Yoga & Walking Retreat
Mindful Walking In Spain's Natural Paradisewalking adds 7 years to your life – add yoga & meditation and it’s win-win
6 nights from €630
Yoga & Mindful Walking Retreat
Walking just 25 minutes daily improves your health as much as working out. And can lengthen your life by up to 7 years
And with yoga and mindfulness offering you comparable benefits, it’s win – win!
Join us on this yoga and mindful walking retreat and
- improve your resilience to stress
- calm anxiety, lift depression
- reduce inflammation and pain
- reset all your vital functions for optimal health
Enjoy daily yoga and walking on this restorative retreat, inclusive of:
- 2 daily meals
- 6 nights’ accommodation
- and optional extras including structural and cranial osteopathy and other holistic body therapies
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Yoga & Walking Wellness Retreat 2022
2022 Dates
Yoga & Walking Retreat
Highlights
Walking In Extremadura
Enjoy the many colours of Spain’s natural paradise
With lush, florid springs, warm summers, mild autumns and crisp bright winters, we run yoga retreats year round
Nature & Culture
Discover ancient Trujillo, a hill-top “city” steeped in history, art & culture, set in wild countryside
Whether your taste is for nature or culture, town or country, Trujillo has it all
Fine Veggie Food
- fresh, natural ingredients
- eggs-dairy & vegans options
- and always bursting with flavour, colour and goodness: Buen apetito
Person Centred Yoga
Don’t get forced into exercises designed for the average person
We work in groups of 6 so you can discover your own natural style and enjoy all the gain without the pain
Yoga & Walking Retreat
Featured Walks
Huertas De La Magdalena
Duration: 2 hours with rests
Elevation: 133m (436ft)
Walking Difficulty: low
Our most local local walk on the retreat, enjoy a gentle circular hike to this charming hamlet for the best panoramic views of old Trujillo
We return through olive and holm oak forest to old Trujillo, where we visit the city’s 9th century castle for a view from above, then stroll on to the town square for some well-deserved refreshment
Santa Cruz De La Sierra
Duration: 3+ hours with rests
Elevation: 379m (1243ft)
Walking Difficulty: low – medium
Country walk around the hamlet of Santa Cruz for panoramic views of Trujillo and final optional ascent to Pico De San Gregorio
Explore the remnants of its Moorish citadel and enjoy unparalleled vistas of the surrounding sierras; low flying vultures and a golden eagle or two further reward your efforts
Monfragüe Biosphere Reserve
Duration: 3+ hours with rests
Elevation: 227m (745ft)
Walking Difficulty: low
Straddling the river Tagus, the park is a haven for indigenous flora and fauna, with up to 340 bird species settling here yearly
We walk gently and steadily up to Monfragüe Castle where you’ll be greeted by low flying Black Vultures and Golden Eagles an d enjoy panoramic views of the river and park. Then stroll to the hamlet of Villareal De San Carlos for a spot of lunch
The featured walks are some of our favourites hikes from of a broad range of possibilities
For practical and safety reasons we select the location and timing of our walks to catch the best conditions according to season and weather for all our walking retreats
Mindful Walking Retreat Spain
Daily Schedule
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Day 1: Arrive
Transfer from Madrid’s Adolfo Suarez International airport to your hotel
Freshen up, then
Meet for dinner
Days 2 - 5
Yoga
Start your day with a soothing and invigorating yoga class, with activities including
- dynamic warm-up
- classic yoga poses
- posture and movement work
- breath work
- mindfulness and
- relaxation
The classes run for 2 hours and are suitable for all levels from beginner to expert
Lunch
Our main meal of the day, lunch is substantial. We serve freshly home-cooked vegetarian fare, including eggs and dairy by default, but can easily accommodate vegans
Post-lunch you may want to have a snooze, lie by your hotel pool or walk off those calories with a stroll within the City, or beyond
Yoga Hiking
Days 1, 3 & 5 *
Walking is a great way to practice mindfulness, enjoy being in nature and get fitter and healthier
We organize 3 hikes, each different in character so you can enjoy a variety of terrains
Walks last between 2 and 3 hours, with suitable breaks. We walk at a lively, but leisurely pace so you can enjoy our surroundings, and not just race to your destination
All walks involve some hill walking on uneven terrain, so please bring suitable foot-wear
A light shower-proof jacket, hat and sun shades won’t go amiss. Binoculars for wildlife watching are a plus. A camera is essential
(*though unusual in practice, the exact days and times of the walks may differ to catch the best weather conditions)
Yoga & Mindfulness
Days 2 & 4
Mindfulness is giving your attention to what is happening right here and now, and is a key part of yoga´s therapeutic effectiveness
We explore different ways of cultivating mindfulness through practices such as body-scan and guided deep relaxation and mindful walking, of course
Supper
On non-walking days we invite you to take an evening stroll with us – an age-old Spanish tradition known as el paseo, always followed by a night-cap
Day 6: Return
Round off your walking adventures with some yoga self-practice
then a full-blown veggie brunch
Come back soon!
Mindful Walking Retreat
Book Your Place
Check Accommodation
VALUE
Hostal Cuzco
Comfortable simplicity with with private bathroom and all essential amenities at unbeatable value
heating, air-con, TV, WiFi
single €760
2 sharing €630
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, acceptable 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
What’s Included
- dinner on arrival
- accommodation x6 nights
- daily yoga classes x5
- mindfulness classes x2
- guided walks x3
- lunch & supper X5
- pre-departure brunch
What’s Not Included
- all travel costs
- optional extras
Optional Extras
- in-outbound airport transfers
- holistic body therapies
Ammendments
- 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 any charges at our discretion
Cancelations
- 30 days prior to the start of your booked event for a €100 admin fee
- Changes made after this are subject to a €100 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
Yoga & Walking Retreat
What Should I Bring ?
Clothing
We schedule our walking retreats for the spring and autumn when temperatures are mild
You can never rule out a shower, so please bring a showerproof jacket
Evenings in early spring and late autumn can be cool, but it’s always warm in the sun, so do bring light clothing plus a warm jacket
Walking Accessories
Supportive, waterproof shoes with a decent grip are essential for walking in all weathers.
A brimmed hat to keep the sun off your eyes, and a small rucksack for water and a snack won´t go amiss
Binoculars for wild-life spotting while walks are a plus. We provide hiking sticks and brollies for your convenience
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Opening Hours
Mon - Sun early till late
Phone
Spain (+34) 651 472169
UK (+44) 7735 448588
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