yoga + culture retreat in andalusia spain February 2023
Connect deeply with yourself, the earth, and Spanish culture on this transformative journey of body, mind, and spirit.
Imagine waking up in a white washed Spanish villa listening to bird calls from the nature preserve that is your home for the week.
Your leisurely morning will begin with meditation, gentle yoga, and a delicious vegetarian breakfast crafted by a personal chef with locally sourced organic ingredients.
The rest of your day will be filled with relaxing, hiking, and/or an interesting cultural excursion such as luxuriating in a Hammam spa, visiting one of the many nearby medieval mountain villages such as Ronda or Sierra la Bodegas, or a local olive oil factory for a tasting.
Do everything, nothing, or something in between. This time is for you to spend as you choose; taking what you desire and leaving what you don’t.
The evening will commence with a community gathering over dinner + dessert where everyone shares stories from their day, sipping local wine or herbal tea. Then its off to bed for quiet time or linger a bit longer with your new found friends + travel companions.
An entire week of supporting + caring for yourself in the Spanish countryside within a community of like hearted individuals.
join us in southern spain - february 2023!
A 7 night all inclusive yoga + cultural retreat in the stunning Sierra de Grazalema Nature Preserve in Southern Spain.
February 18-25, 2023
An international yoga retreat at an exceptional destination with incredible humans is like nothing you’ve ever experienced before.
The heart opening + body relaxing yoga! The remarkable cultural excursions! Having every meal prepared for you! An amazing community of new friends!
This is going to be an absolutely unforgettable week of nurturing all parts of yourself, eating healthy delicous meals, ample rest + relaxation, and a shift in perspective that will forever change your life even after you return back home.
Here’s what’s included in this epic adventure:
7 nights accommodation at the Lucia Yoga Retreat Center in southern Spain
3 locally sourced vegetarian meals daily prepared by a personal chef
Tea, Coffee, Fruit, and Snacks that are always available
Opening + Closing Ceremonies to honor our circle + time together
Gentle Yoga every morning that is accommodating for all bodies
Evening restorative yoga classes for a restful + deep nights sleep
New Moon Ceremony to set an expansive + open hearted intention
Journey with your Chakras workshop + guided meditation
Transfers to and from the airport with no worries + no hassles
Tour of Local Olive Oil Farm + Factory with tasting
Guided Nature Hike + History Tour of the local area
The accomodations:
We will be staying in a collection of charming Spanish villas nestled away in Sierra de Grazalema Nature Preserve in southern Spain. Hiking trails begin out the front door!
Each building is built in traditional Andalusian style and has their own unique character + charm. Most have kitchens, living rooms, patios, gardens, and pools.
Rooms can be single, double, or triple occupancy. Some rooms have ensuite bathrooms, others share bathrooms with another room.
You will be able to wander the grounds and relax around the villas in the terraces, garden spaces, and other outdoor areas.
sample schedule:
Each day will be different and a more detailed itinerary will be available closer to the retreat, but this is an example of the general flow of most days.
In addition to the morning yoga class there will be an additional yoga class, wellness workshop, or off property excursion every day in the afternoon or evening.
Everything is optional, you choose how you want to spend your time on this retreat! Even if you choose to participate in everything there will still be ample down time.
7:45 - Morning Meditation + Gentle Yoga
9:00 - Breakfast
10:00 - Free time for journaling, reading, resting, or hiking
1:00 - Lunch
2:00 - Free time OR additional workshop OR cultural excursion
7:00 - Dinner
8:00 - Community time, free time OR additional workshop
cultural excursions:
Tour of Local Olive Oil Factory including a walking tour of Zahara de la Sierra and a olive oil, cheese, and wine tasting (included in price of retreat)
Guided Nature Hike + History Tour including discussion of local plant + wildlife, history of Andalusia, and a visit to Mirador lookout in Ronda (included in price of retreat)
Flamenco Performance with traditional Paella dinner and free time to wander in Ronda ($95 additional, optional)
Hammam Spa Trip with traditional Arab baths, saunas, and massage ($85 additional, optional)
Wine Tasting in Sentinel de las Bodegas ($70 additional, optional)
Pricing
We are staying in traditional accommodations unique to the region so each room is different and not all rooms have an ensuite bathroom. I will do my absolute best to accommodate your needs and I appreciate your flexibility.
Single Room $2900 - Your own bedroom with private or shared bathroom.
Double Room $2200 - Shared bedroom with a friend or get matched with someone else coming on the retreat. Private bathroom or shared with another room.
Triple Room $1700 - Shared studio with two friends, shared bathroom. (limited availability)
Prices listed are per person. Scroll down for payment, refund, and cancellation policy info.
some things that are not included in the price of retreat:
Airfare to and from Spain
Travel insurance
Passport
Shopping + Souvenirs
Wine + Beer at the retreat center
On site massages at the retreat center
Flamenco Show with traditional Paella dinner in Ronda, Spain (optional excursion)
Hammam Spa Trip with traditional Arab baths, sauna, and massage (optional excursion)
Wine Tasting in Sentinel de las Bodegas (optional excursion)
meet your guide
Hi! I’m Nico Lebreux
I’m a community herbalist, yoga teacher, meditation guide, self care advocate, and retreat leader who lives in coastal Rhode Island on sovereign Wampanoag land.
I specialize in teaching people how to deeply connect with their multidimensional selves and the living world within + around them through simple everyday techniques that are available to all.
In my offerings there are no expectations and no judgments. I will holds space for you to strengthen your intuition, commune with the earth, and connect with source energy whatever that looks like and feels like for you.
I am so excited to adventure to Southern Spain with you! I am most looking forward to hiking in the countryside, leading feels so good yoga classes, incredible new experiences to be had, and engaging in thoughtful conversations at dinner. This will be my first retreat since before covid and it can’t come soon enough!
flight information
You will need to book your flight from your home airport to Malaga, Spain. From the airport in Spain a hired driver will bring you to Lucia Yoga Retreat Center.
Most flights leaving from the East Coast of the United States are overnight flights, meaning you will need to book your flight Friday evening February 17 to arrive in Spain Saturday morning/afternoon for the start of our retreat.
Book your departing flight back home anytime on Saturday February 25. You will most likely arrive back home Saturday evening.
I will be booking my flight over the next few months and will email retreat participants my flight info if you would like to take the same flight or find one with similar times.
payment, refund, and cancellation policy
I know you are booking this retreat with all intentions of attending, but as we know things come up! This is why I highly recommend acquiring travel insurance to protect yourself in unexpected situations.
A $500 deposit reserves your spot on this retreat. This deposit is refundable until November 1, 2022. After November 1, 2022 this deposit is non-refundable even if you don’t attend the retreat.
Full payment for the retreat is due by December 1, 2022. Payment plans are available, email nicolelebreuxyoga@gmail.com if you would like a payment plan.
If you cancel from December 1, 2022 - February 1, 2023, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel after February 1, 2023 you will receive no refund of any kind. Again, purchase travel insurance!
Preferred payment method is cash, check or Venmo @NicoleLebreux. Credit card payments also accepted with a 3% additional fee to cover credit card processing costs.
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More information regarding flights, climate, packing, etc. coming soon!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Do I need to speak Spanish to attend this retreat?
Nope! While I’m sure it will be helpful to know some Spanish, the retreat will be held entirely in English and the yoga center staff speaks English too. It’s not to late to brush up on some basic Spanish though! Free apps like Duolingo are helpful.
Is airfare included? Are we all going to be on the same flight?
Airfare is NOT included in the price or booking of this retreat. Each participant is required to book their own flights to Malaga Airport in Spain. However, when I book my flight I will let attendees know so they can book the flight that I am going to be on as well if they like.
How do I get to the retreat center?
Before the retreat you will share with me your flight information so I know when you will be landing in Malaga. From the airport a personal driver will bring you and other retreat participants who land with you or around the same time as you to the retreat center. This is service provided by the retreat center and is included in the price of the retreat.
Do I need to be really good at yoga to attend?
There’s no such thing as being good at yoga! But seriously, no. All yoga classes will be gentle or restorative with modifications made for all bodies. If you’ve ever attended one of my yoga classes, the ones in Spain will be just like that. Everyone will be doing their own thing, listening to their bodies and honoring their intentions. There is absolutely no pressure what so ever do look a certain way or be able to achieve a certain pose.
I have food allergies / I’m vegan. Is that ok?
Of course! The beauty of a personal chef making all of our meals is that the menu is customizable and can be made to accommodate most diets or restrictions. The menu is set up now to be vegetarian with vegan options.