7-Day Chakra & Wellness Retreat in Catalonia's Wine Country

Alaya Yoga Retreat Centre is a renovated wine farm, 'Cal Pau Cruset,' set among vineyards and fruit trees in the Alt Penedès region, about 45 minutes from Barcelona and 25 minutes from the coast. The property includes three private villas, a large main house, and a 120-square-meter yoga shala. There's a pool between the fruit and palm trees, a jacuzzi and sauna nearby, and horses, dogs, cats, and chickens around the grounds.

The daily schedule follows the chakra system, with each day focused on a different energy center—from the root chakra on Monday through the crown on Sunday. Mornings include a Hatha-Vinyasa yoga class tailored to that day's chakra, followed by a large vegetarian brunch. The rest of the day is largely free, with optional afternoon workshops on inner work and healing, yoga workshops, and guided walks. Twice a week, a hike to a local waterfall is offered when conditions allow.

Yoga classes are all-levels, with teachers adapting to participants. Styles include Hatha-Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative, Kundalini, and Hatha Flow. Class sizes are small, so there's room for personal attention. When the weather's good, classes happen on the rooftop terrace with vineyard views; otherwise, they move to the indoor shala.

Beyond yoga, the retreat includes sound healing sessions with singing bowls and gongs, yoga nidra, guided visualizations, and Life Makeover Workshops aimed at exploring how your thoughts shape your experience. Guests are free to craft their own week, joining the scheduled activities or using the time to rest by the pool, book a massage, or wander into the nearby town of Vilafranca del Penedès.

What's included

- 6 nights accommodation - Daily delicious and nutritious meals (brunch and dinner) - Water, tea, and coffee throughout the day - Welcome drink - Daily yoga classes - Daily meditation classes - Wi-Fi connection - Use of pool, jacuzzi, sauna, and yoga shala - Yoga mats and props (if needed) - Weekly program of activities

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Flights costs - Travel insurance - Optional spa treatments (massages, etc.)