| A Typical Day
As the sun streams through your window you awake to the gentle ringing of Tibetan bells calling you to class. You make yourself a green tea with ginseng and make your way down to the yoga deck, taking in the breathtaking mountain views. Then you begin an invigorating yoga session with your fellow guests. After class, the sumptuous aromas of brunch tempt you back to the house. You indulge in a hearty vegetarian meal on the sun terrace whilst Natasha arranges your appointments for holistic treatments (optional). After brunch many choices await you: you might immerse yourself into the hydro-massage spa to soothe away aching muscles, or have a sauna, or flop into a hammock to read. Or jsimply gaze into the mountains and contemplate your great oeuvre.
For the more active, a walk into town is called for where postcards and gifts can be bought. Or you might prefer a game of scrabble in the shade of a parasol covered with vibrant green vines, drinking lemon and ginger tea and chatting to fellow guests. After all, this is not a hotel, but a yoga home, your home for the week, and you are free to enjoy it as you would your own.
Afternoons are the time to indulge in the realm of The Three R’s – rest, relaxation, rejuvenation. Choose from full body massage, acupuncture, shiatsu, reflexology, Thai yoga massage… whatever your bodymind needs, you have but to ask.
In the evening your body is warm and pliant and the prospect of a gentle yoga session beckons: an hour and a half of restorative asana practice and guided meditation. You are now ready for supper and the evening air is warm and sweet. Soft music and incense awaits you and a well-earned aperitif is served on the terrace with some traditional Spanish tapas. A generous three course vegetarian supper is served and you have the chance to mingle again with your fellow guests, before rounding the evening off with Moroccan mint tea. When you are ready to retire, the sound of night crickets under a billion stars is sure to induce a night of blissful sleep.
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Sunday
Arrival time is from 2pm. We respectfully ask you not to be here earlier than this so that we can finish readying the space for your arrival.
The opening yoga class is form 5.30- 7.00pm followed by supper at 7.30pm.
Mon, Tues, Wed*, Thur, Fri
9 to 11am
Dynamic Yoga class
11.00
Breakfast - fresh fruit salad, home made yoghurt, fresh fruit juice or smoothie, nuts, seeds, pollen, infusion teas (coffee available on request if you are desperate!)
12 to 5pm
Free time or Therapy treatments by appointment
5.30 to 7pm
Restorative Yoga & Meditation
7.30pm
3-course supper with aperatif (Sangria cocktail, or a non-alcoholic juice 'mocktail' option)
*Wednesday afternoon: no yoga class and no evening meal., just free time to spend either at the beach, or go horse riding in the mountains, or visit the Alhambra Palace in Granada, or dine out in a recommended local restaurant, or simply rest quietly at the retreat.
Saturday
9am: Self Practice asana session
11am: Breakfast
12 noon: The retreat officially ends, though you are welcome to spend the afternoon by the pool until 5pm.
What to bring
Beach towels. Flip-flops or sandals, or barefoot are all you'll want to wear here. Bring jeans and boots if you want to go horse riding. We provide all bed linen, bathroom towels and yoga mats. Leave your Manolo Blahniks at home!
Food: Lively Mediterranean flavours, our vegetarian cuisine is imaginative and well balanced. We use some cheese. Let us know if you have dietary requirements.
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