'Inspiration & Restoration'
Anusara Yoga Retreat
Molino Del Rey, Andalucia, Spain
17th - 23rd September, 2023
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You know that fabulous feeling you get at the end of an hours yoga class, that rested, more spiritual place that comes to the fore in your Savasana? Remember how much better you day goes after that experience? Now imagine allowing yourself to sustain that elevated state for 6 whole days, and how wonderful it would be to marinate and absorb in it for this extended period of time. Think how much better things might feel then! It's truly powerful (and I would dare to suggest it's a little bit magical too!) to come away a while on a retreat that offers beauty-filled Anusara Yoga, in a dedicated, uplifting space and allow your heart to be infused with Tejase!
For this reason I have fallen in love with yoga retreats ... being able to offer you in depth yoga, expand on inspiring stories and dive deep into all aspects of the asana, pranayama and exploring meditation deeper, without any interruptions or jobs to be done. A week away allows you to truly unwind properly, giving yourself permission to relax into quality 'me' time beside the pool or with a book in a hammock ... ahhh ... very special! During time away I see students on retreat evolve and refine their yoga practice in all ways. Bodies begin to open up, emotions settle as the week progresses and invariably a little transformative sparkle in their eyes at the end of the week. It's magical to see. Yoga retreats can seemingly pause time. Time for you to ponder, to journal, to stretch and move, to laugh with like minded people, to hide away a while, to eat well, to sleep deeply and to step outside of the daily churn long enough to release the labels you put on yourself (your role at home, your job title, your family position, the labels you give yourself and those so called 'measures of success'). Not being defined by any of that for a while can be really empowering. Anusara Yoga is an incredibly mindful yoga practice, I have been teaching it for many a year now. With my guidance through a full 6 days of this thought-filled movement, deeper breath work and meditation, you will start to wake up to the connection that exists within you ... body, mind and spirit. And when departure day comes you get to take all of that back to every day life with you. Return feeling more vibrant, re-energised and with a deeper sense of yourself. 
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Your yoga teacher Sarah Powell ...
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I'm an Experience Certified Anusara® Yoga (ECAT) teacher with a passion for teaching spiritually uplifting and inspiring yoga classes. If you are looking to start loving your body, find emotional ease, and explore your spiritual vibration, look no further!
Anusara Yoga blends a safe, well aligned yoga poses with a positive, life affirming philosophy that will stimulate and motivate you physically, mentally and spirituality. A regular yoga practice can make you feel physically vibrant, and emotionally open to embrace this beautiful, crazy life of ours! This gorgeous resort has some very spiritual spaces - it's the perfect place for you to take time away to rekindle your flame. 6 days provides the luxury of time to dive deeper into your yoga, and truly come to a deep place of stillness and listening. You will draw energy and inspiration from my myth and story telling of the cheeky monkey god Hanuman - he has a huge heart, the best of intentions but sometimes he forgets how fabulous he is (sound familiar??) Explore and deepen your yoga practice with daily Anusara® Yoga, pranayama and meditation, and feed your body with nutritious organic, vegetarian food all freshly made by the chefs at Molino Del Rey. No cooking for a week - yay! |
The Yoga ...
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Through our twice daily Anusara® yoga practice, together we will listen to stories Hindu mythology and how retreating to the mountains and forests has been recommended for thousands of years. I tell these ancient stories in a a relevant and entertaining way to help you, a modern house-holder yogi feel into their messages and meanings easily ... they are colourful and delightful I promise! Drawing on enchanting stories from the Ramayana this year, with Sita, Ram and all their friends (& some enemies!)
The physical practice itself uses the fabulous Anusara Yoga alignment principles. This means this practice is steady, safe as well as inspiring. To me this is the perfect combination! We are all different, and I will cater to all levels of yogi and all energy levels. For those of you with heaps of energy - this retreat will hep you build on that further and harness for a clear purpose. Others of you may be feeling tired or even rundown - so for you, this will be the perfect chance to get some well deserved rest, and options will be given for all poses. We will delve into 2 inspiring yoga practices a day - an energising practice in the morning before breakfast, and a restorative & meditative, nourishing practice in the evening as the sun goes down. There will also be some (optional) early morning meditations and an evening yoga nidra to truly find a place of inner, silence and stillness and the best nights sleep ever! Join me and re-kindle your flame! OUR APPROXIMATE DAILY SCHEDULE
7:30am Meditation (alternate mornings) 8-9:45am Morning Hatha Yoga 10am Breakfast/Brunch 4:30- 6pm Gentle / Restorative Yoga Practice 6:30pm Dinner 8pm Yoga Nidra (twice) This schedule is subject to tweaks and on Wednesday afternoon we visit the local town of Ronda for dinner (so no evening class that night). There will be some optional 7am morning meditations and evening Yoga Nidra (yogic sleep). Arrive 2pm on 17th September, 2023 (Sunday), and departures 10am on 23rd September, 2023 (Saturday). |
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Molino Del Rey - your home from home
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The retreat space at Molino is very special, and has won awards! It is set in a nature reserve in Andalucia "Sierra de las Nieves" in southern Spain and we have the peace and tranquility of the entire place just to ourselves for 6 days!
You can explore the cool meditation caves, enjoy the entire gloriously light & airy yoga space (an extremely special place to practice) and grow and rekindle. We have our very own cook conjuring up gorgeous vegetarian fare every day. Molino Del Rey is a unique and quirky resort - literally built into the mountain side. Like a home form home, it's focus is on comfort and real beauty... which is evident at every turn. Wherever you look you find hidden treasures created by Lydia from mosaic benches, star-lit ceilings, hand-painted mandalas, gems stones and so much more. The entire place is full of works of art, hidden carvings and statues and has been really created with love ... that's why I keep coming back. A fresh spring water river flows right through Molino del Rey. If you are brave enough you can dip your feet in it or dive into it in the salt pool and waterfall. All whilst surrounded by stunning views of the mountains and the sweet smells of mountain flowers! Bliss itself! 
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The yoga studio is a large, light filled space, with wooden flooring and high ceilings. This stunning space is literally hand-cut directly into the mountain side, which makes it incredibly cool (no matter how hot it is outside!) The caves also have acoustics that are second to none and views stretch across the Andalucian valley. You are able to enter further into the inner stillness of the caves whenever you want to meditate, cool down or simply be alone.
Be still and silent, or chant and allow your voice to echo! 
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After yoga ... at the resort
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Molino Del Rey is quiet and tranquil. Between yoga practices you can choose to be active (see below) or choose to simply be still and quite and soak up the peace.
Want to be alone? There are plenty of places to get some quiet time in the grounds, huts, caves or lounges. Remember that book you've been wanting to read for ages? Bring it with you and relax by the pool or maybe sit in the charming gardens with it. You choose, because in the afternoons its free time for you to do exactly as YOU please. If you fancy being a bit more sociable then chill with a new friend. Our group will be small enough for you to be alone, but never lonely. If current restrictions allow, I will also be organising a couple of touristy trips and a meal out one evening. Totally up to you if you'd like to join in or not. This is your time. Treat it as a home from home. 
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After yoga ..... activities
You are very welcome to relax by the pool with a book at the centre in our free time. But you may also want to keep busy or explore a little further ....
Massages
Massages can be booked in every day (an extra cash cost) with Molino Del Rey's fabulous masseurs. A variety of massage types are available and I can highly recommend them - heaven!
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WalkingTake a map and discover some hidden trails and gems in the mountains, on foot or horse back. Just a 2km hike from the resort is a beautiful natural pool to swim in - spend an afternoon there to enjoy its cool, calm beauty.
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Local Towns The stunning town of Ronda can be reached by taxi and its ancient streets and tempting restaurants are well worth exploring. We will all go out for dinner in Ronda on the Wednesday night.
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Delicious and Nutritious Food
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The food at Molino Del Rey is pretty wonderful too! All vegetarian, plentiful and delicious! You are guaranteed to be well nourished during our stay. We get a large breakfast, small snacks for lunch and amazing dinner - all cooked freshly on the premises by local chefs. In addition there will be a daily fruit, snacks, teas, unlimited water and a fabulous cake served at tea-time!
There is no room service or waiter service, just help yourself and sit amongst your yoga friends to chat and bond over every meal. Anthony, our host, has a wonderful fridge packed full of the local wines. You can purchase these at extra cost (in cash) each evening. A 60-minute taxi ride away is the town of Ronda. We will eat out here on Wednesday night (at extra cost) and explore the gorgeous town and gift shops. The ice cream stalls are particularly yummy! My mouth is watering already! 
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Your Investment
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What's included:
Whats not included:
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What you will need to bring:
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Costs
Choose between making a one off payment, or take a payment plan (deposit plus 6 monthly payments) to help spread the cost a little.
All prices are per person.
All payments are 100% non-refundable, but 100% transferable to another person.
In the case of any global issues (e.g. COVID resurgence) cancelling the retreat, you will receive your money back minus £100 admin fee.
By participating in this retreat and signing up you will be agreeing to adhere to all group and resort Covid restrictions at the time. For example, there may be rules on mask wearing, social distancing etc. I also request you all bring your own yoga mats and covers.
All prices are per person.
All payments are 100% non-refundable, but 100% transferable to another person.
In the case of any global issues (e.g. COVID resurgence) cancelling the retreat, you will receive your money back minus £100 admin fee.
By participating in this retreat and signing up you will be agreeing to adhere to all group and resort Covid restrictions at the time. For example, there may be rules on mask wearing, social distancing etc. I also request you all bring your own yoga mats and covers.
Room Type |
Number of Places Currently Available |
Regular |
Booking Deadline |
Total 16 places 2 left |
1st September, 2023 |
Twin Room Share (Price is per person) IF HAVING A SINGLE ROOM IS IMPORTANT TO YOU - CONTACT SARAH FOR SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT COSTS |
4 Rooms (8 people) 2 beds left |
£1,545 |
Single Room (price is per person) |
7 Rooms SOLD OUT |
SOLD OUT |
Double Deluxe Room (Price is for 2 people in the room) |
1 Room SOLD OUT |
SOLD OUT |
Book Now ...
PLEASE REMEMBER ALL PAYMENTS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
Ensure you have proper insurance in case you need to cancel
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Share an ensuite room with someone else. Choose to pay for this fabulous retreat all upfront or spread the cost a little with a 6 part payment plan ...
Take an ensuite room all to yourself. Choose to pay for this fabulous retreat all upfront or spread the cost a little with a 6 part payment plan ...
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Suggested Flights
Flights and transfers to Molino-del-Rey are at an additional cost, and are entirely your responsibility. Please also ensure you have full travel insurance that covers you for COVID. You are free to book what and when you like.
However, FYI there area a few of us travelling on the following flights and taxi/car shares and transfers to Molino may be possible if you were to join these ...
17th September, 2023 (BA0446)
Depart London Heathrow (T5) 08:00am, lands Malaga 12:00 noon
23rd September, 2023 (BA0413)
Departs Malaga 12:05pm, lands London Heathrow (T5) 13:55pm
However, FYI there area a few of us travelling on the following flights and taxi/car shares and transfers to Molino may be possible if you were to join these ...
17th September, 2023 (BA0446)
Depart London Heathrow (T5) 08:00am, lands Malaga 12:00 noon
23rd September, 2023 (BA0413)
Departs Malaga 12:05pm, lands London Heathrow (T5) 13:55pm