Illuminate

All Level ✺ 21-26 April 2024 ✺ La Viñuela, Spain

Spring is blooming in all colours, there are brighter days, the weather warming up and there is a sense of hope, renewal and rising energy. This week is an immersive way to step away from the rush of daily life, an opportunity to embrace this flourishing spring energy to reconnect body and mind in the most illuminating way to uncover and rediscover more about yourself. 

We are all a brilliant and radiant source of light and love. And at different times, we all need support to brighten that light so we can emanate a steady soft light even in the darkest of nights. This retreat is a week of practicing and supporting what is light-giving to each of us, living from the centre of ourselves in this magical place of sunshine, mountains, and pure living.

We will work with both Yin and Yang energies and our week together will be illuminated with the energy of the Pink Moon, the Full moon of spring time. The Pink Moon signifies rebirth, renewal, growth and it serves as a reminder that life is a set of ups and downs, a cycle of hibernation and reawakening. It will be a time for inner reflection, a space for you to connect to your own light and allow new possibility seeds to be planted. 

Each morning, we’ll flow through a dynamic & purposeful vinyasa practice. There will be daily guided meditations and breathwork. Afternoon classes will have lots of restorative elements including yin yoga and yoga Nidra working on releasing areas of deep-rooted tension and resistance. Throughout the week into the daily classes, we’ll also explore yogic philosophy and its application in everyday life for an even more mindful and magical experience.

Vera Bettiol

Vera Bettiol

Vera is an E-RYT 500 YA certified yoga instructor & former YTT lead. Vera is specialized in Vinyasa Yoga and has additional certifications in Aerial Yoga, Yin Yoga, Pranayama and Meditation. She was born and raised in Italy, but lived for about 15 years in San Diego, CA. She has taught classes in the U.S., Europe and India. Currently she teaches yoga at numerous studios in Italy, and travels the world leading yoga workshops and 200hrs Yoga Teacher Trainings.

Vera believes that yoga is limitless in its potential to transform and heal our lives. Her intention is to create space for everyone to move with intention and awareness to the breath & body, to turn inward, to recognize the constant transformations taking place with each breathe and to connect with the strength of the heart that’s in us all. She feel blessed and grateful to be able to share the essence of Yoga’s teachings.

When not teaching, Vera loves eating avocados, reading books, watching sunsets, spending time with family and & exploring every corner of the planet.

Yoga Video with Vera

More about Vera

“There is a light within each of us that can never be diminished or extinguished. It can only be obscured by forgetting who we are.” — Deepak Chopra.

a typical day

07.30 tea, coffee, fruit

08.30 yoga & meditation 

10.30 breakfast

reading 〰️ journaling 〰️ going for walks 〰️ massage

15.00 lunch or snack

17.30 yoga

19.30 dinner

arrival day: check-in from 15.00,
afternoon snack, short yoga class,
19.30 dinner, 21.00 welcome circle 

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

retreat offerings
○ 5 nights at La Viñuela
○ 3 vegan meals per day
○ 7 yoga sessions
○ hike to the stupa
○ water, tea & coffee

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

investment
1200€, group size 12

please visit our faqs

Ceramics plant press workshop (optional)

3.5 hour session –  Price 75€ per person
by Danyela Totuma 

We love the meditating effect working with clay has! Just like in yoga there is no pressure, you can enjoy the process. If you have experience already or not – it is always nice to join the workshop. Maybe it is going to be a new inspiration you take home with you and find a ceramics course back home?!

During this workshop we will learn how to make slabs to later stamp leaves or flowers and make a piece with it. There will be foliage available but you can collect your own. 🌾

This workshop is suitable for everyone, as no prior experience is necessary. All materials are included, and you will be able to take your piece home.
If you want to explore your creativity and connect it with nature this is for you!

 

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.

check- in is from 16:00, dinner at 19:30 // check- out on departure day until 10:00 after breakfast

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 2024