Mediterranean Yoga & Wellness Co-Living Escape in Benissa

This retreat is built around flexibility. You're not tied to a single start date or a rigid itinerary; you arrive any day that suits you, stay for three nights or three weeks, and shape each day around what your body and mind actually need. The weeks have their own character — Bloom Weekend (22–25 Oct) is a quiet four-day reset with yoga and clean eating, Detox Week (26 Oct–1 Nov) is a full seven days of movement and wholesome food, Bloom Week (2–8 Nov) slows the rhythm further with more restorative practice, and the Yoga Marathon (8–10 Nov) is a two-day intensive with Mysore-style practice, Rocket Yoga, and workshops on arm balances, backbends, and pranayama. You can come for just one of these, or stay on for a longer arc.

Vanessa, the lead host and a yoga teacher with over 15 years of experience, guides most of the daily practice. She trained in India, holds over 700 hours of certification across Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin, Aerial, and other styles, and her classes are known for rhythm and fluid transitions. Rafael, the other resident teacher, brings a background in personal training, Animal Flow, and holistic nutrition — he also cooks the meals, drawing on flavors he picked up traveling the world since 2016.

The daily rhythm is simple. Mornings start with an activation practice — Osho dynamic or power yoga — to wake up the nervous system. Later there are movement sessions like Animal Flow or VinYin, and evenings close with sound healing, yoga nidra, or a guided meditation. Afternoons are free for walking, swimming in the sea, journaling, or joining drop-in sessions on yoga philosophy, asana breakdowns, or reflection prompts. Everything is optional, which is part of the point — you set your own level.

The villa itself is private, with a terrace and shared spaces designed for co-living. You can book a shared twin room or a private king room, and the atmosphere is relaxed. Benissa town is 275 meters above sea level, one of the oldest on the Costa Blanca, and the coast at Moraira and Calp is just a few kilometers away. It's a place that feels a world away from winter, even though the season is turning.

What's included

- 5 nights accommodation - 3 daily meals (brunch, tea, and dinner) - Welcome drink - Daily yoga classes - Daily meditation classes - Daily pranayama classes - Cooking class - Group excursions/activities - Nature hikes with a trusted guide - Water, tea, and coffee throughout the day

What's not included

- Flights - Visa fees - Travel insurance - Additional treatments