7 of the many reasons to join us in Spain for Easter Week!
Spring is a beautiful time of the year. In the Nordic countries, it is also mixed with a longing for the color green to show up, because we get it much later than our lucky southern neighbors!
With this in mind, both Eva and I have decided to organize a fantastic Yoga Holiday in Spain. This is our first Yoga Holiday of 2022, and we are excited to take you for an experience that will be transformative and deep.
Here are just some of the many reasons why our trip will be so special.
1. Have 8 days fully for yourself.
Most of us underestimate the power of withdrawing from the world. Our present times are so fast, so full and generally so busy, that we lack the time to reflect, feel, savor and enjoy the simple and beautiful things of life. This Yoga Holiday, above all, wishes to give you that opportunity.
If you add to the above the depth of our Purna Yoga practice, beaches nearby to enjoy nature, culture at your disposal and the Andalusian sun, this is the perfect set up to spend a well-deserved holiday.
2. Centro Santillán has the Great Yoga Wall!
Our host centre, Centro Santillán, among its many facilities and spaces for enjoyment, has a beautifully renovated and state of the art yoga shala, which is equipped with the Great Yoga Wall.
The Yoga Wall system allows you to experience the practice of asana in a completely different way. It is used for all types of postures, such as inversions, twists and backbends. Personally, I love the rejuvenating effects of hanging upside down safely. To feel my spine longer, more suppler and younger.
For those of you who are familiar with the Yoga Wall system, you already know how good it feels. For those unfamiliar with it, you are in for an amazing treat! After a week of work with it, you’ll feel lighter and more connected with your body.
The beautiful Yoga Shala in Centro Santillán
3. Getting there, away and around is very easy.
Centro Santillán is located just 30 mins away from Málaga – Costa del Sol Airport, which makes it a very easy connection from everywhere in Europe. If you are flying from Helsinki or any of the main airports in Europe, you will have direct flights available!
There is also no need to rent a car. Centro Santillán will arrange a pick up for you (for a small fee), and from Santillán to the main attractions an affordable taxi ride is usually enough (which you can share with other participants).
Get your bags nice and ready, and the rest will be very simple and enjoyable!
4. Enjoy professional and inspired teaching during this week
While Centro Santillán spoils you with great food, lovely accommodation and surroundings, our focus will be to offer you delightful yoga classes.
We will enjoy a variety of topics, ranging from active, restorative and deeply opening classes, to Yoga Wall workshops and Heartfull Meditation. Every class will be carefully crafted to create openness and strength in the body, calmness in your mind, and a deeper connection with your true self.
You can expect hip opening classes, shoulder openers, inversions, relaxation and of course, the wonderful Spinal Rejuvenation Series invented by Aadil Palkhivala, which will make your spine younger and happier (by using the Yoga Wall system)
5. Start your feeling of spring earlier!
If you are in Northern Europe, April is usually a “buffer” month. The trees are slowly starting to bud, but not nearly there (May will take care of that). The anticipation sometimes is hard to hold! This is why taking a trip like this is so invigorating. At this time of the year, Spain is in full bloom with pleasant temperatures (average 22ºC) and the beaches are not crowded at all. A beautiful time to visit Andalusia.
6. Great beaches nearby
Being located in the stunning Costa del Sol, our retreat centre is close to many beaches. The only problem you’ll have is choosing one from the many options around. Some of these beautiful beaches include:
- Rincón de la Victoria
- Cala del Moral
- Burriana
- Maro’s
The closest beach is just 10min away, while secluded beaches in Natural Park setting (such a Nerja) are around 30 mins away.
7. An endless amount of excursions
With its superb location, Centro Santillán is close to many wonderful attractions, depending on what you are interested in.
If you are a nature lover, beautiful walks like Caminito del Rey are close-by. If you enjoy water, kayak and stand up paddle boarding are available. The nearby area of Nerja is a beautiful natural area with incredible hikes to spoil yourself.
If you are interested in history and culture, we are close to many of the most beautiful cities in Spain, such as Granada (where you can visit the Alhambra), Cordoba, Sevilla, and of course Málaga itself.
During our week in Spain, Wednesday will be a day off, so you can plan (if you wish) a beautiful day excursion with your friends or by yourself.
The stunning Alhambra in Granada