Yoga Vida Retreat
11-15 April 2024
After a great success in March 2022 and April 2023, we are pleased to announce we will be hosting another retreat in 2024!
Yoga Vida Boutique Retreat is a fantastic laid back yoga lifestyle retreat, right in between the
heart of the city and the beach. The Urban and Beach Retreat offer a unique experience;
5 days of yoga, well-being, culture and holidays in the lovely city center of Valencia.
Fantastic international teachers, unique accommodation, delicious meals from an experienced
London trained chef and plenty of other activities are waiting for you in this retreat.
All levels are warmly welcomed
Highlights
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Daily morning yoga class
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Daily afternoon yoga class (one moonlight beach yoga class)
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A breadth of knowledge to share
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4 nights stay in our boutique guesthouse
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Internationally acclaimed and experienced teachers
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Daily delicious breakfast and two dinners cooked for you by our London trained chef, to enjoy as a group to connect and share experiences
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Day pass options available - choose to join us for one day or Friday - Sunday (accommodation not included)
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Limited spaces to ensure an intimate and personal service
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Mats provided
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Plenty of free time to explore the city
Yoga Styles
Vinyasa Hatha flow
Yin yoga
Guided meditation
Chakra yoga
Self Love Healing circle
Program
During the retreat, you will have 1,5 hour daily morning yoga, followed by a freshly prepared breakfast by our chef, then have free time to explore the city or enjoy some rest and relaxation time. In the evenings, you will also enjoy the daily sunset class in the garden or at the beach overlooking the Mediterranean sea.
Classes will be taught in English.
The retreat team also provides a discount on bike renting to explore the city. We will enjoy two dinners prepared by our chef all together as a group, included in the program.
A full program will be sent out prior to the retreat, and a whatsapp group for all participants prior to arrival
A typical day schedule:
08:00 Fresh tea and coffee
08:30 Morning yoga class
10:00 Breakfast / (brunch at the weekend) followed by free time to explore the city
18:00 Afternoon class
21:00 Dinner (first and last day provided, other days you can use the kitchen or head out into the city)
Meet your Instructors
Christa started her holistic yoga journey after experiencing some personal sturggles..
Along her journey she completed a Hatha/Vinyoga yoga teacher training, a yin yoga teacher training in India.
She completed a trauma yoga for therapy training in Colombia and taught in a female prison!
Christa moved about 3 years ago from the Netherlands to Spain and she teaches weekly yoga classes as well as having developed The Palm Tree Project, a gap year coaching project for adolescents. Christa has a RYS 500.
Kerstin Haag
Kerstin's yoga journey started at a silent meditation retreat in Thailand, where she discovered the transformative power of yoga over 10 days, aiding her in conquering both physical and mental challenges. Since then, she has eagerly shared her newfound passion, evolving into a Hatha and yin yoga teacher, grateful for the opportunity to impart the healing and relaxation benefits to those who feel the calling.
Joyce Finlay
Joyce is an experienced cognitive behavioural therapist and holistic coach and has almost 20 years of work experience in mental health. Since 2021, she has been working in her own practice. Joyce works at the cutting edge of science and spirituality. She brings people into contact with themselves by developing insight into their motivations and teaching them to connect with their inner world. Joyce believes that true transformation happens when we become aware of our deepest motivations and connect with our inner world. She guides her clients in an empathetic and supportive way to make this inner journey, encouraging them to cultivate self-awareness, self-acceptance and self-love.
We are excited to have Joyce with us to lead a self love healing circle workshop this year to delve deeper into your personal journey.
Prices
This retreat is priced as a four-night stay. Come alone and choose to have a double room to yourself, bring a friend and share the costs, or stay in the twin room with a fellow solo yogi, we have options to suit your needs. Click here for a full description of the rooms available; Please note, bookings must be made directly by emailing us, and not through the website
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€375 per person in the twin shared room
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€795 double room
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€895 master with en-suite (sold out)
Do you live in Valencia and still want to join us? No problem! We have a limited amount of day passes available so that you can enjoy the full program, but stay in your own accommodation!
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1 day of your choice €40
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Weekend pass: Friday afternoon to Sunday evening €100
FULL RETREAT PRICE INCLUDES: Welcome drinks, daily yoga,, guided meditation and workshops, freshly prepared daily breakfast, two dinners with drinks catered, , full use of all facilities including the kitchen, yoga mats, soft beverages.
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE: Flights, transfers, on-site purchases, bike hire.
You can pay online using a Credit/Debit Card, or bank transfer.
If you would like to pay by bank transfer please contact us at info@portraitguesthouse.com. We do not accept paper cheques.
PLEASE NOTE:
Payment may be taken in full upon booking. A full refund will be provided up until 60 days before the retreat.
If the minimum numbers are not fulfilled, Portrait Boutique Guesthouse reserve the right to cancel the retreat in which case a full refund will be issued, with notice of a minimum 28 days prior to the starting date.
5 days with instruction in English - The organizer also speaks: Dutch, German, Spanish
Group size: Maximum of 15 participants
Accommodation Check-in Time: 16:00 Check-out Time: 11:00
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have using the link above
