Spain – Moving into Stillness – The Body, Breath and Beyond Retreat with Ulrica Norberg

Ulrica has over 25 years of experience in how to work on intergrating and individualize inner potential with opening up the capacity of body, mind and spirit. Physically, Mentally, Spiritually.

Ulrica stems from that all healing, happiness and strenght comes from dedicated reflection, meditation and movement. WIth a sincere dedicaton to know thyself. 

She has written over a dozen books on health and awareness as well as teaching students privately, companies and groups all over the world in awareness, creativity, innovation, meditation, mindfulness, health and yoga. 

This retreat is for anyone who is after a yoga retreat with lots of opportunities to deepen your yoga practice, unwind, chillout and restore your energies. 
Every day will begin with sweet alignment based flow yoga and meditation and every afternoon ebb out through a more yielding, restoring practice before dinner. 

If you would like this week to be more of an immersion in yoga, there will be additional classes to be added in, and the theme is pranayama; breathwork. So anyone who is intrigued in learning more about physiology, breathwork, pranayama, energy and how to strengthen ones nervous system, then this is something for you.  See separat tab about the optional pranayama module.

Our retreat center is fully equipped with all the props one can think of so you are completely supported in your days to come. 

In the classes, the emphasis is on an aim to build from within. Focus lies on buildning a practice that builds and enhances ones practice over time, not just for the moment. Ulrica will help those who wish to advance their practice as well as beginners who need a solid foundation. All is welcome and cared for. 

Welcome to a soulful week!

Set in a secluded location, Santillan is an Andalusian paradise. It’s nestled in the countryside in a Malaga hill overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, surrounded by the silence of the mountain and with wonderful views.

A farm of 30,000 sq meters, it is located in the peace of the Spanish countryside, and yet is conveniently only 20 minutes from Malaga airport.

The family atmosphere, the delicacy of service, gardens, small corners and interior spaces make it an ideal venue for yoga, retreats or explore meditation, deepening silence and stillness space.

There is no supermarket within walking distance so we recommend that you make the necessary purchases before arriving at the finca.

The finca has 20 rooms, each individually styled, paying special attention to color, harmony and balance with the environment. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms with magnifying mirror, hair dryer and welcome products, air-conditioning, heating and each comes with a private outdoor space, either verandah or terrace, with lovely views of the gardens, surrounding hills or down the valley to the sea.

The Mediterranean, vegetarian and vegan meals are based on organic produce grown under the Spanish sun, from our gardens, local farmers, our chicken coop, fruit trees and herb garden.

You are offered breakfast, lunch and dinner usually served buffet style.

The cooks enjoy sharing their popular Spanish-influenced healthy Mediterranean cuisine, yet are also able to cater for vegetarian, vegan and raw diets and for genuine food allergies and intolerances, such as gluten-free and dairy-free. 

Fresh eggs are available daily from free-range chickens.

Massage

You have the opprtunity to have a massage in your room or outdoors, there is a wide and affordable menu of massages and other body treatments. Booked and paid in cash on site.  Massage menu >>

Preliminary schedule:

Morning tea or coffee
07.00-09.00 Yoga class
09.00 Breakfast, then free time (sun, pool etc.)
11.00-12.15 Pranayama class (optional)
13.00 Lunch
14.00-15.15 Pranayama class (optional)
17.00-18.30 Yoga class
19.00 Dinner

If you would like to study more, there is the possibility of additional classes with pranayama, ie breathing exercises. So if you are curious to learn more about physiology, breathing techniques and how to strengthen your energy system, then this is for you.

Schedule for the pranayama module:

Day 1:
Lesson Pranayama at 11-12.30
Practice Pranayama at 15-16

Day 2:
Lesson Pranayama at 11-12.30
Practice Pranayama at 15-16

Day 3:
Lesson Pranayama at 11-12.30

Day 4:
Lesson Pranayama at 11-12.30
Lesson Pranayama at 15-16

Day 5:
Lesson Pranayama at 11-12.30

Day 6:
Lesson Pranayama at 11-12.30

There will be a total of 20 hours of extra lessons. After completing the course (at least 90% of the total lesson time) you will receive a course certificate.

Price for the whole module is 360 EUR. At least 10 participants are required to make the entire module take place. If you book this option and the number of participants does not reach up to 10, the paid full amount for the module will be refunded.

You can also book and pay on site for individual lessons in the module for 40 EUR per lesson.

Included in the price:
- Accommodation 7 nights in shared twin room ensuite shared with the same gender.
- Vegetarian full board (breakfast, light lunch and dinner)
- All yoga sessions
- Group return transfer Malaga airport

Single travelers:  Single room might be possible depending on availibility. You can see the supplements when you click on "Book on request" in the first step before you make any registration.
We try if desired and possible to place single travelers in a shared double room, but if there is no one to share a room with, you may have to pay single room supplement.

Not included in the price:
- Flight ticket
- Excursions
- Pranayama sessions

Travel: Flights can be booked by yourself, or send us an email and we are happy to help you. Our booking fee is 30 EUR per person.

Do not book your flight before you have received information from us that the minimum number of participants (15) is attained.

Transfer: You might have to wait on the airport for other participants to arrive before the transfer departs. The same applies at departure if your flight is later than others. If you need or wish to have your own separate transfer it is possible at an additional cost. We will inform you when it is time to book your flight, and about the transfer time.

WiFi: Yes, but the signal can be weak in certain areas and rooms.

Pool: Yes, salt water pool. Not heated. 

Yoga props: Everything needed is provided on site, but you are welcome to bring your own yoga mat if you want. 

Spa: You can book massage and other treatments on site. Find more info in the tab Accommodation & cuisine.

Special diets: Usually bo problem, let us know when you book.

Age limit: No

Electricity: Standard EU 2-pin plug

Currency: EUR

Credit cards: Major cards are accepted on the retreat center.

Carbon offsetting your air travel is a good way of taking responsiblity for the emissions caused by it. You can easily carbon offset your trip directly with us when you complete your booking, and you will immediately see what it costs. We collaborate with the organisation GoCLimateNeutral and the amount goes to replacing wood and coal stoves for solar-powered fireplaces in the Chinese countryside in an UN-certified climate project that has the Gold Standard certification. If you want to dive deeper into the climate compensation, you can find more info here.