Yoga & Wellness Co-Living Retreat by the Mediterranean

The retreat is built around the idea of a temporary wellness community. Instead of a fixed group and a rigid schedule, you arrive into an evolving collective where people stay for anywhere from a weekend to several weeks. Weekly themes, guest teachers, and shared rituals help everyone integrate quickly. Mornings typically start with a gentle, breath-led Vinyasa flow that builds on a daily theme—hip openers, backbends, spirals—plus pranayama and seated meditation.

Afternoons offer a choice of activities: yoga philosophy drop-ins, guided journaling, or Asana Lab, where you break down specific postures and transitions. Evenings wind down with Yin, restorative, or chakra-themed yoga, followed by Yoga Nidra or a sound journey. The Movement Lab includes morning Osho dynamic or power yoga, afternoon Animal Flow or VinYin, and weekend deep-dive immersions with guest teachers. But none of this is mandatory—you can drop in for one session or move through all of them.

The hosts are Vanessa, a yoga teacher with over 15 years of experience and 700+ hours of certification, and Rafael, a personal trainer, yoga teacher, and Animal Flow instructor who also handles meals. They've designed the retreat so that the practice supports your energy rather than draining it, and the alcohol-free environment naturally supports a lighter, clearer stay. The villa has a cold plunge for recovery, and the food is colorful, organic, and served three times a day, so you feel fueled and bright.

Benissa itself is a small inland town that sits 275 meters above sea level, with access to the coast nearby. The villa is described as captivating, and the location is ideal for slow mornings, afternoon walks, and evening swims. The retreat is flexible—you can arrive and leave on any day, and there are no fixed start dates, making it easy to fit around your travel plans.

What's included

- 4 nights accommodation - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day - Welcome drink - Daily meditation classes - Daily yoga classes - Daily pranayama classes - Cooking class - Group excursions/activities - Nature hikes with a trusted guide

What's not included

- Flights costs - Visa fee - Travel insurance - Additional treatments