Life Fit & Unite Us Yoga Spain Retreat
April 9 - April 16, 2023
This retreat is sold out - stay tuned for next retreat
*Includes room and board, yoga practices and access to beautiful grounds, on the coast of southern Spain.
Flights, excursions and other transportation not included.
Flawlessly Fun, Flourishing and Free, a Yoga and Travel Adventure Retreat
Set in a secluded location, Centro Santillan is an Andalusian paradise. Spend a week in the Spanish countryside, surrounded by the peaceful of the mountains and with outstanding sea views just outside Malaga, Spain. Centro Santillan Yoga and Wellness Centre is an authentic Andalusian farmhouse overlooking the sea on a secluded 50,000 square meter property.
The retreat center includes a yoga studio equipped with 24 Yoga Wall stations, and all props ready for our twice daily yoga practice sessions. Meals are based on the Mediterranean diet using organic produce, grown onsite. Guests can hike the scenic countryside and enjoy the salt-water pool. In addition, there is easy access to the beach of Rincon, and to nearby Malaga.
Taking time for a yoga retreat is an opportunity to deepen your practice. For seven days, an extended practice to include meditation and pranayama, a nourishing diet, and a beautiful place to relax and renew will direct you to a deeper connection to yourself.
Join Mona Flynn of Life Fit Yoga and Cathy Yonaitis of Unite Us Yoga for a yoga immersion in the beautiful south of Spain!
We have planned a yoga and travel adventure retreat dedicated to embracing who we are with an open and curious mind, and tender heart. The practice sessions will include Mindfulness, yoga, creative and fun movement sequences designed for the everyday human, and Yogi at any level. Mobility, self massage, deep relaxation, therapeutic sequences for hip shoulder and spine, inspiring Dharma talks to bring about a feeling of lightheartedness and ease for your whole being. Let your spirit roam and be inspired by the beauty of Southern Spain with lots of free time to explore the area. 3 optional excursions will Be offered for those who want to join. Daily invigorating and rejuvenating morning practice sessions (for all levels) with optional evening sessions (4 evenings offered) focused on pranayama and relaxation.
We can’t wait, and hope to have you join us!
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YOGA CLASSES
Daily yoga classes will be offered in a state-of-the-art studio equipped with 24 rope wall stations. The morning session will be active asana practice and the evening session will include restorative asana and pranayama practice. Both are suitable for all levels. Modifications and options can be provided to accommodate physical issues or injuries. All practices are optional, as the surrounding areas both on and off the retreat center are filled with memorable ways to spend your time.
We will practice asana with the help of the yoga wall, which provides an opportunity for traction and a different relationship to gravity. Traction of the spine creates space which according to yoga philosophy, provides healing, both physically, emotionally and spiritually.
Through our week together, we will learn the physical and psychological origins of back pain, practice sequences for specific areas of back release and strengthening, learn asana modifications and pranayama to deepen your yoga practice resilience, and lifestyle support.
A session to cover Ayurvedic aromatherapy and its relationship to yoga practice will include self-care products. For more see: mydoterra.com/lifefit for aromatherapy, lifefityoga.com/ayurveda for Ayurveda, essentialyogapractice.com for DVD/book to prepare.
PREREQUISITES
There is no prerequisite for this retreat yet any experience with yoga is a plus. Both Mona Flynn and Cathy Yonaitis are capable of accommodating many levels of ability and special needs/requests. We will practice asana, meditation, pranayama and more, enjoying movement and the group retreat experience. A refined and more detailed agenda will be sent out and adjusted here, once registration is full, and will reflect the general interests of those who have registered.
DAILY ITINERARY
Sunday, April 9, 2023
3:00 pm Check In begins
5:30 PM Welcome Tour and Studio Orientation,
combined with a playful practice.
8:00 PM Dinner
Monday, April 10, 2023
7:00 - 8:00 AM Coffee/tea/fruit
8:00 - 8:20 AM Meditation (Optional)
8:30 AM to 9:45 AM Yoga Practice
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Brunch
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM Dinner
Tuesday, April 11 2023
7:00 - 8:00 AM Coffee/tea/fruit
8:30 AM to 9:45 AM Yoga Practice
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Brunch
Excursion (optional) to Malaga for Hammam experience
e-bikes and sightseeing.
6:00 to 7:00 PM Optional Afternoon practice
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM Dinner
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
7:00 - 8:00 AM Coffee/tea/fruit
8:00 - 8:20 AM Meditation (Optional)
8:30 AM to 9:45 AM Yoga Practice
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Brunch
6:00 to 7:00 PM Optional Afternoon practice
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM Dinner
Thursday, April 13, 2023
7:00 - 8:00 AM Coffee/tea/fruit
8:30 AM to 9:45 AM Yoga Practice
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Brunch
Excursion (Optional) to the Alhhambra
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM Dinner
Friday, April 14, 2023
7:00 - 8:00 AM Coffee/tea/fruit
8:30 AM to 9:45 AM Yoga Practice
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Brunch
6:00 to 7:00 PM Optional Afternoon practice
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM Dinner
Saturday, April 15, 2023
7:00 - 8:00 AM Coffee/tea/fruit
8:30 AM to 9:45 AM Yoga Practice
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Brunch
(Note: meal may be packed to go for excursion)
Excursión (optional) to Caminito Del Rey
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM Dinner
Sunday, April 16, 2023
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM Breakfast
Check Out by 10:00 AM
As Mona Flynn/Life Fit is now offering this retreat with Cathy Yonaitis/Unite Us Yoga, and we are excited to co-lead for this amazing retreat opportunity! We look forward to working with and for each attendee. As we evolve the daily practice schedule to reflect the interests and needs of those registered, the itinerary on this page will change to reflect this yoga and travel oriented retreat, with mealtimes and yoga practice, leaving space for exploring the Southern coast of Spain. As you register, please take time to fill out the intake form.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
In addition to daily yoga practice, students can enjoy access to the golf club, hiking trails, local beaches, and museums. Price includes an evening Kirtan where we will experience healing mantras from our yoga heritage, and essential oils to compliment the aromatherapy session of the retreat.
The following activities can be booked upon arrival, and are provided by Centro Santillan Resort at additional cost.
Facial beauty treatments
Massage
Thai yoga massage
Shiatsu massage
Osteopathy
Physiotherapy
Regression and soul therapies
Reiki
Important Dates
Registration Deadlines - SOLD OUT - Please stay tuned for next retreat
Before October 15, 2022, a nonrefundable payment of $500 holds your spot and remaining early bird payment rate must be made in full by January 8, 2023.
Early Bird Registration prices are available until October 15, 2022, when all prices will increase by $100, and a nonrefundable payment of $500 holds your spot for any remaining spaces.
Prices will increase by $200 on December 15, 2022 and a nonrefundable payment of $500 holds your spot for any remaining spaces.
Payment schedule
Deposit $500 (non-refundable) due upon registration. Paying your deposit assumes you have read and understand the refund policy.
Full Balance due: January 8, 2023 (~3 months prior to retreat)
$1499 each due January 8, 2023, shared occupancy
$1768 private room
$1699/each due January 8, 2023, for king room
$2650/each due January 8, 2023, for Tower suite
Anyone registering after January 8 should pay the full amount.
Registration will close when all rooms are filled or on March 8, 2023.
Note: Numerous airlines fly to Málaga, making it easily accessible. The Centro Santillan Resort is located about 35 km east of Málaga airport. Pick-up can be arranged by the center for an extra charge. There is free parking for vehicles if renting a car. We can connect you to a travel agent who is working with us for this retreat.
Cancellation Policy
Retreat Fee Refunds
Full refund (less deposit) before Jan 8.
After January 8, no refund unless:
1) The retreat is full, and2) Another person fills your spot. ($100 admin fee to transfer deposit)
Sending in your deposit assumes you have read and understand the refund policy.