mindfulness — inviting you to slow down, observe closely, and reconnect with nature’s quiet wisdom.

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
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Culinary 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

Culinary Workshop

von Caro Gante

Darmgesundheit & Fermentation

Erfahre mehr über die Bedeutung eines gesunden Darms für Verdauung, Immunsystem und allgemeines Wohlbefinden und entdecke dabei die Vorteile fermentierter Lebensmittel.
Caro führt dich durch ein praktisches Erlebnis, bei dem du lernst, Gemüse, Nüsse und Samen zu fermentieren, um einfache, köstliche und probiotikareiche Lebensmittel herzustellen.
Am Ende des Workshops wirst du das Wissen und das Vertrauen haben, Fermentation in deinen Alltag zu integrieren und deine Verdauungsgesundheit auf natürliche Weise zu fördern.

Der Preis für den Workshop beträgt 30 € und ist bereits im Retreat-Paket enthalten.

 

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

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© Yoga Spirit Circle 2026

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Culinary English All Level Dynamic Yin January 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
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Culinary Workshop

by Caro Gante

Gut Health & Fermentation
Learn about the importance of a healthy gut for digestion, immunity, and overall well-being while discovering the benefits of fermented foods. Caro will guide you through a hands-on experience of fermenting vegetables, nuts and seeds to create simple, delicious, probiotic-rich foods. By the end of the workshop, you will have the knowledge and confidence to incorporate fermentation into your daily routine and improve your digestive health naturally.

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

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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Intermediate Awakening English October Dynamic Vinyasa Flow Olea, Italy Yin Restorative Léa Hatahet

Seeds of Change

Seeds of Change - fully booked

Intermediate ✺ 5-11 October 2025 ✺ Olea, Rieti, Italy

Plant and nurture seeds of change as we come together to share practice just after the seasons change.

Embracing this idea we will use the tools and techniques from our yoga practice to find presence and awareness, thinking about how this not only relates to moments on the mat, but the wider world and our lifestyles. This retreat is designed as a sanctuary for resetting and fostering deep connection – through movement, self-exploration, and community. Unplug to recharge, build lasting bonds with like-minded individuals, and gather renewed energy for the season ahead.

We will find balance in our physical bodies through a thoughtful mix of Vinyasa, Yin and self care practices and offer fresh perspectives.

There will be opportunities to go deeper in workshops, building confidence and offering many new ideas to take home with you.

In the morning we flow and as a practitioner, you are free to find opportunity and potential in the practice. Evening practice embraces a change of pace, prompting us to slow down and care for our bodies in a different way integrating restorative, yin and Myofascial release.

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.

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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 we 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

 

Tune into your inner wisdom and align to your truest nature.

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/from Olea
○ ceramics workshop & massages
○ dinner on friday at the local pizzeria
○ travel insurance (recommended)

investment
from 1.480€

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,
9.00 breakfast,
check out until 10.00


departure day:
no yoga class,
9.30 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: 35-55€/person/way

 

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

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

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October English All Level Dynamic Vinyasa Flow Olea, Italy Yin Restorative Lauren Simonis

Release

Release

All Level ✺ 12- 18 October 2025 ✺ Olea, Rieti, Italy

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

Tune into your inner wisdom and align to your truest nature.

retreat offerings
○ 6 nights in a countryside house in Torri In Sabina
○ 9 yoga sessions
○ 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)

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,
9.00 breakfast,
check out until 10.00


departure day:
no yoga class,
9.30 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: 35-55€/person/way

 

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

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

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

Magnetic Autumn

Magnetic Autumn

All Level ✺ 19- 25 October 2025, ✺ Olea, Rieti, Italy

This Retreat is a unique experience to slow down, to rest, to reconnect with nature & to reconnect to yourself.

As we will be surrounded by nature, fresh air and the sound of the wind rustling the leaves, we will bring creative ways to weave yoga and self care into our everyday lives – calm, gentle, harmonious and nurturing as the healing of autumn season is. This week blends the symbolic power of the new moon with its energy of new beginnings and the start of a new season ~ Scorpio season ~ with its receptive, intuitive, and magnetic energy, with themes of creativity, emotional depth and deep introspection.

Picture starting your day with energizing and mindful vinyasa flow attuned to lunar rhythms, gentle breathwork, guided meditation and connecting in heartfelt community and then finishing your day with nourishing practices that can includes yoga nidra, restorative yoga and yin yoga where we will reach a place of quiet and calm.

As the crisp autumn air ushers in the season of change you’ll immerse in meaningful practices and personal reflection that help release old energies and cultivate fresh intentions. We will experience the healing powers of yoga on different levels to nourish body, mind and soul by grounding into the rhythms of Autumn.

When  we combined yoga with the season and the lunar wisdom, the result is a potent synergy of stillness, self-discovery, and shared empowerment where we unlock an incredibly powerful tool to realign with ourselves and everything that surrounds us and we create shared moments that connect us as human beings. Simply come and be.

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

Tune into your inner wisdom and align to your truest nature.

retreat offerings
○ 6 nights in a countryside house in Torri In Sabina
○ 9 yoga sessions
○ 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)

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,
9.00 breakfast,
check out until 10.00


departure day:
no yoga class,
9.30 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: 35-55€/person/way

 

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

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

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Sandra Gerhard Intermediate German October Dynamic Olea, Italy Jivamukti Yin Restorative

The Heart Connection

The Heart Connection

Intermediate ✺ 28.9.- 4.10. Oktober 2025 ✺ Olea, Rieti, Italy

In einer Welt voller Ablenkungen und Anforderungen verlieren wir oft die Verbindung zu dem, was wirklich zählt: unserem Herzen.
Dieses Retreat bietet dir einen geschützten Raum, um in die Stille einzutauchen, den Geist zur Ruhe zu bringen und die Weisheit deines Herzens wiederzuentdecken.

Wahres Glück und innerer Frieden entspringen aus einem achtsamen Leben im gegenwärtigen Moment. Gemeinsam erkunden wir, wie wir durch bewusste Atmung, achtsame Bewegung und tiefes Zuhören eine tiefe Verbindung zu uns selbst und anderen aufbauen können. In der Praxis des Herzens öffnen wir uns für Mitgefühl, Freude und inneren Frieden.
Wir lassen alte Lasten los und lernen, die Gegenwart mit einem liebenden Blick zu betrachten.

Die Praxis
Wir beginnen unsere Tage mit einer erdenden Meditation, die den Grundstein für eine tief verbundene und bewusste Praxis legt. Danach fließen wir in einer dynamisch- belebenden Jivamukti-Klasse. Jeden Tag erkunden wir eine bestimmte Asana in einem workshop-ähnlichen Ansatz – mit Fokus auf Ausrichtung, Technik und achtsame Bewegung.

Am Nachmittag tauchen wir in einen Zustand tiefer Entspannung ein, beruhigen das Nervensystem mit Pranayama, regenerativen Haltungen und dem Chanten.

An einem besonderen Nachmittag leitet Sandra einen thematischen Workshop, der feinfühlig auf deine Energie und dein Erfahrungsniveau abgestimmt ist – ein Raum für Erkundung und Wachstum.

Sandra Gerhard

Sandra ist Jivamuktilehrerin (800+ Stunden, Advanced Certified). Sie absolvierte ihre Ausbildung in Rhinebeck, NY, im Jahr 2010, und seitdem unterrichtet sie in Berlin und weltweit. Seit 2016 übt sie regelmäßig Ashtanga/Mysore. 2019 entschied sie sich, ihre eigene Yogaschule – Practice – zu kreieren, in der sie ihre Erfahrungen aus der Jivamukti- und Ashtangapraxis weitergeben kann. Sie bedankt sich bei ihren Lehrern, die sie auf dem Weg bis hierhin begleitet haben. Sandra ist davon überzeugt, dass eine regelmäßige Praxis der Schlüssel zu sich selbst ist. Sie unterrichtet anspruchsvolle, ruhige Klassen, ohne jegliche Hektik, aber mit viel Feuer. Diverse andere Erfahrungen prägten sie auf ihrem Weg zur Yogalehrerin – die Arbeit als Filmschauspielerin, Fotografin, sowie als Leiterin einer Schauspielagentur. Sandra ist Mutter von drei Kindern.

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The longest journey you will ever take is the 18 inches from your head to your heart.~
Thich Nath Hahn

retreat offerings
○ 6 Nächte im wunderschönen Olea in Torri In Sabina
○ 9 yoga sessions
○ Jivamukti Yoga am Morgen
○ Chanting, Pranayama & Restorative Yoga am Nachmittag
○ leckeres veganes Essen 3 Mal/Tag
○  1x River Experience Nachmittagsausflug 
○ Wasser, Tee & Kaffee

nicht inklusive
○ Flug oder Zug nach Rom
○ Flughafentransfer zum und vom Olea
○ Keramik-Workshop & Massagen
○ Abendessen am Freitag in der örtlichen Pizzeria
○ Reiseversicherung (empfohlen)

investment
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,
9.00 breakfast,
check out until 10.00


departure day:
no yoga class,
9.30 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 river experience & 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 organised (only) from Rome Fiumicino airport & drop offs to Fiumicino & Ciampino airport and Termini train station. costs: 35-55€/person/way

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

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

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