'Expand, Inspire, Restore'
Anusara® Yoga Retreat
Molino Del Rey, Andalucia, Spain
4th - 10th September, 2022Are you like me and ready to get away for a while, ready for a break from your routine, to leap into some sunshine, a change of scenery and fabulous food? Ready to breathe in some fresh mountain air, warm evenings and of course wonderful yoga? If that's you come with me for six days away at the "Holy Hanuman!" yoga retreat. A chance for you to rediscover your vitality, shake off the past months and regain your centre and reclaim your energy.
With gorgeous food and inspiring yoga we will be building up some inner resolve and energy, so that you are ready to leap back to your beautiful, crazy, unpredictable life with a refreshed outlook! Molino Del Rey is a unique and quirky resort - literally built into the mountain side. Consequently, our yoga for the week will be themed around the unique and appropriately quirky Hanuman who will inspire us to remember our purpose and that inner monkey! We are all different, and I will cater to all levels of yogi and all energy levels. For those of you with I heaps of Hanuman 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, feed your soul and have some well deserved 'me time'. 
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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 daily Anusara® yoga practice, together we will listen to stories of the Hanuman in the mountains and how they have been part of many ancient myths and stories. These are not just boring, irrelevant, dusty, old stories but messages that are directly relatable to YOUR life story. We will take time to both ground you and settle your soul, and also find the lightness and beauty of an invigorating yoga practice!
We will delve into 2 inspiring yoga practices - 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 DAILY SCHEDULE
7-9am Morning Hatha Yoga (120 mins) 9:30am Breakfast 4:30pm Gentle / Restorative Yoga Practice (90 mins) 7pm Dinner NB On one evening we will dine out in town, and on another evening an additional Yoga Nidra will be added. 
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Molino Del Rey - your home from home
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Molino Del Rey is an award winning resort set in the beautiful nature reserve of Andalucía “Sierra de las Nieves” in Southern Spain.
The resort has been created with comfort and beauty in mind. It has everything you would expect from a homely yoga retreat centre and much more - the top yoga experts regularly rate Molino del Rey as One of the Best Yoga Retreats in the World! Rooms are homely and snug, and our hosts look after us well! A spring of the river “Rio Grande” is born at the entrance of a hamlet. From it, the purest of waters flows right through the retreat centre. You can dip your feet in it all around the resort, and dive into it in the pool all whilst surrounded by the wonderful fragrance of mountain flowers! 
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The large, light yoga studio features a beautiful wooden flooring and high vault like ceilings. This stunning space occupies an extraordinary position, and is actually hand-cut directly into the mountain side, making the space a cooling, restful space. The cave also means its acoustics are second to none and its views stretch across the beautiful Andalucian valley and a door allowing you to enter further into the inner stillness of the caves.
Numerous caves also create wonderful places to take yourself off to meditate and be still in the cool. 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 Molino Del Rey 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 plentiful and delicious. You are guaranteed to be well fed and 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 and unlimited water. 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 30-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:
What you will need to bring:
Prices based on per person, sharing a twin room and shared bathroom facilities. |
Bookings now open.
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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 you must agree 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 props.
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 you must agree 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 props.
Room Type |
Number of Places Currently Available |
Regular |
Booking Deadline |
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20th August, 2022 |
Twin Room Share |
Contact Sarah |
£1,315 |
Dome Twin Share (in gardens) |
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£1,315 |
Single Room |
3 |
£1,665 |
Payment Plan Options
Bookings now closed
There are 3 plans to choose from based on your room requirement of either
- Twin Share
- Single
- Double
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 ...
4th September, 2022
BA2794
Departs Gatwick 09:25am, lands Malaga 13:20pm
10th September, 2022
BA2797
Departs Malaga 21:30pm, lands Gatwick 23:15pm
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 ...
4th September, 2022
BA2794
Departs Gatwick 09:25am, lands Malaga 13:20pm
10th September, 2022
BA2797
Departs Malaga 21:30pm, lands Gatwick 23:15pm