The Date
8 - 13 July, 2021
Veggie organic
meals
Different yoga
teachers
4 classes
per day
Transportation and
activities included
“Give him an offering, my lady, for there is no greater tragedy than that of the blind man in Granada.”
So goes the famous quote, allegedly said to a woman as she passed a beggar in the street in Granada. The beauty and truth of the phrase encapsulate everything about this majestic city. The city offers the visitor a dazzling variety of attractions from its fun-filled and historically rich streets to its reputation as a Flamenco hotspot. A university city brimming with the mix of ancient cultures, Granada offers both history and modernity. Opposite the Alhambra, an impressively beautiful Morrish palace and fortress, one finds herself in the Albaycín, the old Muslim quarter of the city with its steep banks, winding streets and sharp turns where an air of the past still lingers.
Our retreat center is located near the capital of the province of the same name, and the wider region holds a number of attractions. From the mystical Alpujarras mountains, to the Sierra Nevada and down to the Costa Tropical centered on Salobreña, a visitor to this province can go to the mountains in the morning, enjoy sightseeing and lunch in the city, and then sit on the beach in the evening.
Practice yoga in the spectacular octagonal yoga shala with abundant natural light from the large windows and enjoy the spacious clean white accommodations and common areas that offer a clear meditative feel. Take pleasure in indoor and patio dining, a lush meditation garden, and a large pool behind the retreat center. Rooms have ensuite bathrooms, air conditioners and heaters and there is wifi throughout the retreat center.
The Experience
INCLUDED
- 5 nights at the beautiful Granada retreat center
- 4 yoga classes per day: 2 energizing and 2 gentle/yin yoga, for all levels and ages
- 2 yoga workshops
- 3 delicious healthy meals daily
- Swimming pool at the retreat center
- Tour Granada city, the Albayzín and the old town
- Beach day trip and lunch at a restaurant on the beach on the Costa Tropical
- Arrival day and departure day transport between the retreat center and the Granada bus station
- All transportation for included activities
Hour by Hour
PROGRAM
Arrival day pick up 15:30 at Granada bus station
Departure day 11:00 transport to Granada bus station
7:30- 9:00
Energizing Yoga Class.
9:00- 09:30
Meditation.-
9:30-10:30
Gentle Yoga Class. 
10:30-11:30
Breakfast.
11:30-14:00
Free Time.
14:00-15:00
Lunch, Traditional Meal in the City or Picnic.-
15:00-18:00
Free Time. -
18:00-19:15
Energizing Yoga Class or Workshop. -
19:15- 20:15
Gentle or Restorative Yoga Class. -
20:30
Dinner.
* The schedule is flexible. It will adapt to needs of each group or as necessary.
THE CITY
While on your yoga retreat, Granada city is close and wonderful to visit. Spend an evening in the old town for a night out where you can experience the nightlife of Spain, nibbling tapas and get the chance to see local flamenco dancers. Stroll around the Albaycín, exploring the old Muslim quarter and stop at the Arab tea house for a journey in time with a tea and sweet local pastry, 1400AD style. Afterwards head up to the Mirador San Nicolás for a spectacular panorama of the Alhambra and the Sierra Nevada. Visit the Cathedral and Royal Chapel, the resting place of the famous Catholic Royalty, King Fernando and Queen Isabel.
Have the opportunity to explore the Alhambra or spend a few hours soaking in an authentic Arab Spa in the old town.
BEACH DAY
After morning meditation, yoga, and breakfast, grab your day pack and and head to the Costa Tropical. Soak up the warmth of the Andalucian sun on the beach while reclining in a lounge chair near the shade the of umbrellas. Take a dip in the clear blue Mediterranean Sea and let any stresses melt away. Enjoy lunch and a cold beverage in the shade of a chiringuito, a beach restaurant, directly on the beach! Finally, return to the retreat center in time for a relaxing yoga class and dinner.
LOCATION
The retreat center is located at the base of the Sierra Elvira Mountains, just outside of Granada, Spain. 20 minutes from the Granada Airport, 2 hours 30 minutes from the Sevilla Airport and 1 hour 15 minutes from the Malaga Airport.
If you wish to have an airport transfer from Malaga we are happy to organize both your pick up and drop off in time for your flight after the retreat. If you do not use our organized transportations to/from the retreat center there are both buses and trains from Malaga and Sevilla several times daily and we can can help you arrange your travels.
See google maps
Renfe: The Spanish national railway information
Alsa: Spanish buses information
Jackie King
Jackie has been in the fitness industry for over 20 years. At school she enjoyed sports and ran for school and county in 800m and cross country. After leaving school there was a massive gap in her life so in 1998 she attended Morley College in London and gained her Exercise to Music qualification. Then moved to Milton Keynes where her studio career began; she gained many studio qualifications and enjoyed teaching Body Pump, Body Balance, Schwinn indoor cycling to name but a few.
In 2000 Jackie took on the role of studio coordinator for Esporta which eventually got bought out by Virgin Active. Her life was pretty hectic teaching 20 classes a week and running 3 studios. After attending many classes doing circuits she happened to join in with a yoga session. Loved it and never looked back. In 2003 she qualified in intermediate yoga followed by Hatha yoga through the British School of Yoga. Slowly swopped half her teaching classes to yoga or body balance style classes she then went on to qualify in Pilates in 2008 through the British School of Yoga. She was very fortunate to have a Pilates and yoga studio for her use and this allowed her to hold and attend many workshops and training courses in different styles of yoga and Pilates.
Through the years Jackie also enjoyed the mechanics of the body and importance of correct alignment and did anatomy and psychology many times 2002 when she gained her Massage, Anatomy and Physiology diploma at Dunstable College. Then in 2009 when she did Access to Health Level 3 at Milton Keynes College where she completed Biology, Psychology, and Sociology all at level 3.
Jackie is also on her yoga journey and enjoys attending other classes, retreats and workshops and feels you can never know enough about yoga meditation and mindfulness. This year alone she has been on 3 retreats with Lucia Yoga in Spain one of which she hosted herself, She also runs yoga and pilates retreat days and events in the UK with her brand jkyogaflow she has attended 3 Pilates work shops with body control and J Pilates. She has attended more than 5 yoga workshops , she has just completed her Insight Yin yoga course with internatinaly renowned Sarah Lo and "Beautiful Back Bends” with Melanie Cooper.And 'making adjustments' with Paul Fox. She enjoys the diversity of yoga and all the many styles and teachings. Jackie is also in the processes of working towards mindfulness master practitioner and has run several work shops on mindfulness for reading university.
Jackie is also a senior teacher for ”Yoga Alliance” and has over 6000 yoga teaching hours under her belt, member no #7032
She is truly grateful to be able to teach and share with others that what has inspired her so much over the last 20 years. She loves seeing positive and uplifting changes within her students. She also loves helping those with depression & anxiety, and joint & back problems to feel stronger and able to cope through their yoga practice, it is truly magical.
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