Embodied Essence Yoga Retreat Spain
Not just a holiday
Is this the year you are going to invest in yourself?
This retreat is about getting to know yourself better and finding direction. During our yoga retreat in Spain, we dive deep into the uncertainties, fears, and stress accompanying daily life. Through body-mind-centered practices, we create a safe and inviting space for self-discovery — all in a beautiful environment and surrounded by like-minded people.
The core of this retreat is our belief that mind, body, and soul are intertwined. Introspection isn’t just a matter of thinking, it is about feeling and experiencing too. Only by including our whole being — existing of our body, mind, emotions, and behavioural patterns — we can be truly honest with ourselves. And honesty is the foundation of healing and recharging.
Location: Benissa, Spain (1hr from Alicante airport)
Participants: up to 14
Date: 29th of September (from 17:00hr) - 5th of October (10:00hr)
The retreat that has it all
✓ 7 days & 6 nights accommodation in a luxurious villa
✓ 5 days with a full program created by us, including some free time
✓ Beautiful body-mind-centered practices such as hatha yoga, duo yoga, yin yoga, embodied movement, meditation, inspiration sessions and sharing circles
✓ Well-guided, conscious connected breathwork sessions
✓ Relaxing shiatsu massage surrounded by nature
✓ Healing and unwinding in a beautiful area, including relaxation at the pool and hot tub
✓ Connection with like-minded people
✓ Delicious, healthy, vegetarian and freshly prepared food
✓ Extension of your summer by adding sunrays to the late-season
What to expect?
Wonderful villa in nature
Our villa is surrounded by luscious gardens and contains an eye-catching infinity pool overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Don't you feel that instant serotonin rush from the sun and this astonishing view?
Deep dive into yourself
Words are sometimes simply not enough to express yourself. Get to know yourself beyond words through embodied practices such as connected breathwork, inspiration sessions and free movement.
Yoga everyday
Yoga practices are at the core of this retreat, with different sessions every day. Expect hatha yoga, embodied movement, duo yoga, yin yoga and meditation. The yoga shala is located in the garden with an astonishing view. Let’s see if we can still rock that ujjayi breathing.
Fuel the body
This retreat is about taking care of your whole being. Healthy, delicious & vegetarian food is a cornerstone of this approach. A car doesn't move forward with the wrong fuel... That's why we take food very seriously and make sure every meal is freshly prepared.
“I am allowed to show myself FULLY.
Both the sunny and dark side”
Meet the team
Tineke
She is very excited to welcome you at the retreat!! Tineke is addicted to breathwork and takes every opportunity to sink into her body. She'll facilitate embodied yoga and meditation practices and guide breathwork journeys.
Ilse
Ilse is a shiatsu therapist and she has so many more tools in her backpack (yoga, breathwork and systemic coaching). She reads the body in touch, breath and movement.
During the retreat she will provide shiatsu massage, allowing the energy balance in the body to be restored.
Eva
This cheerful coach will provide a wonderful addition to the retreat. Completely in line with the theme, she will provide the participants with an embodied systemic setup. A perfect way to gain insight into the patterns that hold you back from living the life that is meant for you.
Joan
If anyone can capture a memory, it’s Joan our photographer. She’s an artist in composition and has a strong eye for beautiful details. No awkward posing, but beautiful pure moments captured through her lens!
Some of the activities
Glimpse into the daily rhythm
So much to do in only a couple of days!!
Each day has a different theme, and the whole day will be dedicated to this theme. You will notice it throughout the day, starting with the meditation. This theme is reflected as a common thread in the following yoga classes and the (daily) in-depth workshop or inspiration session.
The schedule fluctuates some of the days, so be aware that it can change a bit. For example, we will be heading to the beach one morning for a beautiful morning walk and a sandy yoga session. Beach days don’t go hand in hand with a strict planning, so of course we will be following a more Spanish rhythm.
Daily schedule
(be aware that not every day has the same schedule)
08:00 Morning Meditation + Journaling
09:15 Active yoga class
10:15 Breakfast
11:00 Inspiration Session/ workshop/ breathwork
12:00 Sharing
13:00 Free time (pool + sun) + afternoon snack
17:00 Relaxing yoga class (yin, stress release, duo yoga)
18:30 Diner
Room types
Sleep in an oasis of peace, surrounded by luscious gardens. We have different shared rooms available in the villa, all slightly different, but all very comfortable and light. Let us know your preferred room in the booking.
Different shared rooms
- Shared twin room with ensuite bathroom (2/3 available). Perfect for couples or friends sharing a room.
- Shared twin room with shared bathroom (3x)*
- Shared triple room (1x)*, this room is slightly bigger than the other rooms.
*There are three shared bathrooms in total.
Private room (full)
There is only a limited amount of private rooms available, two to be exact ;)
If you want to step into your own bubble after a day full of inspiration and connection, then this room is ideal for you.
Preferred room
Preference for a certain room? Please let us know in the booking.
First booked, first served!
Extra information
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Travel costs to the location from the airport: We can recommend the best connecting flights for the timeline of the retreat. You can share a taxi to the location with your fellow retreat attendees. We are happy to help you get in touch!
Travel insurance: please make sure to have your own travel insurance.
Activities or day trips outside of the itinerary: You are free to leave the villa during your free time.
Extra photo session: An amazing photographer will accompany us on the trip, shooting great material of everyone (the general photos of the group are included) Want extra material of yourself? Joan is more than welcome to offer this at an additional cost.
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Deposit requires 50% of the total amount and is NON-REFUNDABLE.
When you cancel more than 60 days before the retreat date, 50% of the total price is refunded.
When you cancel 30-60 days before the retreat date, 30% of the total price is refunded.
When you cancel less than n 30 days before the retreat date, no refund is possible.
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The retreat will be in English. So far, we have two internationals who are joining the retreat.
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In combination with our program, the following flights connect best with the times of our retreat. Unfortunately, the flights departing from Rotterdam are less convenient. If you decide to add some extra days to your trip in Spain (more sun:)) you can always look for flights that suit your trip best!
Recommended flight on arrival
Transavia HV6145
29 Sep - 12:00 AMS Amsterdam Schiphol - 14:40 ALC Alicante
Recommended flight on departure
easyJet EZY7886
5 Oct - 14:55 ALC Alicante - 17:40 AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
Tip: Don’t wait to long to book your ticket, because the prices for a flight ticket are good now and they wil go up over time!
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During the retreat we work with many different tools that you can apply at work. To experience more awareness and less stres during your work.
Book via your employer
You can often book a retreat through your emplo.e For this, you can claim it from your training budget or your personal budget (persoonsgebondenbudget). Be sure to ask your employer!
Book with your own company
You can book the retreat as a training expense for your company and claim the VAT back afterwards. Let us know in the booking and we will make sure you receive a fitting invoice.
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No, you don’t have to be an experienced yogi. Of course, some experience is always convenient. It can help you to peel down different layers and dive deeper into your practice. However, we design the workshops and classes to be available and interesting for all levels.
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Are you still walking around with some questions? Or do you want to know if this retreat is suitable for you?
Please don’t hesitate to contact us. You can ask all of your questions via the mail theloveatfirsttribe@gmail.com.
Or you can request a phone call, please let us know via mail and we can plan something.
Investment
The prices mentioned below are the price per person including VAT. You can choose to pay at once or you can pay half now and the other half two months before the start of the retreat.
Price shared room (double room or triple room)
€1790 | Special price for the quick decision-makers (FULL)
€1890 | Regular price
Price private room
€2200 | Special price for the quick decision-makers (FULL)
€2290 | Regular price
Questions?
Any questions? Are you doubting whether this retreat is a good fit for you? Or do you want a call with one of the facilitators before you decide?
Do not hesitate to schedule a brief online call for all your questions.