8 Day Summer Sanctuary Retreat at Suryalila in Andalucia, Spain
The 8 Day Summer Sanctuary Retreat at Suryalila in Andalucia, Spain, is a deeply nourishing wellness escape at Suryalila Retreat Centre — voted Europe’s favourite retreat centre in 2023 and 2024 by Om Yoga Magazine. Nestled among rolling hills, fragrant olive groves, and breathtaking Andalusian landscapes near Villamartin, Cádiz, this yoga retreat Andalucia invites you to experience deep relaxation, healing, and inner renewal through daily yoga, meditation, sound healing, breathwork, cacao ceremony, devotional chanting, and guided excursions to the stunning white villages and nature of southern Spain.
What to Expect
This yoga retreat Andalucia combines the healing magic of Suryalila’s legendary organic vegetarian kitchen, beautiful yoga shalas, and saltwater swimming pool with a richly varied programme led by holistic teacher Charmaine Berg. Each morning begins with meditation and invigorating Vinyasa flow yoga, while afternoons and evenings offer Yin yoga, Yoga Nidra, restorative yoga, and deeply immersive sessions including rebirthing breathwork, sound healing journeys, devotional chanting with Charmaine and Emilio, and a transformative cacao ceremony with sound. Cultural and nature excursions — including a visit to the white Andalucian town of Arcos de la Frontera with a picnic by the lake, and a scenic riverwalk through the Sierra de Grazalema National Park — complete this perfectly balanced retreat experience.
Retreat Highlights
- Daily morning meditation and Vinyasa flow yoga classes
- Afternoon Yin yoga, Restorative yoga, and Yoga Nidra
- Sound healing journey — the medicine of sound
- Rebirthing breathwork sessions with Charmaine
- Devotional chanting with Charmaine and Emilio
- Cacao ceremony and sound bath with Charmaine and Sara
- Visit to Arcos de la Frontera (white Andalucian town) with picnic by the lake
- Riverwalk through Sierra de Grazalema National Park
- Permaculture tour of Suryalila’s organic farm and garden
- 7 nights at Suryalila with saltwater pool, sauna, and organic vegetarian cuisine
- 3 gourmet organic vegetarian meals per day plus unlimited fruit, tea, and coffee
Daily Schedule
The retreat runs Saturday to Saturday. On arrival day (Saturday), guests check in at 4:00pm, then join a gentle landing Yin yoga session at 5:00pm with Charmaine, followed by a welcome meeting at 8:15pm. From Sunday to Friday, each day begins with a meditation and flow yoga class at 8:00am with Suryalila’s resident teachers. Breakfast is served at 9:30am, lunch at 1:30pm, and dinner at 7:00pm. Afternoon and evening sessions vary each day, including the medicine of sound, rebirthing breathwork, devotional chanting, Yoga Nidra, restorative yoga, the riverwalk excursion, the village visit, and a permaculture tour of the farm. The retreat closes on Friday evening with a closing circle with Charmaine at 8:30pm, and a final flow yoga class on the morning of departure.
About the Instructor
Charmaine Berg is a holistic teacher with a deep passion for sound, music, meditation, yoga, and energy healing. She holds a 500-hour RYA yoga qualification with a specialisation in Yin yoga, and works as a holistic therapist offering sound healing, energy healing, Thai yoga massage, and rebirthing breathwork. She has served as a senior assistant at Frog Lotus yoga teacher trainings in Spain and Bali, and her sessions are known for their warmth, depth, and transformative quality.
The Venue: Suryalila Retreat Centre, Andalucia
Suryalila Retreat Centre is set in the peaceful countryside of Andalucía, surrounded by rolling hills, fragrant olive groves, and the breathtaking natural beauty of southern Spain. The centre is renowned for its beautiful yoga shalas, outdoor saltwater swimming pool, sauna, meditation garden, and individually decorated rooms inspired by founder Vidya’s travels to Spain, Bali, India, and Morocco. Accommodation options range from shared dormitories to private yurts and deluxe en-suite rooms. Suryalila prides itself on its outstanding organic vegetarian cuisine, using homegrown produce from their own farm and orchard.
Food and Nutrition
Suryalila’s kitchen is celebrated as one of the finest gourmet vegetarian experiences in Europe. All meals are prepared using the freshest seasonal, locally sourced organic fruits and vegetables, with eggs gathered daily from the centre’s own chickens and seasonal fruit from their orchards of apricot, peach, fig, and pear trees. Three sumptuous buffet meals are served daily. Vegan, non-dairy, non-gluten, and nut-free options are all catered for. Unlimited fruit, tea, and coffee are available 24 hours a day.
Optional Activities
Optional treatments available at Suryalila include Thai yoga massage, deep tissue massage, holistic massage, craniosacral therapy, Reiki, and an Ayurvedic consultation with resident practitioner Julie. Extra excursions and workshops may also be available during the retreat.
Practical Information
- Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
- Location: Suryalila Retreat Centre, Villamartin, Cádiz, Andalucia, Spain
- Group size: 5–20 participants
- Skill level: All levels welcome — beginner to advanced
- Languages: English (also Spanish)
- Nearest airports: Seville Airport (SVQ), 75km, transfers €100/person; Málaga Airport (AGP), 98km, transfers €160/person
- Included: Daily morning yoga and meditation, afternoon Yin/Restorative/Yoga Nidra, sound healing, breathwork, cacao ceremony, chanting, guided excursions (Arcos de la Frontera + riverwalk), permaculture tour, 7 nights accommodation, 3 organic vegetarian meals/day, unlimited fruit/tea/coffee, saltwater pool use, sauna evening
- Not included: Transfers, extra excursions, treatments
Whether you’re seeking deep rest, healing, adventure, or spiritual connection, this yoga retreat Andalucia at Suryalila offers a perfect summer sanctuary — a nourishing week of movement, stillness, community, and beauty in one of Spain’s most magical landscapes.