5-Day Luxury Yoga & Holistic Wellness Escape in Marbella, Spain

The retreat is based at Eywa Yoga & Healing Center, a private studio tucked into the heart of Puerto Banús, five minutes' walk from the beach. It's deliberately small—you get private classes and treatments, not a crowded group experience. Silvia, the founder and lead teacher, has been running the center for over ten years, and her approach is to adapt every session to whoever's in front of her. That might mean a gentle Hatha flow one day and a more demanding practice the next, depending on how your body's feeling.

A typical day starts with breakfast at the Occidental Puerto Banús Hotel, a modern four-star property right by the marina. Mornings are often spent on the beach for yoga—three hours of beach yoga are included across the stay—or in the studio for aerial yoga, which guests consistently rave about. Afternoons might hold a chakra harmonization session, a Yin yoga and meditation class, or one of the workshops like essential oils. There's a 40-minute massage included, plus a session in the hammam at Eywa's sister spa.

The location is a big part of the appeal. Puerto Banús is one of the most exclusive spots on the Costa del Sol, packed with restaurants that range from casual chiringuitos to Michelin-starred places. But you're also close to nature—the beach is steps away, and the mountains behind Marbella are good for hiking if you want a change of pace. Silvia can point you toward the quieter corners, away from the crowds.

What makes this different from a standard retreat is how much is one-to-one. You're not just a number in a group. Silvia gets to know you, and the sessions shift accordingly. That said, it's not all inward work—you've got plenty of free time to explore, and the hotel's pool and terrace are there when you want to do absolutely nothing. It's a short, personalized reset rather than a long intensive.

What's included

- 4 nights accommodation in a 4-star hotel - 3 breakfast buffets at the hotel - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day - 3 hours of Yoga session on the beach - 3 hours of Aerial yoga - 1.5 hours of yoga and chakras harmonization session - 90 minutes of Yin yoga and meditation - 1 hour of essential oil workshop - 1 hammam (Turkish bath) session in Eywa Spa - 1 individual massage (40 minutes) - 1 welcome & 1 closing circle

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Additional treatments - Additional activities not included in the itinerary