SANTANDER

luxury yoga retreat
at the Spanish Atlantic Coast

MINDFUL MOVEMENT | EXCELLENT FOOD | CONTEMPORARY ART | ATLANTIC OCEAN

For this retreat at the Atlantic coast, we were inspired by the movement of the ocean.

We can experience a range of different restaurants from a very typical Santander lunch, to the famous Vermouth & pincho aperitivo, to delicious fish restaurants (we are by the ocean, but we can always make it veggie and vegan friendly) to a Michelin Star restaurant.

Neighboring the famous art city Bilbao, Santader has recently been home to a unique private museum built by starchitect Renzo Piano. The Museo Botin

SOL BOUTIQUE HOTEL

Located in the heart of Santander, Spain, in a unique space: two old palaces of the nineteenth century, Villa Carmina and Villa Rosa María, that have been rehabilitated into a beautifully designed, 4-star boutique hotel. These villas are part of the city's protected heritage.

Sol Boutique Hotel is a cozy hotel, characterized by a very careful design and decoration, where the details make a difference. All rooms are different for guests to enjoy an absolutely sensory and enriching experience.

THE ROOMS

Each of the rooms at Sol Boutique hotel have their own unique design and decoration.

All rooms have a full bathroom, hairdryer and complimentary items, air conditioning and heating, as well as free wifi, safe, coffee maker, a mini fridge and more.

They can be booked as individual rooms, or double rooms to share with your partner, friend or relative.

ABOUT SANTANDER

Santander, the capital city of Cantabria, is located on the Atlantic coast in the north of Spain. This region is defined by its versatile landscape of green mountains with white sand beaches, boardering the wavy Atlantic ocean, which makes it a perfect spot for surfers, while harbouring quiet bays that offer optimal conditions for a wide variety of nautic activities.

The city itself is known for its elegant mansions and palatial architecture with avant-garde buildings and the unmistakeable echo of its seafaring past.

If you love watersports, you will also have the chance to take advantage of the incredible waves on one side of the city for a surf or enjoy the calm flat surface and wind in the bay area for sailing, rowing or foiling.

FAQs

  • Yes you can. You can also come with a friend, partner, child or alone. What ever feels best for you!

  • No, you don’t. Anyone can join, wether you are a total beginner (I love beginners mindsets) or a professional yogi. The yoga sessions and workshops are designed to include any level and experience and there is always enough spasce to find your own flow and feel great. I include a lot of my own approach and teachings, which offers learning opportunities and great experiences for everyone.

  • No. I highly recommend everyone to get their own travel insurance, because you never know what happens and there is always a possibility for you to not be able to make it. The retreats are not fully refundable, and 2 weeks before the start of the retreats not refundable at all. So to be on the safe side and stress free, I recommend you to have your own insurance. I have one as well!

  • Not really. If you are looking forward to it, this is a great preparation!

  • Comfortable clothes, that you feel good in and allow you to move well. It is also always good to bring warm clothing, such as a sweater and a pair of thick socks. Especially, as it can be a bit colder in the mornings or evenings. Some people also just really enjoy to be cozy, especially when doing very gentle activities, such as slow classes or meditation sessions.

    Also, if you like to dress elegant for dinner, this can also be part of wellbeing and taking time and care of yourself, so you are welcome to do so.

    If you like, you can bring your own yoga mat, but it is not necessary, as they will be provided at all retreats.

  • Flights and airport trasnfers are not included.
    Only the transfer expenses during the retreat for activities that are part of the program, e.g. to go to sights or the wine tastings. I can always arrange for you an airport or city to retreat place transfer, but it is not included, as people arrive from different parts of the world at different times.

  • On all retreats, we aim to serve vegetarian and vegan friendly food. Sometimes there will be fish, as the retreats take place close to the ocean and it is a nice way to try culinary specialties from the regions. But in any case, I will ask for any dietary preferences and allergies before any retreat, so we can accomodate everyone, wether you have celiac disease, a lactose intolerance, and other dietary restrictions etc.

  • Yes, you can! Santander is an amazing place to surf and I think this is a great movement activity that demands a lot of awareness and connectedness. You can also easily rent euipement or book a class at the local surf schools. Also, the afternoons are a great moment, as I programmed a bit of free time for you.

  • Part of the retreat package are only the dates announced. If you like to arrive earlier, or leave later, you will need to book your accomodation extra for those days. This can be at the same place, if there are availabilities. I can also always give you recommendations of places to stay at or things to see if you like to plan a longer travel.

  • The sessions will mostly be lead in English, as the group is international. Obviously I can always translate parts into German, my mother tongue.

Moving with your body, not against yourself, is key for wellbeing and sustainable movement.