Finding Your Natural Balance
Join us for a week of magic and fun at Suryalila; a retreat designed to inspire you to cultivate balance in your life.
Hosted by Liam and Niamh Colfer from the Hook in Wexford and Kate Finn from West Cork
From February 18th to February 25th 2023.
Choose a 5 or 7 night retreat
Dome Sweet Dome
What we love about Suryalila Retreat Center is that there’s always an energy of sunshine (“surya” means sun) and play (“lila” means play).
So join us for a week in the sun at one the most beautiful retreat centers in the world. We practice in state of the art yoga halls, including the incredible Om Dome, the Moon Shala and Ganesha Shala
Sierra de Grazalema
The mountain range of Sierra de Grazalema can be seen on the horizon behind Suryalila, making the views in all directions so beautiful. The property has 50 acres of land for you to wander with 800 olive trees and animals to say hello to.
Rejuvenate
The buildings on site are beautifully renovated farm houses laid out in typical Spanish style with lemon and orange tree courtyards.
Rejuvenate yourself with a week of yoga, breathwork, meditation and healing that will leave you feeling inspired, relaxed, renewed and naturally balanced.
Natural Balance
Internalise the senses through deep embodiment yoga practices working from the ground up, guided breathing practices to connect to your inner world, yin yoga to observe the shifts in energy within and music to match the rhythm of life that you seek. All this deeper work will balanced with some free time for contemplation, live music entertainment for the senses, lighthearted craic and fun.
When? February 18th to 25th
Where? Suryalila Retreat Centre, Cadiz, Spain
Retreat Includes…
Natural Balance
When? February 18th to 25th
Where? Suryalila Retreat Centre, Cadiz, Spain
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Flights and Transfers
You can fly into Seville (1hr from Suryalila) or to Malaga (90minutes from Suryalila) and we can arrange transfers for you. Tranfers can be arranged at an additional cost or shared with other guests coming to the retreat. We will group as many guests as possible on the transfers in order to make it less expensive. Current prices (per car, for saloon cars carrying up to 4 passengers) are as follows:
Malaga Airport – 160€
Sevilla Airport – 100€
The Retreat
Our retreats are open to all levels of yoga experience, all ages, families, couples, friends and solo travellers so we are delighted to have such a nice mixed group booked on this retreat.
This week will be a break from your daily routine, a time to disconnect from the noise of the outside world while spending time in sunshine to practice yoga in the Om dome and other on site yoga shalas, take breaks relaxing on site, watch the sunset, enjoy gourmet organic food, take hikes in the area around the Spanish hills of Grazalema or even visit the nearby White Villages! There will be lots to do in your free time and you can opt in and out of any of the classes and trips on offer during the week.
Our yoga classes are based on functional movement. We understand most people coming to retreats have busy lives and full time jobs. We incorporate myofascial release. We help you understand why it’s good to move the body in certain ways that yoga provides. Slowing things down doesn’t necessarily make it easier but allows us time to feel what’s happening in the body and integrate intelligent habits of movement and alignment.
Our classes are accessible to all bodies, ages and abilities even if you’re a progressive student of yoga you will be offered variations to go deeper and if you’re starting out with a yoga practice or have any injuries you will be fully supported to suit your needs.
As lovers of life and vitality nothing brings us more joy to share ways that enable anyone to experience life more fully. To walk taller, breath deeper and not have worries and stresses constantly niggling. Every morning will have a different focus, spinal awareness, side-body tune up, heart and lungs expansion and the meaning of Bhakti. Finding my seat, the centre of power and stability…. to name a few.
With guided meditations, strength and mobility classes, breath work and chanting workshops with the unfoldment of the sacred mantras to live music from local talents and a fusion of the Irish and Andalusian we have a wonderful week planned.
Meet Your Hosts
The retreat will be led by Niamh and Liam Colfer and Kate Finn all experienced teachers from Ireland.
Niamh is a full time personal trainer and experienced RYT-500 yoga teacher with a thriving wellness business in Wexford in Irelands Sunny South East. Niamh teaches Vinyasa Flow, Yin Yoga & Restorative yoga as well as mixed movement workshops, strength training and yoga masterclasses. She continues to study and train with some of the Worlds best experts in the field of body work and has taught yoga at various locations around Europe over the past four years including one of the most beautiful yoga retreat centers in the world Suryalila Retreat Center where she trained with Vidya Heisel. With a passion for movement and spirituality, Niamh integrates elements of deeper body work and myofacial release techniques along with Celtic mythology, Ayurveda and Eastern philosophy into her yoga classes combining creative sequencing, a spirit of playfulness and a dose of inspiration to help you deepen your yoga and movement practice.
Kate from West Cork is an experienced RYT-500 teacher and yin yoga teacher trainer since 2015, consistently teaching studio classes, workshops, private sessions, online zoom, yoga for schools and retreats. She has a true love for Vedanta – the science of consciousness, teachings of non-duality -under the tutelage of James Swartz. She is a gifted yoga teacher, her style incorporates many different elements of yoga and her classes are soothing, educational and you just can’t help but go deep within. She is renowned for her knowledge of yoga philosophy and her subtle body studies combine for a yoga experience not to be missed.
Liam Colfer will be offering some breathwork practices on this retreat too plus a hot / cold sauna and pool evening. Liam is a yoga alliance international certified breath coach, Gravity Yoga Instructor and an advanced oxygen advantage breath-work coach. Liam has been studying yoga breathing practices for many years, he is passionate about breath-work and is always delving deeper into the history and science of breathing. He has studied breath work with renowned experts Wim Hof and Patrick McKeown. Liam teaches breathwork and mobility classes as well as strength classes which incorporate breath holds and breathing techniques to not only train your muscles but also altering the chemistry in your body using your breath allowing you to recover quicker and improve endurance as strength.
Accommodation
Prices
| Room Type | Bathroom | Description | Solo Price | Sharing Price |
| Double | Private | Deluxe suite – ensuite and seating area | €1,560 | €1,360pp |
| Double | Private | Deluxe double – ensuite | €1,390 | €1,250pp |
| Double | Shared | Superior double – shared bathroom | €1,285 | €1,120pp |
| Twin | Private | Twin – private bathroom | €1,285 | €1,120pp |
| Twin | Shared | Twin – shared bathroom | €1,185 | €1,020pp |
| Mini dorm | Private | 4 beds – own bathroom | €960pp | |
| Eco Casa | Shared exterior | Twin – exterior shared toilets and showers | €1,180 | €960pp |
| Glamping Yurt | Shared exterior | Three beds – exterior showers and toilets | €880pp | |
| Glamping Yurt | Shared exterior | Double + sofa bed – exterior shared toilets and showers | €1,180 | €880pp |
5 night
7 night
The Schedule
Welcome Saturday 18th Feb – Welcome. Arrival Day, Settling into the flow and getting to know you
Muladhara Sunday 19th Feb – Connecting to your roots and working from the ground up
Svadhisthana Monday 20th Feb – Entering into the watery realm and working with the new moon in Pisces
Manipura Tuesday 21st Feb – Unlocking fluid vitality to step into your power and potential
Anahata Wednesday 22nd Feb – Into the sails of the lungs and the ocean of the heart using the breath to guide your way
Vishuddha Thursday 23rd – Softening the throat, find and listen for your voice where prana and sound unite
Ajna Friday 24th Feb – Assimilating the weeks practices and absorbing the mind in the heart to reach sattva
Sahasrara Saturday 25th Feb – Check out day, join us for one more blissful and celebratory morning class before breakfast
Natural Balance
The Schedule
Welcome
Saturday 18th Feb – Welcome. Arrival Day, Settling into the flow and getting to know you
5.30pm Unravel from your travel practice in the dome with Kate
7pm Dinner
8pm Welcome meeting and introduction to the retreat with Liam, Niamh and Kate
Muladhara
Sunday 19th Feb – Connecting to your roots and working from the ground up
8am A grounding feel at home in your body yoga practice with Niamh connecting to the Earth element within
9:30am Breakfast
11am A guided walk exploring the grounds of Suryalila and permaculture project with farm manager
1.30pm Lunch
3pm Trip to the local rustic Bodega winery in Prado del Rey for an afternoon of wine tasting with light tapas and authentic Flamenco live music with Juan de Ida & Alejandro Casco
7pm Dinner
Svadhisthana
Monday 20th Feb – Entering into the watery realm and working with the new moon in Pisces
8am A vinyasa flow full of hip opening postures with Kate
9.30am Breakfast
11am Creative activity while learning about some yoga philosophy with Niamh, Ellen and Kate
1.30pm Lunch
3pm *Hike from El Bosque to Benamahoma stopping along the way for a guided breathing practise with Liam and an optional dip in the river
5.30pm Restorative Yoga with a Suryalila teacher (for those who wish to skip the hike)
7pm Dinner
8pm New Moon meditation and ritual in the moon shala with Niamh and Ellen
Manipura
Tuesday 21st Feb – Unlocking fluid vitality to step into your power and potential
8am Kundalini Yoga class with Niamh
11:30am Breathwork and Mobility Class with Liam
1.30pm Lunch
Free Time
5.00pm Yin Yoga with Kate
7pm Dinner
8pm Sauna and Pool night
Anahata
Wednesday 22nd Feb – Into the sails of the lungs and the ocean of the heart using the breath to guide your way
8am A heart focused vinyasa class with Kate
11am Breathwork with Liam followed by a cold swim in the salt water pool
1.30pm Lunch
5.30pm Restorative Class with Suryalila teacher
7pm Dinner
8pm Movie Night, snuggle up in the Ganesha hall to watch a heart warming movie
Vishuddha
Thursday 23rd – Softening the throat, find and listen for your voice where prana and sound unite
8am Vinyasa Flow Yoga with Niamh
9:30am Breakfast
11am Chanting Workshop with Kate
1.30pm Lunch
2pm Hike to Las Lomas in Prado del Rey in rich natural surroundings where you can appreciate the local flowers and wildlife. We may stop at the Irish pub for a pint on the way home.
7pm Dinner
Ajna
Friday 24th Feb – Assimilating the weeks practices and absorbing the mind in the heart to reach sattva
8am An introspective embodiment slow flow vinyasa practise with Kate
11am Strength and Mobility training with Niamh
1.30pm Lunch
5.30pm Restorative Class with Suryalila teacher
7pm Dinner
8pm Yoga Nidra in the moon shala with Kate
Sahasrara
Saturday 25th Feb – Check out day, join us for one more blissful and celebratory morning class before breakfast
8am Let’s have fun with Vinyasa Flow with Niamh and Kate
9:30am Breakfast
11am Dip in the pool
Departures throughout the morning
It’s a full schedule with lots of offerings. All classes and excursions are of course optional, schedule may be subject to slight changes and we will keep you posted if there are any changes.
Contact Us to Book a Place
Don’t hesitate to reach out with the contact information below, or send a message using the form below.
QUICK INFO
- Includes Accommodation, full board and use of all on site facilities
- All classes, workshops, activities and satsangs are inclusive and optional
- Suitable for beginner and intermediate students
- Airport Transfers Arranged at additional shared transport cost
- Vegetarian and Vegan Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner served each day. Fruit, teas and coffee available at your leisure
Retreat T&C’s
Payment and Cancellation Terms
A €300 – €400 deposit is required upon booking to confirm your place on the retreat. 50% of the balance is due by November 30th and the remaining 50% of balance is due by January 31st which you can pay in two installments if you wish.
Booking deposit is non refundable
All payments thereafter are fully refundable up to 2 months prior checking in date
50% up to 1 month prior checking in date
25% thereafter and non refundable up to two weeks prior checking in date
Travel and Travel Insurance
Travel and travel insurance is not included in the retreat cost and it is your responsibility to ensure you have adequate travel and coverage arranged.
Travelling solo: Come alone or with a friend you’ll receive a warm welcome. For guests wishing to share, we will match people with room-mates where possible.