Spanish Summer Yoga Retreat in Nerja, June 17th to 23rd 2024.
Join Kathryn Moynihan and Carmel Cronin on our annual Summer yoga retreat to the charming beautiful Spanish town of Nerja in Spain..
In a time when we need our practice even more, you’ll feel all the benefits of the practice in one amazing place that has the sea, mountain nature walks, the sunshine and beautiful coastline.
We are a 15 minute walk from one of the many beaches and 20 minute walk from the beautiful old town of Nerja. For the hiker there are many beautiful trails nearby to explore plus the famous Nerja Caves. If you like the combination of invigorating Vinyasa yoga, nourishing Yin yoga, supportive meditation along with lots of relaxation then this retreat is for you!
Carmel has been going to Nerja for the last couple of years and every time this beautiful sunny spot does not disappoint. Beautiful views of the coastline, the famous Nerja caves nearby, lots of swimming, white sandy beaches/coves and also time for exploring the old streets of Nerja town.
Your Teachers…
Our retreat is open to all levels. Kathryn has been teaching for the last 16 years and Carmel over 20 years. Both Carmel and Kathryn have been running retreats since 2017. Kathryn now runs the Bodhi Yoga School Yoga teacher Trainings in Ireland (with another partner) for the last six years. And Carmel is renowned for her therapeutic approach to teaching yoga for all levels having run a successful yoga studio for ten years. She especially loves teaching Yin yoga using the Chinese Medicine approach. Both Carmel’s and Kathryn’s classes are alignment style classes and suited for all levels. We both offer every class with a sense of humor and intensity. You will leave feeling the transformation benefits yoga can offer and learn more about the practice and yourself.
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Carmel has been teaching for over twenty years. She focused on Vinyasa yoga and yin Yoga with a traditional Chinese medicine approach. If you would like to read more about Carmel go to her website at www.yogazone.ie
She teaches regular yearly retreats, regular classes and day retreats. She ran the successful Yogazone studio for a decade in cork city.
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Kathryn has been teaching for the last sixteen years. She now runs the Bodhi 200hr Yoga teacher training school (www.bodhiyogacork.ie) with another partner in ireland. She teaches an informed alignment / vinyasa practice. Influenced by mobility, iyengar and ashtanga. She also teaches meditation in a traditional buddhist form. She teaches retreats, workshops and regular classes.
The Venue
At Cortijo de Paco Romo, the Villa, once a farmer´s cottage, is now a high walled hillside Villa of unique complexity in design. The villa was built and owned by a Canadian/French entrepreneur family and used as a private residence for many years and now modernised but keeping the beautiful Andalusian/Moroccan style. Cortijo de Paco Romo Villa is very private but still close to the city center of Nerja. The property includes ten unique decorated bedrooms, all with ensuite bathrooms.
The Kitchen
We are very excited to have the very experienced Swedish chef ‘Kathrin’ joining us on our retreat to cook for the week. She has a huge passion for raw & plant-based foods, yoga and holistic living. You can see her website here:
https://essentiallyraw.se
The Yoga Schedule
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Monday arrival June 17th, 2024
15.00 Check-in at the retreat venue
17.30 Welcome ceremony, introductions & welcome rituals with Mocktails.
18.00 Yoga session, easy vinyasa practice 60min with grounding meditation.
19.00 wish Dinner
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Daily Itinerary:
8:00 – 10.00 Energizing morning: yoga class with Kathryn
10.00 Brunch
10.30 – 16.00 Free time to explore
All teas/coffee & snacks will be provided at the retreat center. (no lunch provided)
Resting, relaxing by the pool and/or use of the venue’s many facilities.
17.00 – 19.00 Afternoon Practice: Yoga class with Carmel
(Carmel and Kathryn will rotate in mornings & evenings)
19.30 Dinner
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Daily Itinerary:
8:00 – 10.00 Energizing morning: yoga class with Kathryn
10.00 Brunch
10.30 – 16.00 organized half-day excursion to Frigiliana town.
All teas/coffee & snacks will be provided at the retreat center. (no lunch provided)
Resting, relaxing by the pool and/or use of the venue’s many facilities.
17.00 – 19.00 Afternoon Practice: Yoga class with Carmel
(Carmel and Kathryn will rotate in mornings & evenings)
19.30 Dinner
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Daily Itinerary:
8:00 – 10.00 Energizing morning: yoga class with Kathryn
10.00 Brunch
10.30 – 16.00 Free time to explore plus including one organized half-day excursion to Frigiliana town.
All teas/coffee & snacks will be provided at the retreat center. (no lunch provided)
Resting, relaxing by the pool and/or use of the venue’s many facilities.
17.00 – 19.00 Afternoon Practice: Yoga class with Carmel
(Carmel and Kathryn will rotate in mornings & evenings)
19.30 Dinner
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Daily Itinerary:
8:00 – 10.00 Energizing morning: yoga class with Kathryn
10.00 Brunch
10.30 – 16.00 Free time to explore plus including one organized half-day excursion to Frigiliana town.
All teas/coffee & snacks will be provided at the retreat center. (no lunch provided)
Resting, relaxing by the pool and/or use of the venue’s many facilities.
17.00 – 19.00 Afternoon Practice: Yoga class with Carmel
(Carmel and Kathryn will rotate in mornings & evenings)
19.30 Dinner
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Daily Itinerary:
8:00 – 10.00 Energizing morning: yoga class with Kathryn
10.00 Brunch
10.30 – 16.00 Free time to explore plus including one organized half-day excursion to Frigiliana town.
All teas/coffee & snacks will be provided at the retreat center. (no lunch provided)
Resting, relaxing by the pool and/or use of the venue’s many facilities.
17.00 – 19.00 Afternoon Practice: Yoga class with Carmel
(Carmel and Kathryn will rotate in mornings & evenings)
19.30 Dinner out in local Spanish restaurant together !
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Daily Itinerary:
8:00 – 10.00 Energizing morning: yoga class with Kathryn
10.00 Brunch
Retreat closes *
Package includes
PACKAGE INCLUDES
All yoga classes/workshops and sessions included in the program, in an outdoor/indoor yoga space.
Accommodation is an exclusive rustic traditional style Villa providing single or double rooms, all of them ensuite. Use of all the facilities in the villa including swimming-pools and gym pool room etc.
Healthy vegetarian food, using fresh, local and seasonal ingredients prepared by our Swedish chef ‘kathrin’. 2 meals per day, brunch and dinner to allow time for exploring during the day. Snacks will be provided for lunchtime if you decide to stay back and relax.
Morning view on the rooftop of our yoga space, well equipped with yoga mats, cork blocks and straps
One trip to Frigiliana.
Dinner out on the last night in Nerja.
Airport transport from Malaga airport to the retreat venue, round trip.
Transport to the excursions
On request (at additional cost, on request at arrival):
Several types of massages.
We can arrange massages for one day or two days depending on demand.
Not included:
Flights tickets.
Travel or cancellation insurance (we recommend to have one)
Medical insurance (mandatory)
How to get there?
Nerja is a town along southern Spain’s Costa del Sol. It is located about 45 minutes from Malaga Airport You can find many flights from Cork or Dublin to Malaga. Malaga is a very popular destination in most airports. You ca also leave on the Sunday and have some time in Malaga before you get to us on Monday.
Aerlingus
Ryan Air
British airways
We will offer 2 free shuttles from the airport to the retreat centre on the arrival day. Shuttle time will be early afternoon and evening to facilitate flights in the morning and evening on Mon 17 th June. There are a selection of flight times with Ryan air from Dublin airport and one afternoon flight from Cork on the 17 th June. Please notify us ASAP of your flight time when you have booked your ticket so we can organise groups for airport transfer. If you wish to make your way directly to the centre from Malaga airport or train/bus terminus there are hourly buses available from Malaga airport and the train/ bus station in Malaga.
The retreat centre is not far from the airport, about 50 mins away. From there you can organise a taxi to the centre. Bus transport in Spain is very cheap. We will have a little welcome ceremony with an hours gentle yoga class with meditation at 5.00pm before dinner on the first day if you can make that. If you are unable to make that no worries- we will keep food for anyone arriving later in the evening.
Bus timetables - https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Contact Us
For inquiries and registration, please reach out to us at info@kathrynmyog.com
or info@yogazone.ie
We're here to answer any questions and assist you in making this retreat an unforgettable part of your journey. Unplug from the chaos of everyday life and find your inner balance in the enchanting setting of Nerja. Join us in Nerja, Spain, for an unforgettable yoga retreat that promises to rejuvenate your soul and leave you with lasting memories. We can't wait to welcome you to this life-changing experience in June 2024.
