Yoga And Cooking Holidays
A Delicious Way To Relax And Unwindcreative plant-based cooking tutorials to unleash your inner chef
7 days from €735
Yoga & Plant-Based
Cooking Holidays In Spain
Looking for a holiday where you can relax and unwind, nourish your mind and body with delicious and healthy food, and develop skills for a healthier and happier life? Then join us for a delicious yoga and veggie cooking holiday
Incorporating daily yoga and mindfulness classes with vegetarian or vegan cooking tutorials, optional body therapies and top-notch plant-based fare, our yoga and cooking holidays have all the ingredients to leave you feeling empowered, inspired and rejuvenated
Yoga & Plant Based Cooking Tutorials
Put aside the recipe and learn the methods and philosophy behind classic world dishes using locally available ingredients for perfect results every time
Choose from ova-lacto vegetarian or 100% vegan
The above is a basic guide – prices are subject to change according to the date, availability and other factors. For more details please check our accommodation page
PLEASE NOTE: currently we are only accepting bookings for 2 people coming togetherÂ
From Local Produce To World Gastronomy
Our yoga and cooking holidays bring you millennia of human gastronomic ingenuity from around the globe to help you create traditional and innovative dishes using fresh local ingredients
With practical hands-on tutorials to grasp those essential cooking methods and yoga and mindfulness to spark your creativity our cooking holidays will help you relax and unwind as you acquire skills for creating world class dishes as big as your imagination
Join us for a mouth-watering week of
- daily yoga and mindfulness classes & plant-based cooking tutorials with a vegetarian or vegan option
- with 6 nights’ accommodation
- daily brunch & dinner
- and optional extras, including airport transfers & holistic body therapies
Yoga And Cooking Retreats
Highlights And Benefits
A Complementary Partnership
Yoga And A Vegetarian Diet
Ethical, sustainable and nutritious, a plant-based diet is yoga’s natural partner, creating a synergy that will benefit your whole physical and mental wellbeing. And is it delicious? You bet it is!
- With its fusion of mindfulness and body-work, yoga helps you reduce stress, optimizing your structural, vital and mental wellbeing while being a source of inspiration for all your creative endeavours
- Learning to create great food from simple, natural ingredients will satisfy your creativity and all your senses, while supporting your wellbeing and being kind on the planet and your budget
Add a good dose of yoga and congenial company in a stunning location and you have a perfect recipe to unwind, recharge, and acquire new skills to that will last you a lifetime
Art Of Flavour
- sweet to balance sharp
- salt to enhance sweet
- bitterness for depth
- umami for deliciousness, fat for richness and chili for the thrill
balance smell with the six primary tastes for an infinity of flavours
Cooking Methods
- sautéing & braising
- steaming & searing
- roasting & baking
and other classic and innovative ways to make your plant-based cooking varied, nutritious and delicious
Science Of Spice
- explore their aromatic & health properties
- work with whole & ground spice
- create your own spice blends
from seasoning your oil to tempering and layering, learn to work with spice for depth and complexity
Positive Nutrition
optimize your menus for maximum nutrition:
- food combining for protein
- getting your B12 & other essential vitamins
- feeding your friendly bacteria
- and other ways to make your diet healthy and complete
Antinutrients
eliminate toxins through :
- soaking & sprouting
- peeling & heating
- curing & fermenting
- and other ways to make your food yummy on your palate and gentle on your body
Read Our Plant-Based Food Blog
Yoga & Meditation Classes
Our yoga & cooking holidays offer you daily yoga and meditation classes led by José Manuel Ponce, a registered osteopath & Yoga teacher for more than 3 decades
We work in small groups of 6, integrating classic yoga postures, dynamic movement and mindfulness informed by modern science for a yoga practice 100% focused on your needs and goals
Join us and discover the transformative power of yoga and meditation
Retreat Itinerary And Activities
Start your day with a soothing and invigorating yoga class incorporating classic postures, dynamic movement, breath work and guided relaxation and meditation
Then enjoy a wholesome brunch of raw and cooked salads of fruit, vegetables, grains and pulses, with a protein dish. Served buffet style so you manage your own portions before your dinnertime feast ahead
Post-lunch, some time for yourself: enjoy a snooze, lie by the pool or walk off your meal exploring the City and beyond
The cooking tutorials combine demonstrations with working singly or in pairs in your own work-station for that hands-on practice to help you cook with confidence. You’ll get handouts on nutrition and other essential topics in addition to facilities for making your own notes
After dinner we take a gentle evening stroll and round off the day with a night cap before retiring
Day 1: Arrive
Welcome, orientation and buffet dinner from 7:30pm
Days 2-6
- Morning yoga class
- Brunch
- Free time
- Cooking tutorial
- Dinner
- Evening stroll & night cap
Day 7: Depart
Round off your gastronomic adventure with some yoga self-practice and a full veggie brunch. Buen provecho!
Accommodation And Location
Details
Quality Accommodation To Suit Your Taste And Purse
At Spanish Yoga Retreat we outsource accommodation on our cooking and other holidays to give you the greatest choice and to benefit the local economy. All featured accommodation is within 5 minutes’ walk of the yoga retreat centre and includes private en-suite bathroom, WiFi & TV, heating and Air Con
Opt for:
- your own room with private en-suite at an unbeatable price
- stylish contemporary apartments with garden and pool
- 4 star luxury with all services in the baroque Palacio De Santa Marta
City Of Trujillo – Microcosm Of Old And Modern Spain
Historic, modern, lively and also laid back, the diminutive hill-top City Of Trujillo in Extremadura offers you the best of town and country and an authentic taste of Spain
Explore the labyrinth of streets, leafy plazas and ancient monuments of the Medieval city, relax and people watch in its plentiful cafes, or discover a rugged natural landscape of mountains, forests, and endless skies, all accessible on foot
Whether you like city living with all mod cons or immersing yourself in nature, our yoga and cooking breaks give you the best of both
Bookings
Yoga & Cooking In Spain
Securing Your Place
Your place is secured on receipt of your non-refundable deposit
On booking you’ll get a confirmation letter and invoice for the balance, including any discounts, accepted payment methods and your accommodation booking, together with your hotel’s cancellation policy
Please settle the balance no later than 30 days prior to the start of your holiday
You Can Pay Your Balance
- via direct (BACS) transfer to our account. We’ll provide details at the time of booking
- with a debit/credit card using the link provided on your electronic invoice, or via the PayPal button below
What’s Included
- dinner on arrival
- accommodation x6 nights
- daily yoga class x5
- daily cooking tutorials x5
- brunch & dinner X5
- pre-departure brunch
What’s Not Included
- all travel costs
- optional extras
Optional Extras
- airport transfers
- holistic body therapies
Ammendments
you can change your dates:
- up to 30 days prior to the start of your booked event for a €50 admin fee
- Changes made after this are subject to a €100 fee (equivalent to your non-refundable deposit)
We take into account your circumstances and may waiver all charges at our discretion
Cancelations
you can cancel your booking up to:
- 30 days prior to the start of your booked event for a €100 admin fee
- Cancellations made after 30 days are non-refundable. You will be able to transfer to a future event, subject to a €100 admin fee.
- In addition your hotel may charge you some of the cost of your stay, depending on the hotel’s cancellation policy
We will ensure that you are fully aware of your hotel’s cancellation policy at the time of booking
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