The Date
3 - 8 May, 2024
Veggie organic
meals
Different yoga
teachers
Multiple classes
per day
Transportation and
activities included
“Immerse in the peace of nature, comfort and yoga in the mountains of Southern Spain.”
Take the gift of relaxation on our nature and hiking yoga retreat. Where the Parque Natural of the Sierra de Grazalema rises from quiet rural byways like an apparition and the natural world takes over, find yourself enticed into wellbeing. Where great buttresses of rock silhouetted against the clouds soar above a forested landscape tinged with green, feel the vitality of this area even when the rest of Andalucía turns yellow under the Spanish sun. Deemed a Unesco Biosphere reserve since 1977 this land is one of the best places to hike in Southern Spain.
The Sierra de Grazalema and whitewashed villages serve as the gateways to our Yoga Retreat Center which hosts some of Spain's prettiest mountain scenery. Our retreat center is settle in this picturesque land of diverse terrain with its narrow passes connecting the villages over high mountain ridges.
Being between the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, this dynamic area is home to unique plants and animals and has a slightly tropical microclimate. On the same day there can be warm sunshine, clouds or rain and directly a return to warm sunshine. From fascinating historical stories of the surrounding whitewashed villages to Neolithic tombs, a visitor to this province can do yoga in the morning, explore serene hiking trails, cool off in one of the five outdoor swimming pools with views of the Sierra, taste local foods and finally sleep with the silence of the mountain.
The accommodations are rooms in villas with views of the mountain, air conditioners and heaters and there is wifi inside the buildings.
If you're looking for a mountain and yoga vacation, this is the place for you!
The experience
INCLUDED
- 5 nights at the beautiful Nature Reserve retreat center
- Multiple yoga classes per day: Energizing and gentle/yin yoga, for all levels and ages
- Yoga workshops
- Delicious healthy vegetarian meals, food intolerances & allergies honored
- 24h snack table & tea station
- Five swimming pools at the yoga retreat center
- Hiking tour to learn about the area and the land
- Explore the unique Ronda city (Transportation only)
- Pre-set arrival and departure day transport between the retreat center and the Ronda train station
- Yoga retreat center in the Nature Reserve
Hour by hour
PROGRAM
Arrival day pick up 16:00 at Ronda train station
Departure day 11:00 transport to Ronda train station
7:45- 8:45
Energizing Yoga class.
9:00- 10:00
Slow Yoga or Meditation.
10:00-11:00
Brunch.
11:00-17:30
Free Time / Tour / Workshop.-
17:30-19:00
Yoga Class or Workshop. 
19:00-20.00
Dinner.
* The schedule is flexible. It will adapt to needs of each group or as necessary.
THE NATURE
The villas, gardens, walking paths, and swimming pools that make up the Nature Reserve yoga retreat center are nestled under an escarpment and have a panoramic view of the Sierra Grazalema mountains. Fresh clean mountain air fills a visitor's lungs with every breath. The Andalusian sunlight illuminates the natural landscape and olive trees that dot the mountain side. One can hear the soft chirping of birds and the occasional bleat of goats and sheep that roam the lands outside of retreat center. Just being in this place of stillness brings a sense of peace and wellbeing like no other.
The hiking tour takes yoga retreat participants around the mountain, to familiarize with the location and gain a sense of place. With explanations of the land, the animals and a bit of history, we’re reminded of the everlasting health of a region where people have resided for thousands of years.
WHITEWASHED VILLAGES
The Whitewashed villages of the Serranía de Cadiz sparkle under the sunlight of the lengthy days. Brimming with history and stories of when the Arabs built the villages and inhabited the area up until around the 8th century, each one has its own feel.
Explore the architecturally fascinating city of Ronda with its stunning cliffside location and deep canyons. Visit the Puente Nuevo, gazing over the precipice’s edge. Known to be the birthplace of bullfighting in Spain, visit Ronda's bullring museum and learn about the history. Explore the winding streets walking down through the impressive gorge to visit the ruins of the Arab baths from Moorish life during the 13th to the 16th century in Spain. Taste local products like the award-winning Payoyo goat cheese, wine, and jamón.
LOCATION
The Nature Reserve Retreat Center is tucked away in the mountains easily accessible from Malaga and Sevilla Airports, and from the Ronda train station. Transportation options are included in Lucia Yoga Retreats and we're happy to help you organize if you prefer to arrange your own transport. From the retreat center, Malaga and Sevilla Airports are each a 1 hour 30 minute drive. From Ronda, the retreat center is a 30 minute drive. The closest village is a walkable 3 kilometers.
See google maps
Renfe: The Spanish national railway information
Alsa: Spanish buses information
Harijati Darmawan
Harijati was born and raised in Jakarta, Indonesia. During her medical studies – she’s graduated as a doctor at the Atma Jaya University - she already had a strong interest in physical education. That is why she also followed a sports education in parallel to her study. Afterward, she always combined her work as a professional in the medical sector by giving personal training and group classes.
In 2003 Harijati moved to Belgium and followed several additional studies, such as Nutritional Sciences at the University of Ghent and Master in the management of health data at the VUB. Since then she has been working as Clinical Data Manager in the clinical research in the pharmaceutical industry.
As with her medical career, Harijati puts a lot of effort to gain thorough training for her career as a professional sports instructor. This is the reason why she chose to follow the Pilates Teacher Training Course via Peak Pilates in 2009, which is one of the leading institutes where the ‘classical system of Pilates’ is taught. Currently, she has level 3 (advanced) Pilates teacher certification.
In 2014 Harijati completed the 200 hours full-immersion Teacher Training Course at YogaLife, which is recognized by the Yoga Alliance. She soon discovered that Pilates and Yoga have a lot of similarities in both disciplines: synchronizing breath and movement to improve strength and flexibility. Pilates puts emphasize on ‘core strength’ which is also needed in doing Yoga asanas. The advantages of both disciplines also extend outside the class to improve daily life activities. Harijati teaches Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga.
Prices and promotions
Retreat Date: 3 - 8 May, 2024
Prices per person
All the space!
SUITE
+ 150€
Large/spacious room, your own private tower and closet room, Moorish Bathtub and landscape views.
Private villa, double bed with private swimming pool and big garden.
