Wellness and Art Retreat in Andalusian Cave Dwellings

The retreat takes place at Cuevas de la Luz, a collection of cave dwellings in the Granada Geopark, about an hour's drive from Granada city. The center has several comfortable spaces, including a creative studio, a library with over 2,000 books, a dining room, and a sunlit yoga hall carved into the rock. Outdoors, there are gardens, hammocks, a barbecue area, and a natural pond, with the surrounding landscape offering hiking, horse riding, kayaking, and rock climbing.

The program is built around five core practices: Kaula Tantra Yoga, a gentle, introspective style that tunes into what the body needs; Ashtanga Yoga, specifically the Chikitsa series, which focuses on alignment, strength, and detoxification through movement and breath; Hatha Yoga, with longer holds and an emphasis on balance; Partner Yoga, which adds a collaborative element; and Qigong, using the five elements to move energy through the body. In addition, there are meditation sessions with yantras, sound journeys that combine voice and dance, and a chanting circle with drums and maracas.

Your hosts, Esther and Daniela, are both experienced teachers. Esther is a certified yoga and Pilates instructor who has been teaching since 2005, with additional training in naturopathy, water yoga, and doula work. Daniela has taught yoga and qigong for 18 years, trained in Hatha Yoga in India, Tantra Yoga in Ecuador, and qigong with the Sol y Luna School in Granada. Together, they adapt the practices to the group, making it suitable for all levels.

The retreat is designed to give you practical self-care tools you can take home, whether that's a simple breathing technique, a short yoga sequence, or a meditation practice. There's a strong emphasis on listening to your body and moving without force, so it's as much about rest as it is about activity.

What's included

- 2 nights accommodation in a cave room - 3 daily vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - Water, tea, and coffee throughout the day - Daily yoga classes (Hatha, Ashtanga, Partner Yoga) - Daily meditation and qigong sessions - Sound journey and chanting circle workshops - Free parking - Free wifi - Use of all retreat facilities (library, gardens, yoga studio)

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Optional 60-minute massage - Optional airport pickup (available for €120 from GRX, or €240 return) - Other personal expenses