JOIN US 10-17 JULY 2027
5th YEAR IN A ROW!!!
We are delighted to announce we will once again run our retreat for summer season 2027, open to all levels of practitioner to enjoy, rest and rejuvenate with choices in classes from Forrest, Yin/Yang, Flow, Restorative and Nidra.
Arrive in sunny Nijar, Almeria to a retreat centre on the edge of one of Europe’s most remote and beautiful natural parks, the Cabo de Gata, an unspoiled part of the Spanish coastline. It’s an amazing landscape of perfect half-moon bays, hidden coves, striking volcanic rock formations, and spectacular flora and fauna – a wonderful wild coastline.
The venue is in a peaceful, isolated location, but within walking distance of the lovely, traditional local village of Nijar, which can be seen across the valley at the foot of the spectacular mountain backdrop.
Accommodation
The main house sits in the semi-desert landscape amid lush gardens, its architecture echoing ancient Mediterranean civilisations.
The Cortijo buildings have been converted in the original local style into charming accommodation, located a couple of hundred yards from the main house. There are 2 swimming pools, a fully stocked yoga shala and lots of covered open air spaces to relax and recharge.
Food
We have two veggie chefs and their meals are based on local fresh produce who can cater for gluten and dairy intolerances, and other allergies. Meals are vegetarian by default, served buffet style with fresh local produce, and include breakfast, lunch and dinner. The meals are healthy and varied, with plenty of choice. We can cater for vegan, gluten and dairy free diets. However, we regret we can’t cater for personal preferences or complicated special diets.
*One night a week dinner is eaten out, usually on Thursday, as this is the chefs’ day off.
Finlay is the co-founder of Heart Space Dundee, providing specialist services to all sectors of the community specialising in work with children, special needs, disability, injury and cancer rehabilitation. Finlay is a Senior Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance Professionals and has completed over 2000hrs of training. Finlay came to Yoga for his own rehabilitation after surgery on his legs and uses his experience, knowledge, and sensitivity to work with people with complex physical needs. He continues his education through a daily Yoga practice and study of biomechanics and functional anatomy. Finlay is equally passionate that radiant health comes not just from posture, but from managing scar tissue through bodywork, processing emotionally through Forrest Yoga, and eating nourishing, nutrient rich foods in as whole a form as possible. This rule of four (posture, scars, emotion, nutrition) defines his daily practice and passions. Finlay offers bodywork sessions and private Yoga sessions to help you achieve radiant health and can offer guidance on various ways to achieve your goals.
Yoga has been a part of Alan’s life for almost 20 years. It started as part of dance training which carried on throughout his dance career. Alan performed extensively throughout the world with contemporary dance companies and pop acts such as Kylie and Take That, and yoga was a way for him to maintain not only his physical stamina but also a way to help keep his thoughts healthy.
Alan has been teaching at Yoga for over eight years and dance for over 16 years. His class are very alignment focussed, whether in Sculpt, Barre or Yin Yang.
‘Seeing clients progress in class developing their practice and changing their body, especially after injury, is very humbling.’
Shared ensuite twin/double £1,185pp
Single Occupancy £1,425 (incl £250 supplement, limited availability)
(Non refundable deposit of £550 secures your spot)
Prices include morning and afternoon yoga classes (up to 13 classes depending on whether you do any excursions), 3 meals a day**, and air conditioned accommodation. Payment plan can be made available, please drop us a message if you would like to use this option. All payments made in full by 20 May 2027.
Massage available on site *payable locally.
Please organise your own flights and we will help with connections and recommendations. It is essential that you have travel insurance.
The Finca is only half an hour from Almeria airport, 2.5 hrs from Malaga airport.
*If flying to Malaga a food stop can be arranged to break up the trip with costs shared among the group for transfers (approx €75-125 return pp depending on numbers).
Not included in initial price: transfers, excursions, on site massage and **one evening meal.
*All monies non refundable unless cancelled by Heart Space.
We will also help create a WhatsApp group to assist with organising travel nearer departure.
*** ALL MONIES EARNED FROM A RETREAT WITH HEART SPACE DIRECTLY HELPS FUND OUR 3 COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT OFFICERS and OUR OTHER CHARITABLE CLASSES***
